One of the greatest joys in my role is visiting classrooms and witnessing the dynamic and engaging learning environments our teachers cultivate. Over the past fortnight, I had the privilege of visiting classrooms across both the Elphin and Penquite Campuses, seeing firsthand the incredible work being done by both students and staff. One particularly unique and inspiring experience was observing our Artist in Residence, Katie Barron, work closely with our TCE Art staff and students, an experience fostered by TCE teacher Carmel Dilger.

Katie brought a fresh and exciting perspective to these classes, guiding students through the creative process while also producing her own work on campus. Her current project, inspired by the iconic Women’s Weekly cookbook, serves as a nostalgic exploration of food, memory, and culture. As she developed her own pieces, she simultaneously challenged our students to tap into their own childhood memories and transform them into visual expressions of nostalgia.

Through her mentorship, students were encouraged to delve into personal recollections and translate them into artworks using a range of techniques and mediums. Whether working with acrylic paints, ceramics, or photography, students are developing not only their technical skills but also a deeper understanding of storytelling through art. It was truly inspiring to see the level of engagement, creativity, and personal reflection that this project fostered.

Katie’s presence in the classroom created an enriching environment where students felt supported in taking artistic risks and exploring new ideas and I look forward to seeing the final artworks that emerge from this incredible collaboration.

Witnessing this unique program in action has been a highlight and serves as an example of the varied learning experiences that exist at Scotch Oakburn College.

Ross Patterson
Principal

Art Teacher, Carmel Dilger, speaks to our Artist in Residence Katie Barron, about her time creating her pieces and working with our students. Our next s.p.a.c.e. Gallery exhibition opens Thursday 8 May and will feature Katie’s work as well as students artwork and cake creations.

Prep students have been engaging in their art specialist learning subject as they explore the language of drawing. This week, the session integrated the students mathematical learning and understanding on repeating patterns and used this to influence their art expressions. This holistic learning experience will continue for a few weeks as the students use process art to create masterpieces!

Becca Biggs
Deputy Head of Junior School (Years Prep – 2)

This week, our TCE Environmental Science class headed to Cluan Tier to study forest ecology, with the help of the Forest Education Foundation. Cluan Tier is located in Golden Valley and its changing altitude means that all of the main Tasmanian forest types are found within a short distance of each other.

The warm, sunny weather presented ideal conditions for students to apply various field techniques learned in class. In addition to their field studies, students discussed biodiversity, contextualised their understanding of biotic and abiotic factors, and gained insights into the complexity of forest management.

I would like to thank Darcy and the Forest Education Foundation for providing our students with the opportunity to conduct field work in such unique and beautiful environments.

Kate Gard
Teacher

Students across the Penquite campus have the opportunity to participate in Round Square Postcards. These are on-line meetings with their peers from Round Square schools all over the world. They last for about an hour, are hosted by one school who focus on a theme, and are a wonderful way for peers to meet and chat about relevant topics without having to get on a plane.

Yesterday, two of our Year 12 Round Square Committee members, Olivia Pedder and Lily Forsyth, took part in a meeting of about 60 students from 12 schools across five countries. MLC School Sydney hosted this postcard which was inspired by International Women’s Day with the theme of “Accelerate Action”.

Here are their reflections of the experience:

“Participating in the International Round Square Postcard was a fascinating and fulfilling experience that deepened my understanding of gender equality. The theme focused on accelerating action in relation to International Women’s Day and the significance this holds. Hosted by Sydney’s MLC School, the hour-long conference brought together around 60 participants for insightful discussions on improving gender equality in workplaces and schools. One key takeaway from the session was the importance of advocacy – challenging sexist or misogynistic attitudes, even in subtle or uncomfortable situations, being essential to closing the gap.” – Lily Forsyth

“The Round Square postcard zoom conference was a very unique experience, chatting with students from all over the word about International Women’s Day and how important it is to them, how they celebrated it and ways we can create equality around the world. We talked about how a little bit of change can go a long way and that normalising gender equality can make the world a better place. It was very interesting to see people’s different opinions and perspectives and I would definitely recommend this to other students to participate in.” – Olivia Pedder

Thank you to Lily and Olivia for representing Scotch Oakburn at this Round Square virtual event. We now look forward to some of our Middle School students taking part in a postcard next week hosted by Sunbeam School Lahartara in India. This event is for students aged 13-15 and the theme  is “Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens”.

