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Issue 1, March 2020

Hobart College Department of Education

Top Students Honoured New Start to the Year Music Performances

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WELCOME TO 2020

Welcome to the first Newsletter for 2020 and especially to all the new students, parents and carers. We are very proud of the distinguished history of our school and our record of excellence and innovation, and we hope you enjoy being part of this vibrant, caring and diverse community of learners. Our goal at Hobart College is for all students to complete the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) and to prepare them for successful participation in further studies or employment. We are also committed to providing students with a holistic education that enables them to become healthy, connected and responsible members of the community.

Wellbeing is one of our key school improvement priorities and the staff started the year off with a professional learning session led by Dr Craig Hassed OAM, from Monash University (pictured below).

A leading expert on mindfulness and the connection to better learning and mental health, Dr Hassed facilitated a discussion with staff on the development of strong relationships, the negative impact of technology on wellbeing and the importance of limiting distractions to learning. This session informed our mobile phone policy which will be discussed at the first College Association meeting later this month.

Once again, Hobart College students continued to achieve outstanding academic and vocational results in 2019, and we are currently preparing for our annual Awards Evening where all student achievements from last year will be recognised. Watch out for more about the Award recipients in the next Newsletter in May!

2020 is shaping up to be another productive year for the College with some exciting initiatives taking place. We are continuing to work with our associated high schools to ensure there are greater pathway opportunities for all students to continue their education across the southern region. We are looking forward to the opening of the College musical production, Sweet Charity, in the newly refurbished theatre, and seeing the benefits of new facilities in the revamped C Block Design Studio on our expanded technology learning programs. We will keep you updated on these and other stories through our regular Term Newsletters.

I hope to see as many of you as possible at our first Meet the Home Group Teacher Evening on Tuesday 17 March and please do not hesitate to contact me on 6220 3133 or email tracy.siedler@education.tas.gov.au if you have any concerns. You are also welcome to make an appointment for a tour of the college and to see firsthand the high quality programs we have on offer.

Tracy Siedler, Principal

From the Principal

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L to R: Wendy Irvine (Assistant Principal), Edward Saunders, Amy Sharp, Brendan Edser, Tori-Ann Stringer, Tracy Siedler (Principal), Jeremy Rockliff (Minister for Education), Jack Adams, Makayla Casey, Barnaby Russell and Thomas Dearing.

On 3 February, ten of the 2019 Hobart College students were invited to attend the Tasmanian Assessment, Standards and Certification (TASC) Awards presented at Government House.

There were 29 awards for Outstanding Achievement in a Vocational Education and Training (VET) program and six of those went to Hobart College students: Jack Adams (Automotive), Makayla Casey (Tourism), Thomas Dearing (Elecrotechnology), Brendan Edser (Information, Digital Media & Technology), Amy Sharp (Health Services) and Tori-Ann Stringer (Sport & Recreation).

Jack plans to take a gap year in 2020, aiming to secure an apprenticeship in the automotive industry. Makayla will undertake a Dispensary Assistant Certificate as part of her employment at Terry White Chemmart. Thomas will continue working this year as he completes an apprenticeship in Fire, Protection and Electricity, and

Brendan will be studying an Associate Degree in Applied Technologies, specialising in Cyber Security at the University of Tasmania. Amy aspires to be a Registered Nurse and will be working as she studies this year, while Tori-Ann plans on continuing her studies in a range of fields.

Four of our students received Outstanding Academic Achievement Awards: Yunhwan Kim, Barnaby Russell, Edward Saunders and Ernan Smith. Yunhwan will study medicine and has plans to travel. Barnaby’s gap year in 2020 will involve some travel before studying Engineering at the University of Melbourne. Edward will study Engineering at the University of Tasmania this year, and Ernan plans to study a degree in Science. The Principal, Tracy Siedler, and Assistant Principal, Wendy Irvine attended the ceremony to celebrate the great achievements of our Hobart College students along with their proud parents.

