Some significant developments in the Wellbeing strand of SOC2035 have occurred in 2021.  The Resilience Project was launched across the College.

GOAL: Implement a framework that positively impacts student and staff wellbeing.

The Resilience Project (a highly regarded program) emphasises the benefits of Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness and Emotional Literacy in our everyday lives. Students are equipped with simple and effective strategies to monitor and improve their wellbeing, in ways designed to embed positive habits.

In Term 2 staff enjoyed an engaging presentation from Antony Keely, from The Resilience Project, and staff and students received a wellbeing journal to track their individual progress. All […]

We champion a dynamic paradigm of education that nurtures the whole child. Our vision is one where students are architects of their own lives and learning
so that they can thrive in this ever-changing world. We are a learning community and all members are learners.

GOAL: Develop Learner Attributes and Learner Profile

A team of four College Executive members (Andy Müller, Stuart Walls, Sarah Lillywhite and Fiona Auton) are involved in an on-going project with the University of Melbourne: New Metrics for Success. This is a research practice partnership between 37 Australian schools and the university’s Graduate School of Education. The aim of […]

On Thursday 20 May 2021, our College came together and celebrated community, connectedness and a true sense of philanthropy as we combined to support and help others in our goal to ‘Change Lives Though Education’.

With an initial goal of $467,600 we did not know what to expect; what we did know was that it was ambitious, big and bold. We also knew that to make a meaningful impact, we needed to have faith and belief that like us, our community recognised the value in helping others. I am extremely proud and humbled that our inaugural Giving […]

Reimagining Education – Learner Profile and Learner Attributes

In this seven-part video series, learn how Scotch Oakburn College is tackling this subject as we reimagine education so that students thrive in the 21st Century.

1.  What is the Learner Profile?
2. What are the 10 Learner Attributes?
3. How are we developing the Learner Profile?
4. How does the Learner Profile complement foundational skills such as English and Maths?
5. Creating Lifelong Learners
6. Committed to change as societies need a […]

Reimagining Education – Learner Profile and Learner Attributes

In this seven-part video series, learn how Scotch Oakburn College is tackling this subject as we reimagine education so that students thrive in the 21st Century.

1.  What is the Learner Profile?
2. What are the 10 Learner Attributes?
3. How are we developing the Learner Profile?
4. How does the Learner Profile complement foundational skills such as English and Maths?
5. Creating Lifelong Learners

6. Committed to Change as societies need change…

Schools have always worked to prepare their students for their future, communities, society and […]

On Thursday 20 May the College is hosting a 24-hour Giving Day focused on generating support to fully fund the Community Service Scholarship. These scholarships will be offered to new students entering the College in Year 11 and will be fully funded to cover all costs through to the end of Year 12. All monies raised on the day will support four years of scholarship intakes, supporting up to 12 students including six boarders.

With your help, we can reach our Giving Day goal of $467,600.

For the 24 hour period, your tax deductible gift will be matched by our […]

Reimagining Education – Learner Profile and Learner Attributes

In this seven-part video series, learn how Scotch Oakburn College is tackling this subject as we reimagine education so that students thrive in the 21st Century.

1.  What is the Learner Profile?
2. What are the 10 Learner Attributes?

3.  How are we developing the Learner Profile?

With our world changing so rapidly, it is important that we are future-proofing our students. In this video, we discuss how we’ll develop a range of skills, attributes and traits that students can apply to […]