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TERM DATES

2026 Term Dates

Thursday 22 and Friday 23 January: New Staff Induction Days
Tuesday 27 January to Friday 30 January Staff Professional Learning & Collaboration Days

TERM 1

Monday 2 February: Term 1 commences
Easter – College closed Good Friday 3 April to Tuesday 7 April (inclusive)
Friday 17 April: Term 1 concludes

TERM 2

Monday 4 May: Staff Professional Learning Day
Tuesday 5 May: Elphin Campus: Term 2 classes commence
Tuesday 5 May: Penquite Campus: Middle and Senior School Year 6 – 12 Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences (Student Free Day)
Wednesday 6 May: Penquite Campus Term 2 classes commence
Friday 5 June: Staff Moderation & Report Writing Student Free Day
(coincides with Kings Birthday Long Weekend)
Friday 3 July: Term 2 concludes

TERM 3

Tuesday 28 July: Elphin Campus: Junior School Learning Support Parent Teacher Meetings (Student Free Day)
Tuesday 28 July: Penquite Campus: Term 3 classes commence
Wednesday 29 July: Elphin Campus: Term 3 classes commence
Friday 2 October: Term 3 concludes

TERM 4

Monday 19 October: Term 4 commences
Friday 11 December: Term 4 concludes

Monday 14 December & Tuesday 15 December: Staff Professional Learning Days

2026 Public Holidays

Monday 26 January: Australia Day
Monday 9 March: Eight Hours Day
Friday 3 April: Good Friday
Monday 6 April: Easter Monday
Tuesday 7 April: Easter Tuesday (College closed)
Monday 8 June: King’s Birthday
Monday 2 November: Recreation Day

2027 Term Dates

Wednesday 27 January to Monday 1 February: Staff Professional Learning Days

Term 1

Tuesday 2 February: Term 1 commences
Easter: College closed Friday 26 March to Tuesday 30 March inclusive
Friday 9 April: Term 1 concludes

Term 2

Monday 26 April: Staff Professional Learning Day
Tuesday 27 April: Elphin Campus Term 2 commences
Tuesday 27 April: Penquite Campus Middle and Senior School Year 6-12 Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences (Student free day)
Wednesday 28 April: Penquite Campus Term 2 commences
Friday 11 June: Moderation and Reporting Day. Student Free Day
(coincides with King’s Birthday long weekend)
Friday 25 June: Term 2 concludes

Term 3

Monday 19 July: Staff Professional Learning Day
Tuesday 20 July: Term 3 commences
Friday 24 September: Term 3 concludes

Term 4

Monday 11 October: Term 4 commences
Friday 10 December: Term 4 concludes
Monday 13 December and Tuesday 14 December: Staff Professional Learning Days

2027 Public holidays

Tuesday 26 January: Australia Day
Monday 8 March: Eight Hours Day
Friday 26 March: Good Friday
Monday 29 March: Easter Monday
Tuesday 30 March: Easter Tuesday (College closed)
Monday 26 April: ANZAC Day (during term break)
Monday 14 June: King’s Birthday
Monday 1 November: Recreation Day

BUS ROUTES

For information on country bus services please contact the College.

JUNIOR SCHOOL PICK UP

AND DROP OFF ZONES

Families can use one of the four drive-through drop-off and pickup zones around the Elphin Campus. Our Traffic Liaison Officer is there to help. These zones are in place to facilitate an efficient flow of vehicles as well as to support road safety for all students and other pedestrians during the busy 10-15 minute periods at the beginning and end of each school day. Download details on our Pick Up and Drop Off process here – Scotch Oakburn Junior School Pick up and Drop off zones

STUDENT ABSENCES

The easiest way to report a student absence is via the College App. Download from your app store to get started.

Senior School Student Reception: (03) 6336 3330
Middle School Reception: (03) 6336 3401
Junior School Reception: (03) 6336 3377

Email:

Junior School – juniorschool@soc.tas.edu.au
Middle School – middleschool@soc.tas.edu.au
Senior School – seniorschool@soc.tas.edu.au

THE DASH

Your community hub for information and student learning. Access The Dash here.

SCHOOLTV

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COLLEGE SHOP

Opening Hours during Term:

Monday  – 9.00am – 5.00pm
Wednesday  – 12.30pm – 5.00pm
Friday  – 12.30pm – 5.00pm