Introducing Our 2026 Points Framework

The experiences that shape our students most profoundly often happen outside traditional lesson time. That is why we are introducing a new co-curricular points framework for Secondary students in 2026, one that puts choice and individual growth at the heart of student life.

This framework represents 18 months of genuine collaboration. We have listened carefully to student and parent feedback through surveys and focus groups, building a system that truly reflects what our community wants and needs.

In 2026 students in Years 7–11 will earn a minimum of 30 points […]

This week Year 3 students took part in Bike Education designed to help them become safe, confident, and responsible cyclists.  The program aims to develop safe and independent riders by building the skills students need to navigate their bikes in real-world environments. The key goals include increasing rider competency, improving confidence, and promoting safe strategies for riding in the community.

Throughout the week, students rotated through a variety of fun and practical activities, such as precision stopping, using hand signals, identifying road signs, riding a mock road course, tackling hills, completing an obstacle course, and […]

This week 58 Year 10 students have been out in the “real world” of work, experiencing a wide variety of occupations in over 96 workplaces in and around Launceston, in other parts of the state, and on the mainland.   Teaching, veterinary science, IT, trades, hospitality, business, agriculture, health professions, architecture, engineering … the huge variety of career options being investigated during our work experience week has given students the opportunity to “test drive” future career ideas, as well as providing opportunities for valuable learning about education […]

We are thrilled to announce that two Scotch Oakburn College Year 10 teams have taken out top honours in the Future of Our Regions Young Design Challenge, a national competition run by Young Change Agents. This challenge invited young people across Australia to imagine a healthier, happier, and more connected regional future—and create solutions to make it happen.

Our students’ ideas were selected as winners from an extensive field of entries submitted by schools nationwide. Here’s what they achieved:

Linked Up: Lola Wain, Sophie Cuthbertson-Cass and Saba McCullagh
The Linked Up team tackled the growing issue of loneliness by […]

(from the Penquite Remembrance Day assembly)

World War One was supposed to be ‘the war to end all wars’, as it was so brutal and costly that people vowed that ‘never again’ should war be allowed to erupt. Yet, only 20 years later, World War Two began and resulted in far greater destruction and loss of life, and there have been hundreds of smaller conflicts since.

So why is peace so elusive?

Peace is more than the absence of violence and war. Peace is where groups and individuals get along, cooperate, share, treat each other […]

Throughout this year, Early Learning Brown children have been fascinated with bugs, bees and other insects.  This evolved into wondering where bees and insects make their homes.

Everyone has been busy planting seeds and creating a garden to attract these insects so that we can observe them in their natural environment. This has sparked discussions about what happens beneath the ground, how we can care for our plants, and the important role bees play in our ecosystem.

On Monday 10 November the class visited Tasmanian Berries where our understanding of the importance of bees […]

Year 8 student Max Wilson and Year 9 Shiv Kataria proudly represented Tasmania in the National final of the Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award held at the Parliament House in Adelaide recently.

Competing against some of the best young speakers from across the country, both students delivered impressive speeches that reflected their preparation, confidence, and passion for public speaking. Max achieved an outstanding result by placing third in the national final, a remarkable accomplishment that highlights his dedication and skill.

Congratulations to both speakers on great achievements.

Katie Lester
Person-in-Charge of Public Speaking

Scotch Oakburn College presents, in 2026, Hadestown (Teen Edition).

Next year, our Senior School is incredibly excited to bring the electrifying, Tony Award–winning musical Hadestown to the stage in a powerful Teen Edition.

A story of love, hope, defiance and the power of music, Hadestown blends modern folk, jazz, and ancient myth into an unforgettable theatrical experience. Our students will dive deep into this rich, challenging, and beautifully crafted world, and we can’t wait to share it with our community.

Stay tuned for audition details, dates, behind-the-scenes updates and more.

Andy Prideaux
Head of Performing Arts

Year 9 Enterprise students recently welcomed Collegian Harrison Wagner (’21) from McGrath Launceston for an eye-opening session on “Buying Your First House – A Guide to Help You Get Started.” Harrison shared practical advice on saving for a deposit, avoiding common traps, and understanding the government’s “Help to Buy” shared equity scheme, including what it means when you eventually sell.

The highlight of the session was a hands-on challenge where students imagined their dream suburb, researched average house prices, calculated the deposit needed, and worked out how long it would take to save […]

The Raise Our Voice Australia Youth Campaign is a national initiative that empowers young Australians under 25 to have their ideas heard in Parliament. Year 9 student Lucia Vaca contributed her thoughts and Member for Bass, Jess Teesdale, recently chose to share Lucia’s words.