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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Over the Term break, eight intrepid students undertook a two-week expedition to Sulawesi, Indonesia. The expedition was run in partnership with the scientific research organisation Operation Wallacea (or Opwall), and the aim, among other things, was to collect field data that contributes to biodiversity research and conservation efforts.

After 61 hours of travel by plane, car, ferry, truck and foot, students arrived at Camp Anoa (north of Buton Island) for a week of jungle surveys. Along the way, we met up with students from the other schools that would be joining us on […]

Pathways, Partnerships and Possibilities

With Term 3 firmly underway, I extend a warm welcome back to all families. This term is a pivotal time in the academic year—a period where students begin to solidify their learning pathways and make important decisions about their future.

To support this, Scotch Oakburn College is offering a range of key events designed to strengthen the partnership between students, families, and staff. These include information sessions and opportunities for parents and carers to connect directly with teachers and Heads of Department.

Already this term, we’ve seen strong attendance at the TCE Information Night and […]

TCE Agricultural Systems students were recently invited to tour UTAS’ newest facility, The Shed – home to the University’s health and science disciplines, including Agricultural Science.

Dr Stephen Ives, Agricultural education advocate and past parent, showed students around the building before taking thems to his state-of-the-art laboratory. Here, he led students through an activity that illustrated the importance of relationships and negotiating in agribusiness, allowed them to get their hands dirty through some soil testing and, with the help of entomologist Dr Justin Cappadonna, illustrated the significance of insects in Agriculture.

Through sharing the story of his own journey into Agriculture and […]