We are excited to announce that three students from the Junior School were selected to represent Tasmania at the Inline Hockey National Championship being held in QLD from Sunday 27 September to Sunday 4 October 2026. Congratulations to Year 3 students Noah Berrell, Sidney Pakarinen-Stephens and George Sampson. We hope the tournament is going well.
Scotch Oakburn College swimmers delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 SATIS Swimming Carnival, showcasing exceptional talent, team spirit and courage throughout the 2026 SATIS Swimming Carnival in Hobart. The College’s depth across all age groups was reflected in a number of shield and pennant achievements. The students in our team have dedicated countless hours to training and preparation, often over many years, and these outstanding results are a fitting reward for their hard work, commitment and perseverance.
The College’s strongest result came in the overall co-educational competition, where Scotch Oakburn claimed the […]
As the siren sounds on another winter sports season, it is a fitting time to reflect on what has been a tremendous period of growth, commitment and community spirit across Scotch Oakburn College Sport.
Throughout the year, students have embraced every opportunity available to them, from the recent Elphin Athletics Carnival and athletics trials to outstanding performances at the SATIS and NSATIS Swimming Championships. These events have showcased not only talent and achievement, but also the determination, resilience and character of our students.
A particular highlight has been the leadership demonstrated by our Year […]
AFL Tasmania will run Auskick and Superkick sessions at Scotch Oakburn on Tuesdays after school during Term 4. The four-week programs will be delivered on campus, with girls-only groups available in both programs.
Auskick is for children aged 4–6 and introduces basic Australian rules football skills through activities and games.
Superkick is for children aged 7–12, with sessions focused on skill development and game play.
Families can find further details and register through PlayHQ:
Register for Auskick
Register for Superkick
For more information, please contact Che at […]
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:
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The Senior Foundation Oratory 2026 was held recently and proved to be an outstanding event in the College’s public speaking calendar.
Five students participated in this year’s competition: Gomanth Anand Lokesh (Year 11), Delilah Barrett (Year 11), Grayson Edwards (Year 10), Meg Kilby (Year 12), and Calan Young (Year 12). Each student delivered a thoughtful and engaging speech, demonstrating the confidence, preparation, and communication skills that the event seeks to foster.
Mr David Morris, Ms Jenny Fraser, and Mrs Sharon Beattie served as adjudicators. Their expertise and in-depth feedback were greatly appreciated by both students […]
I am having an amazing time on my exchange at Bridge House School. Everything here has been so wonderful, and I have already had so many experiences that I know I will remember for a long time.
One of my most memorable experiences happened during my third weekend, when my exchange partner, Manqoba, her sister and I flew to Johannesburg to stay with her mother. While we were there, we went to a lion and animal experience. It was absolutely amazing to have the animals so close […]
For two weeks, Scotch Oakburn College has welcomed Mitchell Jonson and Veronica Gutierrez from Matthew Flinders Anglican College in Buderim, Queensland, as part of our Round Square Year 8 Exchange Program.
They quickly embraced life at Scotch Oakburn, throwing themselves into the experience of being students at a different school and making the most of the opportunity to meet new people and experience Launceston from a local perspective.
Reflecting on his exchange, Mitch said: “I loved my time here a lot. I got the opportunity to meet loads of new people, experience a different school from an actual student’s […]
The Australian CBCA Children’s Book Week 2026 celebrated a “Symphony of Stories” and ran from 22 to 28 August. As readers, we were encouraged to imagine books and stories as a great symphony, with different characters, voices, adventures and ideas all coming together to create something wonderful. The theme of Book Week 2026 was built around the three Rs: “Read, Relax, Repeat”. It encouraged children to see reading as something enjoyable and comforting, not just something they do for school.
Read: immerse yourself in a story and discover new worlds.
Relax: enjoy books as a […]
A reminder that students in Years 3–12 may wear either the Winter or Summer uniform during the final two weeks of Term 3, starting Monday 21 September.
The College Shop will be closed from Monday 5 October and re-open on Friday 16 October.
Opening hours:
Friday 16 October 9.00 – 5.00 pm
Monday 19 October 9.00 – 5.00 pm
Wednesday 21 October 12.30 – 5.00 pm
Friday 23 October […]
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