Stuart Walls
Head of Senior School
Director of Round Square

I have had the great pleasure to be part of the Year 9 Term 1 Community Service Week. Seventy-one students participated with their focus for the week to develop and understand how they can contribute to the community in which they study, live and play. To be of service to others.

The program began with a day on campus hostin The Salvation Army and JCP Youth. Staff from both organisations focused on the theme of Creating and Sustaining Change. Student activities were thought provoking and challenged our students to inspire to be the best version of themselves every day and have a positive impact in their community.

As a result of positive student feedback, this year our Service in the Community days expanded from two days to four days.  Students assisted at 12 different locations around Launceston and George Town, lending a helping hand at the Benevolent Society, The Salvation Army, City Mission (four locations), St Vincent de Paul Society, Morton’s Place, Northen Suburbs Community Centres (two locations), Strike It Out Inc, and Fred French Nursing Home. Sorting donations, making sandwiches, soup and treats for food trucks, preparing a community luncheons, creating themed spaces (toy room, Leavers Room) putting together family and individual care packages. A highlight for many students was the conversations they had with volunteers, learning about the valuable work they do to support people in our community and working side by side with their friends as they made a difference.

An Agency Expo Day was also held on campus with first responder, emergency and community services organisations from Launceston showcasing what they do in our community. Organisations involved include St John Ambulance, State Emergency Service, Royal Flying Doctor Service, The Salvation Army, Strike It Out Inc, and St Vincent de Paul Society. Our students were able to spend time with each organisation and learn about what they do and volunteer opportunities.

Our students across the week of the program have been wonderful ambassadors in our community. I hope they come away from the program with a sense of pride and humility and seek to actively help others in the future.

Jamie Breden
Community Service Coordinator

Can you help host a young student for two nights in the first week of Term 2?

During our first week Term 2, the College is hosting 12 students and two teachers from St Stithians Girl’s College in Johannesburg, South Africa. St Stithians College is one of South Africa’s finest schools and has long been a Round Square exchange partner for many Scotch Oakburn students – boys and girls. The school has separate boy’s and girl’s Colleges on the same estate north of Johannesburg.

We are seeking Penquite families that would be able to host the students for the two nights (Wednesday 30 April and Thursday 1 May). The students are sixteen, but there is no requirement for the host family to have children of the same age. We are requesting hosts to accommodate one or two of the students. On the second evening the touring party and host families will be hosted at Penquite Campus for a barbeque hosted by the Round Square Committee.

Host family requirements for WWVP cards

Tasmanian laws require each person in the household of a host family, who are 16 years or older, to hold a Working with Vulnerable People card (WWVP), if someone in the family does not have a WWVP card, they can be applied for on this link: Apply for registration to work with vulnerable people | Service Tasmania. The volunteer WWVP card is all that is required and costs $22.44.

Interested familes are asked to complete a short form via this link. 

If you would like to discuss any aspect of this request, please contact me through Senior School Reception on 6336 3300.

Stuart Walls
Head of Senior School
Director of Round Square

The Elphin Campus continues to explore learning in all ways, environments and communities.  Students and staff continue to engage with the environment as a positive cultural influence, and this was seen in action at our Early Learning Education Outdoors learning days at Scotch Oakburn Park and the Wetlands Precinct.  Within this environment, our students and families enjoyed the chance to explore questions in natural habitats and also learn from our expert Education Outdoors staff.

A major highlight this Term has been the continued dedication of our Student Executive members, who actively (weekly) engage with the Elphin Campus. Last week, the students ran activities in conjunction with their Pinks Stumps Week fundraising and this week it was highlighted with the Harmony Day celebrations, sharing lunch with our students and telling stories of ‘What does Harmony mean to me?’.

Out Harmony Day lunch saw all classes come together to celebrate Harmony and belonging. Everyone belongs. We celebrated belonging to community and the understanding that community within a school can be with your own class, year group, across year groups, house groups, campus based and the broader Scotch Oakburn community. We certainly felt a deep sense of belonging as students sat with their buddy from another year level, fostering our cross-year level connections.

Best wishes to our Year 4 and Year 5 students as they prepare for the upcoming Education Outdoors Program at the Valley Campus in the coming weeks, we look forward to their learning advenutres and the continued development of learner attributes!

Ben Green
Deputy Principal – Elphin

Outdoor learning provides rich opportunities for curiosity, exploration, and connection, and our Early Learning students recently embraced these experiences with enthusiasm.

