Scotch Oakburn College Launceston Tasmania

College visit to Smithton
2021-02-17 18:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Hobart) | Tall Timbers, Scotchtown Road, Smithton, Tasmania, 7330, Australia
Our Head of Boarding, Bo Power, will be in Smithton on Wednesday 17 February and invites you to join him at Tall Timbers from 6.00pm to 7.30pm for a catchup over drinks and nibbles.
Please RSVP using the link provided and pop in any time between 6.00pm and 7.30pm to say hello.

This is a great opportunity for our current families to catch up with Bo and for potential families looking to join our community to get all your questions answered.

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Circle of Security Parenting Program
2021-02-12 08:45 - 10:00 | Penquite Campus, 85 Penquite Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
8 WEEK PROGRAM – EVERY FRIDAY

GOAL: Community Education and Support
Scotch Oakburn College is committed to growing community support and engagement through information sharing on specific matter relevant to them, our students, and the greater community. To ensure an inter-connectedness and support for each other, the College will embark on a community education and support program that will extend opportunities for the community to learn and grow. Opportunities are aligned to the College’s Mission, Vision and Values.
This program also encapsulates the Learning and Wellbeing Strands of SOC2035

WHAT IS THE CIRCLE OF SECURITY PROGRAM?

At times, all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you.
The internationally acclaimed Circle of Security® Parenting™ is a relationship based early intervention program designed to enhance attachment security between parents and children. This intervention program was founded by Glen Cooper, Kent Hoffman, and Bert Powell, three psychotherapists from the United States. This program reflects over 50 years of research on the long-term impact of the parent/child relationship in the early years and attachment theory.
Learning Objectives:

Understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read the emotional needs
Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions
Enhance the development of your child’s self esteem
Honour your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure

HOW CAN THIS COURSE HELP?
Parents will learn how to recognise their child’s emotional needs and respond to their behaviours in ways that promote greater resilience, fewer behavioural difficulties, better relationships with peers and family, improved self-esteem, better regulation of emotions and enhanced school readiness.
HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?
The Circle of Security Parenting Program is a short course run over a series of eight consecutive weeks between 8:45am and 10am commencing from Friday 12 February then every Friday for the following seven weeks. Given the nature of the program, sessions are designed to be therapeutic with groups of up to 10, giving everyone a voice. If demand arises, subsequent, sessions may be made available between 12:30pm and 2:30pm.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Circle of Security® Parenting™ has been developed for parents and carers of children aged between 0-5. Whether you are struggling with your parenting role or wanting tips on how to be the best parent you can be, you will find this program to be invaluable.
Existing Parents / Guardians of students attending Scotch Oakburn College are welcome to attend. You do not need to have a student in the junior or early years, the opportunity is open to everyone. To ensure the sessions are highly beneficial, parents / guardians are asked not to bring children.
FACILITATORS
Caroline Thain
Caroline is a registered mental health Occupational Therapist. She has experience working with young children, adolescents, and adults in a range of settings including private practice as an associate of the Launceston Therapy Clinic, palliative care and community mental health services.  Caroline’s passion is for building emotional literacy and wellbeing in the broader community.  Caroline brings with her a wealth of experience, warmth and expertise and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to collaborate with her.

Franny Stewart
Franny is a registered Psychologist and School Counsellor at the Elphin Campus. She has worked internationally in schools and also across various mental health settings in London, Melbourne and Launceston. One of Franny’s passions is in working with and supporting parents and she excited to be a part of bringing the Circle of Security Parenting Program to the College community

COST
The eight week Circle of Security Program is $100 per person. Participants should ensure they are able to commit to attending all eight sessions before booking.
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Meet your Junior School Year Level Parent Reps
2021-02-04 08:00 - 09:30 | Elphin Campus, 74 Elphin Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
Come and say hi in the Laneway@Elphin. Join us on the first day of Term 1 – your chance to meet the Junior School Year Level Parents Representatives, meet other families and catch up with old friends.
No RSVP required. Just pop in – the coffee is on us!

Honours Assembly 2021
2021-02-02 09:00 - 22:30 | HPEC Penquite Campus, 85 Penquite Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250
Join us to acknowledge the academic achievements of our students in 2020.

Meet your Middle School Year Level Parent Reps
2021-02-01 08:00 - 09:30 | Middle School, Penquite Campus, 85 Penquite Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250
Come and say hi in the Middle School courtyard. Join us on the first day of Term 1 – your chance to meet the Middle School Year Level Parents Representatives, meet other families and catch up with old friends.
No RSVP required. Just pop in – the coffee is on us!

