What a fantastic day we had for our annual Elphin Inter-House Cross Country! With perfect weather and an abundance of energy and enthusiasm, the day was thoroughly enjoyed by all. From the youngest to the oldest, students showed incredible determination and school spirit. The cheering was loud, the team spirit was high, and the participation was outstanding!

A big congratulations to all students for their effort and sportsmanship, and a thank you to our dedicated staff for making the day run smoothly.

House Results:
1st Place: Fox (734 points)
2nd Place: Dean (695 points)
3rd Place: Briggs (667 points)
4th Place: Nance (407 points)

Top six placegetters:

Year […]

Eliza Minster (Year 6) and Inari Williams (Year 4) have both won State Karate Championships on Sunday 1 June down in Hobart.

Eliza won the 12/13 Years Female Kumite (sparring /fighting discipline) and finished with a bronze medal in the 12/13 Years Female Kata (techniques and forms discipline).

Inari won the State Championships (9 Years Female) medals in both disciplines (Kata & Kumite).

Both girls have just been selected in the Tasmanian State Team of 12 athletes (ranging from under 10 age group to adults) to compete in the National Championships in Adelaide from the 11 – 13 July.

Ben Green
Deputy […]

The College is seeking expressions of interest for coaches of the following sports:

Senior Boys Seconds Soccer coaches – training is Tuesday afternoons and matches are played Wednesday afternoons in Term 3.
Junior Year 7/8 NSATIS Boys Cricket coaches – training is Thursday afternoons, and the matches are played on Tuesday afternoons in T20 format in Term 4.

For more information and to apply, please contact me via ali.foot@soc.tas.edu.au or on 6336 3300.

Ali Foot
Head of Sport

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 at home, with the Womens team having a bye.

All fixtures can be found here:

Mens Fixtures |  Womens Fixtures | Under 18s

We look forward to following the teams this season.

Image: Scotch Oakburn College page – Brand Tasmanian

I am delighted to share that Scotch Oakburn College has become the first Early Learning to Year 12 institution to be officially recognised with the Brand Tasmanian brand and featured on the Brand Tasmanian website.

With plans to celebrate our 140 years of service to the Launceston community next year, it is an appropriate time to highlight our pride in being Tasmanian and to celebrate the outstanding holistic educational opportunities we offer.

There is a strong sense of pride and identity that […]

Nicole Willcox, our Community & Events Manager, shares what an unforgettable evening Saturday’s Milestone Reunion was! From the emotional welcome of bagpipes to our Year 11 students showcasing the College and the incredible energy of the Big Band, it was a night of connection and celebration. Thank you to everyone who joined us.

At Scotch Oakburn College we encourage a healthy work/life balance for our staff.  To assist this the College has, as a part of our email protocols, guidelines for staff on when emails should be sent and actioned. We also understand that our community may need to send us emails outside of normal working hours.  From Monday 26 May, should you need to send an email to us outside of normal working hours, you will receive an automatic system reply acknowledging receipt and letting you know that the recipient will respond during our next working day.

We thank you for your support […]

A ship is safe in harbour, but that’s not what ships are built for.” — John A. Shedd

This simple yet profound metaphor by John A. Shedd captures the essence of life, growth, and purpose. Like ships, we are not meant to stay anchored in safety. We are meant to explore, take risks, and navigate the uncertain waters of life. While the harbour offers comfort and security, it is not where we fulfil our potential. True growth, fulfilment, and success lie beyond the breakwaters—in the vast ocean of opportunity and challenge.

Two years ago, I had the opportunity to embark on a […]

With great excitement and nerves, and a record number of participants, our students won both the Senior and Junior Divisions of Rostrum’s Youth of the Year Northern Finals on Saturday 10 May!

Audrey Green (Year 8) and Maximilian Wilson (Year 8) each won their respective Junior Finals, with Maddi Gofton (Year 8) receiving an Encouragement Award. They delivered their speeches with confidence and articulation, engaging their audience through well-written scripts and an impressive ability to think on their feet.

All other speakers rose to the challenge courageously, whether they were new to public speaking […]