Early Learning Erina had their Education Outdoors Experience on Tuesday 25 March at the Wetlands, offering a wonderful introduction to the space ahead of Bush Learning in Term 2. Through activities such as a ropes course, bug hunting, a tree walk, and sound mapping, children engaged their senses and deepened their appreciation for the natural world.

Early Learning Elphin explored Scotch Oakburn Park on Thursday 27 March, where they took part in imaginative play with canoes, obstacle courses, water play, parachute activities and time in bell tents. Water play emerged as a firm favourite, with children embracing the joy of splashing, pouring, and experimenting with different elements.

These Outdoor Education experiences provide valuable opportunities for children to strengthen relationships, build confidence, and connect with their environment. We extend our thanks to the Education Outdoors team for their dedication in leading these sessions. It was also wonderful to see so many families share in these moments, highlighting the strong sense of community at Scotch Oakburn College.

Casy Reid
Director of Early Learning

A famous quote by Walt Whitman, an American poet, essayist, journalist and influential writer, that lived in the 1800s. Whitman is often called the father of free verse, a writing style that broke all the rules at the time.

The quote was more recently made famous all over again when used by Ted Lasso in the hit TV series of the same name. Be curious, not judgmental – four simple words that hold a lot of power. Curiosity is about wondering before assuming, asking, before deciding and listening before dismissing.

Judgement – it’s everywhere – in school, in group chats, on social media. We judge the new kid before we even learn their name. We judge someone’s outfit, their grades, their music taste. We think we know everything about someone after one glance.

Judgement is  the easy way out, it’s comfortable, it’s quick, it’s lazy, it lets us categorize people into neat little boxes—popular, weird, smart, dumb, cool, – without having to actually get to know them. The problem with being judgmental though, is that it’s not reality, it’s just our perception.

Have you ever watched a movie with a friend and thought it was amazing, only for them to say, “That was the worst thing I’ve ever seen”? Same movie, totally different experience. Why? Because our opinions aren’t facts, they’re shaped by our own personal lenses. Psychologists say that we humans, tend to fuse with our judgments – that means we don’t just have opinions; we become them.

We don’t say, “I think this person is rude.” We say, “That person is rude.” We don’t say, “I don’t like this song.” We say, “This song is terrible.” We mistake our personal experiences for absolute truth. And when we do that, we shut ourselves off from new perspectives, from learning, from growing. And to make things worse – judgment creates division. It separates us. It leads to cliques, to misunderstandings, to people feeling alone when they should feel included.

Curiosity on the other hand connects people – instead of thinking, they’re so weird, what if you asked, what makes them passionate about that? Instead of rolling your eyes at someone’s excitement, what if you wondered, why does this matter so much to them? Instead of assuming someone is mean, what if you thought, I wonder what they’re going through? Curiosity takes courage. It means admitting we don’t have all the answers. It means challenging our own assumptions.

It also means better friendships, deeper understanding, and a world that isn’t just black and white. Next time you feel that urge to judge – pause first, choose curiosity. Judgment divides, curiosity brings people together.

Be curious, not judgmental and watch how your world changes.

Stuart Walls
Head of Senior School
Director of Round Square

Scotch Oakburn College has a long-standing sister school relationship with Osaka International Junior and Senior High School, both hosting students and visiting the school in Japan.

We were pleased to host two senior boys in the last week of February for three weeks, hosted by Year 10 students Alex Musk and Seton Brock and I thank the two families for their generosity and kindness when hosting.  The visitors enjoyed an engaging experience, including attending Year 7 camp as Year 10 leaders and visiting Lake Barrington for rowing Regattas, including experiencing this year’s Head of the River.  They had an amazing time and made lifelong friends.  In July, Alex and Seton will re-connect with these boys as they will stay with them in Osaka for three weeks.

Last week we welcomed 13 Japanese students for a week-long home stay. They enjoyed classes with their host student, a fire and damper making session with Mr Mark Hassell, a trip to Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary and some specialist class sessions.  These included creating Australiana photograms with Miss Carmel Dilger, making Australian animal keyrings out of wood with Mr Stephen Dobson, an engaging music game with Mrs Catherine Kroon’s Year 7 class, joining in international games with Mr Paul McKendrick’s Year 8 HPE class, attending a Year 6 Chinese class with Mrs Ruby Lan, teaching origami to some Year 6 classes and engaging in cross communication language sessions in various Japanese classes with Ms Samantha Hartnack and me.  It was great to see the enjoyment on the faces of the Japanese students and our students when undertaking this program.