Top Students Honoured by Governor

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

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We congratulate Rosemary Beswick, Science Teacher, who recently received a University of Tasmania Supervising Teacher of the Year Award for 2019 which recognises the critical role that schools and supervising teachers play in the development of pre-service teachers.

Rosemary was nominated for her ability to immerse pre-service teachers in

all aspects of teaching life other than just those attached with the subject area. Her friendly manner, meticulous class preparation, calm and nurturing personality and clear modelling of building strong relationships with students and their parents/carers were aspects of Rosemary’s skillset that were particularly noteworthy in Rosemary’s nomination.

HOBART COLLEGE ASSOCIATION AGM &

FIRST MEETING FOR 2020 Tuesday March 24

AGM: 5.30 - 6.00pmRegular Meeting: 6.00 - 7.00pm

A Block Conference Room(next to the main office)

The Association’s purpose is to facilitate the flow of information between stakeholders and the College and to develop initiatives that contribute to improving student outcomes and the ongoing success of the College. There are no fundraising activities. The Association is represented by an elected committee (parents, staff, community members and the College Principal) and meets 6 times per year.

Please contact Tracy Siedler on 6220 3133 if you would like more information.

We look forward to seeing you at the meeting.

AROUND THE CAMPUS

Supervising Teacher of the Year Award

Rosemary Beswick, Award Winner with Megan O’Rourke, pre-service teacher

Student AchievementsSporting ProwessLate last year, Hannah Sheers and Oliver Quinn proudly represented Hobart College at the All Schools Athletics

State Championships in Launceston. Hannah received Silver in both the 1500 and 3000 metre races and a hard fought Bronze in the 800 metre track event. Oliver came home with Gold for his fine efforts

in the 110 metre hurdles and finished 5th in a tight 400m sprint.

National FinalistCongratulations to Daniel Ragg who was a finalist for the Australian School-Based Apprentice of the Year Award at the Australian Training Awards 2019 in December. He is pictured right with the 2018 winner Caitlin Whittle from WA, and Steve Irons MP, the Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Training and Apprenticeships.

This year Hobart College is pleased to host students from Brazil for the second year running. Six students from Brazil arrived on Friday, 14 February and have already joined a variety of classes. Clara Lima da Silva, Noah Dino de Alberquerque, Heloise Ferreira, Lenicker Bezzera de Lima, Eliza de Queiroz Ribeiro and Gabriel da Silva. If you see them around the campus or in your class, say ‘Hi’ and make them feel welcome.

Students from Brazil Arrive

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First Days - photos

SETTLING IN

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Regular and punctual attendance is essential if you are to achieve successful outcomes. It is expected once you are in the workforce and you need to be preparing for this during your time at College.

If you are too ill to come to classes: Your parent/carer should telephone the College Office on 6220 3133. If you live independently (or are over the age of 18), you should contact the College Office yourself, just as you would be expected to telephone your employer if you were unable to attend work. The notified/explained absence will be recorded on our computerised attendance system.

SMS alerts are forwarded to parents/carers indicating students’ absences from class at 9.30am and 1.30pm each day. However, it is not an authorised absence unless it is one of the categories listed by the Department of Education. Ongoing absence due to illness requires evidence from a medical practitioner for the absence to be authorised.

On your return: If you or your parent/carer did not contact the College Office on the day of your absence then a medical certificate and/or note should be given to the office or mailed directly so that our records register a “notified/explained” absence. If you do not telephone or provide a written note, your absence will be recorded as “unexplained”.

It is also your responsibility to identify and catch up on all work missed during the period of your absence. Discuss your work with your subject teachers and Home Group teacher as soon as possible on your return. They will discuss with you any attendance concerns they have and will contact your parents/carers if problems persist. Attendance in class is crucial for success at College.

ATTENDANCE EXPECTATIONS

Student Services is located in A Block on the level above the College Office. Specialist staff are on hand everyday to provide students with assistance and advice on a range of issues, including course information or changes, special provisions for exams (see information on opposite page), post-college pathways, career counselling, personal or learning difficulties, Youth Allowance, Centrelink or housing issues.

