Earlier this year Calan Young (Year 11) and Elizabeth Moore (Year 10) attended the Tasmanian UN Youth Australia conference in Hobart; this was self-organised. Following this they were selected in a group of six students to represent Tasmania at the national conference in Adelaide from the 6-12 July, Calan and Elizabeth were the only students from the north selected.

The UN Youth Australia is a youth-led not-for-profit organisation, coordinated entirely by volunteers aged 18-26 and educating over 15,000 young Australians annually about international issues and the role of the United Nations. The National […]

The 2025 Autumn Concert was a resounding success, showcasing the extraordinary talent and dedication of Scotch Oakburn College’s music students and staff. Held on Thursday 22 May, the evening featured a rich and varied program that delighted a full house of families, friends, and staff.

From the stirring opening by the College Bagpipes and Drums to the final notes of “Rock and Roll” by The Association, the concert was a celebration of musical diversity and student achievement. Highlights included powerful performances by the Concert Band, Big Band, and College Choir, as well as […]

Our Year 3 classes have visited the Gentle Protagonist: Art of Michael McWilliam’s, exhibition at QVMAG Inveresk. McWilliam’s paintings depict wildlife, domestic & introduced species in Tasmanian bushlands, farmyards & gardens.  His works stimulate thinking around climate change, impacts of introduced species and extinction.

This relates directly to the Year 3 inquiry focus on lifecycles of creatures in Tasmania.  The purpose of the visit was also to inspire ideas, stimulate thinking and to provide a rich learning experience that included opportunities to reflect on and respond to the artworks.  The experience will lead […]

On Wednesday 9 April, two teams of eight students each from Scotch Oakburn College competed in the Da Vinci Decathlon at The Hutchins School in Hobart. The competition was held in the school’s library, it was a full day of challenging and creative tasks across ten areas: engineering, mathematics, art and poetry, science, English, ideation, creative producers, cartography, legacy and code breaking.

Both a Year 9 and a Year 10 team represented the College. We were excited (and a bit nervous) to take on such a wide range of topics. The theme this year was light, which we […]

Recently, two of our Year 8 classes have undertaken the Education Outdoors Odyssey journey at Mt William National Park. Over the coming weeks, the remaining three Year 8 Mentor classes will also have the opportunity to experience this amazing and engaging outdoors classroom program.

Student Max Wilson, has kindly shared his reflections about 8V’s time in the north east of Tasmania.

Students and staff steeled ourselves for an adventurous week with friends where we would work together and use many of our Learner Attributes, including being inclusive, effective communicators, and collaborative in […]

Sunday 1 June marks an exciting event coming to our lovely city of Launceston – the McGrath Launceston Running Festival!

This year, there is a School Teams Challenge.

This is a wonderful opportunity to promote health, fitness, and school spirit within our community. Students are encouraged to take part in the LIVEAT 1 Mile race – a fun and inclusive event suitable for all levels of fitness. We’d also love to see siblings (older or younger) join in the fun – the more the merrier! The aim of the event is participation. No one […]

My Round Square exchange to Lyford Cay International School in Nassau, The Bahamas has been an unforgettable adventure, filled with unique cultural experiences, eye-opening realisations, and moments of true connection.

One of the most memorable experiences I’ve had so far was when my exchange family took me out on their boat to a secluded beach in Old Fort. It was a picture-perfect day, and we spent hours snorkelling through vibrant reefs teeming with marine life. I got the chance to see a variety of colourful fish species up close—an experience I’ll never forget. […]

I am currently enjoying the tremendous opportunity to take part in a Round Square exchange program at LVS Ascot, a boarding school located in Berkshire, England. Now in the third week of my seven-week exchange, I’ve already experienced a wide range of memorable and enriching moments.

One of the highlights so far has been exploring London and finally seeing some of the world’s most iconic landmarks. From Big Ben and Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace—along with the classic red telephone boxes and the lively bustle of city streets—my first visit to the capital […]

I’ve spent just over four weeks in California so far, and it’s been an incredibly memorable and enjoyable experience. I’ve had the chance to take part in a variety of school events, including Senior Prom and student theatre productions, and I’ve travelled around the state, taking in the natural beauty that California has to offer.

The school I’m attending, The Athenian School, is quite different from Scotch Oakburn. One of the biggest differences is that Athenian does not have a uniform or dress code, which encourages greater self-expression among students. This contributes to […]

The annual TCE Ball – A Night at the Oscars was held at The Grand Chancellor Hotel, on Saturday 10 May. Organised by The Seniors Committee, this year’s ball theme, A Night at The Oscars, was a star-studded event following weeks of preparation.

Greeted by parents, friends and the paparazzi, the evening did not disappoint as invited guests walked the red carpet in all the glitz and glamour of a Hollywood event. Invited guests relished the atmosphere of a true Oscars evening where awards were presented, a delicious meal was enjoyed and guests […]