Chess Club at Penquite welcomes all players from Years 6–12, from beginners to experts. Weekly Monday lunchtime sessions in the John Morris Centre and Middle School-only fortnightly sessions offer opportunities to learn, play, and compete in termly tournaments through regular participation.
Year Level: Year 6 – 12
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This Term, we proudly opened the doors to the Lachie Wright Centre, a space that now hums with the energy of our Year 5 learners. Their learning journey is already unfolding within its walls.
After eighteen months of planning and development, the Centre has moved from vision to reality. From the very first day, students and staff have embraced it with curiosity and a strong sense of ownership.
Designed in close partnership with those who would use it most, the Centre is helping to shape the way we learn, lead, and connect as a […]
In a sunny corner of the Penquite Campus, artist Katie Barron’s studio became far more than a place to paint, it became a space where students explored new techniques, ideas, and creative confidence. As the 2025 Artist in Residence, Katie brought her studio into the life of the College, offering students a rare and enriching opportunity, to learn from a working artist, not through lectures, but through lived, daily practice.
“This was my first time inside a school,” Katie reflected. “It could be […]
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 […]
To round out the semester, our Year 9 Pastry Chef students brought their learning to life through a special event, the Gratitude High Tea. This meaningful occasion gave students the opportunity to not only showcase their culinary skills but also express their appreciation for the staff who have supported them throughout their school journey.
In preparation for the event, students selected a staff member who had made a positive impact on their time at College and extended a personal invitation.
As part of their assessment, the class designed a varied menu including a range of sweet and savoury dishes. Each student was […]
Felipe Madero Restrepo from Colegio Anglo Colombiano has finished his time with us at Scotch Oakburn and returned to Bogota. It was a pleasure to have Felipe as part of our community for most of this term. His host, Samuel Fischer, will visit Felipe in Colombia in Term 4 of this year. Here are some thoughts on the recent experience from the two Year 10 students.
“Being part of an exchange is a unique experience.
When you go on an exchange you will make lifetime memories.
The best part of the exchange is to make […]
School culture is a term you may often hear when discussing a school’s perceived success. It can be strong and positive, or fractured and negative. Culture determines not just the environment of an organisation or a school, but it also shapes the people within it.
Whether you realise it or not, your classmates, teachers and opportunities available to you here at the College play a big role in determining your character and your behaviours. Various types of culture are evident in the world of work. In one workplace, it may be considered normal […]
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