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14 03, 2025

SUPPPORTING THE COMMUNITY

2025-03-20T08:38:47+11:0014 March, 2025|Categories: Term 1 Week 6|

Each year, our College Student Executive select causes important to them to support in our community. In Term 1, the Student Executive has decided to support the McGrath Foundation through a “Pink Stumps Week” initiative taking place in the week commencing 17 March.

The McGrath Foundation is a cancer support and education charity in Australia, which raises money to place McGrath Breast Care Nurses in communities across Australia and increase breast health awareness. Founded by Australian cricketer Glen McGrath and his wife Jane, the foundation began with a focus on Breast Cancer support, […]

14 03, 2025

WINTER UNIFORMS

2025-03-14T10:40:46+11:0014 March, 2025|Categories: Term 1 Week 6|

 

Term 2 means winter uniforms and while it is still some time away, we encourage you to start thinking about purchases if needed.  Our College Uniform Shop is open:

Monday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Friday: 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm

In addition, prior to the start of Term on Wednesday 30 April, the shop will be open:

Monday 28 April
– for appointments and general sales 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Tuesday 29 April
– for general sales 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Visit the College Shop page to view winter uniforma requirements for […]

14 03, 2025

SPORT

2025-03-14T10:40:28+11:0014 March, 2025|Categories: Term 1 Week 6|

Cycling

 

Congratulations to Year 10 student, Max Woodroffe, who recently returned from the Australian Cycling 2025 Victorian State Track Championships.

Max competed in four Under 17 events, completing ten heats and finals, to come away with some great results. A Gold medal in the  50 Lap Points Score, a Silver medal in the 200m Sprints, a Bronze in the 500m Time Trial and a Bronze in the 2000m Individual Pursuit.

Max will travel to Brisbane at the end of this month to represent Tasmania in the 2025 National Junior Track Cycling Championships and we wish him all the very best!

Ali […]

13 03, 2025

HAVE YOU REACHED A MILESTONE?

2025-03-14T10:20:56+11:0013 March, 2025|Categories: Term 1 Week 6|

Are you a Collegian of the College? Collegians with a Peer Year of ’85, ’90, ’95, ’00, ’05, ’10 and ’15 are warmly invited to join us at the Milestone Years Reunion.

Come a join a tour of the Penquite Campus and then catch up for with old friends!

To book your tickets, use this link.

We look forward to seeing our Collegian community at this wonderful event.

13 03, 2025

COMMUNITY NEWS

2025-03-14T12:01:23+11:0013 March, 2025|Categories: Term 1 Week 6|

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:

  • Hockey – Junior Come and Try Days (ages 6 to 18)

Go to community news

4 02, 2025

Adapting to Change

2025-04-28T12:16:23+10:004 February, 2025|Categories: Featured News, SOC Blog|

A SHARED CHALLENGE FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

As referenced briefly in my 2024 end of year address during Celebration, Independent schools today operate in an environment marked by unprecedented complexity. The AON 2024 Independent Schools Risk Report captures the pressing challenges and emerging risks shaping the education sector, underscoring the need for schools to adapt swiftly and decisively. These challenges, from rising cybersecurity threats to economic pressures, are not abstract—they are felt acutely by schools like Scotch Oakburn College.

This reality requires transparency, agility, and a shared commitment to navigating change. At Scotch Oakburn, we […]

3 02, 2025

ENGAGE. BELONG. THRIVE.

2025-03-03T11:50:52+11:003 February, 2025|Categories: SOC Blog|

Building our future together: Launching the Scotch Oakburn College Community Engagement Strategy

At Scotch Oakburn College, education is far more than an academic pursuit—it’s a collective journey built on connection, collaboration, and shared purpose. Recognising the power of community to shape transformative learning experiences, the College is proud to introduce its soon to be released new Community Engagement Strategy, an initiative inspired by our long-term Vision, SOC2035.

This ambitious strategy represents a renewed commitment to fostering a culture of inclusivity, belonging, and active participation among students, parents/carers, staff, Collegians, and external partners. By placing […]

3 02, 2025

2025: BUILDING FUTURES

2025-03-03T10:53:27+11:003 February, 2025|Categories: SOC Blog|

Transforming Spaces and Minds at our Junior School

As the new year unfolds, our Junior School is embarking on an exciting journey of transformation. With a focus on innovation, creativity, and purpose, 2025 is a year where we have not just reimagined our physical spaces but also how our students learn, grow, and thrive. This is more than just a facelift—it’s a bold step into the future, blending state-of-the-art facilities with a reenergised curriculum designed to nurture the whole child.

At the heart of these changes lies the construction of the Lachie Wright Centre, […]

2 02, 2025

DEVELOPING A RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN

2025-03-03T12:39:18+11:002 February, 2025|Categories: SOC Blog|

Ochre blowing artwork created by our community at Agfest 2023, in collaboration with Trish Hodge from NITA Education.

In an exciting step forward for our College community, Scotch Oakburn College will embark on the development of a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) in 2025. This year-long strategic initiative reflects our deep commitment to fostering reconciliation with First Nations Peoples.

A RAP is more than a document; it is a framework for action and accountability that builds understanding, respect, and opportunities for meaningful engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the classroom, around […]

17 12, 2024

2024 ATAR Results

2025-05-14T09:07:47+10:0017 December, 2024|Categories: Featured News, SOC Blog|

 

Congratulations to the Class of 2024 on completing an exceptional year across all aspects of life at Scotch Oakburn College.

The determination, commitment, and enthusiasm shown by this cohort in engaging with the broader life of the College have been truly inspiring for younger students, setting a benchmark for them to emulate. Throughout their time at Scotch Oakburn, the Class of 2024 has embodied compassion, respect, and responsibility toward their peers and demonstrated immense pride when representing the College. By doing so, they have upheld and strengthened […]