We invite you to fall down the rabbit hole with Alice for this year’s much anticipated Year 5 Junior School Production of Alice in Wonderland Jr.

This 60-minute stage adaptation of the classic Disney animated film and the Lewis Carroll stories makes a triumphant return to the stage, with an updated script and score made specifically for young performers.

When young Alice finds herself in a strange world where everything seems upside down, she must find her way home…and find herself along the way. As she travels through Wonderland, she encounters all of the iconic […]

Image source: Inland Fisheries news

Year 8 student Archie Croon has been recognised by Inland Fisheries for his friendly fishing competition, a part of his EY8 Project.

Archie’s event attracted around 70 anglers.  The event provided an opportunity to educate participants about the impacts of redfin on Tasmania’s waterways, including their role in preying on and competing with native fish and trout. The Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) supported the event with prizes and guidance on the day.

Read the full story here.

Congratulations Archie on a great initiative.

Eulaly Allen
Teacher

Our Year 10s recently explored the STEAM+ challenge in a one-week program.

They used Science, Technology Engineering, Art, Mathematics and more to develop a solution to a big problem in our world. A design thinking framework was used, to guide students through a collaborative process to find a new solution or innovation to a problem in our world.

At the end of the week they presented their findings to Year 7s.

Fiona Taylor
Teacher

As another season of hockey comes to an end, we celebrate far more than results on the scoreboard. This season has seen our players represent the College with enthusiasm, determination and sportsmanship, creating memories that will last well beyond the final whistle.

A special acknowledgement goes to our Year 12 players, many of whom have dedicated six years of commitment to College hockey. Their leadership, encouragement and passion for the game have helped shape the culture of our teams and provided a wonderful example for younger players to follow. We are incredibly proud of all you have achieved and wish […]

Scotch Oakburn College swimmers delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 NSATIS Swimming Carnival held at the Launceston Aquatic Centre, securing the coveted Co-Ed Aggregate Shield and claiming five out of the seven shields and four pennant flags across the day.

The College finished as overall champions. A remarkable result built on success across all age groups and genders.

Scotch Oakburn’s girls were particularly impressive, winning the Girls Junior Shield, Girls Senior Shield, and Girls Aggregate Shield. The boys also enjoyed a strong carnival, taking out the Boys Senior Shield and finishing second overall […]

Congratulations to Darcy Watkins (Year 3), who achieved outstanding results at the Pakenham Horse Show in Victoria recently while competing in the interschool section with her pony, Westlake Merry Man.

Darcy and Westlake Merry Man won Smartest on Parade (Primary School to Grade 3) and took first place in the Rider Class (Grade 3). Their impressive performances throughout the day also earned Darcy the prestigious title of Champion Primary School Rider.

This is a fantastic achievement and reflects Darcy’s dedication, skill and sportsmanship. We extend our warmest congratulations to Darcy and Westlake Merry Man […]

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:

• Launceston Swim School Holiday program
• Just Swim School Holiday program
• Cricket – Come and Try Day

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When a community rows together

In my recent College News article Rowing Together, I reflected on the powerful image that emerged from Norway’s national celebrations, where athletes and spectators united in a simple rowing motion. It was a reminder that extraordinary outcomes are rarely the result of individual effort alone. Instead, they are achieved when a community works together with shared purpose, trust and commitment.

Over the past week, I have seen a remarkable example of this brought to life through Hadestown: Teen Edition in our Horton Auditorium.

What audiences […]

We invite you to fall down the rabbit hole with Alice for this year’s much anticipated Year 5 Junior School Production of Alice in Wonderland Jr.

This 60-minute stage adaptation of the classic Disney animated film and the Lewis Carroll stories makes a triumphant return to the stage, with an updated script and score made specifically for young performers.

When young Alice finds herself in a strange world where everything seems upside down, she must find her way home…and find herself along the way. As she travels through Wonderland, she encounters all of the iconic […]

One of the greatest strengths of our Collegian community is the connection between past and present students, with past students generously returning to share their experiences and insights with those following in their footsteps.

Years 10, 11 and 12 students recently attended a financial literacy-focused year level meeting featuring two young Collegians who shared their experiences, lessons and advice about building successful futures.

Olivia Pedder (’25), founder of Bloom Coffee, spoke about the courage it takes to turn a passion into a business. Sharing both the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, she encouraged students to back themselves, […]