On Thursday 11 September, the Horton Auditorium came alive with passion and powerful storytelling as students gathered for the annual Senior Foundation Oratory.

The event showcased not only the eloquence of our senior speakers in Years 10, 11 and 12 but also their courage to speak on topics they are passionate about. Special congratulations to Clancy Lillywhite, Lizzie Moore, Meg Kilby and Calan Young for their outstanding speeches but ultimately, Gomanth Anand Lokesh was awarded the top honour for his deeply personal speech titled Sometimes, Love Is Survival. His ability to weave personal […]

The College rowing community invites you to join a sparkling community evening to celebrate and support Scotch Oakburn College Rowing.

Organised by our rowing community, Glitter by the Lake brings our rowers, families, Collegians, and friends together for a night of connection, live music, drinks, and canapés all in the name of helping our students train, compete, and thrive on the water. Every dollar raised goes directly to our rowing program.

When: Saturday 18 October 2025, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Where: Vallon Farm, 103 New Ecclestone Road, Riverside
Dress: Sparkle, plus sensible shoes for the […]

Bookings for College bus services in Term 4 will open on Wednesday 1 October via the RollCall parent app and web portal.

A reminder that all travel must be booked in advance to guarantee a seat and ensure student safety.

Support resources to use the app and web portal are available on The Dash Bus Routes page using this link or you are welcome to contac me at buses@soc.tas.edu.au or 6336 3455 for assistance.

Amanda Hardwicke
Bus Coordinator

Swimming

Another fantastic achievement in the pool! Our SATIS Swimming team showed amazing commitment and teamwork to take out seven of the available nine Shields at the SATIS Carnvial in Hobart. They also collected five Age Pennants and broke eight records. Thank you to all the staff and parents who supported the team in Hobart for what was a great day of swimming.

Ali Foot
Head of Sport

Equestrian

We are proud to recognise two exceptional members of our equestrian team, Lucy Johnston (Year 11) and Evie Young (Year 7), who have been named finalists in the […]

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:

• Swimming – school holiday program for ages 4-12
• Netball – Net Set Go for ages 5-10
• Girl Guides School Holiday Program – ages 7-12

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A Spellbinding Success for Scotch Oakburn College

In a dazzling display of talent and teamwork, Scotch Oakburn College recently brought the enchanting world of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (High School Edition) to life at the historic Princess Theatre. The production captivated not only the College community but also the wider City of Launceston, with over 4,000 tickets sold. An extraordinary testament to the show’s impact and popularity.

From the moment the curtain rose, audiences were transported into a realm of magic, mystery, and heartfelt emotion. The cast, composed of dedicated students, delivered […]

Head of Middle School Kiran Oates Pryor provides an overview of the rich opportunities happening at the Middle School this Term.

The Term 3 Secondary Northern Interschool tournament was hosted by Kings Meadows High School for the first time. It was a big event with five schools participating.

We finished second in the team competition, only ½ a point behind Launceston College. Himash Keerthiratne (Year 11) continued with his impressive winning streak and he won all his matches (some of them very close). Young Bosco Kwong (Year 7) had another great tournament with 5 1/2 points off seven matches. Justin Thompson (Year 9) won five, while the remaining team members, Maddi Gofton and Henry Chilcott (Year 8),  Shiv Kataria […]

The Junior Foundation Oratory Competition lit up the stage with passion, poise, and powerful storytelling. Four exceptional speakers: Year 8 students Ingrid Mills, Maddi Gofton  and Peggy Handbury,and Shiv Kataria (Year 9), took to the stage in the Horton Auditorium, each delivering a speech that stirred thought, sparked ideas and showcased the depth of talent within our junior cohort.

After a close and spirited contest, Peggy Handbury was named the winner, impressing the judges with her intellect, passion and fluent delivery on the topic on ‘daydreaming’.

Congratulations to all four speakers for their courage, preparation, […]

A group of eighteen Year 11 students volunteered to conduct a day of teambuilding activities at the Valley Campus for Year 6 students from St Marys and Bicheno Primary schools. These primary students will be all together at St Marys High School next year, and the program serves as a transition day for them to get to know each other. It also provides an excellent opportunity for our Year 11s to experience authentic leadership while strengthening the College’s connections to the community in the Fingal Valley.

The Year 11 students went out to the […]