During our start-of-the-year Staff Conference week, we had the opportunity to work with Social Scientist and Demographer Sophie Renton from the McCrindle Group. Sophie highlighted the crucial role school communities play in shaping the social fabric of society. According to the latest research by McCrindle, thriving school communities are characterised by high levels of engagement among teachers, students, and parents, which significantly enhances the educational experience.

Schools are not just places of learning; they are hubs of community interaction and support, fostering a sense of belonging and shared purpose. McCrindle’s research highlights that […]

This fortnight at Penquite has been a vibrant showcase of our students’ enthusiasm, talent, and dedication. The Penquite Inter-House Athletics Carnival was a resounding success, with students from all Houses participating with great spirit and energy (see images in ‘Sport’ below). Congratulations to Fox House for winning the carnival! The event was a perfect blend of competition and camaraderie, highlighting the strong House spirit that defines our community.

In other exciting news, the cast for our upcoming production of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” has been announced. We are thrilled to have […]

Over the past two weeks, 100 students from Year 6 to Year 12 auditioned for this year’s College production, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. They showcased their talents, embodying the themes of friendship, loyalty, and destiny from J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world.

Our students demonstrated agility and courage, whether auditioning for iconic roles like Harry Potter and Hermione Granger or supporting characters. Their dedication and growth throughout this process […]

Jack and Amy from our Student Executive provide an update on their community projects and invite our community to come along and support our Clean Up Australia project at the Scotch Oakburn Boatshed in Boland Street, Sunday 2 March.

Most parents would agree that if their child doesn’t see a point in doing something, they simply won’t do it. Given teens (in particular) can be very difficult to convince, cajole and persuade, motivating one can be near impossible.

Its important to note however that not feeling motivated hasn’t got much to do with motivation, its far more to do with the feelings of anxiety and worry. Motivation therefore has a lot to do with overcoming fears and fears as we know, loom larger if we avoid them.

Here is where parenting becomes difficult. […]

We couldn’t have asked for a better day at our recent Community Golf Day! With 76 parents, Collegians, and community members coming together, it was more than just a game – it was about connecting, rekindling old friendships, and creating new ones.

From the beautiful weather to the great golf, there was no shortage of fun and countless laughs. Days like these remind us of the power of community and the joy of shared experiences.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it unforgettable. We can’t wait to see you all again […]

The TCE Agricultural Systems class have had a kickstart to the course, with a field trip to Tasmania’s North-West. Beginning with a stop at Tasmanian Berries at Exton, students had a tour of the new packing shed and chill room, research and development sheds and innovative blackberry sheds. This visit showcased important aspects of agribusiness and investment, as well as plant production systems. We also got to taste test some strawberry varieties (the verdict: all delicious).

At the Tasmania Institute of Agriculture (TIA)’s  Dairy Research Facility at Elliott, we were shown how technologies […]

Our Year 10 Enterprise elective class had the pleasure of hosting Madi Biggellaar, the driving force behind the Launceston Central initiative. Madi’s work in showcasing local businesses and fostering community connections through Launceston Central’s website is nothing short of remarkable. She also runs a fantastic side hustle, Launceston by Foot, offering engaging walking tours around our beautiful city.

During her class visit, Madi shared invaluable insights on the importance of persuasion and people skills in business. Our students were captivated and actively participated in brainstorming business ideas to create more meaningful community connections. […]

Penquite Inter-House Athletics

Thursday 20 February saw the 2025 Senior and Middle House Athletics Carnival held at the Northern Athletics Centre. In what was the largest number of entries we have had, the program was in full swing from 8:35 am to 3.25pm. There were many brilliant individual efforts on the day, however, the strong participation and effort from all Houses in the novelty events made for the closest Carnival in many years.

This year we had eight records broken in the program:

On the track:

U/21 200m Izzy Wing (Nance) 25.07, old record: 26.00 C […]