Our Pipes and Drums are a great tradition at the College and we are very lucky to have David Doyle as our Bagpipe Tutor.

David’s pipe band has just achieved an incredible second place in their grade at the World Bagpipe Championships. What an outstanding result on the international stage! During his time in Europe, David also played to a packed stadium in France while wearing the Scotch Oakburn colours. Joining him in Europe was Colin Peters, our Pipes and Drums Tutor.

Congratulations David and Colin on a great achievement.

Year 3 to 6 students have had the opportunity to experience public speaking when 45 of our talented students took to the stage in the Mary Fox Hall to compete in the Lions Junior Public Speaking Competition and what a remarkable event it was!

The topic challenged students to reflect on a timely and thought-provoking question: “The impact of fast-moving technology on our lives and the environment is often overlooked, yet it can be far reaching. Is technology moving too fast for humans to keep up?” From artificial intelligence to environmental sustainability, our […]

It has been a vibrant time at Elphin, with students and staff coming together to celebrate events that showcase belonging, imagination, and talent.

On Wear it Purple Day, our community proudly came together to celebrate belonging and inclusion. This was a reminder that every student is valued, respected, and supported to be themselves.

We also celebrated the magic of stories during Book Week Dress-Up Day. Students arrived dressed as their favourite characters, filling our classrooms and playground with colour and creativity. This special day highlighted the joy of reading and the power of storytelling […]

Year 12 Students Explore Monetary Policy with the RBA at UTAS

Economic theory was brought to life in a dynamic excursion for the College’s Year 12 Economics students when they visited the University of Tasmania (UTAS) to hear directly from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) about the intricacies of monetary policy.

Joel Fernando from the RBA delivered an exceptional presentation, unpacking the real-world implications of rising interest rates and explaining why they are often described as a “blunt instrument” in economic management. The economist’s insights sparked thoughtful discussion among students, who were eager […]

On Friday 22 August, Scotch Oakburn College hosted the annual Boarders’ Ball, a highlight of the year for our boarding community.

This year’s event, decided during National Boarding Week, embraced a vibrant “Country and Western” theme, bringing a touch of rustic charm and cowboy flair to the festivities.

We were delighted to welcome boarders from Launceston Church Grammar School, along with their guests. The attendees truly embraced the theme, with the girls looking elegant and the boys appearing very smart in their attire.

The atmosphere was filled with excitement as everyone gathered for an evening of fun and celebration. The entertainment for the […]

Swimming

It was a fantastic day in the pool! Our swimming team enjoyed a great day at the NSATIS Swimming Carnival, taking home seven of the nine available Shields; the Co-ed Junior Shield, Co-ed Senior Shield, Co-ed Aggregate Shield, Boys Senior Shield, Boys Aggregate Shield, Girls Aggregate Shield and Girls Junior Shield. They also took out the Pennants in Boys Under 14, Under 15, Under 16 and Open age groups and Girls Under 13 and Under 14 age groups. Great individual efforts and team collaboration.

Ali Foot
Head of Sport

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 to 12
• Little Athletics – come and try day

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Strengthening our College through clarity,
connection and care

Schools, like many organisations, are highly dynamic and complex environments. that share the key challenge of planning for the future while remaining fully engaged in the present. As we plan for the 2026 school year, we are excited to share a significant development in our College’s leadership structure, one that reflects our commitment to clarity, efficiency, and most importantly, student support.

In a move towards a flatter and more agile organisational model, the traditional role of Deputy Principal will be replaced by three newly established campus leadership […]

Year 10 students participated in the STEAM Challenge this week — a dynamic, one-week learning experience where creativity meets real-world problem-solving. The program challenges students to connect in new ways with their peers, their community, and their learning, while working towards meaningful shared goals. Our focus is guided by the UN Sustainability goals and finding ways to improve our local community sustainably.

The STEAM challenge engages students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics to design and develop solutions to significant global issues. Guided by a design thinking framework, participants collaborate to plan, […]

This year the Japanese Calligraphy competition required students to write the following characters:

Primary school: へび (hebi meaning snake, for the year of the snake)
Grades  7-9:  金 (kin, meaning gold)
Grades  10-12:  愛  (ai, meaning love)

All Japanese classes had the opportunity to use calligraphy ink and brushes to write these.  From all the students’ work Annabelle Gee and Aadhya Dahal (Year 6), Millie Corp (Year 8), Rafe Addison Hall (Year 9), Makaela Fulton (Year 11) and Abigail Saunders (Year 11), were picked to be entered into the statewide competition.

Special congratulations to Millie Corp, who placed 2nd in the […]