Our students continue to impress me with their willingness to support others and raise awareness of important matters and initiatives. Recently, our student led SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY initiative which included a Saturday community carwash highlighted that life can be full of challenges, both big and small and that it is okay not to be okay. What matters most is knowing that you are not alone and that there is always someone ready to listen and support you. As highlighted through our student Assembly presentations, reaching out for help is a sign […]

Join us for a special overview of our recent Board retreat — a weekend of meaningful reflection, big-picture planning, and deep commitment to the future of Scotch Oakburn College. With a focus on governance, community, and student wellbeing, this video highlights the powerful impact of giving time.

Building Leadership and Resilience in Years 5–10

On Monday 16 June we were delighted to welcome award-winning youth speaker and wellbeing specialist Daniel Merza to work with our Year 5–10 students across two engaging sessions designed to inspire, empower, and equip them with practical tools for personal growth and resilience.

Daniel’s unique and relatable style resonated strongly with our students, blending storytelling and humour with a mental health focus in a way that captured attention and sparked reflection.

Years 8–10: “Leader of Your Life”

In this powerful session, students explored what it truly means to take ownership of their choices, habits, and future direction. […]

This week 58 Year 10 students have been out in the “real world” of work. Organised by the students, they have experienced a wide variety of occupations in over 80 workplaces, with most students trying two different workplaces throughout the week.

Students have been placed in businesses around Launceston and beyond. From aviation to finance, and teaching to personal training. The huge variety of career options being investigated during our work experience week has given students the opportunity to “test drive” future career ideas, as well as providing valuable learning about their potential education and training pathways. This experience inevitably results […]