Melbourne Reunion
2024-11-14 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 our Principal Ross Patterson.
If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Willcox on (03) 6336 3368 or nicole.willcox@soc.tas.edu.au.
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Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra concert screenings
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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Scotch College Luncheon
2024-11-23 12:00 - 15:00 | Scotch Oakburn College, 85 Penquite Road, Launceston, TAS, 7250, Australia
Old Boys of Scotch College are invited to join us for the annual Scotch College Luncheon to be held in Briggs House Dining Room at the Penquite Campus.
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12:00 pm for a 12:30 pm start.
For more information, please contact Nicole Willcox on 6336 3368 or community@soc.tas.edu.au.

Celebration 2024
2024-12-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Silverdome, 55 Oakden Road, Prospect, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
Celebration is a very special event where the community comes together to celebrate and recognise our students’ achievements throughout 2024.
More details about the event and how to RSVP can be found here. For now, please mark this in your calendar.

Young Collegian Reunion
2024-12-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Elphin Campus, 74 Elphin Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
UPDATE Monday 16 December: This event has now been cancelled. To find other reunions and events, please keep an eye on our website and social media pages.
We welcome all Collegians with a Peer Year of 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 to our Young Collegian Reunion on Wednesday 18 December at the Elphin Campus.
For more information, please contact our Community and Events team on 6336 3352 or community@soc.tas.edu.au.
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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

New Family Gathering
2025-01-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Helix, Penquite Campus, 85 Penquite Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250
This event is to welcome all families who are new to Scotch Oakburn College. 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.
If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact our Community & Events team on 6336 3368 or community@soc.tas.edu.au
We look forward to you joining the College community in 2025!
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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
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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
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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.

Year 7 Grandparents' and Friends' Day
2025-04-04 10:50 - 13:00 | Horton Auditorium, Penquite Campus, 85 Penquite Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
Year 7 Grandparents’ and Friends’ Day event is a special day on the Scotch Oakburn calendar. It is an opportunity for our students to share their learning and the Penquite Campus with those who may not normally get to see it.
Starting with an assembly in Horton Auditorium (Senior School side) the morning is followed by a campus tour and morning tea on the Middle School Plaza.
For more information, please contact our Community and Events team on 6336 3352 or community@soc.tas.edu.au
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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

Friendology Parent Session
2025-05-07 14:15 - 15:00, 2025-05-12 14:15 - 15:00, 2025-05-12 18:30 - 19:15 | Junior School, Elphin Campus, 74 Elphin Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
Friendology Curriculum is part of the URStrong framework and is a resource we use at Elphin to provide our students with the skills, language and self-confidence to be better friends and develop positive relationships. Having a consistent language between home and school is important to help strengthen connections and open up lines of communication. This introductory parent session will outline the key concepts of the program, including ‘friendship fires’, the Friend-o-meter, the Friend-o-cycle and how we manage ‘mean on purpose’ behaviours which all aim to build healthy relationships and manage conflict in respectful ways.
Presented by Renee Hodgetts, Director Wellbeing – Elphin (accredited Friendology educator), these sessions are suitable for parents/carers of Early Learning student to Year 5.
For more information on the Friendology program https://urstrong.com/parents/, or contact Renee on 6336 3377 or renee.hodgetts@soc.tas.edu.au
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Mothers' Day Breakfast
2025-05-09 07:30 - 08:30 | Elphin Campus, 74 Elphin Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
We invite mothers or a supportive figure in our students’ lives to celebrate Mothers’ Day with breakfast at our Elphin Campus.
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Please remember to book for your child/ren who will be attending.
For more information, please contact our Marketing and Community team on 6336 3352 or community@soc.tas.edu.au.

Milestone Years Reunion
2025-05-17 16:30 - 19:00 | Scotch Oakburn College, 85 Penquite Road, Launceston, TAS, 7250, Australia
Collegians with a Peer Year of ’85, ’90, ’95, ’00, ’05, ’10 and ’15 are invited to join us at the Milestone Years Reunion.
Campus tour from 4:30pm
Reunion from 5:30 pm
Book here
For more information, please contact our Nicole Willcox from our Community and Events team on 6336 3368 or community@soc.tas.edu.au.

Vaping and Youth Health
2025-06-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Horton Auditorium, 85 Penquite Road, Newstead, Tasmania, 7250
Following our previous correspondence last term regarding the growing issue of teenagers and vaping, we are pleased to invite you to a Community Education Session on Vaping. This important event will take place in the Horton Auditorium on Wednesday 4 June at 6.30pm.
Vaping is becoming increasingly popular among teenagers, posing significant health risks and challenges. To further support our community in addressing this issue, we have organised this session to provide valuable information and resources.
During the session, we will discuss:

The health risks associated with vaping and e-cigarettes.
The legal implications and regulations surrounding vaping products.
Strategies for parents to engage in meaningful conversations with their children about the dangers of vaping.

We strongly encourage parents to attend this session to better understand the impact of vaping on our teenagers and to equip yourselves with the knowledge to support your children effectively. This event is open to the wider Launceston community. We encourage you to share with others that may be interested in attending.
Wednesday 4 June, 6:30 pm
The session will run for 60 minutes. Please feel free to jot down any questions you may have—there will be time for discussion at the end.
We look forward to seeing you.
RSVP using this link

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

100 Days of Prep
2025-08-01 08:45 - 11:00 | Elphin Campus, 74 Elphin Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
Save the date – for our 100 Days of Prep celebration.
More information regarding this event will be communicated to families closer to the event.
For more information, please contact Justin Clarke in our Community and Events team on 6336 3352 or community@soc.tas.edu.au
