Welcome to Scotch Oakburn College, where our Mission is to provide an exceptional, holistic education through the provision of three inter-woven programs: the academic, the pastoral and the co-curricular. The offerings of the school may seem vast and sometimes complex to the outsider, so we warmly invite you to browse our website and follow up with a personal tour of the College. It is a superb school with a welcoming and engaged community of students, staff and families, and we are confident you will soon see how your child will thrive in this stimulating environment.
It is important to us that the College’s holistic education develops well-rounded young people who are able to make informed decisions and who are confident to engage positively and productively with the world beyond the College. Scotch Oakburn facilitates the continual development of the fundamental skills of literacy and numeracy, alongside other essential life-skills such as communication and collaboration, inquiry and reflection, problem-solving, critical and creative thinking, and life-long learning.
In recent years, Scotch Oakburn College has been repeatedly recognised for its innovative approach to curriculum, teaching, and facility design. Our stimulating programs are delivered in a wide variety of environments, from state-of-the-art, award-winning learning spaces and performance venues, to our extensive gardens, wetlands, sporting fields and gymnasiums, and out into Tasmania’s beautiful natural environment.
The College’s talented, professional and highly qualified staff are our greatest asset and they continually learn, reflect and modernise to ensure they utilise best practice teaching methods and provide the highest standard of education and care for our students. The rapport that staff build with students, and the subsequent engagement in the life of the College that those relationships promote, are vital in nurturing a sense of belonging and building the ‘safe’ environment in which students can be brave enough to take risks.
As Socrates so wisely said, ‘Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel’. At Scotch Oakburn College we pride ourselves on our exhaustive determination to provide the very best environment for igniting that love of learning in every, single child.
Holistic education connects academic learning to the natural world, our community and our values to give meaning to learning and to balance mental, physical and emotional growth in each student. Our distinctive and evolving ‘Vision for Learning’ is based on educational research and experience to develop students that are:
Our culture promotes an inclusive community with strong school spirit, cultural diversity, and respect for the social and emotional wellbeing of all. The actions and behaviour of all members of our community and the opportunities provided to them, model and frame the following values.
Scotch Oakburn College was created in 1979 with the amalgamation of Oakburn College, formerly Methodist Ladies´ College (1886), and Scotch College (1901).
The successful amalgamation brought together two fine traditions that stretch back to the 19th century. The founders of both schools saw education not only in terms of academic qualifications but in the development of character, trained against the background of the Christian faith.
Scotch Oakburn has a long and significant connection with the history of Launceston and the wider Tasmanian community. It has been educating Tasmanians, and students from interstate and overseas, for over 134 years.
Scotch Oakburn is proud of its long history and the sense of community and school spirit instilled in each student.
Scotch Oakburn College has a long and proud history. Our College Archives are an important record of the existence and past achievements of the College, as archives can help to maintain a sense of belonging, stability, eternal values and continuity in our lives.
The Archives collection includes both paper documents and objects that relate to the history of MLC/Oakburn College, Scotch College and Scotch Oakburn College. These include uniforms, school magazines, a large photographic collection, trophies, books, badges and other memorabilia. The paper collection includes press clippings, speeches, reports, letters, committee minutes to name just a few.
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With a robust Australian curriculum and dedicated staff, this school has been pivotal in my child's remarkable growth; each day, I witness their newfound confidence and enthusiasm for learning.
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