Our Year 6 students and staff have enjoyed their ‘Coastal Explorers’ Program based at the Valley Campus. A highlight included spending a day at Bicheno where they had lots of fun surfing and rock hopping their way around the coastline. Courage was demonstrated by many as they attempted surfing for the first time, many students had success to stand and catch a wave. Upon reflection, for some students this was their favourite part of the program.

Canoeing at the Valley Campus and navigating through the nearby tracks were other popular experiences at camp. […]

Easter this year falls during our College Term break.  We would like to make our community aware that the College is closed from Friday 18 April (Good Friday) to Tuesday 22 April inclusive.  Further to this our College Reception and Vacation Care program will also be closed Wednesday 23 April and Thursday 24 April.  Friday 25 April is a public holiday for ANZAC Day.

Thank you

To make reporting absences quicker and more convenient, we encourage you to use the College App.
Simply click on ‘Report an Absence,’ select your child, and enter the reason for their absence. No need to call or email—our system will automatically update, ensuring your child’s teachers are informed.

If you require additional support in relation to your child’s absence, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your respective Class Teacher or Mentor. Who to contact can be found here.

If you have not already done so, you can download the College app […]

Host of visiting Japanese student

We are excited to be welcoming students from our Sister School, Osaka International Junior High School, back to Tasmania in March 2025 and we are looking for interested families who may like to host them during their stay. A fantastic way to learn about another culture and support a young person’s experience in Australia.

When: 12–20 March, 2025
Who: 15 students (Year 9: aged 14 – 15)
Host families do not need to have similarly aged children
From: Osaka International Junior High School (our Japanese Sister School)

What happens during the visit:
The visiting […]

Equestrian Team enjoys Victory with Team Spirit and Enthusiasm

Our school’s equestrian team showcased their exceptional skills and teamwork at a thrilling competition hosted by Equestrian Australia at Quercus Park earlier in January. The event was filled with excitement, camaraderie, and outstanding performances, as our riders demonstrated their dedication and passion for the sport.

Eight talented riders from Scotch Oakburn College attended the competition with eleven horses, making their presence felt in both eventing and combined training categories. The team included Aggie Lyne (Year 9), Marnie Lyne (Year 6), Meg Kilby (Year 11), Lucy […]

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:

• Try Tennis – ages 6-16 years
• Rhythmic Gymnastics
• Junior Soccer – come and try day

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