Student Representative Council (SRC)

Together with the Penquite Campus, the Elphin Campus is committed to nurturing student voice, leadership and agency.

StudentVoice@Elphin, our new Student Representative Council (SRC), will be launched in the coming weeks. This student led group will provide meaningful opportunities for students to contribute to school life, lead initiatives, and represent their peers across the campus throughout the year. The SRC supports our College Values of Compassion, Commitment, Courage, Respect and Responsibility, and provides a meaningful forum for students to discuss ideas, share feedback and engage in service focused projects that […]

We have many volunteeers in our community and most require a a Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration. The Tasmanian Government has announced the removal of fees for volunteers applying for a Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.  Commencing 1 January 2026, applications and renewals for the next two years will be fee free. For more information see Making it easier to volunteer: Fee relief for RWVP | Registration to work with vulnerable people.

As we start the school year, we encourage parents and carers to share these safety tips from Tas Police with children walking to and from school.

• Where possible walk with friends in pair or in a group.
• Walk on the right-hand side of the road to face oncoming traffic.
• Positioning yourself near adults, bus drivers, or groups if you feel uncomfortable.
• Stay in view. Avoid going into areas that are hidden, such as bush or behind buildings or walls.
• Be alert – earphones and headphones can reduce awareness of surroundings.
• If they are alone and an adult approaches, always treat […]
  

To help our community plan for 2027, our Term dates have now been released.  They are available on our website via this link and on The Dash via this link.

As the new school Term begins, we would like to remind everyone of the importance of parking safely and respectfully during drop-off and pick-up times.

Please avoid using private car parks, residential driveways, or business spaces, even if they appear momentarily available. These areas are often clearly signed and using them can pose safety risks to students navigating busy footpaths and crossings.

We know the school drop off and pick up can be a busy time, but small acts of care, like choosing safe and considerate places to stop, make a big difference in keeping children safe and showing respect to those […]

Cricket

Before the start of Term, after a 15-year hiatus, we saw the reintroduction of the Woodroffe Cup, a three-day match between Launceston Grammar (LCGS) and Scotch Oakburn College.

The three-day match concluded in just two days, with an emphatic win by Scotch Oakburn College. The team produced an outstanding performance with the ball from the outset. On Day 1, a superb bowling display saw LCGS dismissed for just 45. Responding with patience and discipline, the team compiled 158 from 92 overs, before LCGS returned to the crease on Day 2, still 113 runs […]