So far in Year 7 we have organised various learning opportunities to hugely enrich students’ knowledge and skills inside the classroom.  As we know, experiential learning can be so much more engaging and meaningful for our students and both the Year 7 Education Outdoors camp and our SOC2City excursions are adding more holistic and enjoyable elements.

Our first SOC2City excursion recently was all about connecting with our community and involved a Wallaby Walkabout Tour through the Cataract Gorge.  Guided by a well-known community academic on Tasmanian aboriginal history, Geoff McLean helped expand our […]

At Scotch Oakburn College, student engagement is one of our three main Wellbeing Priorities for 2025. A key aspect of engagement is fostering a sense of belonging in the classroom.

Diversity is far more than just a buzzword – it is a fundamental part of creating a successful learning environment. Diversity encompasses a range of factors, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, learning styles, disabilities, political beliefs, religion, and cultural perspectives. In short, it refers to the differences in thought, experience, and identity that shape our world.

When diversity is embraced and […]

Each year, our College Student Executive select causes important to them to support in our community. In Term 1, the Student Executive has decided to support the McGrath Foundation through a “Pink Stumps Week” initiative taking place in the week commencing 17 March.

The McGrath Foundation is a cancer support and education charity in Australia, which raises money to place McGrath Breast Care Nurses in communities across Australia and increase breast health awareness. Founded by Australian cricketer Glen McGrath and his wife Jane, the foundation began with a focus on Breast Cancer support, […]

Term 2 means winter uniforms and while it is still some time away, we encourage you to start thinking about purchases if needed.  Our College Uniform Shop is open:

Monday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Friday: 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm

In addition, prior to the start of Term on Wednesday 30 April, the shop will be open:

Monday 28 April
– for appointments and general sales 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Tuesday 29 April
– for general sales 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Visit the College Shop page to view winter uniforma requirements for […]

Cycling

Congratulations to Year 10 student, Max Woodroffe, who recently returned from the Australian Cycling 2025 Victorian State Track Championships.

Max competed in four Under 17 events, completing ten heats and finals, to come away with some great results. A Gold medal in the  50 Lap Points Score, a Silver medal in the 200m Sprints, a Bronze in the 500m Time Trial and a Bronze in the 2000m Individual Pursuit.

Max will travel to Brisbane at the end of this month to represent Tasmania in the 2025 National Junior Track Cycling Championships and we wish him all the very best!

Ali […]

Are you a Collegian of the College? Collegians with a Peer Year of ’85, ’90, ’95, ’00, ’05, ’10 and ’15 are warmly invited to join us at the Milestone Years Reunion.

Come a join a tour of the Penquite Campus and then catch up for with old friends!

To book your tickets, use this link.

We look forward to seeing our Collegian community at this wonderful event.

We are pleased to provide a community news section in our news highlighting events in the wider Launceston community that may be of interest to families. Included this week:

• Hockey – Junior Come and Try Days (ages 6 to 18)

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