Course changes will only be actioned after discussion with course counsellors, subject teachers and the relevant ‘purple’ course change form taken to parents/carers for discussion and sign off. At all times these changes should ensure that future pathway opportunities are not compromised. This includes the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) and university entrance requirements.

Please note that researching the pre-requisites required for mainland university courses and programs is the responsibility of the student alongside their parents/carers.

Student Support Services

Kate Dewar - Careers Lyndell Cooper - NurseHannah Collett

Felix Goward Rod Collins Kim White

Rosemary Summers Vanessa Warren Lisa Seddon

Gabriel Baldwin Jenni Bailey Denika Classen

New School NurseWe welcome Lyndell Cooper, our College’s new Health Nurse (pictured above). Lyndell is a highly skilled practitioner who brings a range of experiences to her role here. She recently had a position at the Alcohol and Drug Services Unit and has completed a post graduate degree in Addiction Studies.

Lyndell’s role at College is to provide health education and promotion to the whole school community. She will provide clinical assessments and support for individual students, specifically in the areas of mental and sexual health, nutrition, hygiene/self-care and risky/addictive behaviours. Lyndell is located in the Student Services area near the red couches. She will be available on campus 5 days per fortnight (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings). Pop in to make an appointment or email Lyndell on lyndell.cooper@education.tas.gov.au

PROCEDURES & SUPPORT

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New Faces on Staff

The College welcomed a number of new staff this year. New faces included Jessie Barclay (Art), Donna Bergshoeff (Media Production and Publicity), Hugh Burdon and Damien Cameron (Learning Support), Denika Classen (School Psychologist), Lyndell Cooper

(School Nurse), Franci Gunn (Foods), Maddie Hayes (HPOE Assistant), Jane Hodgetts (Art), Jim McDonald, (Network Support Officer), Cassandra Olive (Electronics and Maths), Keith Turnbull (AST Maths), and Hannah Warwarek (English).

SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR TASC EXAMINATIONSThe Office of Tasmanian Assessment, Standards & Certification (TASC) provides for special assessment arrangements to be made for students who, because of a diagnosed disability, are unable to be assessed in the same way as other students.

Provisions can be applied for in the case of significant health impairment or physical disability, a learning disability (e.g. dyslexia), a hearing or vision impairment, or a diagnosed/significant mental health disorder.

Special provisions may include additional time to complete examinations, use of a word processor for severe handwriting difficulties, special seating arrangements or the use of a smaller room, permission to take medication or food/drink into the exam (e.g. if diabetic), a reader or scribe, and advice to markers to ignore poor spelling, grammar or handwriting.

For those wishing to apply, please ensure contact is made with one of the College psychologists (Jenni Bailey, Monday to Thursday, or Denika Classen, Tuesday and Wednesday) on 0436 808 082, 6220 3106 or 6220 3133 as soon as possible, and definitely before the end of the first term. Applications to TASC close on 29 May. One of the College psychologists will be available at the upcoming Meet the Home Group Teacher Evening on 17 March for general information and to organise an appointment for later in Term 1/early Term 2.

Year 12 students who received special exam consideration in Year 11 may not need to complete the full application again. All Year 12s who applied last year will be notified shortly whether they will need a new application.

Additional information can be found on the TASC website: https://www.tasc.tas.gov.au/students/external_assessment/special-provisions/

LIFE ON CAMPUS

L - R: Keith Turnbull, Hannah Warwareck, Franci Gunn, Denika Classen, Cassandra Olive, Tom Davison, Donna Bergshoeff, Jane Hodgetts and Jessie Barclay.

Top: Jim McDonald, Hugh Burdon. Damien Cameron, Maddie Hayes

The Student Wellbeing Survey will be done by all of our students in mid-March in one of the Home Group sessions. This is part of the Department of Education’s Child and Student Wellbeing Strategy which commits to the development of valid and reliable measures of student wellbeing to inform future planning.

