Our TCE Economics class recently stepped beyond the classroom to attend an engaging session hosted by Newton and Henry. The Student Budget Breakdown brought the 2026 Federal Budget to life, giving students a clear and accessible insight into how it shapes the economy.

Chaired by Beth Makaryn, the session brought together a range of expert voices. Warren Hogan from Judo Bank shared thoughtful insights into the impact of inflation and the risk of crowding out the private sector, both of which are key ideas we have been examining in our studies. Kieran Walsh […]

Inclusion, character strengths, emotional regulation, effective communication and teamwork were at the heart of our inaugural Year 8 Wellbeing Day, held last Friday.

While Year 8 students from Fox and Briggs were engaged in their Packing Day in preparation for their upcoming Education Outdoors experience to Mt William National Park, students from Dean and Nance were immersed in a series of purposeful and engaging wellbeing activities designed to build both personal understanding and collective responsibility.

Throughout the day, students rotated through five interactive sessions, each offering a unique opportunity to reflect, learn and grow. A highlight was hearing from […]

Middle and Senior School students brought plenty of energy, skill and House spirit to the HPEC this week as they competed in the Inter-House Futsal Competition during lunchtimes.

The tournament began on Wednesday with a fierce contest between Dean and Nance. Both teams showed determination throughout the match, with strong play across the court. Dean’s goalie, Oliver Wooley, made several impressive saves, while Archie Woolcott was also a standout performer. For Nance, Clementine Gee worked hard to keep the ball in possession, while the Munoz Lagos […]

Earlier this year, I was fortunate enough to travel to South Africa and attend St Stithians Girls’ College for two and a half months. I truly enjoyed every moment of the experience.

The school’s culture was incredibly welcoming and respectful, and the traditional war cries were a memorable and unique part of school life. During my stay, I had the opportunity to explore different parts of South Africa, from the city to the bush, where I was lucky enough to see the Big Five and many other animals.

Another significant part of the experience was seeing the contrast in […]

For the past eight days, Scotch Oakburn College has proudly welcomed a group of nine students and two teachers from our sister school in China, Beijing Jingshan School. The partnership between the two schools began in 2015, and over the years both schools have enjoyed several reciprocal visits, helping students build lasting friendships and intercultural understanding.

During their stay in Tasmania, the visiting students were immersed in many aspects of College and community life. Hosted by generous families, the students experienced Australian culture firsthand while also sharing their own language and […]

As a parent, there comes a point when your child begins to spend more time in social settings that you can’t fully control – parties, gatherings, and time with peers. 

For many parents, this brings a mix of pride and anxiety. You want your child to enjoy their adolescence, build friendships, and feel a sense of belonging – but most of all you want them to be safe. 

This is where parenting shifts. 

Your role moves from protecting your child from every risk to helping them navigate risk safely and […]

Saturday 30 May looks like a great day out! We encourage our community to go along and support Old Scotch Collegians Football Club at their Past Payers and Supporters Day.

Another great way to help celebrate 140 years of our community.

Seventeen students have been accepted on to the 2026 Round Square exchange program for Year 8 students. There are more places available and we would like to hear from other Year 8 students who would like to take part in this transformative experience.

Students travel to another Round Square school in Australia for two weeks where they are hosted and then their host travels to Tasmania for two weeks at another time in the year for the same length of time. There are places still available, particularly for male students, at some excellent […]

More stock of our new House polos has now arrived at the College Shop. With Inter-House Cross Country next week, now is a great time to pop in and grab one. The shop is open Monday from 9:00am to 5:00 pm.

Deanne Dietrich
College Shop Manager