At this year’s Round Square Peace Festival Gathering, Calan Young, one of our incoming 2026 College Captains, spoke about his perspective on peace. An abridged version of Calan’s heartfelt reflection is shared here:

Peace is something very close to my heart. As you may or may not know, I am from Northern Ireland — a place with a very interesting relationship with peace. Northern Ireland isn’t particularly well known, but if you had to pick something, it would probably be political violence and the Titanic — neither of which had particularly good outcomes. For […]

Scotch Oakburn College is proud to support The Salvation Army’s Christmas Bags of Hope Appeal, helping Tasmanian families facing hardship this festive season.

Many in our community struggle with the financial pressures of Christmas. By filling a Bag of Hope with non-perishable food items, you will be helping The Salvation Army deliver over 2,000 food hampers to those in need across Tasmania.

How to participate:

• Each Elphin class and Penquite Mentor group will be asked to contribute different items.  Check what your child/ren have been asked to contribute.
• Collect a red Bag of […]
  

The College was pleased to host the Chess State Finals at the Penquite Campus recently for both Primary and Secondary Divisons. With over 300 players, it was the largest tournament in Tasmania for quite some time.

Primary

Five students from the Junior school were selected to compete.

Over the course of the day students had to play nine games of chess against students from across the state. Year 5 students Ethan Wagner and Alex Chong, and Year 4 students Zachary Lim, Charles Clifton and Jason Wu used all the strategies at their disposal to win […]

Golf

Eight students have competed at the Interhigh Golf Day held at the Launceston Golf Club with some great results. Team member were  Hugo Clifton (Year 9), Nixon Coombes (Year 8), Charlie Graham (Year 9), Xavier Nicholls (Year 10), Kirri Piper(Year 10), Will Stevenson (Year 9), Zach Stevenson (Year 7) and Harry Proctor (Year 9).

In the Junior Division Zach Stevenson and Nixon Coombes were members of a combined 7/8 team, placing third. In Seniors, Will Stevenson and Harry Proctor also placed third as members of a combined 9/10 team. Individually there were also […]

The 2026 College Calendar is now available on The Dash highlighting major events and learning programs throughout the year.  Our calendar is always subject to change, however we hope that making our Calendar available now will help to assist our community with future planning.

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LESSONS FROM THE LUGE

During the recent school holidays, I had the pleasure of spending quality time with family and experiencing the thrill of luging in Rotorua, New Zealand. For those unfamiliar, luging involves navigating a gravity-powered cart down winding tracks – a mix of excitement, challenge, and choice. What struck me most was how closely this mirrors a positive educational journey.

Before setting off, there was a safety briefing, much like the guidance we offer students before they embark on new learning experiences. Then comes the opportunity to challenge yourself, take healthy risks, […]

Year 1 Sports Morning

I would like to express my gratitude for the warm welcome I have received since joining the College community this Term. It has been a wonderful start, filled with opportunities to connect with students and staff across both campuses.

My visit to Early Learning classrooms and the Erina Celebration Day have been a particular delight. Students were quick to discuss their explorations of tadpoles, pumpkin plants, bees and goldfish, amongst many other things. Working  alongside our youngest learners truly captured the joy and curiosity that defines the early years […]

A group of enthusiastic young Elphin scientists were recently recognised for their outstanding achievements in the Tasmanian Science Talent Search, a statewide annual event that celebrates student innovation and scientific inquiry across the state.

This year, several of our Year 2 students were awarded prizes for their outstanding work! Their projects stood out for their creativity, scientific thinking, and presentation a wonderful achievement that reflects their dedication and enthusiasm for science.

To honour their success, the students attended a special presentation ceremony held at Launceston Church Grammar School on Thursday, 23 October, where they […]

Recently, our Year 7 Chinese students took part in a fun and meaningful SOC2City bubble tea excursion! After learning Chinese vocabulary for fruits and drinks in Term 3, students had the chance to put their new language skills into practice by ordering bubble tea in Chinese. Immersed in a real cultural setting, they not only improved their speaking confidence but also deepened their understanding of Chinese culture. They even learned how the chewy tapioca pearls are made — a highlight that everyone found fascinating and delicious!

Year 6 students had a lunch visit […]

For Year 10 student Lily Taylor, a six-week Round Square exchange to Woodridge College in South Africa has been a journey filled with discovery, challenge, and friendship. From early-morning safaris to the rhythm of boarding school life, Lily’s experience has been one she will never forget.

One of the most memorable parts of her exchange came right at the beginning — a five-day visit to Kruger National Park. “We saw so many incredible animals — lions, elephants, and hippos — all in their natural habitat,” Lily recalled. “It was so different from anything […]