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4 08, 2025

Concert Band

2025-11-25T08:59:50+11:004 August, 2025|Categories: Performing Arts|Tags: , , , , , |

 

Concert Band

Concert Band at Scotch Oakburn College is a large instrumental ensemble that brings together woodwind, brass, and percussion players to rehearse and perform a wide range of musical styles. The band plays a central role in College events such as the Autumn Concert, Spring Concert, and Celebration, showcasing student talent and musical growth. Participation fosters ensemble awareness, technical skill, and performance confidence, while offering students opportunities to collaborate, represent the College, and engage with the wider community through music.

Year Level: Years 7 – 12

4 08, 2025

College Production

2025-10-08T10:26:13+11:004 August, 2025|Categories: Performing Arts|Tags: , , , , , |

 

College Production

The College Production is a major biennial event staged at the Princess Theatre, showcasing student talent across Years 6–12. Recent shows include Seussical The MusicalShrek, and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (High School Edition). Students engage in acting, music, choreography, and backstage roles, building confidence and creativity.

Year Level: Year 6 – 12

 

 

 

2025 College Production: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (High School Edition):

1 08, 2025

CELEBRATING A LANDMARK YEAR FOR EDUCATION OUTDOORS

2025-08-01T08:37:55+10:001 August, 2025|Categories: Term 3 Week 2|

A short sample of some of the footage to be found on our new website page – coming soon

We are excited to share that over the coming weeks, we will be launching our brand new Education Outdoors page on our website, a vibrant and engaging showcase of what makes our program so special. From our passionate and caring staff to our adventurous and motivated students, and the breathtaking camp locations they explore, the page offers an insight into […]

31 07, 2025

JAPAN

2025-08-01T09:43:24+10:0031 July, 2025|Categories: Term 3 Week 2|

Thirteen students from Years 9 through to Year 11 participated in this year’s Japan Trip during the Term break.  Students had the opportunity to utilise their spoken Japanese skills and hone their listening skills as they navigated their way around Japan.  Many iconic places were visited: Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Hiroshima, Miyajima and Osaka. In Osaka we visited our sister city, Ikeda, where we introduced ourselves to the Mayor.  We finished our two weeks with a four-night homestay with families from our sister school in Osaka, Osaka International High School, making new friends […]

31 07, 2025

Round Square Conferences and Trips

2025-11-19T12:12:40+11:0031 July, 2025|Categories: Clubs and Activities|Tags: , , , , , |

 

Round Square Conferences and Trips

Round Square Conferences and trips at Scotch Oakburn College are transformative international and regional experiences that connect students with peers from across the globe to explore leadership, service, and global citizenship. Anchoreded in the Round Square IDEALS—Internationalism, Democracy, Environmentalism, Adventure, Leadership, and Service—these conferences and trips offer immersive learning through workshops, cultural exchange, and collaborative projects. Students apply through a rigorous College process involving written applications, interviews, and wellbeing checks, ensuring readiness and alignment with the College’s Values.

Year Level:  Years 6 – 12

31 07, 2025

Cultural Trips

2025-11-24T15:50:20+11:0031 July, 2025|Categories: Clubs and Activities|Tags: , , , |

 

Cultural Trips

Cultural trips are immersive travel experiences where students travel abroad to learn and practice a new language through immersion in the local culture and intensive study programs, fostering fluency and cultural understanding.

 

Year Level:  Years 9 – 12

31 07, 2025

Diversity Club

2025-09-30T10:06:24+10:0031 July, 2025|Categories: Clubs and Activities|Tags: , , , , , |

 

Diversity Club

Diversity Club at Scotch Oakburn College is a student-led co-curricular group that fosters inclusion, awareness, and advocacy for LGBTQIA+ students and allies. It provides a safe and welcoming space for students to engage in meaningful conversations, celebrate diversity, and lead initiatives that promote equality across the College. Activities include assemblies, creative projects, community events like Harvest Harmony, and proposals for inclusive changes such as non-gender-specific uniforms. The club embodies the College’s ethos of “Known. Valued. Cared For.” and empowers students to be agents of positive change

Year Level: Years 6-12

31 07, 2025

WELCOME BACK TO ELPHIN

2025-08-01T11:00:00+10:0031 July, 2025|Categories: Term 3 Week 2|

 

There is nothing quite like the energy of a new Term!  Across classrooms and playgrounds, Elphin students have been re-connecting with friends and engaging in learning with much enthusiasm.

The Lachie Wright Centre represents our enhanced commitment to learner centred education and our Year 5 students are thriving in this environment where collaboration, connection and curiosity in learning are front and centre.  Year 2 students have also transitioned smoothly into their new learning spaces and have quickly established a sense of ownership and confidence in their new environment.  From our youngest learners in Early […]

31 07, 2025

ARTHUR’S CITY MISSION DRIVE

2025-08-01T13:40:26+10:0031 July, 2025|Categories: Term 3 Week 2|

At just six years old, Prep student Arthur has shown that age is no barrier when it comes to making a meaningful difference in the community.

Learning about the College Value of Compassion, Arthur took his learning home and after a conversation with his family about people experiencing crisis, both globally and locally, he wondered how he might help people in his own community who were doing it tough this winter.

Arthur’s idea was to collect winter items for people in need. With the College community behind him, donations started to flood in. With […]

31 07, 2025

EARTH CLUB

2025-08-01T10:47:42+10:0031 July, 2025|Categories: Term 3 Week 2|

Collegian Dean Power (’21) visited the College this week and spoke at assembly, sharing his journey and experiences with our students.  He also met with Year 7 students Sophie Anthony and Alexandra Wild.  Dean had this to stay after his visit:

As a Collegian, it inspires me how students have continued to be actively involved in the skills of environmental action and activism. During my time at the College, it took a deep well of passion and commitment to build up and sustain the College’s recycling and FOGO capabilities. Environmentalism, a Round Square […]