A Community Education event

At Penquite, we understand that adolescence is a time of rapid change – not just for our students, but for their families too. That is why we are proud to offer Tuning into Teens, a research-backed parenting program designed to strengthen relationships and support emotional development during the teenage years.

What is Tuning into Teens?

Tuning into Teens is an evidence-based program that helps parents and carers learn how to better understand and respond to their teen’s emotional needs. Developed by the University of Melbourne, the program focuses on building emotional […]

It’s hard to summarise my time in South Africa in just a short article. Exchange has been more than an adventurous and eye-opening experience… it’s been a complete refresh, I’ve returned with a newfound mindset, stronger values, and a deeper understanding of the world and the society that shapes it.

When I first signed up for exchange, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I was open to anything. What I experienced went far beyond my imagination. From my beautiful and welcoming host family, who feel like lifelong friends, to the vibrant, close-knit community at St Cyprian’s School. […]

Trivia Night, Raffle and Community Effort

TRIVIA NIGHT

Calling All Wizards, Witches, and Muggles!

Think you know your Horcruxes from your Hallows? Can you tell a Hippogriff from a Thestral in your sleep? Then grab your friends and join us for a magical Harry Potter Trivia Night in support of Scotch Oakburn College’s spellbinding production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (High School Edition) – the Tasmanian premiere! 🎭⚡

Friday 8 August, 7:00 pm
Scotch Oakburn College
$200 per table of eight
Prizes galore + a silent auction full of magical goodies!

Dress in your house colours, bring your best team of Potterheads, […]

Front and back cover

I found an interesting article from the past this week in the back of a drawer in my office.

A newspaper insert dated March 29, 2009, celebrating the opening of the then newly constructed Middle School building. The insert focused on the pride of our new learning spaces and facilities, our connection to Round Square, and modern wireless technology. It is interesting to reflect on the changes in just over a decade and a half. For example, we now have unparalleled access to devices for learning, employ our breakout […]

Experiencing life in both Tasmania and Johannesburg has taught me just how different these two places are but also how much each one has to offer.

Tasmania is calm, quiet, and filled with much natural beauty. Johannesburg is lively and filled with cultural energy. If I could combine the best aspects of both, I believe I would create the perfect life.

In Tasmania, I enjoy the clean air and the freedom throughout, the wide-open spaces, and the sense of safety it offers. You are able to walk down the street and smile and have people greet you. Tasmania […]

Earlier in the year, Tasmania joined other states around Australia, offering 10c refund for returning eligible drink containers to designated refund points around Tasmania.

This Term, Scotch Oakburn College has partnered with City Mission to launch the Recycle Rewards Campus Challenge. All proceeds (10c per container) received from eligible drink containers recycled on campus at the Junior School, Middle School and Senior School will go to the City Mission.

What can Families do? Collect and return containers to the College

We invite you to collect and return eligible drink containers to collections bins at either campus […]

In response to their excursion to see The Gentle Protagonist in late Term 2, Year 3 students created mixed media works on paper.  They researched and created drawings of Tasmanian wildlife that is either endangered, extinct or thriving.

Congratulations to the following students whose artwork is currently on show in the latest ArtStart exhibition at QVMAG in Wellington St, Launceston.

Elka Crack-Peters
Matilda Hill
Saira Rajak
Nethuka Suraweera Arachchige
Charlie Tan
Axel Waters

Suzanne Creese
Visual Art Teacher – Elphin

A Community Education event

Early Learning Parent and carers are invited to register for an insightful and supportive parent session facilitated by Belamie Flint (Emerge Allied Health) – Specialist Early Childhood Teacher, Behaviour Consultant, and Accredited CPS Practitioner (Ross Greene Method).

With over 20 years experience working with children from birth to 16, Bel will share practical, empowering strategies to help you navigate the emotional world of young children.

In this session, Bel will explore:

• How to scaffold emotional and behavioural skills at home through modelling, routines, and calming strategies
• Approaches to setting boundaries, supporting […]
  

Basketball

Over the first weekend of the term break our Boys Basketballers took part in the BTAS College Championships at Elphin Sports Centre in Launceston. With unavailability, injury and illness we were on the back foot but represented the College with great spirit and fight despite the tough opposition.

On the Saturday we were drawn in a pool with Launceston & Don Colleges. In the morning match against Launceston College, we lost 86-41 and unfortunately lost our captain Brody Wallace (Year 12) to a knee injury for the rest of the weekend. Brody along […]

Our community connections are important. We encourage our community to get behind Old Scotch Collegian Football Club this season and support our extended community.

On Saturday teams are playing are play at their home, NTCA Ground.

All fixtures can be found here:

Mens Fixtures |  Womens Fixtures | Under 18s

We look forward to following the teams this season.