Aladdin
2024-09-25 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-09-26 18:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Hobart) | Horton Auditorium, Penquite Campus, 85 Penquite Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
This year our Junior School students are performing Aladdin in the Horton Auditorium.
Embark on a magical journey to Agrabah with our enchanting junior school production of Aladdin! Join Aladdin, Jasmine, and the Genie as they soar through the bustling streets of this vibrant tale filled with adventure, friendship, and the power of dreams. With dazzling costumes, toe-tapping music, and unforgettable characters, our young stars will transport you to a whole new world of wonder and excitement. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable theatrical experience – book your tickets now and let your imagination take flight with Aladdin!
Book here

Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra concert screenings
2024-10-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Horton Auditorium, 85 Penquite Road, Newstead, Tasmania, 7250
The College has teamed up with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra (TSO) to offer free screenings of their Concert Hall and Mini-Series concerts in the Horton Auditorium. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with these wonderful musicians – especially if you are unable to make the trip down to Hobart to watch the concerts live.

When
What
Who

Fri 17 May, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Beethoven Eroica
Full TSO

Fri 31 May, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Olivia Chindamo
Jazz Voice with Orchestra

Fri 7 June, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Jonathan Bekes, Principal ‘Cellist of TSO
‘Cello Concerto with Wind

Fri 21 June, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
French Feast
Full TSO

Fri 26 July, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Karin Schaupp
Guitar and Orchestra

Fri 23 Aug, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Stefan Cassomenos
Shostakovich Piano Concerto

Fri 20 Sept, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Karen Gomyo
Dvorak Violin Concerto

Fri 25 Oct, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Beethoven 5th Symphony
Full TSO

Fri 8 Nov, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Rejoice in Voice
TSO Chorus and Orchestra

Fri 22 Nov, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Emma McGrath, Concertmaster
Violin and TSO

Purchase your free seats now on the link below.
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Hobart Reunion
2024-11-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Hadley’s Orient Hotel, 34 Murray Street, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
We invite all Collegians based in Hobart and surrounding areas to join Principal Ross Patterson.
If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Willcox on (03) 6336 3368 or nicole.willcox@soc.tas.edu.au.
Book here

Melbourne Reunion
2024-11-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Seminar Centre, University College, 40 College Crescent, Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia
We invite all Collegians based in Melbourne and surrounding areas to join our Principal Ross Patterson.
If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Willcox on (03) 6336 3368 or nicole.willcox@soc.tas.edu.au.
Book here

Community Education Program "Learning Life Through Sport"
2025-01-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Horton Auditorium, Penquite Campus, 85 Penquite Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
Join guest speaker Rod Campbell, a former firefighter and sports coach of over 30 years’ experience, who has developed programs in Road Safety, Culture and AFL Football, based on behaviour and attitude changes.
Learning Life Through Sport is a program designed to challenge social norms and inspire young people and their communities to bring a new standard of behaviour and respect to sport and life. It identifies positive ways to alter the inherited and often unacceptable behaviour of coaches, players, parents and supporters in junior sports. These behaviours include umpire dissent and abuse (bullying), bad sportsmanship and a lack of respect for sporting codes and participants of sport.
Discussion points will include:

Culture enhancement and change
Positive game days
Teaching values through sport – sportsmanship, respect and trying your hardest
Fostering connection and goodwill
Improving resilience of young sports people

A part our Community Education Program.
Horton Auditorium, Performing Arts Centre, Penquite Campus
Everyone welcome – a free event open for the wider Launceston community
Register here

Penquite Coffee Morning
2025-02-03 08:00 - 09:00 | Middle School, Penquite Campus, 85 Penquite Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250
Penquite families are invited to join us on the Middle School Plaza to welcome in the 2025 school year.
This is a great opportunity for you to catch up with your community after the holidays and meet your Year Level Parent Representatives.
There is no need to RSVP, just turn up, the coffees are on us!

Coffee@Laneway
2025-02-06 08:00 - 08:45 | Elphin Campus, 74 Elphin Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
Elphin families are invited to join us in Laneway to welcome in the 2025 school year.
This is a great opportunity for you to catch up with your community after the holidays and meet your Year Level Parent Representatives.
There is no need to RSVP, just turn up, the coffees are on us!

Past Players Day
2025-02-15 11:30 - 15:00 | Scotch Oakburn Park, 132 Penquite Road, Launceston, TAS, 7250, Australia
All past players, coaches, officials, family and friends are invited to join us for the inaugural Past Players Day at Scotch Oakburn Park on Saturday 15 February.
Bring your picnics and blankets and enjoy an afternoon of cricket as our current First XI play their final home game of the season against St Virgil’s College. A BBQ lunch will be provided with donations going to the Year 12 Student Executive initiative to support the Pink Stumps Day and Jane Mcgrath Foundation.
We will also be celebrating a decade of cricket excellence and camaraderie since our First XI won the 2015 SATIS Premiership.
For more details, please contact Ali Foot on 6336 3415 or ali.foot@soc.tas.edu.au, or Dean Hawkins on dean.hawkins@soc.tas.edu.au.
RSVP Here