Milestone Reunion
2020-05-16 16:30 - 19:00 | Helix, Penquite Campus, 85 Penquite Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250
This event has been postponed – we will advise our new date as soon as we are able.
Collegian classes of 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005 and 2010 are invited to our Milestone Reunion.
Come along and tour the College and see what’s changed then join old friends for drinks and small bites in Helix.
Please help us “spread the word” by letting your friends know about the reunion.
Across the year levels, there are Collegians whom we have lost contact with so so please let us know if you have any updated details.
If you are interested in helping in any way please contact our Community & Events Manager, Nicole Willcox via community.relations@soc.tas.edu.au or 6336 3368. Helping can be in the form of helping us find Collegians whom we have lost contact with or event assisting in the reunion itself.
We’ll be in touch with updated details in the near future

Honours Assembly 2020
2020-02-04 09:00 - 10:30 | HPEC Penquite Campus, 85 Penquite Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250
We start our year with Honours Assembly, inviting back students from the 2019 cohort to celebrate their academic success and officially inducting our 2020 student leadership group.

London Reunion
2020-01-10 18:00 - 20:00 | London Marriott Hotel County Hall, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7PB, United Kingdom
Enquiries: please email nicole.willcox@soc.tas.edu.au
We welcome all Scotch Oakburn College, Scotch College, Methodist Ladies’ College and Oakburn College Collegians to join our Principal, Mr Andy Muller, for an evening of conversation and catching up with friends in London.
RSVP using the link below. This is a free event – RSVP is required for catering purposes.
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Celebration 2019
2019-12-10 19:00 - 21:30 | Albert Hall, 47 Tamar Street, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
We invite our College community to join us at the Albert Hall on Tuesday 10 December to celebrate 2019. The evening includes some amazing performances, the announcement of our annual prize winners, a farewell to our Year 12 cohort and the announcement of our 2020 student leadership group.
RSVP for general entry is not required. We ask that everyone is seated by 7.00pm.

Centenary celebrations of the Scotch College Old Boys Association Reunion
2019-11-30 12:00 - 15:00 | Briggs House Dining Room, Penquite Campus, 85 Penquite Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
All Scotch College Collegians are invited to attend the Scotch College Luncheon on Saturday 30 November, from 12.00noon, in the Briggs House Dining Room on the Penquite Campus.
Celebrating 100 years since the first Scotch College Old Boys Association dinner and reunion.
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Spring Fundraiser
2019-11-22 18:30 - 21:30 | Tasmania
Friday 22 November 2019, 6.30 – 9.00pm
Laneway, Elphin Campus
Dress: Casual
Cost: $60 per person
A casual event to come together and show your support for our students and the College. Bell & Gong wines, Tasmanian beer, canapes, curries and a ticket in the lucky door prize.
Lucky door prize: You could win 2 nights accommodation and wine or beer tasting at White Sands Estate on Tasmania’s East Coast (valued at $450)!
Bid on a range of fantastic items via our online auction (available in the coming days).
There will also be a live auction on the evening (absentee bids welcome).
If you have any queries at all please reach out to the Community & Events team via Community.Relations@soc.tas.edu.au or 6336 3368.
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We hope to see you there!
The Friends of Scotch Oakburn College.

MLC Class of '59 60 Year Reunion
2019-11-08 12:00 - 14:30 | Elphin Campus, 74 Elphin Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
Methodist Ladies’ College Class of 1959 – it’s time to celebrate your 60-year reunion!
Some of your classmates have been busy getting together a weekend of activities which are detailed below:
11.10.2019 PLEASE NOTE: THE MUD DINNER HAS BEEN AMENDED TO 3PM AT THE LAUNCESTON CLUB AND THE BUS WILL NOW BE CAR POOLING. MARY, ELIZABETH OR ANNE WILL BE IN TOUCH WITH YOU TO ASSIST WITH THE CHANGES AND CAR POOLING
Friday 8 November 2019
12.00noon Lunch in the Kate Perrin Dining Room followed by an Elphin Campus tour (no charge for this event – hosted by Scotch Oakburn College)
3.00pm High tea and drinks at The Launceston Club (pay at the venue), partners are welcome at this event
Saturday 9 November 2019
10.00am If you were planning on getting the bus meet at St Georges Square, East Launceston for the car pooling (as above)
12.30pm Lunch at Riviera Hotel, Beauty Point (pay at the lunch)
A drive down memory lane … the first stop will be Gravelly Beach which has changed very little in the last 50 years! You’ll have time to stop for a coffee and then inspect the Guide Hut at Deviot which most of you would have stayed in! On to Ilfraville (formerly Sandy Beach) to enjoy lunch at the Riviera Hotel. You’ll then return back to Launceston via Low Head.
If you have any queries at all please make contact with Mary, Elizabeth or Anne. Please RSVP by Thursday 31 October. Thank you.
Mary Atkins (nee Room) M 0419 616 432 E hoveto@bigpond.com
Elizabeth Jansen (nee Holyman) M 0439 371 120 E lizj22@outlook.com
Anne Whitelaw (nee Horwood) M 0418 359 722 E jocksbird@gmail.com
Alternatively, you can contact our Community & Events Manager, Nicole Willcox and she will be able to assist. Nicole.Willcox@soc.tas.edu.au or 6336 3368
We are looking forward to seeing you. Please use the form below to select the events you will be attending.

