Shrek - The Musical
2021-08-26 19:00 - 21:30, 2021-08-27 19:00 - 21:30, 2021-08-28 13:00 - 15:30, 2021-08-28 19:00 - 21:30 (Australia/Hobart) | Princess Theatre, 57 Brisbane Street, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250
Scotch Oakburn College is proud to present its College production for 2021 – SHREK THE MUSICAL
SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film, brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favourite ogre to life on the stage.
Join Shrek, our unlikely hero, and his loyal steed Donkey as they set off on a quest to rescue the beautiful Princess Fiona from her tower, guarded by a fire breathing love-sick dragon. Add the vertically challenged Lord Farquaad, a gang of fairytale misfits, and a biscuit with attitude, and you’ve got an irresistible mix of adventure, laughter and romance, guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages!

LOCATION:
Princess Theatre
57 Brisbane Street, Launceston
DATES:

Thursday, 26 August 7:00pm
Friday 27 August 7:00pm
Saturday 28 August 1.00pm
Saturday 28 August 7:00pm

PERFORMANCE TIME:
Two and half hours
PRICING:
$40 – Adult
$30 – Concession
$30 – Full-Time Student
$25 – Child 12 years & Under
Book your tickets now

Milestone Years Reunion
2021-09-11 16:30 - 19:00 (Australia/Hobart) | Penquite Campus, 85 Penquite Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
Unfortunately, we have cancelled the upcoming Milestone Years Reunion. This is a result of cancellations from over 45 interstate and local Collegians who are unable to join us due to COVID-19 and associated travel restrictions. We will be in touch as soon as we can arrange alternate plans and hope you may be able to join us then.
Please don’t hesitate to make contact with our Community and Events Manager, Nicole Willcox if you’d like assistance with a gathering for your own Peer Year. Nicole can be contacted on 03 6336 3368 or nicole.willcox@soc.tas.edu.au.
Should you wish to chat, reminisce about your time at the College or simply get in touch we are only a phone call or email away. I can be contacted on 03 6336 3326 or andy.muller@soc.tas.edu.au.
We look forward to welcoming you back to the College in the near future.
With kind regards

Andy Müller
Fred Lester (’01)

Principal
Friends of Scotch Oakburn College Committee, Chairperson

VIBES
2021-10-21 16:30 - 19:00 (Australia/Hobart) | Penquite Campus, 85 Penquite Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
Come and join the good vibes on Thursday 21 October on the Penquite Campus Green.
Fantastic free entertainment from Collegians Angus Leighton (’13) (Uncle Gus and his Jump-Jive/Swing Band), Fergus Poynter (’14) and Emily Sanzaro (’99) as well as performances from current students (including the Year 5 Rock Band).
A great range of food and drink will be available for purchase including Seoul Food, Small Grain, Toong Thong Thai, Nitro Ella, Little Devil Donuts and the good old BBQ.
Come along, pull up a picnic blanket and enjoy the good vibes.
BOOK NOW https://www.trybooking.com/BUFIN

Term 2 Junior School Coffee Catch Up
2022-05-03 08:00 - 09:00 UTC | Laneway@Elphin, 74 Elphin Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250
Join us for a coffee on the first day of Term 2, Tuesday 3 May. Laneway@Elphin. Coffee’s on us!

Term 2 Middle School Coffee Catch up
2022-05-04 08:00 - 09:00 UTC | Middle School, Penquite Campus, 85 Penquite Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250
Join us for a coffee at the Middle School Plaza on Wednesday 4 May, the first day of Term 2. Coffee’s on us!

Campbell Town Show
2022-06-03 10:00 - 2022-06-04 17:00 UTC | Campbell Town Showgrounds, Campbell Town, Tasmania, Australia
We’ll be present at the Campbell Town Show. Pop by our stand for a chat and catch up on the College News, past, present and future

AGFEST
2022-08-24 10:00 - 2022-08-27 16:00 UTC | Carrick, 415 Oaks Road, Carrick, Tasmania, 7291
Visit us at AGFEST.

Basketball Bonanza- Ball Sales
2022-09-19 - 2022-10-28 | Tasmania
Raffle closed and drawn
Thank you so much to all those who supported our Basketball Bonanza Raffle.
We are pleased to advise that the Raffle was drawn on Friday, 28 October 2022, and a final list of Prize Winners can be viewed here – Basketball Bonanza 2022 – Prize Winners.
We are also very excited to say that we have raised the required funds to secure our Dr Dish Complete Training System.
All Prize Winners will be contacted via email to arrange the collection of their prizes.
We have certainly been humbled by the support shown by all those who purchased balls in our raffle and on behalf of all our players, staff and coaches involved in our Basketball program we thank you.

