Strengthening our College through clarity,
connection and care

Schools, like many organisations, are highly dynamic and complex environments. that share the key challenge of planning for the future while remaining fully engaged in the present. As we plan for the 2026 school year, we are excited to share a significant development in our College’s leadership structure, one that reflects our commitment to clarity, efficiency, and most importantly, student support.

In a move towards a flatter and more agile organisational model, the traditional role of Deputy Principal will be replaced by three newly established campus leadership […]

Year 10 students participated in the STEAM Challenge this week — a dynamic, one-week learning experience where creativity meets real-world problem-solving. The program challenges students to connect in new ways with their peers, their community, and their learning, while working towards meaningful shared goals. Our focus is guided by the UN Sustainability goals and finding ways to improve our local community sustainably.

The STEAM challenge engages students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics to design and develop solutions to significant global issues. Guided by a design thinking framework, participants collaborate to plan, […]

This year the Japanese Calligraphy competition required students to write the following characters:

Primary school: へび (hebi meaning snake, for the year of the snake)
Grades  7-9:  金 (kin, meaning gold)
Grades  10-12:  愛  (ai, meaning love)

All Japanese classes had the opportunity to use calligraphy ink and brushes to write these.  From all the students’ work Annabelle Gee and Aadhya Dahal (Year 6), Millie Corp (Year 8), Rafe Addison Hall (Year 9), Makaela Fulton (Year 11) and Abigail Saunders (Year 11), were picked to be entered into the statewide competition.

Special congratulations to Millie Corp, who placed 2nd in the […]

Scotch Oakburn College has been buzzing with excitement and creativity thanks to two unforgettable Harry Potter workshops led by Ben Walter, who portrayed Albus Potter in the Melbourne production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child for over three years.

Ben first visited the College earlier this term, spending the morning with lead cast members exploring the play’s darker themes and emotional depth. Students were encouraged to connect the story to their own lives, making the narrative more relevant and resonant for today’s youth. The afternoon session brought the full cast together to […]

Year 4s Join Year 9s for a Financial Adventure

Financial literacy came to life in the most exciting way last Thursday, as Year 4 Jones came to visit from the Junior School for a hands-on lesson with the Year 9 Enterprise students. The session wasn’t just about numbers—it was about curiosity, collaboration, and connecting across campuses.

The Year 4 students were challenged to calculate the real cost of explorers in 1788, using modern currency conversions and inflation data. It was a creative and meaningful way to explore economic concepts, and the Year 9 students […]

Year 9s get hands on

Our Year 9 Enterprise students had the privilege of hearing from Rebecca McCullagh , Tax Clinic Supervisor at the UTAS Tax Clinic, who shared valuable insights into budgeting and tax.

Students tackled a fun budgeting challenge and explored the ATO Tax Simulator, gaining hands-on experience with tools they’ll use when lodging their own tax returns in the future.

This was a fantastic opportunity to build financial literacy and connect classroom learning with real-life skills. Huge thanks to UTAS for supporting our students’ journey toward financial confidence.

Joy Russell
Teacher

Why we all need Vitamin D

Throughout the winter months we have been spending more time indoors. It’s important therefore to think about something that many of us may be missing – Vitamin D. Known as the “sunshine vitamin”, Vitamin D is essential not only for physical health but also for mental wellbeing, especially during adolescence.

Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorus- key minerals for building strong bones. This is especially vital during puberty, when bone mass increases rapidly. But Vitamin D’s benefits go far beyond bones.

Recent studies show that Vitamin […]

We are pleased to provide a community news section in our news highlighting events in the wider Launceston community that may be of interest to families. Included this week:

• Woodwind Workshop – free event

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