Cycling

Congratulations to Year 10 student, Max Woodroffe, who recently returned from the Australian Cycling 2025 Victorian State Track Championships.

Max competed in four Under 17 events, completing ten heats and finals, to come away with some great results. A Gold medal in the  50 Lap Points Score, a Silver medal in the 200m Sprints, a Bronze in the 500m Time Trial and a Bronze in the 2000m Individual Pursuit.

Max will travel to Brisbane at the end of this month to represent Tasmania in the 2025 National Junior Track Cycling Championships and we wish him all the very best!

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Are you a Collegian of the College? Collegians with a Peer Year of ’85, ’90, ’95, ’00, ’05, ’10 and ’15 are warmly invited to join us at the Milestone Years Reunion.

Come a join a tour of the Penquite Campus and then catch up for with old friends!

To book your tickets, use this link.

We look forward to seeing our Collegian community at this wonderful event.

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:

• Hockey – Junior Come and Try Days (ages 6 to 18)

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During our start-of-the-year Staff Conference week, we had the opportunity to work with Social Scientist and Demographer Sophie Renton from the McCrindle Group. Sophie highlighted the crucial role school communities play in shaping the social fabric of society. According to the latest research by McCrindle, thriving school communities are characterised by high levels of engagement among teachers, students, and parents, which significantly enhances the educational experience.

Schools are not just places of learning; they are hubs of community interaction and support, fostering a sense of belonging and shared purpose. McCrindle’s research highlights that […]

This fortnight at Penquite has been a vibrant showcase of our students’ enthusiasm, talent, and dedication. The Penquite Inter-House Athletics Carnival was a resounding success, with students from all Houses participating with great spirit and energy (see images in ‘Sport’ below). Congratulations to Fox House for winning the carnival! The event was a perfect blend of competition and camaraderie, highlighting the strong House spirit that defines our community.

In other exciting news, the cast for our upcoming production of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” has been announced. We are thrilled to have […]

Over the past two weeks, 100 students from Year 6 to Year 12 auditioned for this year’s College production, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. They showcased their talents, embodying the themes of friendship, loyalty, and destiny from J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world.

Our students demonstrated agility and courage, whether auditioning for iconic roles like Harry Potter and Hermione Granger or supporting characters. Their dedication and growth throughout this process […]

Jack and Amy from our Student Executive provide an update on their community projects and invite our community to come along and support our Clean Up Australia project at the Scotch Oakburn Boatshed in Boland Street, Sunday 2 March.

Most parents would agree that if their child doesn’t see a point in doing something, they simply won’t do it. Given teens (in particular) can be very difficult to convince, cajole and persuade, motivating one can be near impossible.

Its important to note however that not feeling motivated hasn’t got much to do with motivation, its far more to do with the feelings of anxiety and worry. Motivation therefore has a lot to do with overcoming fears and fears as we know, loom larger if we avoid them.

Here is where parenting becomes difficult. […]

We couldn’t have asked for a better day at our recent Community Golf Day! With 76 parents, Collegians, and community members coming together, it was more than just a game – it was about connecting, rekindling old friendships, and creating new ones.

From the beautiful weather to the great golf, there was no shortage of fun and countless laughs. Days like these remind us of the power of community and the joy of shared experiences.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it unforgettable. We can’t wait to see you all again […]