Our students participated in the third Interschool Chess Tournament of the year recently, at Kings Meadows High School. It was a combined tournament (two levels at the same time: Primary and Secondary), and we brought two strong teams: 22 primary participants (including two Year 6 students) and 10 secondary students.

Our students behaved superbly and showed grit, enthusiasm, and fair play all day.

The Primary team won emphatically with 25 points out of 28 possible, leaving the second team, Trevallyn Primary, on 18.5 (best 4 results are counted). Out of the 22 Scotch Oakburn participants, […]

Cultures without Borders: Wisdom from Around the World

TCE students recently had the opportunity to connect with young people from across India and Australia through an international Round Square Postcard, this was an online mini-conference for 13–15-year-old students. Under the theme “Cultures without Borders: Wisdom from Around the World”, students explored the richness and diversity of culture through a series of breakout discussions. Participants shared specific traditions, customs and cultural practices from their own communities, discovering both fascinating differences and common threads that connect young people across borders.

The event brought together 40 students and was hosted […]

Supporting children online is a shared responsibility between the College and home. Through our partnership with Linewize, College families have access to Qustodio, a free tool that can help manage and monitor technology use at home.

Penquite Campus

Students at Penquite are issued with a College-managed device as part of the 1:1 program. Qustodio allows parents to:

· Monitor your child’s College device at home.
· Add one personal device (phone, tablet or computer) per child.
· Set routines for homework and bedtime.
· Pause internet access and view activity reports.

From the beginning of Term 4, parents will […]

Every two minutes, an Australian requires support from the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS). For 98 years, the RFDS has provided vital healthcare to people across Australia, particularly those living in rural and remote communities.

In addition to emergency retrievals, life-saving medical assistance and inter-hospital transfers, the RFDS provides essential services such as GP appointments, dental clinics and mental health consultations. The RFDS receives government funding, but they also rely on donations to bridge the gap and continue to provide Australians with these essential services.

This October, I will be running 87 kilometres throughout […]

My Time at Scotch Oakburn – Marcus Jansen van Vuuren

Six weeks have gone by, and my time at Scotch Oakburn College is unfortunately over. All the experiences I’ve been a part of and the amazing people I’ve met have made my time here incredibly memorable. My experience in Tasmania has been filled with new activities, different experiences and plenty of opportunities to push myself outside my comfort zone.

I’ve spent a lot of my time meeting and connecting with some of the most welcoming and enthusiastic people I’ve ever met. There aren’t many […]

The Junior Foundation Oratory 2026 was held on Thursday, 17 September, and provided a wonderful showcase of student public speaking talent.

This year, four students participated in the competition: Amelia Verbeeten (Year 9), Peggy Handbury (Year 9), Maddi Gofton (Year 9), and Zoe Diprose (Year 7). Drawing inspiration from the Round Square IDEALS. Each student delivered a clear and persuasive speech designed to engage both the intellect and emotions of the audience while encouraging meaningful action.

The competition was adjudicated by Mrs Carrie Dunham, assisted by Public Speaking Captains Calan Young (Year 12) and Meg […]

Honouring Our Past, Inspiring Our Future
Reflecting on a Term of Celebration, Creativity, Service and Community

As we reach the end of Term 3, we have much to celebrate and be grateful for as a College community.

This term has been characterised by curiosity, creativity, service, achievement, global connections and a profound sense of belonging. Across every stage of the College, students have embraced opportunities to learn, grow and contribute, demonstrating the values that make our community such a special place.

A highlight of the term was undoubtedly our 140th anniversary celebrations, which brought together past […]

We would like to wish Lucy Johnston (Year 12), Meg Kilby (Year 12), Aggie Lyne (Year 10), Zoe Nichols (Year 9) and Marnie Lyne (Year 7) all the very best as they compete in the 2026 Australian Interschool Championships at the Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre, Victoria, from 27 September to 1 October.

The Championships are Australia’s premier equestrian event for school-aged riders, attracting close to 500 competitors from across the nation. Representing Tasmania, Lucy Johnston will serve as State Team Captain, while Meg Kilby has been selected as Vice-Captain. […]

Congratulations to Charlotte Phillips (Year 4) for achieving two Gold Medals at the Tasmanian State Gymnastics recently. She competed at WAG level 4 in her age group against approximately 40 other gymnasts. Charlotte’s winning score of 9.5 on the floor, and 9.05 on the uneven bars resulted in her being named Tasmanian State Champion at this level. Her efforts also contributed to her team securing 6th place overall. Well done, Charlotte.

We are excited to announce that three students from the Junior School were selected to represent Tasmania at the Inline Hockey National Championship being held in QLD from Sunday 27 September to Sunday 4 October 2026. Congratulations to Year 3 students Noah Berrell, Sidney Pakarinen-Stephens and George Sampson. We hope the tournament is going well.