Dean House Family Gathering
2025-02-17 17:45 - 19:00 | Helix, Penquite Campus, 85 Penquite Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250
Our Senior students will be hosting a fun-filled afternoon featuring a barbecue, drinks and student-led entertainment. Bring along a picnic blanket and hamper if you wish and settle in for an evening of connection and community.
This gathering is also an excellent chance to meet our dedicated Pastoral Team, who are passionate about fostering your child’s wellbeing and sense of belonging. Your child’s Mentor, who serves as the primary link between home and school, will personally connect with you during the first fortnight of Term 1 and will also be available at the event to introduce themselves.
For more information, please contact your House Head, Kim Badcock on 6336 3300 or kim.badcock@soc.tas.edu.au
Book here

Briggs House Family Gathering
2025-02-18 17:45 - 19:00 | Helix, Penquite Campus, 85 Penquite Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250
Our Senior students will be hosting a fun-filled afternoon featuring a barbecue, drinks and student-led entertainment. Bring along a picnic blanket and hamper if you wish and settle in for an evening of connection and community.
This gathering is also an excellent chance to meet our dedicated Pastoral Team, who are passionate about fostering your child’s wellbeing and sense of belonging. Your child’s Mentor, who serves as the primary link between home and school, will personally connect with you during the first fortnight of Term 1 and will also be available at the event to introduce themselves.
For more information, please contact your House Head, Tim Batten on 6336 3300 or tim.batten@soc.tas.edu.au
Book here

Community Golf Day
2025-02-21 08:45 - 13:00 | Launceston Golf Club
6 December 2025 UPDATE – the Golf Day is full; however, we are offering a waitlist. You can add to the waitlist (using the event link below) or you can make contact with one of our committee members.
Ally Dennis (current parent) 0419 685 799 alisondennis2@hotmail.com
Anthea d’Emden (current parent) 0409 213 005 anthea.demden@legalaid.tas.gov.au
Michael Briggs (current parent) 0409 308 824 m.briggs@ironhouse.com.au
We’re thrilled to announce our College Golf Day. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or have never held a club, this is an event for everyone! It’s all about having fun, meeting new people, and connecting with our wonderful College community.
No golfing ability is required, so don’t worry if you’re a beginner! Grab a team of four and join us for a day of laughter and camaraderie. Don’t have a team? No problem! You can register as an individual, and we’ll pair you with a group to ensure everyone feels welcome and included.
Hosted by our Principal, Ross Patterson, it promises to be filled with plenty of laughs, fun and be a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a day out with fellow parents, carers, and friends of the College.
When: Friday 21 February 2025
Time: 8:45 am Tee Off
Where: Launceston Golf Club
Cost: Team of Four $320 or Individual $80 (cost includes round of golf, lunch and beverages)

Register here

If you have any questions or would like some additional information, please contact one of us:
Ally Dennis (current parent) M 0419 685 799 E alisondennis2@hotmail.com
Anthea d’Emden (current parent) M 0409 213 005 E anthea.demden@legalaid.tas.gov.au
Michael Briggs (current parent) 0409 308 824 m.briggs@ironhouse.com.au
Community & Events P 6336 3352 E community@soc.tas.edu.au

Nance House Family Gathering
2025-03-03 17:45 - 19:00 | Helix, Penquite Campus, 85 Penquite Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250
Our Senior students will be hosting a fun-filled afternoon featuring a barbecue, drinks and student-led entertainment. Bring along a picnic blanket and hamper if you wish and settle in for an evening of connection and community.
This gathering is also an excellent chance to meet our dedicated Pastoral Team, who are passionate about fostering your child’s wellbeing and sense of belonging. Your child’s Mentor, who serves as the primary link between home and school, will personally connect with you during the first fortnight of Term 1 and will also be available at the event to introduce themselves.
For more information, please contact your Acting House Head, Fiona Taylor on 6336 3300 or fiona.taylor@soc.tas.edu.au
Book here

Fox House Family Gathering
2025-03-06 17:45 - 19:00 | Helix, Penquite Campus, 85 Penquite Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250
Our Senior students will be hosting a fun-filled afternoon featuring a barbecue, drinks and student-led entertainment. Bring along a picnic blanket and hamper if you wish and settle in for an evening of connection and community.
This gathering is also an excellent chance to meet our dedicated Pastoral Team, who are passionate about fostering your child’s wellbeing and sense of belonging. Your child’s Mentor, who serves as the primary link between home and school, will personally connect with you during the first fortnight of Term 1 and will also be available at the event to introduce themselves.
For more information, please contact your House Head, Helen Dosser on 6336 3300 or helen.dosser@soc.tas.edu.au
Book here

Harvest Harmony
2025-03-13 16:00 - 19:00 | Scotch Oakburn College, 85 Penquite Road, Launceston, TAS, 7250, Australia
Harvest Harmony will return to the Senior School Green on Thursday 13 March from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, an event for the whole College community. In collaboration with the student body, this event celebrates our community’s cultures, diversity, and commitment to sustainability through food, performances, information and activities.

