Two Year 8 students from Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School (BCGS) in Western Australia, Hayden Starr and Alyssa Ong, recently joined Scotch Oakburn College as part of a Round Square student exchange. Hosted by Leni Derbyshire and Ryan Dhanaraj, they have been embracing the opportunity to experience life in a different school, community and part of Australia.

While both students admitted to feeling nervous about their first day, particularly when meeting their exchange partners’ friends and adapting to a new environment, they were quickly made to feel welcome by their host families, teachers and […]

A reminder to our parent/carer community that as part of our continuous improvement process, you have been invited to share feedback on your experience of the College across a wide range of areas.

The research is being conducted by MMG Education, a specialist education consultancy that works with schools in the areas of school strategic reviews and stakeholder satisfaction. MMG’s client schools include many schools across Australia.

Please refer to your emailed invitation to participate for your survey link.

Joel Brewer
Director of Marketing, Communications and Community 

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:

• Artificial Intelligence public lecture – Artificial Intelligence: What it Can (and Can’t) do, Sunday 23 August
• Launceston Swim School Holiday program
• Free online webinar – Making sense of AI’s impact on young people

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As students returned to Penquite for the start of Semester 2, there was a sense of excitement and optimism in the air. The energy at the beginning of our recent assembly was palpable as students reconnected with friends, teachers and the routines of College life after the holiday break. It provided a valuable opportunity to reflect on the type of community we want to continue building together over the coming months.

In my address, I shared the story of Norway’s recent success in international football. After 28 years without qualifying for a major tournament, the Norwegian team captured the imagination […]

From celebrating 100 Days of Prep to hearing directly from students during our Principal’s Lunches, it has been a wonderful start to Term 3. These special moments celebrate the confidence, growth and connections that make our College community so unique, while reminding us that every student’s voice matters.

The cast is ready. The band is ready. The stage is set.

One of the things that makes school productions so special is that they only happen once. This is a very short season, and once it’s over, it’s over. There won’t be another opportunity to see this cast perform this production together.

So if you’ve been thinking about coming along, now is the time to secure your tickets. Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us celebrate the extraordinary work of our students and staff. Your […]

As part of our continuous improvement process, all parents and carers will soon be invited to share feedback on their experience of the College across a wide range of areas.

The research will be conducted by MMG Education, a specialist education consultancy that works with schools in the areas of school strategic reviews and stakeholder satisfaction. MMG’s client schools include many schools across Australia.

Parents and carers will be invited to complete questionnaires over a two-week period commencing on Monday 17 August .  Detailed communication about the survey will be sent to the community […]

This Term, our whole of College Wellbeing focus is the Learner Attribute of Self-Regulation. Self-regulation is an important skill that helps children recognise, understand and manage their emotions, behaviours and attention so they can engage positively in learning, play and relationships.

Throughout the Term, students will be exploring two key “I Can” statements:

I can notice and name my feelings.
I can identify what I need to be ready to learn and play.

Developing self-regulation skills in the primary years provides children with a strong foundation for both academic success and social-emotional wellbeing. When students can recognise how they are […]

We warmly invite you to join us for our Annual Fathers’ Day Breakfast on Friday 4 September 2026.

Following positive feedback about how much our community value our Mother’s and Fathers’ Day events, we also heard a clear desire to increase capacity and make these occasions more inclusive. We listened and, through collaboration with staff and our community, have slightly refreshed this year’s format to create more space for everyone to attend, connect and enjoy time together. There is no limit on guest numbers, so families are warmly encouraged to invite all the […]

For her EY8 community passion project, titled The Next Chapter, Year 8 student Chloe Annis has started a book drive to help encourage young people to read. Chloe is looking for books that suit students in Years 2 to 7.

Chloe said “I love reading and I chose this project to help other students find books to read that they love, and I hope they will keep reading”. There are book donation drop-off boxes in conneXions at the Elphin Campus, the Penquite library, and Middle School reception.

Anyone who can assist with donations, Chloe […]