Thirteen students from Years 9 through to Year 11 participated in this year’s Japan Trip during the Term break.  Students had the opportunity to utilise their spoken Japanese skills and hone their listening skills as they navigated their way around Japan.  Many iconic places were visited: Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Hiroshima, Miyajima and Osaka. In Osaka we visited our sister city, Ikeda, where we introduced ourselves to the Mayor.  We finished our two weeks with a four-night homestay with families from our sister school in Osaka, Osaka International High School, making new friends […]

There is nothing quite like the energy of a new Term!  Across classrooms and playgrounds, Elphin students have been re-connecting with friends and engaging in learning with much enthusiasm.

The Lachie Wright Centre represents our enhanced commitment to learner centred education and our Year 5 students are thriving in this environment where collaboration, connection and curiosity in learning are front and centre.  Year 2 students have also transitioned smoothly into their new learning spaces and have quickly established a sense of ownership and confidence in their new environment.  From our youngest learners in Early […]

Collegian Dean Power (’21) visited the College this week and spoke at assembly, sharing his journey and experiences with our students.  He also met with Year 7 students Sophie Anthony and Alexandra Wild.  Dean had this to stay after his visit:

As a Collegian, it inspires me how students have continued to be actively involved in the skills of environmental action and activism. During my time at the College, it took a deep well of passion and commitment to build up and sustain the College’s recycling and FOGO capabilities. Environmentalism, a Round Square […]

Pathways, Partnerships and Possibilities

With Term 3 firmly underway, I extend a warm welcome back to all families. This term is a pivotal time in the academic year—a period where students begin to solidify their learning pathways and make important decisions about their future.

To support this, Scotch Oakburn College is offering a range of key events designed to strengthen the partnership between students, families, and staff. These include information sessions and opportunities for parents and carers to connect directly with teachers and Heads of Department.

Already this term, we’ve seen strong attendance at the TCE Information Night and […]

A Community Education event

At Penquite, we understand that adolescence is a time of rapid change – not just for our students, but for their families too. That is why we are proud to offer Tuning into Teens, a research-backed parenting program designed to strengthen relationships and support emotional development during the teenage years.

What is Tuning into Teens?

Tuning into Teens is an evidence-based program that helps parents and carers learn how to better understand and respond to their teen’s emotional needs. Developed by the University of Melbourne, the program focuses on building emotional […]

Front and back cover

I found an interesting article from the past this week in the back of a drawer in my office.

A newspaper insert dated March 29, 2009, celebrating the opening of the then newly constructed Middle School building. The insert focused on the pride of our new learning spaces and facilities, our connection to Round Square, and modern wireless technology. It is interesting to reflect on the changes in just over a decade and a half. For example, we now have unparalleled access to devices for learning, employ our breakout […]

Earlier in the year, Tasmania joined other states around Australia, offering 10c refund for returning eligible drink containers to designated refund points around Tasmania.

This Term, Scotch Oakburn College has partnered with City Mission to launch the Recycle Rewards Campus Challenge. All proceeds (10c per container) received from eligible drink containers recycled on campus at the Junior School, Middle School and Senior School will go to the City Mission.

What can Families do? Collect and return containers to the College

We invite you to collect and return eligible drink containers to collections bins at either campus […]