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We are delighted to share some exciting news about two members of our community. Director of Rowing, Brendan Long, and current parent and Collegian Marcos Ambrose (’94) have both been inducted into the Tasmanian Sporting Hall of Fame.

Amongst their achievements, Marcos won back-to-back V8 Supercars titles in 2003 and 2004 before racing NASCAR in the United States, winning races at the highest level in 2011 and 2012, and Brendan, who began rowing with the Tamar Rowing Club, became an eight-time Australian champion and competed at […]

I was honoured to attend the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Gold Ceremony at Government House on Friday, 28 November 2025. The event was graciously hosted by Her Excellency, the Honourable Barbara Baker AC.

This year, five of our College students achieved the prestigious Gold Award: Ella Fischer (2024), Lily Ayre, Saskia Boden, Mollie Gray, and Sophie Marshall. While Ella was unable to attend as she is currently studying in the USA, her achievement is equally celebrated.

It was a truly memorable occasion, with our students surrounded by the support of family and friends. […]

For the past two months, I have had the privilege of spending my Round Square exchange at Colegio Anglo Colombiano in Bogotá—an experience that has truly been unforgettable. Two highlights defined my time abroad: the incredible people I met and a remarkable week spent in the Amazon.

From the moment I arrived, the warmth and kindness of students and staff made Bogotá feel less like a city 14,000 kilometres away and more like a second home. Friendships formed quickly, and I found myself surrounded by people who were always eager to talk, laugh, […]

Our inaugural Singing Soirée was held recently and what an unforgettable evening it was! From Year 2 all the way through to Year 12, our singers took to the Horton Auditorium stage with courage, joy, and an incredible amount of heart.

The night was put together by our wonderful College singing tutor, Jimmy Harrison, to celebrate the hard work our vocal students have put in throughout the year, and they absolutely shone.

A huge thank you to all the parents, carers, grandparents, siblings, and staff who came along to support our performers. Your encouragement means […]

Highlights from a pre-conference weekend

Before heading to Whanganui for the Round Square Conference, seven Scotch Oakburn students enjoyed three days exploring Wellington and Kāpiti Island. Their reflections capture the excitement, challenge and learning that shaped the start of their New Zealand adventure.

Ned Tatchell loved visiting Wētā Workshop and seeing how movie props are made. He also enjoyed learning about “Maori indigenous culture” at the Te Papa museum. Sunday’s climb on Kāpiti Island was a standout as he learnt “a lot about its history and the birds that live there.”

Edie Kwan arrived excited for “this long-awaited adventure.” […]

Whanganui Collegiate Round Square Conference, New Zealand

Eight Scotch Oakburn students travelled to New Zealand last week for the Whanganui Collegiate Round Square Conference—an experience they each described as transformative, confidence-building and unforgettable. Through adventure, cultural immersion and new friendships, every student found moments that pushed them outside their comfort zones and expanded their perspectives.

For Edie Kwan, the week was defined by independence and growth. “Majority of the time I was the only person from Scotch Oakburn in my group,” she explained, “and this forced me to be the one to introduce myself and start conversations.” […]

As our 2026 Student Leadership group were offically inducted into their roles, Head of Senior School, Stuart Walls, spoke to them about leadership:

Each of you today is entrusted with something significant—something greater than a badge, a title, or a position. You are being entrusted with people. With your peers. With your community.

Across this College, the philosophy of leadership is based on the simple idea: that a true leader is a servant first. This is not a slogan; it is a way of being. It demands courage, humility and a willingness to put […]

Touch Football State Final Win

On Tuesday 25 November our Girls 9/10 team took to the field for the Touch Football School Series State Grand Final, at Prospect Park … and they brought home the win.

Leading up to the final, the team that qualified with injury and Year 10 players out for exams, which meant the team was made up of Year 7-9 students. The girls were courageous and played with enthusiasm and collaboration against older and more experienced competition from around Tasmania. At the start of the qualifying day they discussed attacking […]