What we heard and what happens next

Principal’s Blog | Ross Patterson, Principal 

The 2026 Parent Review gives us a valuable picture of what families value about Scotch Oakburn College and where their experience needs to improve. There is much to celebrate, and there are areas that require our careful attention. 

Over recent weeks, I have found myself reflecting on two very different moments in the College journey. At one end, our Class of 2026 has farewelled the College as confident, connected young adults, ready for […]

A welcome back message from our Principal, Ross Patterson. Another busy Term ahead with lots of opportunties for our community to come together.

Head of Junior School

• Full time, maximum term tenure
• Attractive remuneration package
• Relocation assistance available

The role

Scotch Oakburn College has an outstanding opportunity for an inspiring, innovative, and experienced educational leader, to commence in July 2023.  The Head of Junior School actively leads the Junior School Leadership Team to deliver educational programs from Early Learning to Year 5, ensuring student learning and wellbeing objectives are facilitated within a caring environment that aligns with the College ethos.

A member of the College Executive, this position is instrumental in driving long term strategic outcomes of the Junior School, through various projects and initiatives outlined […]

On Friday 8 April, the Round Square Chairs were delighted to welcome Dewayne Everettsmith – a palawa man from both the community of Cape Barren Island and gunai/kurnai people of Victoria, as the guest speaker of our Round Square session.

Hailing from Hobart, Dewayne is passionate about the revival and continuation of language (palawa kani), especially in the area of songs for ceremony and dance. He is present in the Tasmanian community as Cultural Awareness Coordinator of the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre – having been recognised with a Human Rights Week Award – for […]