Deputy Principal – Penquite, Ben Marsland, reflects on what was a great Harvest Harmony event this week.

Visiting our King Island community

This fortnight at Penquite has been bustling with activities and achievements. Yesterday, we celebrated the much-anticipated Harvest Harmony event. It was a fantastic evening filled with music, performances, international cuisine, and community spirit. The event featured a cavalcade of student-led musical performances in addition to stellar sets from the College Big Band and Clarinet Choir, each highlighting different musical cultures. Fund-raising activities were House-led, featuring face painting, VR experiences, ‘pedal-powered’ shakes and smoothies and of course, the Round Square sponge throwing was a real ‘hit’!

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Our Year 10 Enterprise students recently had a fantastic opportunity to step out of the classroom and into the real world of business with a visit to Tatler Lane by Sweetbrew.

We were warmly welcomed by business owners, current parent Archana Brammal, and Aaron Jones. They shared their inspiring journey of building a business and emphasised the importance of creating a community where everyone feels comfortable. They also highlighted that while tough decisions are part of the business world, prioritising people and maintaining ethical and moral standards are paramount.

One of the key takeaways […]

Our TCE Outdoor Leadership class headed to the Valley Campus for their first trip of the year recently.

They took on a range of challenges designed to test their teamwork, leadership, problem solving and perseverance, such as building and racing rafts, initiative games, river crossings, a hike to an old gold mine, and fire lighting without matches. The weather was variable, with a cold wind on the first day and hot weather the next, which highlighted the importance of having the correct gear so that we can remain comfortable and fully functional in […]

Our College Board of Directors met last week on the Elphin Campus and were keen to see how the Lachie Wright Centre construction is progressing. Things are progressing well!

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 […]