MLC Class of '69 50 Year Reunion
2019-10-25 16:30 - 21:00 | Tasmania
It is with great pleasure that we note that this year we will be celebrating the 50-year reunion of the Methodist Ladies’ College Class of 1969.
The 50-year reunion will be held on Friday 25 October. This date has been scheduled to coincide with the Methodist Ladies College / Oakburn College Morning Tea to be held on Thursday 24 October, so that anyone who may travel to Launceston for the reunion will be able to attend both events.
A campus tour will be available. Dinner location to be confirmed.
SAVE THE DATE – invitations and details will be sent. A booking link will be available once details are confirmed.

MLC/Oakburn Morning Tea
2019-10-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Kate Perrin Dining Room, Elphin Campus, 74 Elphin Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
Former students of Methodist Ladies’ College and Oakburn College are invited to attend the MLC/Oakburn College Morning Tea on Thursday 24 October in the Kate Perrin Dining Hall on the Elphin Campus.
You can book here or contact Nicole Willcox on community.relations@soc.tas.edu.au or call 6336 3368.

Flinders Island visit
2019-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 | The Flinders Wharf, 16 Esplanade, Whitemark, Tasmania, 7255, Australia
Our Principal, Andy Muller, and Head of Boarding, Bo Power, will be visiting Flinders Island Thursday 17 October and invite you to join them for a drink and shared platters at The Flinders Wharf.
Drop-in for a chat and casual get together.
Any enquiries please contact Robyn Ockerby at our Boarding House on 6336 3386 or robyn.ockerby@soc.tas.edu.au.
If you can’t make drinks we will also be at the Show on Friday 18 October.

Sydney Reunion
2019-10-09 18:00 - 20:00 | JBWere, Level 10, Brookfield Place (directly above Wynyard Station), Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Australia
Scotch Oakburn College invites all past and present community from Scotch Oakburn, Scotch College, Methodist Ladies’ College and Oakburn College in Sydney and surrounds to a reunion/get together. Come along and connect with others in Sydney from our community and find out more about what’s happening at the College.
There is no charge for this event – RSVP is required for catering purposes.
RSVP by 4 October
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Melbourne Reunion
2019-10-08 18:00 - 20:00 | The Pool Deck, 701 Swanston Street, Carlton, Victoria, 3053, Australia
Scotch Oakburn College invites all past and present community from Scotch Oakburn, Scotch College, Methodist Ladies’ College and Oakburn College in Melbourne and surrounds to a reunion/get together. Come along and connect with others in Melbourne from our community and find out more about what’s happening at the College.
There is no charge for this event – RSVP is required for catering purposes.
RSVP by 4 October
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Middle School Play - Wonder
2019-09-26 19:00 - 20:30, 2019-09-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Middle School, Penquite Campus, 85 Penquite Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250
Middle School students invite you to attend this year’s Middle School play, ‘Wonder’, based on the book by RJ Palacio and adapted and directed by Anne Riley.
Entry is by gold coin donation, however, bookings/tickets are ESSENTIAL as there are limited seats for each performance. Bookings can be made on the link provided.
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Milestone Reunion
2019-09-07 16:30 - 19:00 | Penquite Campus, 85 Penquite Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
Our 2019 Milestone Reunion celebrates the classes of 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009 & 2014.
This is a fantastic opportunity to catch up with your peer year and stay connected to the College.
There is a College tour from 4.30pm followed by drinks & canapes in the Robert Dean Senior Student Centre at 5.30pm.
You can book here.

