Eros to Agape: A Journey Through Love
2025-06-13 19:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Hobart) | 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

Melbourne Reunion
2025-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | RACV City Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
We invite all Collegians based in Melbourne and surrounding areas to join our Principal, Ross Patterson.
Book here
If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Willcox on (03) 6336 3368 or community@soc.tas.edu.au.

New Family Gathering
2026-02-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Penquite Campus, 85 Penquite Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
This event if to welcome all families who are new to Scotch Oakburn College in 2026. This is a great opportunity for you to meet other families who are also new to the College and to meet your Year Level Parent Representatives who are members of our Parent Consultative Committee.
Monday 2 February 2026, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Penquite Campus (Helix and Penquite Green)
RSVPs are required to ensure adequate catering.
Please Book Here
If you have any questions about this event please email community@soc.tas.edu.au or call 6336 3368

Community Golf Day
2026-02-13 08:00 - 16:00 | Launceston Golf Club
4 Dec 2025 – SOLD OUT – but we do have a waitlist available and this year those on the waitlist were able to play, so please add you name and one of the committee members will stay in touch.
After such a fantastic day on the green earlier this year, we’re excited to bring the Scotch Oakburn College Golf Day back for another round in 2026!
No golfing experience? No problem! This event is open to everyone, whether you’re a regular on the fairway or holding a club for the first time.
Form a team of four or register individually and we’ll match you with others to make sure everyone’s included and having a great time.
Hosted once again by our Principal, Ross Patterson, this event is all about enjoying time together as a community with a few swings, a lot of laughs, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
Date: Friday 13 February 2026
Location: Launceston Golf Club
Time: 8:30 am Tee off
Cost: $90 per person – includes 18 holes Ambrose golf, lunch, a selection of beverages throughout the day, a raffle ticket for the ‘door prize’ and a whole heap of fun!
The day officially wraps at 2:30 pm, but you’re more than welcome to stay and enjoy the afternoon.
REGISTER NOW

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) 0487 140 515 briggalenko75@gmail.com
Joel Brewer 0409 177 938 joel.brewer@soc.tas.edu.au
We can’t wait to see you back on the green!
Warm regards
Ally, Anthea, Michael & Joel

Penquite House Community Welcome, including the Athletics House 3000m Races
2026-02-16 15:30 - 19:00 | Scotch Oakburn Park, 132 Penquite Road, Launceston, TAS, 7250, Australia
YOU’RE INVITED
The Inaugural Penquite House Community Welcome, including the Athletics House 3,000 m Races
Monday 16 February | 3:30 pm –7:00 pm | Scotch Oakburn Park Grounds
We’re bringing the energy, spirit, and tradition of Chapel, House Gatherings, and Harvest Harmony into one unforgettable event and our community is at the heart of it.
Join us for the very first Penquite House Community Gathering, a celebration of House pride, athleticism, music, and community, topped off with delicious eats and good vibes!
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WHY IT MATTERS
This event isn’t just a race or a performance, it’s a moment to come together, celebrate our House communities, and build new traditions. Whether you’re competing, cheering, playing games or dancing to live music, your presence makes it meaningful.
Penquite students and families are strongly encouraged to attend. Be part of something memorable.
We are excited to kick off a new tradition together.
WEAR YOUR HOUSE COLOURS PROUDLY!

Together, let’s make it a sea of colour. Students and staff – wear your House Polo! Parents and community guests – dress in your child’s House colour. Whether it’s a cap, socks, tee or scarf, let’s show the strength of our Houses both on and off the field!
3,000m RACE – A HOUSE CHALLENGE: Be There to Cheer!
Witness the grit and glory as students represent their Houses in the 3,000m race. Five competitors per House, per race. All eyes on the oval as the runners take to the track.
Race Schedule:
4:30 pm – Middle School Boys | 5:00 pm – Middle School Girls
5:30 pm – Senior School Girls | 6:00 pm – Senior School Boys
In between races, enjoy live student performances:
4:50 pm – Briggs House | 5:20 pm- Dean House | 5:50 pm – Fox House | 6:20 pm – Nance House
PLUS: MUSIC, FOOD, GAMES AND MORE!
– Main Stage by the Pavilion – Enjoy four House student led performances, set riverside with full sound stacks
– Food Vans – Serving up great eats including coffee, hot drinks, soft drinks, milkshakes, BBQ, Thai, Mexican, Spanish, donuts and ice cream.
– Games Galore – Join in Pickleball, Spikeball, Mini Golf & Frisbee, Tug-o-War and soccer.
BRING YOUR HOUSE SPIRIT. BRING YOUR FRIENDS.
BRING YOUR APPETITE!

EVENT LOGISTICS

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– Penquite students will be able to move safely to Scotch Oakburn Park at the end of the day. Staff will be on site to supervise. Parent/Carer access from 4:00 pm.
– Due to student safety, there will be no vehicle access or parking at Scotch Oakburn Park.
– Pedestrian Entry is via Heart Break Hill (or Barossa Place). Park and walk through the campus and down the infamous Heart Break Hill but prepare yourselves for the walk back up!
– Take it easy and bus down. We will be running a point-to-point shuttle from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Departing the Senior School outside Briggs House and delivering you right to the gates of Scotch Oakburn Park.
– Facilities: Toilets will be available behind the Pavilion.

Exhibition - 140 Years of Stories
2026-09-23 - 2026-11-18 | QVMAG@Inveresk, 2 Invermay Road, Launceston, TAS, 7250, Australia
Join us for our Exhibition Opening at QVMAG@Inveresk. This exhibition is a trip down memory lane, with history from the past 140 years on display.
Visit QVMAG for our exhibiton honouring the people, stories and spirit that shaped our College community. View unique hostoric artifacts, rare donations anduniforms through the ages, video and photos from the archives and engaging stories from our community.
Exhibition opens Wednesday 23 September.
Open to the public Thursday 24 September to Wednesday 18 November.

140 Year Celebration Gala Evening
2026-09-25 19:00 - 22:30 | QVMAG@Inveresk, 2 Invermay Road, Launceston, TAS, 7250, Australia
An evening to connect with your community and celebrate the legacy of Methodist Ladies’ College, Oakburn College, Scotch College and Scotch Oakburn College.

Catering by Hubert and Dan – be treated to premium Tasmanian food and beverages
Live music by LUMA
A chance to gather with friends and be a part of history

Book here

Please contact our Marketing and Community team on 6336 3368 or via community@soc.tas.edu.au.

Celebration 2026
2026-12-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Silverdome, 55 Oakden Road, Prospect, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
Join us at the Silverdome as we celebrate student achievements throughout 2026 and farewell our Year 12 leavers, the Class of 2026.
More information and RSVP details will be communicated closer to the event. However, should you have any questions, please contact our Marketing and Community team on 6336 3368.