Coffee@Laneway
2025-04-10 08:00 - 08:45 | Elphin Campus, 74 Elphin Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
Elphin families are invited to join us in Laneway as we see out what has been a busy Term 1.
There is no need to RSVP, just turn up, the coffees are on us!
For more information, please contact our Community and Marketing team on 6336 3352 or community@soc.tas.edu.au

Coffee@Laneway
2025-05-01 08:00 - 08:45 | Elphin Campus, 74 Elphin Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
Elphin families are invited to join us in Laneway. This is a great opportunity for you to catch up with your community after the term holidays.
There is no need to RSVP, just turn up, the coffees are on us!
For more information, please contact our Community and Events team on 6336 3352 or community@soc.tas.edu.au

Eros to Agape: A Journey Through Love
2025-06-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Horton Auditorium, Penquite Campus, 85 Penquite Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
This year’s TCE play will involve the TCE Dance and Drama class combining for the first time ever.
Eros to Agape: A Journey Through Love, is based on the 6 Ancient Greek words for love (Eros, Pragma, Philia, Storge, Agape and Philautia).
For more information, please contact the Performing Arts team on 6336 3344.
Book here

Coffee@Laneway
2025-06-26 08:00 - 08:45 | Elphin Campus, 74 Elphin Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
Elphin families are invited to join us for Coffee@Laneway. This is a great opportunity for you to catch up with your community before the term holidays.
There is no need to RSVP, just turn up, the coffees are on us!
For more information, please contact our Community and Events team on 6336 3352 or community@soc.tas.edu.au

Coffee@Laneway
2025-07-24 08:00 - 08:45 | Elphin Campus, 74 Elphin Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
Elphin families are invited to join us in Laneway. This is a great opportunity for you to catch up with your community following the term break.
There is no need to RSVP, just turn up, the coffees are on us!
For more information, please contact our Community and Events team on 6336 3352 or community@soc.tas.edu.au

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (High School Edition)
2025-08-27 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-28 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-29 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-30 11:00 - 14:00 | Princess Theatre, 57 Brisbane Street, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250
Scotch Oakburn College presents the Tasmania Premiere of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (High School Edition).
Nineteen years after Harry, Ron, and Hermione saved the wizarding world, they’re back on a most extraordinary new adventure – this time, joined by a brave new generation that has only just arrived at the legendary Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

When Harry Potter’s head-strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an unbelievable new journey for them all—with the power to change the past and future forever.
Prepare for spectacular spells, a mind-blowing race through time, and an epic battle to stop mysterious forces, all while the future hangs in the balance.

Based on an original story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany
A play by Jack Thorne

Adapted for High Schools by Broadway Licensing Globa
Book here

If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Willcox, Community & Events Manager on 0403 881 894, 03 6336 3368 or community@soc.tas.edu.au

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (High School Edition)
2025-08-30 17:00 - 20:00 | Princess Theatre, 57 Brisbane Street, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250
Scotch Oakburn College presents the Tasmanian premiere of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (High School Edition).
Nineteen years after Harry, Ron, and Hermione saved the wizarding world, they’re back on a most extraordinary new adventure – this time, joined by a brave new generation that has only just arrived at the legendary Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

When Harry Potter’s head-strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an unbelievable new journey for them all—with the power to change the past and future forever.
Prepare for spectacular spells, a mind-blowing race through time, and an epic battle to stop mysterious forces, all while the future hangs in the balance.

Based on an original story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany
A play by Jack Thorne

Adapted for High Schools by Broadway Licensing Globa
Book here

If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Willcox, Community & Events Manager on 0403 881 894, 03 6336 3368 or community@soc.tas.edu.au

s.p.a.c.e. Gallery Exhibition opening
2025-09-10 17:30 - 18:30 | s.p.a.c.e. Gallery, 85 Penquite Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
We invite you to the exhibition opening of ‘Botanical Flight – Tasmanian Birds’ by Illustrator and Collegian Christina Graham (’09).
Wednesday 10 September @ 5:30 pm in the s.p.a.c.e. Gallery,
Performing Arts Centre
Scotch Oakburn College
85 Penquite Road
About the artwork:
‘Botanical Flight – Tasmanian Birds’ is a series that represents some of the most colourful and often seen Tasmanian native species. Few can be spotted in a backyard garden, many on a walk and others only in their own unique habitats.
About the artist:
Christina Graham is a lutruwita/Tasmanian artist and illustrator. Strongly drawn to the documentation of natural occurrences and drawn to an exploration of the space between people, nature and bodies of land. Inspired by her island home, its unique environment and wild places, Christina intricately paints the flora and fauna this inspires. Christina is a traditional artist, working with watercolour, gouache and ink. She is a Collegian of Scotch Oakburn College.

Coffee@Laneway
2025-10-16 08:00 - 08:45 | Elphin Campus, 74 Elphin Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
Elphin families are invited to join us in Laneway. This is a great opportunity for you to catch up with your community following the term holidays.
There is no need to RSVP, just turn up, the coffees are on us!
For more information, please contact our Community and Events team on 6336 3352 or community@soc.tas.edu.au
