The Elphin Campus celebrated friendships earlier this week, bringing together our student community to strengthen positive connections. These experiences link directly to our College Wellbeing Priorities, which include a focus on building a sense of belonging, parent/carer partnerships and building a positive school culture.

Students from Prep to Year 5 took part in Friendology sessions on Tuesday, learning practical skills and understandings such as the Four Friendship Facts for building positive friendships and what respectful conversations sound like and look like when managing friendship fires and ‘mean on purpose’ behaviour. This shared language between home and school […]

The Cardio Zone is quickly becoming one of the most popular spaces in our community Fitness Centre, offering students, staff, and parents an opportunity to improve both physical fitness and mental wellbeing in a welcoming and motivating environment.

Whether it’s a morning walk on the treadmill, an after-school bike session, or a quick workout before the day begins, cardio training provides enormous benefits for people of all ages and fitness levels. More importantly, it creates a space where movement, energy, and positive habits become part of everyday life within the college community.

Regular cardiovascular […]

We would like to make our community aware of the an important test being undertaken in Launceston by the the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Monday 15 June.

The Australian Government has committed to deliver a public information and warning system prior to the 2026-27 Higher Risk Weather Season (HRWS), known as AusAlert. This system will enable emergency service organisations to deliver emergency and public safety messages to compatible mobile and other devices.

AusAlert will utilise cell broadcast technology, operating independently of traditional mobile networks, eliminating delays caused by network congestion. This ensures […]

The Elphin Green is back in full use this Term thanks to the work of our amazing Grounds team.  Principal Ross Patterson welcomes our community back on campus and reviews some highlights from Term 1.

This week, Year 1 were excited to spend a day at the Hagley Farm Agricultural Learning Centre as part of their ‘Past and Present’ inquiry.

The hands on experience included butter making, seeing what school was like a long time ago and visiting the museum giving an authentic understanding of schooling of the early 20th Century and how it has changed today.

We joined Year 1 Bunker/Williams and captured the day.

Our Scotch Oakburn dancers were very lucky to attend a viewing of Tasdance’s latest work, Double Slink recently. This professional duet, featuring Slinkys as tactile partners, explores analogue play and the human need for connection in an increasingly screen-driven world. The performance was immersive and interactive and was thoroughly enjoyed by all students.

Following the performance, senior school dancers participated in a workshop led by Tasdance Creative Director Adam Wheeler, alongside the professional dancers. Students learnt choreography from the live work and engaged in discussion about the rehearsal and creative process. Elements of this experience will be […]

During the recent Term break, 29 students and staff travelled to Singapore for the College’s first dedicated Creative Design Industries International Experience, a trip designed to immerse students in art, design, architecture, food and fashion within one of Asia’s most culturally vibrant cities.

From the moment the group arrived, Singapore provided a rich learning environment where students could see creative industries in action. Visits to the Singapore Art Museum and City Gallery introduced students to the country’s evolving art scene and the remarkable development of Singapore’s cityscape over the past 40 years. These experiences […]

URSTRONG’s whole-school friendship strategy has improved the social climate in schools around the world, connecting over 1 million kids, parents, and teachers with a common language of friendship. We are proud to be a URSTRONG School, empowering your children with friendship skills through their award-winning Friendology friendship skills curriculum.

All Early Learning to Year 5 families are invited to attend ‘The Language of Friendship’, a parent-child workshop, on Monday 25 May, 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm in the Horton Auditorium (Penquite Campus). Tyson Greenwood, Director of URSTRONG (named one of Australia’s Most Influential […]

It’s an exciting time for our Performing Arts community, with a full calendar of events showcasing the creativity, talent, and dedication of our students. Families and community members are warmly encouraged to attend and support these performances across dance, music, and drama.

Kicking things off is the Dance Showcase on Tuesday 2 June, featuring students from Years 6 to 12. This vibrant evening will highlight a wide range of styles, including contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, and lyrical, celebrating both emerging and advanced dancers. The showcase reflects months of hard work and collaboration, offering an […]