Special thanks go to all the hosts who generously opened their homes so that this experience was possible for the Japanese students.  I was particularly proud of how attentive the host students were with their visitors.  Our hosts came from across the College; thank you to Lucy van der Aa (Year 11), Abbi Lloyd Bostock (Year 11), Olivia McLeod (Year 10), Samuel Fischer (Year 10),  Rafe Addison Hall (Year 9), Tully Russell (Year 9),  Jett Wilkin (Year 8), Lauren Palmer (Year 7), Lottie Moore (Year 7), Annie Barnett (Year 7), Alanna Welch (Year 7), Samuel Rhodes (Year 6) and Annabelle Luttrell (Year 1).  Thanks also go to Makaela Fulton (Year 11), Abby Saunders (Year 11), Cy Eberle (Year 10), Henry Lloyd (Year 10), Nathan Abbott (Year 10), Elise Kingston (Year 12) and Iona Hamilton (Year 12) for being day buddies and/or assisting with the program when able.  Finally a special thank you to Ms Miwa Worrall (Japanese language assistant) who worked tirelessly throughout the week to assist with translation needs and general running of this program.

みんなさん、本当にありがとうございました。

Hayley McLeod
Head of Languages

This week our Year 3-6 Swimming Team represented the College and themselves with great pride at the NIJSSA Swimming Carnival.  Our team was rewarded for their fantastic training commitment to excel in the competition, winning the event with some great results obtaining 48 first place ribbons, 15 second place ribbons and 4 third place ribbons!

There were three long standing records broken – all by Scotch Oakburn students.

Jasmine Liu – 66m Freestyle Year 5 girls
Old record: 45.44 (2003) New record: 44.90

Jasmine Lui – 33m Freestyle Year 5 girls
Old record: 21.34 (2006) New record: 20.88

Year 3 Boys (Leo Payne, William Heckendorf, Xander Wang, Jagger Liu) – 4x33m Relay
Old record: 1.55.52 (2004) New record: 1.51.33

Congratualtion sot all participants.

Nicky Reid
Head of Sport – Elphin

FROM BELFAST TO LAUNCESTON

I used to live in a place where walls were built to keep people apart. In Belfast, communities of different religious and political beliefs are divided by six-metre-high walls – this is accepted as ‘normal’. Catholics on one side – who believe in a United Ireland, and Protestants on the other – who believe in Northern Ireland’s place in the UK. There are dozens of these walls all across Northern Ireland, constructed to try to reduce sectarian violence. 98% of social housing in Northern Ireland is split along religious lines. But it isn’t just physical barricades that keep these communities apart, people actively choose not to intermix, a self-imposed apartheid. Two thirds would choose an alternate route rather than go through a neighbourhood of people with different beliefs.

Education is highly segregated with 93% of Northern Irish students going to either a Protestant or Catholic school. This presents the serious notion that the average student can grow up and enter adulthood without having a genuine conversation with someone from the other side. This gap in knowledge of the other side is exploited by those who wish to foster hate. You are taught that the others hate you, so you should hate them.

Exposure is key. Growing up divided leads to us not seeing, ‘the others’, as people, people just like you. The first step toward harmony is tolerance and understanding, only after that, can acceptance follow.

Arriving here in Australia, the barricades instantly dissolved. Australia’s multiculturalism is what makes it great, you don’t need to go on a Round Square trip to experience multiculturalism. It is as simple as going to a school like this one, with its diverse cultural representation, that we should never take for granted.

Calan Young
Year 11 Student

CULTURAL IMMERSION IN SOUTH AFRICA

I believe that exploring multiculturalism is incredibly valuable because it broadens perspectives, fosters open-mindedness, and builds empathy. When young people, especially teenagers, experience different cultures, they develop a deeper understanding of diversity beyond what they learn in books or media. It helps them appreciate different traditions, languages, and ways of life, making them more adaptable and culturally aware.

My experience in South Africa opened my eyes, challenged my perspectives, and left me with a deep appreciation for the beauty of human connection. The most important thing I learnt is to always be grateful, even when unhappy. Don’t ever take anything you have for granted, because we are very privileged compared to many others around the world. I learned that embracing diversity starts with a mindset of acceptance, understanding, and a willingness to connect with others, beyond our comfort zones.

Sophie Storay
Year 11 Student

One of the most profound moments I experienced during my time in South Africa, and in my life, was an impromptu dance in a chapel to marimba music. A boy stood up to dance, he moved in front of the entire school with such confidence that I expected to see him laughed at. Instead, his peers smiled and joined in, rising from their seats to dance with him. It was an experience I can’t fully put into words—a raw, authentic form of self-expression that I had never witnessed in Australia.

