Scotch Oakburn College swimmers delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 SATIS Swimming Carnival, showcasing exceptional talent, team spirit and courage throughout the 2026 SATIS Swimming Carnival in Hobart. The College’s depth across all age groups was reflected in a number of shield and pennant achievements. The students in our team have dedicated countless hours to training and preparation, often over many years, and these outstanding results are a fitting reward for their hard work, commitment and perseverance.

The College’s strongest result came in the overall co-educational competition, where Scotch Oakburn claimed the […]

As the siren sounds on another winter sports season, it is a fitting time to reflect on what has been a tremendous period of growth, commitment and community spirit across Scotch Oakburn College Sport.

Throughout the year, students have embraced every opportunity available to them, from the recent Elphin Athletics Carnival and athletics trials to outstanding performances at the SATIS and NSATIS Swimming Championships. These events have showcased not only talent and achievement, but also the determination, resilience and character of our students.

A particular highlight has been the leadership demonstrated by our Year […]

AFL Auskick and Superkick at Scotch Oakburn in Term 4

AFL Tasmania will run Auskick and Superkick sessions at Scotch Oakburn on Tuesdays after school during Term 4. The four-week programs will be delivered on campus, with girls-only groups available in both programs.

Auskick is for children aged 4–6 and introduces basic Australian rules football skills through activities and games.
Superkick is for children aged 7–12, with sessions focused on skill development and game play.

Families can find further details and register through PlayHQ:

Register for Auskick
Register for Superkick

For more information, please contact Che at […]

We are pleased to provide a community news section in our news highlighting events in the wider Launceston community that may be of interest to families. Included this week:

• Little Food Festival
• Launceston Swim School Holiday program

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If you follow education news, you may have noticed ongoing attention on the challenges facing independent schools across Australia. Stories relating to reduced government funding, rising operating costs, workforce pressures, wellbeing and increasing regulatory requirements have become regular features in the media. Like many schools, Scotch Oakburn continues to navigate these developments thoughtfully while remaining focused on what matters most: providing an outstanding education for our students.

One of the enduring strengths of independent education is the ability to provide young people with a rich and holistic experience that extends well beyond the […]

The Senior Foundation Oratory 2026 was held recently and proved to be an outstanding event in the College’s public speaking calendar.

Five students participated in this year’s competition: Gomanth Anand Lokesh (Year 11), Delilah Barrett (Year 11), Grayson Edwards (Year 10), Meg Kilby (Year 12), and Calan Young (Year 12). Each student delivered a thoughtful and engaging speech, demonstrating the confidence, preparation, and communication skills that the event seeks to foster.

Mr David Morris, Ms Jenny Fraser, and Mrs Sharon Beattie served as adjudicators. Their expertise and in-depth feedback were greatly appreciated by both students […]

Students from Years 6 -10 recently participated in the Tasmanian Mathematics Relay competition (northern heat). This competition is always a fun, fast paced event that includes quick thinking, perseverance, teamwork and mathematical problem-solving skills.

Our Year 9 team of Max Wilson, Bowen Yang-Sun, Maddie Gofton and Riwaj Koirala came first in the northern heat Year 9/10 intermediate division, and their score was so strong (a perfect score with 6 minutes to spare), they won overall for the state!

Our Year 10 team of Grayson Edwards, Olive Kwan, Zac Boden and Micah Joseph placed third […]

What looked like an impossible task became an extraordinary achievement thanks to some of our Year 9 students.

Over two days, students from Briggs and Fox House took on the challenge of cleaning up a significant amount of rubbish, predominantly glass bottles, from the Mole Creek Karst National Park.

Much of this waste had been dumped years ago, before the area became a national park, and posed an ongoing threat to the sensitive cave systems beneath.

As can be seen from the before and after photos, when the work began, the scale of the task was daunting. Yet through determination, […]

As parents and carers, we all know that children and young people have difficult days. Children can be grumpy, anxious, tearful or frustrated, while teenagers may become more private, independent or emotional as they navigate adolescence.

These things can be a normal part of growing up.  So, how do we know when a child or young person might benefit from some additional support?

Look for changes 

One of the most useful things parents can do is to notice changes from their child’s usual behaviour.  You know your child best. If they seem noticeably different from […]