SAILING

Our sailing team went south recently, taking five boats to the State Mirror Titles. Congratulations to Grady Frith (Year 9 ) and Ethan Price (Year 8 ) who took out the classic Mirror Rig first prize in their boat Flying Flathead. Year 10 student Sebastian de Vos and William Price has a fourth pace finish after an unfortunate broken rudder before the last race meant they were pipped at the post. Thank you to the amazing parent support over the weekend that made attending the event possible.

Taliesha Bayliss
Teacher

Hockey

Our community connections are important.  Old Scotch Collegians Football Club has always had a connection with the College with many Collegians transferring to the club once they leave school, or even before. This year our connection extends to the coaching team with the Senior Mens, Senior Womens and Under 18s coaches and assistant coaches all being Collegians and current parents of the College.  We encourage our community to get behind the club this season and support our extended community.

The roster begins 5 April and Old Scotch will be playing St Patrick’s away. […]

At Scotch Oakburn College, we believe that education extends beyond the classroom. Community service plays a vital role in shaping well-rounded individuals, fostering empathy, leadership, and a sense of responsibility in our students. Recent initiatives highlight the meaningful impact our students have when they engage with the wider community.

A shining example of this commitment was the College’s support of the Launceston International. With just four days’ notice, our senior students stepped up to assist behind the scenes, ensuring the smooth running of this international tournament. Their willingness to contribute demonstrated remarkable adaptability […]

Deputy Principal – Penquite, Ben Marsland, reflects on what was a great Harvest Harmony event this week.

Visiting our King Island community

This fortnight at Penquite has been bustling with activities and achievements. Yesterday, we celebrated the much-anticipated Harvest Harmony event. It was a fantastic evening filled with music, performances, international cuisine, and community spirit. The event featured a cavalcade of student-led musical performances in addition to stellar sets from the College Big Band and Clarinet Choir, each highlighting different musical cultures. Fund-raising activities were House-led, featuring face painting, VR experiences, ‘pedal-powered’ shakes and smoothies and of course, the Round Square sponge throwing was a real ‘hit’!

In sports news, […]

Our Year 10 Enterprise students recently had a fantastic opportunity to step out of the classroom and into the real world of business with a visit to Tatler Lane by Sweetbrew.

We were warmly welcomed by business owners, current parent Archana Brammal, and Aaron Jones. They shared their inspiring journey of building a business and emphasised the importance of creating a community where everyone feels comfortable. They also highlighted that while tough decisions are part of the business world, prioritising people and maintaining ethical and moral standards are paramount.

One of the key takeaways […]

Our TCE Outdoor Leadership class headed to the Valley Campus for their first trip of the year recently.

They took on a range of challenges designed to test their teamwork, leadership, problem solving and perseverance, such as building and racing rafts, initiative games, river crossings, a hike to an old gold mine, and fire lighting without matches. The weather was variable, with a cold wind on the first day and hot weather the next, which highlighted the importance of having the correct gear so that we can remain comfortable and fully functional in […]

Our College Board of Directors met last week on the Elphin Campus and were keen to see how the Lachie Wright Centre construction is progressing. Things are progressing well!

So far in Year 7 we have organised various learning opportunities to hugely enrich students’ knowledge and skills inside the classroom.  As we know, experiential learning can be so much more engaging and meaningful for our students and both the Year 7 Education Outdoors camp and our SOC2City excursions are adding more holistic and enjoyable elements.

Our first SOC2City excursion recently was all about connecting with our community and involved a Wallaby Walkabout Tour through the Cataract Gorge.  Guided by a well-known community academic on Tasmanian aboriginal history, Geoff McLean helped expand our […]

At Scotch Oakburn College, student engagement is one of our three main Wellbeing Priorities for 2025. A key aspect of engagement is fostering a sense of belonging in the classroom.

Diversity is far more than just a buzzword – it is a fundamental part of creating a successful learning environment. Diversity encompasses a range of factors, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, learning styles, disabilities, political beliefs, religion, and cultural perspectives. In short, it refers to the differences in thought, experience, and identity that shape our world.

When diversity is embraced and […]