A Spellbinding Success for Scotch Oakburn College

In a dazzling display of talent and teamwork, Scotch Oakburn College recently brought the enchanting world of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (High School Edition) to life at the historic Princess Theatre. The production captivated not only the College community but also the wider City of Launceston, with over 4,000 tickets sold. An extraordinary testament to the show’s impact and popularity.

From the moment the curtain rose, audiences were transported into a realm of magic, mystery, and heartfelt emotion. The cast, composed of dedicated students, delivered […]

Head of Middle School Kiran Oates Pryor provides an overview of the rich opportunities happening at the Middle School this Term.

The Term 3 Secondary Northern Interschool tournament was hosted by Kings Meadows High School for the first time. It was a big event with five schools participating.

We finished second in the team competition, only ½ a point behind Launceston College. Himash Keerthiratne (Year 11) continued with his impressive winning streak and he won all his matches (some of them very close). Young Bosco Kwong (Year 7) had another great tournament with 5 1/2 points off seven matches. Justin Thompson (Year 9) won five, while the remaining team members, Maddi Gofton and Henry Chilcott (Year 8),  Shiv Kataria […]

The Junior Foundation Oratory Competition lit up the stage with passion, poise, and powerful storytelling. Four exceptional speakers: Year 8 students Ingrid Mills, Maddi Gofton  and Peggy Handbury,and Shiv Kataria (Year 9), took to the stage in the Horton Auditorium, each delivering a speech that stirred thought, sparked ideas and showcased the depth of talent within our junior cohort.

After a close and spirited contest, Peggy Handbury was named the winner, impressing the judges with her intellect, passion and fluent delivery on the topic on ‘daydreaming’.

Congratulations to all four speakers for their courage, preparation, […]

A group of eighteen Year 11 students volunteered to conduct a day of teambuilding activities at the Valley Campus for Year 6 students from St Marys and Bicheno Primary schools. These primary students will be all together at St Marys High School next year, and the program serves as a transition day for them to get to know each other. It also provides an excellent opportunity for our Year 11s to experience authentic leadership while strengthening the College’s connections to the community in the Fingal Valley.

The Year 11 students went out to the […]

Year 10 Humanities and Social Sciences class was privileged to be addressed by Ms Rebecca Cuthill (’89), Collegian, current parent and Deputy Chairperson of our Board of Directors. She spoke about her role with the UN when she was employed by The Hague.

Students are currently studying an International Law unit looking at war crimes and the International Courts involved. Ms Cuthill has a wealth of knowledge in this area and presented the groups with past war crimes whilst outlining the roles of the UN, International Criminal Court and International Court of Justice.

We […]

Year 10 student Sam Allen is currently spending six weeks on a Round Square Exchange at Stanford Lake College, near Haenertsburg in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. Now in his fourth week overseas, Sam has already immersed himself in school life, travel, and the rich culture of the region. Here is his reflection so far:

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I am currently lucky enough to be on a Round Square Exchange to Stanford Lake College near Haenertsburg, South Africa. I am in my fourth week of exchange, and I have already seen many parts of South […]

Collegians Share the Power of Financial Literacy

Senior students were recently treated to an inspiring visit from two past students, Clair Russell (’23) and Georgia Clements (’22), who returned to the Horton Auditorium to share their stories since leaving school. Just a few years ago, they were sitting in the same seats; now, they are building careers in accounting and navigating adult life with confidence and care.

Clair, currently working at Ruddicks and studying at UTAS, began her post-school journey with a bold leap into outdoor education in the UK through PGL, arranged via […]

Recent Wellbeing Presentations at Scotch Oakburn College

As part of our ongoing commitment to student wellbeing and personal development, the Penquite Campus recently hosted a series of impactful presentations aimed at empowering students to make respectful, safe, and informed choices.

Pat Cronin Foundation – “Violence is Never OK” & “Rethinking Anger”

On Thursday 4 September, students engaged with two powerful sessions delivered by the Pat Cronin Foundation. These presentations addressed the serious consequences of violence and the importance of emotional regulation.

• “Violence is Never OK” challenged students to reflect on the impact of violent behaviour […]
  

Congratulations to Year 12 student Jock Johnstone, who recently represented Tasmania at the National Merino Sheep Young Judges Championship, held at the Royal Adelaide Show. Jock competed against five other state representatives, all aged between 17 and 25, in an event aimed at showcasing the skills and knowledge of our future industry leaders. Jock was awarded Runner-Up Champion, a great achievement.

Kate Gard
Teacher