As we move into the holiday break, it is timely to pause and recognise just how full this Term has been for our students across the College. At Scotch Oakburn, learning rarely occurs in isolation, it is layered, dynamic and demanding, and our students are immersed in it each day.

Throughout the Term, students have engaged deeply with classroom learning while also participating in a wide range of co‑curricular, cultural, sporting and service opportunities. They have performed, competed, collaborated, created and challenged themselves in many different ways. Together, these experiences enrich […]

Prep enjoyed a wonderful day recently with the staff from the Education Outdoors team!

Students enjoyed in a range of hands‑on activities, including making and eating damper, exploring the wetlands, safely navigating a rope spider web, and taking on an obstacle course.

Everyone showed a positive attitude throughout the day. It was fantastic to see such enthusiasm, teamwork, and resilience as the students embraced the outdoors.

Anne Green
Teacher

Class representatives have been actively gathering ideas and feedback from their peers to share during our Student Voice meetings, which have focused on identifying ways we can continue to enhance student experiences at Elphin.

Student voice plays an important role in wellbeing by fostering a sense of belonging, autonomy, and emotional safety which aligns with our College Wellbeing Priorities. When students feel heard and see their perspectives influence decisions, they develop greater confidence, self‑worth, and trust in relationships with both adults and peers. Ultimately, wellbeing is strengthened when students feel valued, respected, and able to meaningfully […]

This year, we are offering a wide selection of engaging lunchtime activities for our Middle School students. In addition, many students are now using our new Fitness Centre under the watchful eye of Tim Reese. A sample of what is on offer:

• Mondays Sewsociety (Textiles) and Public Speaking
• Tuesdays Art Club and Middle School Chess
• Wednesdays Earth Club and Middle School Dance
• Thursdays Middle School Choir
• Fridays Debating and Production Rehearsals

Offering lunchtime activities for Middle Schoolers boosts wellbeing and engagement by providing positive social connection, structure, and a safe outlet for energy during an otherwise unstructured […]

Round Square in Action

From Junior School delegates to Senior conference participants, Term 1 has been a busy and rewarding season for Round Square at Scotch Oakburn, with students across campuses and year levels stepping up, travelling beyond their comfort zones, and returning with something more than memories.

Round Square is a living commitment to developing young people of character, curiosity, and courage, connected to a global network of over 280 schools across 70 countries.

Woodleigh Mini Cluster Conference

Earlier this Term, a group of our Years 5 and 6 students represented Scotch Oakburn […]

Throughout the Term, our senior students have been busy auditioning and rehearsing for this year’s production, Hadestown – Teen Edition, and tickets are now on sale for a limited four-day season at Horton Auditorium.

Featuring a cast of 30 talented students, the production will run from Wednesday 12 to Saturday 15 August and promises a powerful theatrical experience combining contemporary folk, jazz and blues-inspired music with a timeless myth.

Hadestown retells the ancient Greek story of Orpheus and Eurydice. When Eurydice is drawn into the industrial underworld ruled by the powerful Hades, the young […]

The Year 10 Passion Project class visited the Elphin Campus to share their Passion Project ideas with a Year 5 class, creating a valuable learning experience for everyone involved.

During the visit, students explained what their projects were about, why they had chosen their topics, and what they hoped to achieve. The Year 5 students listened closely, asked thoughtful questions, and offered honest feedback. For the older students, it was a chance to practise speaking clearly, present their ideas with confidence, and test how well their projects connected with an audience.

Just as importantly, the visit helped students […]

As Term 1 ends, there is much to celebrate across our College community, with students demonstrating commitment, compassion, and engagement in learning beyond the classroom.

A standout experience this term was the Year 9 Community Service Program, involving 62 students across five days (see the article below for details of the program).

Across the Term, House Chapel gatherings and Easter Services at both Penquite and Elphin campuses provided meaningful moments for reflection and connection. As the College community journeyed toward Easter, students were invited to consider themes of commitment, service, hope, and renewal—values that […]

This term, our Year 9 students stepped beyond the classroom and into the heart of our local community.

Across five days, 62 students took part in our Year 9 Community Service Program, a formative experience designed to build character, compassion, and a deeper understanding of what it means to serve others.

The week began with a leadership seminar facilitated by JCP Youth, helping students explore what leadership really looks like. They learned that everyone has the capacity to be a leader, and that great leadership is built on being humble, hungry, and smart.

From there, students […]

STATE FINAL

Meg Kilby (Year 12) and Elizabeth Moore (Year 11) participated in the State finals of the Lions Youth of the Year (YoTY) Award hosted by the Lions Club of Kings Meadows on Sunday, 12 April.

As state finalists, both students were presented with prizes, courtesy of the Reg W Whitmore “Youth of the Year” Memorial Trust. This was the first time that two students from the College have represented Northern Tasmania as State Finalists.

Aditi Kataria
Person-in-Charge Public Speaking