Support our College Basketball
Purchase a ball for just $10 (+ a small processing fee) for the chance to win one of 150 prizes (1 in 11 chance of winning as only 1700 balls will be sold!)
Total prizes valued at approximately $23,500!
Balls drawn at the Bonanza Bash, Friday 28 October 2022, 5.30pm – 8.30 pm in the beautiful gardens at 5 Glen Shian Lane, Relbia.
*You do not have to be at the event to claim your prize. Winners will be notified by email and a full list of prize winners will be published in the College News Online.
*Must be over 18 years old to purchase
To view the extensive list of prizes click here.
Don’t miss out, get your balls now.
Buy balls now
Permit Number 95907

Spring Fever
2022-09-23 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | Du Cane Brewery & Dining Hall, 60/64 Elizabeth St, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
THIS EVENT HAS NOW SOLD OUT, BUT YOU CAN JOIN THE WAITLIST.

An exciting opportunity for a great evening out while catching up with parents, Collegians, staff and friends of the College. All welcome!
This will be one of the first events to be held at the fantastic new venue, Du Cane Brewery & Dining Hall in Elizabeth Street, owned by Collegians and current parents Charles Beaumont (’95), Matthew Will (’96), Tom Woolley (’96) and Sam Reid.

BOOK HERE

Enquiries or questions? Contact Justin Clarke, Community and Events, on 6336 3352 or via community@soc.tas.edu.au.

Scotch College Annual 'Old Boys' Lunch
2022-11-12 12:00 - 15:00 UTC | Penquite Campus, 85 Penquite Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
An opportunity for the ‘old boys’ of Scotch College to wander the College, catchup with friends and enjoy lunch in Briggs House Dining Room.
Jacket & tie
$40 per person for a 3-course meal and beverages
Book here

Meet your Year Level Parent Representatives (Penquite Campus)
2023-02-01 08:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Hobart) | Middle Scool, Penquite Campus, 85 Penquite Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
Join us for a coffee and meet your Parent Reps for your child/children’s year level (Years 6 – 12). A great chance to meet new parents and catch up with others after the summer break.
No need to book just drop in. More information about your Year Level Parent Reps can be found here.
If you have any questions please contact the Community & Events team a call on 6336 3352 or community@soc.tas.edu.au

Meet your Year Level Parent Representatives (Elphin Campus)
2023-02-02 08:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Hobart) | Laneway@Elphin, 74 Elphin Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250
Join us for a coffee and meet your Parent Reps for your child/children’s year level (Early Learning Elphin – Year 5). A great chance to meet new parents and catch up with others after the summer break.
No need to book just drop in. More information about your Year Level Parent Reps can be found here.
If you have any questions please contact the Community & Events team a call on 6336 3352 or community@soc.tas.edu.au

New Family Gathering
2023-02-02 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Hobart) | Middle Scool, Penquite Campus, 85 Penquite Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
An event especially for those families who are new to Scotch Oakburn College. A chance to meet other new families, your Year Level Parent Reps and other staff. The whole family are welcome.
Invitations with all details about this gathering will be emailed for this event mid-January.
More information about your Year Level Parent Reps can be found here.
If you have any questions about this event please contact Nicole Willcox, Community & Events Manager on 6336 33689 or nicole.willcox@soc.tas.edu.au

Rowing Reunion
2023-03-16 18:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Hobart) | Helix, Penquite Campus, 85 Penquite Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250
Please join us to celebrate rowing at Scotch Oakburn College and the 50th anniversary since our First VIII crew won the Head of the River.
It will be a fabulous evening to reconnect with the rowing community and hear from John Keogh, Rowing Australia’s Women’s Head Coach.

Where: Scotch Oakburn College, Penquite Campus
When: Thursday 16 March 2023
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
RSVP: Thursday 9 March
Cost: $35:00 per person (including food & beverages)
Should you have any queries please don’t hesitate to contact the Rowing Reunion team on 6336 3368 or rowingreunion@soc.tas.edu.au
Book here
We look forward to seeing you at the reunion.

Andy Müller
Principal

Lucy Wilson
Matthew Russell
Rowing Captains

Amelia Corrigan
Sam Brown
Rowing Vice Captains

Harvest Harmony
2023-03-23 16:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Hobart) | Middle Scool, Penquite Campus, 85 Penquite Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
An evening of family fun, food, activities and entertainment.
Harvest Harmony is a cashless event. All food vans and the bar will have EFTPOS facilities available.
Some College run stalls and activities will require payment via $1 coupons purchased from our coupon tables. Coupons can be pre-purchased now by completing the form below.
Photo Booth: $2.00 (2 coupons) per photo
Sponge Throwing: $1.00 (1 coupon) per throw
Pedal Power Milkshakes: $2.00 (2 coupons) per shake
Fresh Produce Stall: $1 – $3.00 (1 to 3 coupons) for items
Please note: Unused coupons are non-refundable.
Pre-purchase Coupons

Milestone Years Reunion
2023-05-27 16:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Hobart) | Tasmania
Milestones Year Reunion – celebrating with the Classes of 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008 & 2013.
Saturday 27 May 2023
4:00 pm Penquite Campus tour
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Reunion – food and drinks provided
Cost: $20.00 per person
Book here
Should you have any questions about the reunion please contact our Community & Events Manger, Nicole Willcox on (03) 6336 3368 or nicole.willcox@soc.tas.edu.au
We look forward to seeing you at the reunion.

