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 […]

Football

After finishing the roster season on top of the ladder with nine wins and one loss, our Middle School Boys Football team hosted the NSATIS Final against St Brendan Shaw College this week.

INTER-HOUSE SINGING CARNIVAL

Last Friday the Penquite campus was alive with music and energy as students gathered in their Houses for the much-anticipated annual Inter-House Singing Carnival. This cherished event is a key experience in our College’s calendar fostering creativity, challenge and camaraderie across year levels.

All four Houses delivered exceptional performances, with the judging panel declaring it the “closest competition in years”. Ultimately, it was Briggs House who edged ahead with a spirited rendition of ABBA’s ‘Super Trouper’, narrowly surpassing Dean House’s soulful take on ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’. Congratulations to all performers for […]

Laura Beaumont talks about all things Book Week at the Junior School (includes images of our students and staff in the annual Book Week Character Parade).

Our Year 8 exchange program has begun this Semester, with 23 Scotch Oakburn students involved in two-week reciprocal exchanges to various schools across Australia and New Zealand. This Round Square opportunity encourages students to step outside their comfort zone and embrace the IDEAL of Adventure, as they connect to new people and experience new environments beyond Tasmania.

We have recently hosted two students from Scotch College, Perth and their exchange partners will travel to WA next week. Speaking with Zander and Elliott (pictured), as they prepare for their upcoming exchange, feelings of anticipation […]

The 2025 Inter-House Debating final took place in assembly on Tuesday 12 August. On the topic that: “Chat GPT is the devil in disguise,” Dean House won a spirited and closely fought battle against Briggs House, proving that Chat GPT is not to be trusted. Harriet Lynch, Meg Kilby and Calan Young received the House Debating Shield from Principal, Ross Paterson.

The debate was chaired by senior debaters, Blaise Fitzallen and Eliza Duigan. Adjudicators were Helen Dosser, Katy Mc Guiness and Ross Paterson. Thank you to all debaters from the four Houses who competed in the earlier […]

Our TCE Agricultural Systems students have visited Braeside Farm in Winkleigh. Owner/Manager Denis Giasli produces both eggs and lambs on Braeside, providing an ideal context for our studies of animal production.

Denis showed us his mobile chicken caravans and explained how raising chickens on pasture improves soil health and egg quality. We were also able to see his high tech packing shed and learned about the regulations and market specifications for an egg enterprise.

The class were introduced to Cam, Bear and Boof, the maremmas who guard the chickens from predators. As an added bonus, they also met […]