In the final weeks of Term, our four Year 7 French classes have visited Manubread in Invermay as a part of the SOC2City program.

As part of the unit on French cuisine, students enjoyed the ambience of a traditional café but also took part in a croissant-making workshop. It was a fun day discovering the delicate art on how to make the perfect croissant and then tasting the beautiful pastries. Some students also purchased bread or beautiful cakes, and enjoyed the sun on the terrasse in pure French style.

Thank you to Manubread for hosting […]

I was honoured to attend the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Gold Ceremony at Government House on Friday, 28 November 2025. The event was graciously hosted by Her Excellency, the Honourable Barbara Baker AC.

This year, five of our College students achieved the prestigious Gold Award: Ella Fischer (2024), Lily Ayre, Saskia Boden, Mollie Gray, and Sophie Marshall. While Ella was unable to attend as she is currently studying in the USA, her achievement is equally celebrated.

It was a truly memorable occasion, with our students surrounded by the support of family and friends. […]

For the past two months, I have had the privilege of spending my Round Square exchange at Colegio Anglo Colombiano in Bogotá—an experience that has truly been unforgettable. Two highlights defined my time abroad: the incredible people I met and a remarkable week spent in the Amazon.

From the moment I arrived, the warmth and kindness of students and staff made Bogotá feel less like a city 14,000 kilometres away and more like a second home. Friendships formed quickly, and I found myself surrounded by people who were always eager to talk, laugh, […]

Our inaugural Singing Soirée was held recently and what an unforgettable evening it was! From Year 2 all the way through to Year 12, our singers took to the Horton Auditorium stage with courage, joy, and an incredible amount of heart.

The night was put together by our wonderful College singing tutor, Jimmy Harrison, to celebrate the hard work our vocal students have put in throughout the year, and they absolutely shone.

A huge thank you to all the parents, carers, grandparents, siblings, and staff who came along to support our performers. Your encouragement means […]

Highlights from a pre-conference weekend

Before heading to Whanganui for the Round Square Conference, seven Scotch Oakburn students enjoyed three days exploring Wellington and Kāpiti Island. Their reflections capture the excitement, challenge and learning that shaped the start of their New Zealand adventure.

Ned Tatchell loved visiting Wētā Workshop and seeing how movie props are made. He also enjoyed learning about “Maori indigenous culture” at the Te Papa museum. Sunday’s climb on Kāpiti Island was a standout as he learnt “a lot about its history and the birds that live there.”

Edie Kwan arrived excited for “this long-awaited adventure.” […]

Whanganui Collegiate Round Square Conference, New Zealand

Eight Scotch Oakburn students travelled to New Zealand last week for the Whanganui Collegiate Round Square Conference—an experience they each described as transformative, confidence-building and unforgettable. Through adventure, cultural immersion and new friendships, every student found moments that pushed them outside their comfort zones and expanded their perspectives.

For Edie Kwan, the week was defined by independence and growth. “Majority of the time I was the only person from Scotch Oakburn in my group,” she explained, “and this forced me to be the one to introduce myself and start conversations.” […]

As our 2026 Student Leadership group were offically inducted into their roles, Head of Senior School, Stuart Walls, spoke to them about leadership:

Each of you today is entrusted with something significant—something greater than a badge, a title, or a position. You are being entrusted with people. With your peers. With your community.

Across this College, the philosophy of leadership is based on the simple idea: that a true leader is a servant first. This is not a slogan; it is a way of being. It demands courage, humility and a willingness to put […]

Touch Football State Final Win

On Tuesday 25 November our Girls 9/10 team took to the field for the Touch Football School Series State Grand Final, at Prospect Park … and they brought home the win.

Leading up to the final, the team that qualified with injury and Year 10 players out for exams, which meant the team was made up of Year 7-9 students. The girls were courageous and played with enthusiasm and collaboration against older and more experienced competition from around Tasmania. At the start of the qualifying day they discussed attacking […]

Introducing Our 2026 Points Framework

The experiences that shape our students most profoundly often happen outside traditional lesson time. That is why we are introducing a new co-curricular points framework for Secondary students in 2026, one that puts choice and individual growth at the heart of student life.

This framework represents 18 months of genuine collaboration. We have listened carefully to student and parent feedback through surveys and focus groups, building a system that truly reflects what our community wants and needs.

In 2026 students in Years 7–11 will earn a minimum of 30 points […]

This week Year 3 students took part in Bike Education designed to help them become safe, confident, and responsible cyclists.  The program aims to develop safe and independent riders by building the skills students need to navigate their bikes in real-world environments. The key goals include increasing rider competency, improving confidence, and promoting safe strategies for riding in the community.

Throughout the week, students rotated through a variety of fun and practical activities, such as precision stopping, using hand signals, identifying road signs, riding a mock road course, tackling hills, completing an obstacle course, and […]