On Monday, 28 April, all teaching staff engaged in some excellent professional learning with Dr Tom Porta, a lecturer and researcher from the University of Adelaide.  Tom’s recent PhD focuses on Inclusive Education and differentiation instruction.

The Robert Dean Senior Student Centre was a buzz with colleagues considering how we establish exactly what students need to know, understand and do and how we might be able to differentiate the learning by considering student readiness, the learning activities we provide and the assessments that we use.

From teachers of our 3 year olds through to […]

ROUND SQUARE CONFERENCE

Over the Term break,  Chloe Atkinson (Year 6), Georgina Chilcott (Year 6), Ryan Dhanaraj (Year 7), Felix Harvey (Year 7), Chloe Atkinson (Year 8) and Meg de Deuge (Year 8), along with Mr Paul McKendrick and Ms Justin Clarke, headed to Perth for the Footprints of Unity Round Square conference. Hosted by Scotch College and Bunbury Cathedral Grammar, the conference brought together delegates from Australia, the USA, India, and Bangladesh to explore Aboriginal culture and the IDEALS of Internationalism and Adventure.

Following the opening ceremony, we engaged in activities such as […]

Last week, Penquite Campus was delighted to welcome twelve students and two teachers from St Stithian’s Girls’ College, a Round Square school in Johannesburg, South Africa, as part of their Australia Study Tour. The group’s journey through Australia included stops in Melbourne, Sydney, Ballarat, and Launceston, with their time at Penquite offering an opportunity for cultural exchange and connection.

The visit was made possible through the global Round Square network, which fosters international understanding and collaboration among students. During their stay, the visiting students immersed themselves in school life by attending classes alongside their Tasmanian peers. Highlights of […]

CULTURE, CONTRASTS, AND CONNECTION

I’ve spent five weeks in Colombia and have had an amazing and truly enjoyable experience. One of the highlights was spending a week in Anapoima, a small tropical town built around a lake. Everyone gets around in golf carts, and the area is full of natural beauty—vibrant butterflies, hummingbirds, and stunning flowers and plants.

I also loved going up Monserrate and taking a tour of the flower, fruit, and vegetable markets. One of the more confronting aspects of my visit was witnessing the stark socio-economic divide. It’s visible in everyday […]

Our talented Penquite Students are deep in rehearsals for the Tasmanian premiere of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (High School Edition)! Their magical journey is just beginning, and you won’t want to miss a moment. 🪄

📍 Princess Theatre
📅 27–30 August
🎟 Tickets selling fast at theatrenorth.com.au/soc-harry-potter-cursed-child or call 6331 0052.

Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic! ✨

As we embark on Term 2, Middle School students are set for an engaging and enriching learning journey both inside and outside the classroom. This Term promises a blend of academic rigour and experiential learning opportunities, that include outdoor adventures, and community engagement.

This week, our Year 8W students have kicked off the term with an immersive camp at Mt William National Park. In the coming weeks the remaining Year 8 Mentor classes will also undertake the rich learning that the education outdoors ‘Odessey’ program provides.

Year 7V and 7W students will dive into […]

The Science & Engineering Challenge has become a regular fixture in the College calendar. This year, 25 students from years 9 and 10 participated in the event, held at UTAS’ Inveresk Campus.
Working in teams, students solved real-life problems that extended from communications to electricity distribution, from fish traps to flight and from power generation to  schedule optimisation.

While most teams completed two half-day activities, two teams spent a full day working on only one activity, either creating a polar research station or the engineering classic: a bridge.
The nail-biting conclusion to the day was […]

Congratulations to our House Captains for Term 2. We are looking forward to their leadership and courage to support others during the Term ahead.

Ben Green
Deputy Principal – Penquite