The student survey will be used to support system and College approaches to student wellbeing. For more information about resources available to support the wellbeing of students in Tasmanian Government schools, go to https://www.education.tas.gov.au/about-us/projects/child-student-wellbeing/student-wellbeing-survey-2/

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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES

20 March 4.30 - 9.00pm HC Music Showcase @ Hobart Twilight Market, Sandown Park 6.45 - 7.30pm HC House Band @ Rektango in Salamanca Square

1 April 10.40 - 12.10pm Premiere Showcase @ Mount Nelson Theatre (Matinee) 6:30 - 9.00pm Premiere Showcase @ Mount Nelson Theatre (Evening) 2 April 6.30 - 9.00pm Olinda Groove @ Mount Nelson Theatre

30 & 31 March 7.00pm Drama 3 shows: Constellations by Nick Payne. Gold coin donation.

8 April 7.00pm Theatre Performance 3 show. Tickets $10.

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Above and below: Christmas Mall House Band concert in December for an appreciative crowd of shoppers.

House BandAfter a terrific end-of-year tour in December where the band entertained thousands of students across multiple schools, the 2020 House Band is in full swing, working up to their first double show on Friday 20 March at Rektango, Salamanca Square (6:45pm) and Hobart Twilight Market, Sandown Park (7:30pm). Come and support our students at their first official gig this year!

Extension BandStarting in 2020, Extension Band is designed to prepare our more serious music students for professional performances in the community. The Band is taught not only musicianship skills, but also organisation, promotion and audio skills so they are well equipped to succeed independently. The Extension Band will aim to perform at Huon Valley’s Relay for Life, Rektango, MONA and at corporate functions.

Olinda Groove RecordsOlinda Groove Records is our own College record label and we are now open for business! If you have a song you want recorded and produced for free by the VET Music Industry team, please email lachlan.court@education.tas.gov.au.

Concert BandHobart College is running a combined Concert Band for Hobart College and participating Grade 9/10 instrumentalists. Repertoire will cover a range of styles. This ensemble presents a great opportunity to extend the skills of wind, brass and percussion players. This program is run as a music ensemble course and students can get 5 TCE points upon successful completion.

To register your interest, please email simon.cawthorn@education.tas.gov.au

PERFORMING ARTS

Music - Then, Now & Coming Up

Below, L-R: House Band practice in full swing, and singers going through their set list

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Invoices will be mailed to parents in March. Payment is due 30 days from date of invoice.

• General Levy - $420 full time student (pro-rata for part-time students).

• Additional Subject Charges (where applicable) will be invoiced separately and mailed during Term 1.

If you experience difficulty with payment please contact the College Office on 6220 3133 to discuss your individual situation.

Payment Options: • BPay (School Invoices) • Service Tasmania Shops (School Invoices) • Credit Card over the phone (6220 3133) • In person at the College Office – EFTPOS, cash

or cheque (made payable to Hobart College)

LEVIES

PERFORMING ARTS

The Working with Children classes will be running Playgroup sessions for children (from birth – 5 years) starting in Term 2.

Bring your children along for a free, fun and educational morning organised by our students.

Sessions will run each Friday 9.00 – 10.30am starting in Term 2.

Phone Sheryl Scott (6220 3493) for more details and to make a booking.

PLAYGROUP 2020

A group of happy and enthusiastic students have been cast for this year’s musical production Sweet Charity. Directed by well-known local actor and director, Jeff Michel, with music direction by our talented teacher musician, Simon Cawthorn, Sweet Charity will bring together songs to sing along with, dancing to amaze and a musical score that will make you believe that love might be possible.

On Friday 21 February the cast read through the script for the first time. The levels of engagement and energy in this first read-through indicated that this will be another production of a very high standard. And it will be the first to be performed in our fantastic newly-renovated Theatre!

Rehearsals are taking place on Monday and Friday afternoons between 2.30 and 5.00pm.

