The Results for the Junior section of the Tasmanian Japanese Speech Competition are in. Congratulations to:

Zara Omogbai-Musa – 2nd place for Year 8
Zita Omogbai-Musa – 2nd place for Year 7

Zara and Zita have been invited to a reception at Government House in November to receive their certificates from the Governor, Her Excellency the Honourable Barbara Baker AC.

Other participants included:
TCE: Lucy van der Aa, Makaela Fulton
Year 9: Grayson Edwards, Rafe Addison Hall
Year 8: Max Wilson, Erika Rushton, Amelia Verbeeten, Milla U’Ren
Year 7: Preesha Chappity, Evie Fitzpatrick.

Congratulations to all place getters and participants.  For Years 7 and 8 students, learning a speech […]

Equestrian

Over the past fortnight, four talented Scotch Oakburn College students have proudly represented Tasmania in two major national equestrian competitions on the mainland. Ashlea Rees (Year 12) , Meg Kilby (Year 11) , Lucy Johnston (Year 11) , and Zoe Nichols (Year 8) showcased their skills and sportsmanship at the Interschools National Championships in Sydney and the Pony Club National Championships in Werribee, Victoria.

Ashlea, Meg, and Lucy began their journey in Sydney, competing in the prestigious Interschools event. They then travelled south to Werribee, where Zoe joined them for the Pony Club […]

How can you support your TCE student during their final exams?

Source: Van Bergen, P. & Mackenzie, E. (2024, Oct) The Conversation

Our TCE students are only weeks away from sitting their final exams. We know this can be a stressful time for students. So how can parents best help their children navigate exams? Research suggests autonomy-supportive parenting is key. This involves including teens in reasoning and decision-making about their lives.

Understanding the brain and learning

When it comes to studying, it is helpful to know how the brain works.

One common misconception is multitasking can help […]