JOURNEY TO NARNIA!

We are excited to announce that the 2026 Middle School Play will be The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, based on the beloved novel by C. S. Lewis – and will be directed by Renee Bakker.

Step through the wardrobe and into the magical world of Narnia, where four ordinary siblings – Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy – discover a land frozen in an endless winter under the rule of the White Witch. Along the way, they meet unforgettable characters including the noble lion Aslan, loyal Mr Tumnus, and a […]

House chants echoed around the Elphin Campus on Tuesday as students participated in the Year 2 Aquatic Showcase. With a focus on fun and participation, students proudly showcased their HPE learning to family and friends.

The event provides a stepping stone to the Inter-House Swimming Carnival next year, giving students the opportunity to sit in House areas, marshal for events, and swim in front of a crowd.

A special thank you to the Year 5 House Captains, who organised and supported students throughout the afternoon.

Peter Williams
Head of Elphin Campus

Kicking off the Inter-House Carnivals at Elphin, students in Years 3–5 enjoyed a great day at the Aquatics Centre at the ELphin Inter-House Swimming. The day was filled with excitement, enthusiasm, and an incredible display of school spirit.

One of the highlights of the carnival was seeing our College Value of Courage on full display. Many students bravely stepped out of their comfort zones to compete in events, try new races, or get involved for the first time.

The atmosphere throughout the venue was electric. Our Year 12 students led the way, proudly chanting and […]

Last week marked the beginning of this year’s Year 5/6 Summer sports roster.

Students were able to choose from a variety of options, including tennis, cricket, speedball, ultimate frisbee, water polo and touch football. Following a training session, the roster has now commenced, with teams competing at a variety of venues across Launceston.

With a focus on respect, sportsmanship, and trying their best, students have embraced the challenge of working with new coaches, playing alongside different classmates, and competing against students from a range of schools.

While some students have chosen to refine their skills and […]

Over the past week our senior students have been auditioning for this year’s production: Hadestown – Teen Edition and we are delighted to share the cast with you. Our Senior students will bring the award-winning musical to the stage this August.

Featuring a cast of 30 talented students, the production will run from Wednesday 12 August to Friday 15 August and promises a powerful theatrical experience combining contemporary folk, jazz and blues-inspired music with a timeless myth.

Hadestown retells the ancient Greek story of Orpheus and Eurydice. When Eurydice is drawn into the industrial […]

At Scotch Oakburn College, our values are far more than words displayed on walls or printed in handbooks , they are the foundation of who we are as a learning community. Each day, our students bring these values to life through their interactions, choices, and contributions. Their actions reflect the character we aim to nurture: young people who are compassionate, courageous, respectful, and committed to making a positive difference.

As a College, we are proud to acknowledge and celebrate the many moments ,big and small, when students demonstrate what it truly means to […]

Year 1–4 Class Representatives have been busy as part of their involvement in StudentVoice@Elphin, designing personalised suggestion boxes for their classrooms. Working collaboratively, representatives from each class have considered how to create an inviting and accessible way for all students to share ideas and offer feedback—helping to continue shaping a positive and inclusive school environment.

During recent sessions, Class Representatives have also worked together to establish group norms that will guide all StudentVoice meetings moving forward. Through discussion and reflection, students explored what respectful listening, fair participation, and constructive communication look like, forming […]

Hockey

Six of our senior girls hockey players represented Northern Tasmania in the U18 Northern Tasmanian team, making up almost half the team at the State Hockey Championships. Well done to Allegra Quilliam, Annabel Crisp, Lucy Johnston, Gwen McLoughlin, Tully Russell and Zoe Hingston on a great achievement.

Ali Foot
Head of Sport

We are pleased to provide a community news section in our news highlighting events in the wider Launceston community that may be of interest to families. Included this week:

• Tennis Fun Day – all ages and levels, 29 March
• Hockey Come and Try Day – all ages and levels
• NETSETGO – netball for 7-10 years

Go to community news

Over the past fortnight, our community has been treated to some truly terrific examples of school spirit in action. Across a range of events, students and staff alike demonstrated what it means to belong, to connect and to support one another across year levels and beyond the school gates.

A standout highlight was the inaugural Penquite Community House Event, an ambitious and impressive undertaking that successfully combined six separate events into one large‑scale community celebration. Throughout the afternoon and evening, vertical interactions were on full display as students […]