Congratulations to the Class of 2025 on completing an extraordinary year at Scotch Oakburn College. This group made a profound and lasting impact, not only through academic achievement
but by living out the values and spirit that define our community.

Throughout their time at the College, the Class of 2025 were outstanding role models, consistently showing integrity, resilience and leadership. Their actions inspired younger students to follow
their example, setting a standard of excellence and compassion for those who came after.

This year, students championed important causes and initiatives, raising awareness and funds for MND, Pink […]

What is 140 years? It is a span of time marked by immense global transformation; the founding of the United Nations in 1945, a moment of unity and peacebuilding after the devastation of war; the wonder of 1969 as humankind set foot on the Moon; the powerful fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, opening hearts and borders; and the triumph of justice in 1994 with the end of apartheid in South Africa. These defining milestones have shaped the world we live in, just as, in our own corner of the world, […]

This Term, we proudly opened the doors to the Lachie Wright Centre, a space that now hums with the energy of our Year 5 learners. Their learning journey is already unfolding within its walls.

After eighteen months of planning and development, the Centre has moved from vision to reality. From the very first day, students and staff have embraced it with curiosity and a strong sense of ownership.

Designed in close partnership with those who would use it most, the Centre is helping to shape the way we learn, lead, and connect as a […]

2024 Wellbeing Priorities for healthy and balance individuals

In 2022 Scotch Oakburn College commenced, what we plan on being, a long-term project that involves the annual administration of the Student Wellbeing and Engagement Survey (SWES).

The results of these surveys enable us to understand and support the wellbeing of all students in our learning environment. The survey collects responses from students under the broad domains of – Loved, Safe and Valued / Healthy / Material basics / Learning / Participating, and Positive Sense of Culture and Identity.

From analysing the data collated from individual reports […]