Book Launch: Struck Down by John Woodroffe
2023-07-27 17:30 - 18:30 (Australia/Hobart) | s.p.a.c.e. Gallery, 85 Penquite Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
Please join us for the Launceston launch of John ‘Woody’ Woodroffe’s (Scotch, ’62) book Struck Down on Thursday 27 July at 5:30 pm in the s.p.a.c.e. Gallery
No RSVP necessary, everyone welcome.
Here’s a link to an article which was published in The Examiner about John’s memoir
If you’d like more information please contact John via johnwoodroffe@hotmail.com

Cold Hands, Warm Heart
2023-08-04 19:00 - 22:00 (Australia/Hobart) | Alida, Penny Royal, 1 Bridge Rd, Launceston, TAS, 7250, Australia
EVENT CANCELLED: Unfortunately, due to low guest numbers, our community event “Cold Hands, Warm Heart” has been cancelled.
If you would still like to donate to Vinnies, please bring your warm clothing or blankets to Coffee@Laneway on Thursday 27 July and Thursday 3 and 10 August.
Coffee@Laneway is open from 8:00 am – 8:45 am at the Junior School.
If you have any questions, please contact our Marketing and Community team on 03 6336 3352 or community@soc.tas.edu.au.
We hope to see you at another College community event soon.

Sydney Reunion
2023-08-12 09:30 - 11:00 (Australia/Hobart) | Fullerton Hotel Sydney, 1 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW, 2000
We invite all Collegians based in Sydney and surrounding areas to join Principal Andy Müller for breakfast at 9:30 am.
There is no cost but we do need an RSVP for numbers and catering purposes.
Book here
If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Willcox on (03) 6336 3368 or nicole.willcox@soc.tas.edu.au.

Seussical The Musical
2023-08-30 | Tasmania
We are very excited to advise that tickets are now on sale for this year’s Middle and Senior School production – Seussical The Musical.
Join us at the Princess Theatre from Wednesday 30 August to Saturday 2 September.
“Oh, the thinks you can think” when Dr. Seuss’ best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper!
Book Now

Seussical The Musical
2023-08-31 | Princess Theatre, 57 Brisbane Street, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250
Join us at the Princess Theatre from Wednesday 30 August to Saturday 2 September.
“Oh, the thinks you can think” when Dr. Seuss’ best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper!
Book Now

Seussical The Musical
2023-09-01, 2023-09-02 | Princess Theatre, 57 Brisbane Street, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250

MLC & Oakburn College Morning Tea
2023-09-26 10:30 - 12:00 (Australia/Hobart) | Elphin Campus, 74 Elphin Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
Collegians of Methodist Ladies’ College & Oakburn College are invited to Morning Tea being hosted on the Elphin Campus.
Tuesday 26 September
Kate Perrin Dining Room, Elphin Campus
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
$20:00 per person
RSVP by Thursday 21 September
Book here
If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Willcox on (03) 6336 3368 or nicole.willcox@soc.edu.au.

Melbourne Reunion
2023-11-09 18:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Hobart) | Seminar Centre, University College, 40 College Crescent, Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia
We invite all Collegians based in Melbourne and surrounding areas to join Principal Andy Müller for a casual catch up and drink.
There is no cost but we do need an RSVP for numbers and catering purposes.
Book here
If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Willcox on (03) 6336 3368 or nicole.willcox@soc.tas.edu.au.

Hobart Reunion
2023-11-15 18:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Hobart) | Hadley’s Orient Hotel, 34 Murray Street, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
We invite all Collegians based Hobart and surrounding areas to join Principal Andy Müller for a casual catch up and drink.
There is no cost but we do need an RSVP for numbers and catering purposes.
Book here
If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Willcox on (03) 6336 3368 or nicole.willcox@soc.tas.edu.au.

Scotch College Luncheon
2023-11-25 12:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Hobart) | Briggs House Dining Room, Penquite Campus, 85 Penquite Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
Collegians of Scotch College are invited to the Scotch College Luncheon in Briggs House at the Senior School.
Sunday 25 November
Briggs House Dining Room
12 noon for 12:30 pm
$45:00 per person (3 course lunch & beverages)
Book here
If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Willcox on (03) 6336 3368 or nicole.willcox@soc.edu.au.