Together, we danced, laughed, and sang with the Tiger Kloof students. The moment felt so natural – it was the first time I truly understood the richness of culture, not as something distant or abstract, but as something living and vibrant, shared between people. I felt the connection between different worlds, and I realized that culture isn’t something you can simply observe—it must be experienced, shared. Multiculturalism isn’t just a concept—it’s a relationship between cultures, one that can only be forged through mutual understanding and sharing.

Bella Wilson
Year 11 Student

Despite immense challenges, the people of Kliptown in Soweto, Johannesburg, have created a space where young individuals can further their education and work toward a future outside of poverty. What struck me most was their unwavering positivity and kindness. They were so humble, inclusive, and grateful. Their smiles never wavered as they worked tirelessly, not just for their own betterment, but to lift up those around them.

Witnessing this level of selflessness and humility was a turning point for me. I realized how often I had taken things like access to clean water, food, shelter, and electricity for granted. The sense of community, unity, and support among the people of Kliptown was incredibly humbling.

What stood out most was how inclusive South African people were. They welcomed us with open arms, eager to share their culture and lives. They saw us as partners, not outsiders, in their mission to improve their community. Their gratitude for even the smallest things deeply impacted me. This experience has profoundly changed my perspective, and I am forever thankful for the lessons I learned from the people of South Africa.

Amelie Donald
Year 11 Student

At St Georges Grammar school in Cape Town, students are not defined by one single culture, race, or belief. Instead, they come from many different racial and cultural groups, each bringing its own strengths, stories, and perspectives. Difference gives them the opportunity to learn from one another, to see the world through different lenses, and appreciate their unique differences. I met students who were considered as white – descended from the English and Dutch colonists who landed in Cape Town 300 years ago, students who were considered black – descended from native African peoples from further north in Africa, students considered “Coloured” who are mixed race – descended from both the white colonists and the local people of the Cape Town Region and students considered as Asian or Malay – descended from slaves that were brought to Cape Town by the Dutch from Indonesia and Malaysia.

St George’s Grammar School represents the new South Africa – a melting pot of culture and religion where mutual respect is a given. In just one day of meeting me, our hosts eagerly shared their knowledge and rich cultural history. Their kindness and generosity gave me a unique perspective on how, despite coming from opposite sides of the world, simple acts of kindness can bridge any gap between us.

Emily Frame
Year 11 Student

At Tiger Kloof School I experienced a strong mix of languages and histories, the students promote unity through a range of different cultural activities and performances such as gum boot dancing. Talking to students at Tiger Kloof and hearing their stories was a great way to learn about the differences between our history and culture compared to theirs, and our different celebrations.

Emily Knaggs
Year 11 Student

In one of the most rigorous public speaking events in our College calendar, five of our senior students were brilliant school ambassadors in the recent Lions Youth of the Year competition held recently.  Shiv Kataria (Year 9), Calan Young (Year 11), Elizabeth Moore (Year 10), Gomanth Anand Lokesh (Year 10) and Meg Kilby (Year 11) each participated in three separate events and were up against stiff competition from much older students.

Both Shiv and Meg won ‘Best Public Speaker’ in their individual heats to the admiration of all.  As first-time speakers, Gomanth and Calan received such positive feedback and Elizabeth Moore proved to be once again a natural public speaker.

Many thanks to Dr Aditi Kataria for her support of our students and Phil Crowden from the Riverside Lions Club for this amazing opportunity for our students. Our College is so fortunate having the support of Lions with the many opportunities they provide for our youth.

Katie Lester
Person-in-Charge of Public Speaking

On Monday 24 March the Penquite Campus had the privilege of hosting an important and engaging presentation by Snr Constable Annabel Shegog from the ThinkUKnow program, aimed at raising awareness about online safety for students. The session was both informative and thought-provoking, focusing on the growing importance of staying safe in the digital age.

Snr Constable Shegog expertly guided students through a range of topics, from understanding the risks associated with social media to learning how to recognise and report potential online dangers. The presentation was well-structured, incorporating real-life examples and interactive discussions to keep students engaged. Snr Constable Shegog also emphasised key safety tips, such as the importance of privacy settings, recognising cyberbullying, and knowing who to approach when something feels wrong online.

