A group of eighteen Year 11 students volunteered to conduct a day of teambuilding activities at the Valley Campus for Year 6 students from St Marys and Bicheno Primary schools. These primary students will be all together at St Marys High School next year, and the program serves as a transition day for them to get to know each other. It also provides an excellent opportunity for our Year 11s to experience authentic leadership while strengthening the College’s connections to the community in the Fingal Valley.

The Year 11 students went out to the […]

Year 10 Humanities and Social Sciences class was privileged to be addressed by Ms Rebecca Cuthill (’89), Collegian, current parent and Deputy Chairperson of our Board of Directors. She spoke about her role with the UN when she was employed by The Hague.

Students are currently studying an International Law unit looking at war crimes and the International Courts involved. Ms Cuthill has a wealth of knowledge in this area and presented the groups with past war crimes whilst outlining the roles of the UN, International Criminal Court and International Court of Justice.

We […]

Year 10 student Sam Allen is currently spending six weeks on a Round Square Exchange at Stanford Lake College, near Haenertsburg in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. Now in his fourth week overseas, Sam has already immersed himself in school life, travel, and the rich culture of the region. Here is his reflection so far:

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I am currently lucky enough to be on a Round Square Exchange to Stanford Lake College near Haenertsburg, South Africa. I am in my fourth week of exchange, and I have already seen many parts of South […]

Collegians Share the Power of Financial Literacy

Senior students were recently treated to an inspiring visit from two past students, Clair Russell (’23) and Georgia Clements (’22), who returned to the Horton Auditorium to share their stories since leaving school. Just a few years ago, they were sitting in the same seats; now, they are building careers in accounting and navigating adult life with confidence and care.

Clair, currently working at Ruddicks and studying at UTAS, began her post-school journey with a bold leap into outdoor education in the UK through PGL, arranged via […]

Recent Wellbeing Presentations at Scotch Oakburn College

As part of our ongoing commitment to student wellbeing and personal development, the Penquite Campus recently hosted a series of impactful presentations aimed at empowering students to make respectful, safe, and informed choices.

Pat Cronin Foundation – “Violence is Never OK” & “Rethinking Anger”

On Thursday 4 September, students engaged with two powerful sessions delivered by the Pat Cronin Foundation. These presentations addressed the serious consequences of violence and the importance of emotional regulation.

• “Violence is Never OK” challenged students to reflect on the impact of violent behaviour […]
  

Congratulations to Year 12 student Jock Johnstone, who recently represented Tasmania at the National Merino Sheep Young Judges Championship, held at the Royal Adelaide Show. Jock competed against five other state representatives, all aged between 17 and 25, in an event aimed at showcasing the skills and knowledge of our future industry leaders. Jock was awarded Runner-Up Champion, a great achievement.

Kate Gard
Teacher

Last week at the College, we proudly celebrated Learning Support Week, a time to recognise and honour the invaluable contributions of teacher aides and support staff in Australian schools. These dedicated professionals play a vital role in fostering an inclusive learning environment, offering essential support to both students and teachers. Their hard work and commitment ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed. At Penquite, we marked the occasion with a morning tea, extending our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all of our Learning Support staff for their unwavering dedication and […]

City Mission Spring Food Drive

Our Principal, Ross Patterson and I attended the launch of the annual City Mission Spring Food Drive 1 September. We have a long standing community connecton with City Mission and are once again supporting their drive to help to restock their Emergency Relief pantries. Every item goes straight to someone doing it tough in our local community. You may remember Prep student, Arthur’s work earlier this year when he organised a winter collection for City Mission at Elphin (pictured above).  I invite those in our community who are able, to […]

As we welcome the arrival of Spring—with its longer days and warmer temperatures—the College is entering the Term 3 Uniform Transition Period, commencing next week. For the final two weeks of Term 3, students are permitted to wear either the Summer or Winter Uniform, depending on comfort and weather conditions. However, combinations of the two uniforms are not permitted, and students are reminded to wear one uniform in its entirety.

This seasonal transition not only supports comfort and practicality but also contributes to student wellbeing.

We appreciate the community’s support in maintaining high standards of […]

On Exchange in South Africa

Earlier this year, we were lucky enough to spend time on Round Square exchanges in South Africa—Lila in Cape Town for three months and Lachie in Johannesburg for two. It was honestly one of the most transformative experiences of our lives.

When most people think of South Africa, the first images that come to mind are lions, safaris, or poverty. What we found instead was a country full of vibrancy, diversity, resilience, and joy. South Africa is often misperceived, but living there showed us the truth: a place bursting with creativity, optimism, and an […]