Senior Play - 'Away'
2019-09-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-09-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-09-04 19:00 - 21:00 | online
We invite you to come along to this year’s Senior School Production Away.
A magical play … set in the summer of 1967-68. It’s been named one of Australia’s Classic plays, depicting life in Australia post World War 2 and in the midst of the Vietnam War.
It’s a tragically beautiful play with resonance on so many levels. Includes styles of realism, comedy, fantasy, Shakespearean and a play-within-a-play.
Fun, crazy and comedic but behind the veneer of holiday fanfare, Gold Coast glitz, and high school theatrics are three families that are scared, angered, and fracturing.
Please note: the topics and themes in this performance make it unsuitable for young children. We recommend Middle and Senior School students and above.
Dates: 4-6 September
Time: 7.00pm
Location: Horton Auditorium, Performing Arts Centre
Tickets: Adults $20 Student/Concession $15
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Fathers' Day Breakfast
2019-08-30 07:30 - 08:30 | Laneway@Elphin, 74 Elphin Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250
Please join the Year Level Parent Representatives and the wider College community for a relaxed casual Fathers’ Day Breakfast @ Laneway, Elphin Campus.
Enjoy barista-made coffee, breakfast goodies from the graze table and gourmet breakfast buns.
As always, the aim of the occasion is to create a happy time for children to share with the adult males in their lives, be it dad, big brother, uncle, grandad, stepfather or a friend.
Date: Friday 30 August
Time: 7.30am – 8.30am
Venue: Laneway, Junior School, Elphin Campus. (There will be heating! If it rains we have a back-up plan!)
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s.p.a.c.e. Gallery - Traditions Combined
2019-08-23 17:30 - 19:00 | s.p.a.c.e. Gallery, 85 Penquite Road, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
We invite our community, past and present, to attend the opening of our next s.p.a.c.e. gallery exhibition, curated by our College Archivist, Veronica Macno.
Traditions Combined: the amalgamation of Oakburn College and Scotch College is an exhibition that celebrates the 40th anniversary of the amalgamation of Oakburn College and Scotch College. The establishment of Scotch Oakburn College in 1979 can be traced back to Horton College, the Methodist Ladies’ College, later known as Oakburn College, and to Scotch College.
The exhibition will include a selection of material from the Scotch Oakburn College Archive Collection.
Opening: Friday 23 August 5.30pm
Location: s.p.a.c.e. Gallery, Performing Arts Centre, Penquite Campus
RSVP to attend the opening by following this link.
The exhibition continues until Thursday 19 September. We encourage our community to drop in any time between 9.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday during this time.

Mid Winter Party
2019-08-09 19:00 - 22:30 | Volvo Cars Launceston, 260 York Street, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
Join us at the Mid Winter Party. A fantastic location, a touch of tartan, good food and lots of fun.
To all the new families who have recently joined the Scotch Oakburn College community, and for those who may not be aware, babysitters (who are staff at the College) are available so you can join the party! For more information about how to utilise this babysitting option please contact Nardia Deverell on 6336 3407 or Nardia.Deverell@soc.tas.edu.au.
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Play on!
2019-06-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-06-17 19:00 - 21:00 | online
Performed by TCE Drama and Theatre Students, Play On! is the story of a cash-strapped community theatre group rehearsing to perform an original murder mystery, “Murder Most Foul” (after an Agatha Christie title and a line from “Hamlet”). The good news is the show is royalty-free, since the author is local. The bad news is the author is local – available to do constant rewrites. Act I is a rehearsal of the dreadful show, Act II is the near disastrous dress rehearsal, and the final act is the actual performance in which anything that can go wrong does. When the author decides to give a speech on the state of the modern theatre during the curtain calls, the audience is treated to a madcap climax to a thoroughly hilarious romp.
Date: Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 June
Time: 7.00pm
Cost $5 Adults, $2 students. Pay cash at the door (correct change appreciated)
Where: Horton Auditorium
Why: Because it is a hilariously funny play, performed by talented SOC Students

Boarding Parents' Dinner
2019-06-01 18:00 - 21:30 | Home of the Principal, Andy Muller, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
Boarding parents are invited to join Principal Andy Muller and Georgia Radcliffe-Smith at their home, Saturday 1 June, for dinner.
Date: Saturday 1 June
Time: 6.00pm – 9.30pm
Catering by Hubert & Dan
Refer to invitation for more details.

Autumn Concert
2019-05-16 19:00 - 20:30 | online
The College’s Autumn Concert is on this coming Thursday 16 May. Once again the concert features student performances across the Junior, Middle and Senior Schools. From 7.00pm to 8.30pm in the Horton Auditorium, the concert promises to be an evening of entertaining performances.
Hosted by the College’s Captains of Music, Anneliese Gulliver and Quinn O’Loughlin, the concert is a celebration of the outstanding music-making that happens at our school and will feature performances by the College’s Bands, Choirs and Orchestras.
Please join us for what I know will be an excellent evening of music making.