The session was not only insightful for students but also for staff, providing valuable tools and resources to assist in supporting students in navigating the digital world safely. One of the key takeaways was the message that the online world can be a fun and educational space when used responsibly, but it is crucial to stay vigilant about personal information and interactions with others.

The ThinkUKnow program, with its clear and accessible approach, made a significant impact on our campus community, encouraging open conversations about online safety and digital well-being. Many students left the session feeling empowered to take control of their online presence and make smarter choices moving forward.

Overall, this presentation was a vital step in equipping our students with the knowledge and confidence to stay safe in an increasingly connected world. We look forward to future sessions and continuing to promote digital safety on our campus.

Scotch Oakburn College is grateful to ThinkUKnow and Snr Constable Annabel Shegog for this timely and essential program.

For further information about this program and to access resources for parents please follow this link.

Kylie Wolstencroft
Director of wellbeing – Penquite

This week Elphin students have been voting for their favourite Brixhibition entry. Thank you to all who have shared an image of their creation for our consideration. Voting finished on Friday this week and the campus from Early Learning to Year 5 has been excited to consider at all of the incredible creations. We look forward to sharing the results of this with you next week!

Becca Biggs
Deputy Head of Junior School (Years Prep – 2)

To help our community plan for 2026, our Term dates have now been released.  They are available on our website via this link and on The Dash via this link.

SAILING

Our sailing team went south recently, taking five boats to the State Mirror Titles. Congratulations to Grady Frith (Year 9 ) and Ethan Price (Year 8 ) who took out the classic Mirror Rig first prize in their boat Flying Flathead. Year 10 student Sebastian de Vos and William Price has a fourth pace finish after an unfortunate broken rudder before the last race meant they were pipped at the post. Thank you to the amazing parent support over the weekend that made attending the event possible.

Taliesha Bayliss
Teacher

Hockey

Congratulations to Year 11 students Oscar Mann, Lucy Johnston and Zoe Hingston, and Year 9 students Annabelle Crisp and Samantha Taylor, representing Northern Tasmania in the U18s Hockey recently.

Athletics

NSATIS

Congratulations to our NSATIS athletics team, that competed on Tuesday 18 March.

In an excellent team effort, we managed to fill every lane. I would like to make mention of our reserves and to the students that stepped in to events at the last minute to cover students that were ill or unable to compete due to injury on the day. As well as those students that competed above their own age group showing great courage and selflessness.

We had some outstanding individual results with Izzy Wing (Year 12) breaking three records: Long Jump 5.56m, 100m 12.33 seconds, 200m 25.54 seconds, and Sophie Marshall (Year 12) breaking the Open girls 800m record by 4 seconds to finish in a time of 2.14.

Our relay teams ran exceptionally well after many lunch times spent practicing their changes and communication over and over.

In the teams results the highlights were winning the Senior Girls Shield and Runner Up in the Co-ed Aggregate Shield. The girls also took out the U15, U16 and Open age Group Pennants.

Well done to all competitors on an outstanding team effort. The full results for all events, shields and pennants can be found on this link – https://satis.com.au/sports/athletics/2025-athletics-carnival-results/

SATIS

A team was then chosen for SATIS where our commitment to team collaboration and individual effort continued.

There was some excellent individual performances with special mention to Izzy Wing who dominated the Open Girls Category and Sophie Marshall, who broke the Open Girls 800m record by 4 seconds in a time of 2.13. We finished the day winning the U16 Age Pennant and placed a close second overall in the Co-Ed Aggreate Sheild.  The full results for all events, shields and pennants can be found on this link – https://satis.com.au/sports/athletics/2025-athletics-carnival-results/

Ali Foot
Head of Sport – Penquite

Golf

Congratulations to Scotch Oakburn College students Kirri Piper (Year 10), James Robinson (Year 12) and Xavier Nicholls (Year 10), who have been selected as part of a strong 10 player Tasmanian team to compete at the Australian Junior Interstate Teams event to be held in Queensland in April.

Our community connections are important.  Old Scotch Collegians Football Club has always had a connection with the College with many Collegians transferring to the club once they leave school, or even before. This year our connection extends to the coaching team with the Senior Mens, Senior Womens and Under 18s coaches and assistant coaches all being Collegians and current parents of the College.  We encourage our community to get behind the club this season and support our extended community.

The roster begins 5 April and Old Scotch will be playing St Patrick’s away. Fixtures can be found on these links:

Mens Fixtures  |  Womens Fixtures  |  Under 18s

We look forward to following the teams this season.