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TERM DATES

2025 Term Dates

Friday 24 January: New Staff Induction Day
Tuesday 28 January to Friday 31 January: Staff Professional Learning & Collaboration Days

TERM 1

Monday 3 February: Term 1 commences
Easter – College closed Good Friday 18 April to Tuesday 22 April (inclusive)
Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 April: Reception and Vacation Care closed
Friday 25 April: ANZAC Day Public Holiday
Friday 11 April: Term 1 concludes

TERM 2

Monday 28 April: Staff Professional Learning Day
Tuesday 29 April:
Elphin Campus: Junior School Learning Support Meetings (No Classes)
Penquite Campus: Middle and Senior School Year 6 – 12 Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences (No Classes)
Wednesday 30 April: Term 2 commences

Friday 27 June: Term 2 concludes

TERM 3

Monday 21 July: Staff Professional Learning Day
Tuesday 22 July: Term 2 commences
Friday 26 September: Term 2 concludes

TERM 4

Monday 13 October: Staff Professional Learning Day
Tuesday 14 October: Term 3 commences
Wednesday 10 December: Term 3 concludes

Thursday 11 December & Friday 12 December: Staff Professional Learning Days

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
Monday 27 April (during Term 1 break): ANZAC Day
Monday 8 June: King’s Birthday
Monday 2 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 – junior.reception@soc.tas.edu.au
Middle School – middleschool.reception@soc.tas.edu.au
Senior School – student.reception@soc.tas.edu.au

THE DASH

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

Download The Dash app

A reminder that you can download The Dash app from the Apple Store or Google Play. Search ‘Scotch Oakburn College’ in your relevant store.

The Dash app allows you to report a student absence, check timetables and see when work is due, check all co-curricular times for training / games etc., keep up to date on important messages, be advised student work has been marked or is overdue and more.

Make sure you turn on notifications to keep up to date.

SCHOOLTV

PARENT RESOURCE

COLLEGE SHOP

Opening Hours during Term:

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