Our Opening Gala Night is on 21 May, with a Matinee Performance for our Associated High Schools on 20 May and our own Home Groups on 27 May.

Be sure to free up your calendar for the last two weeks of May and ‘save the date’ now so you don’t miss the show! It promises to be another brilliant compilation of our College’s combined talents!

Sweet Charity Musical Rehearsals are Underway

Mobile Phone Policy:Students at Hobart College are permitted to have mobile phones in their possession during the school day. However, phones must be switched off and out of sight during class times, unless given a direct instruction by the teacher to use their mobile phone for educational purposes.

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Art Exhibition 2019 The 2019 Student Art Exhibition was officially opened on 1 November and was another huge success. 189 pre-tertiary Art students exhibited their assessment displays (of which 17 were awarded EAs!), with an additional 180 student artists also displaying their work.

Every year the Art Exhibition celebrates the amalgamation of a range of areas in the college as they showcase their skills. Attendees were treated to background musical entertainment by a quartet of our music students playing jazz, as well as delicious hors d’oeuvres prepared by our VET Kitchen Operations students and served by the VET Hospitality students.

The exhibition was opened by Patrick Hall, a local contemporary artist of international acclaim. Ten of the exhibiting students had their work selected for the 2019

Art Rage exhibition which was the biggest number of students ever chosen. The artwork of these students is displayed on this page below. Well done to all involved!

L to R: Layne Kullrich in Cute Girl; Amara Gantz’s Feel the Music

L - R: Tracy Siedler, Patrick Hall and Romany Best (AST Visual Arts), with the work of Juliette Tabbernal-Hearn in the background

VISUAL ARTS

Hobart College Media Production students were again successful in the MyState Student Film Festival Awards, judged in December last year. There were hundreds of films entered by thousands of students in 21 categories. Films are created entirely by students. The theme or feature object for 2019 was a key which left a wide range of possible interpretations.

Thirteen HoCo students entered the competition with Amara Gantz winning both the ‘Best Film – Post Year 10’ and ‘Best Animation’ Awards for Feel the Music. Layne Kullrich who starred in Kaani Booth’s Cute Girl won the ‘Most Engaging Talent – Post Year 10’ Award.The films are available for viewing on https://www.mystatefilmfestival.com.au/films

The HoCo accolades continue with Amara Gantz securing an amazing opportunity to undertake a six month placement with Wooden Boy Productions in Portland, USA. Amara will be working on Guillermo del Toro’s stop motion production of a new feature film version of Pinocchio. Great talent gets recognised!

Film Festival Success!

ArtRage 2019 works

Top row, L-R: Java Vickery (print making), Amara Gantz (digital animation), Zoe Fleming (painting), Maia Medhurst (painting), Dexter Canning (pen and ink). Bottom row, L-R: Wren Anderson-Dixon (sculpture and drawing), Jasper Rigg (digital art), Caeley Fenney (photography), Samuel Goodsir (ceramics sculpture) and Angela Bol (oil pastel drawing).

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What’s New Around the Campus?New Library Shelving!Libraries are usually quiet spaces where students and teachers can study and read in peace. But, the new year at the Hobart College Library has started with a bang and a clatter! The teacher librarians have been busy taking apart the old metal shelving bays and replacing them with lighter, contemporary-looking and more accessible ones.

In the meantime, please pardon the mess as we continue to deliver all the usual library services such as lending laptops, providing student ID cards, issuing textbooks, offering library orientation, printing and photocopying assistance, research help and resetting student passwords. New couches, more student artwork and revamped study areas are part of the plans for an overall makeover for your Library this year, and stay tuned for a cosy new look for the balcony area!

Kaye Peterson and Kimbra Weeks, Teacher Librarians, working hard to get the new shelving ready for the start of the new school year!

BUSHFIRE RESPONSE PLAN FOR HOBART COLLEGE Due to improved forecasting of bushfires, if a rating becomes severe, the College will close the day/s before. Any closure of the College will be advertised via the media to ensure students/staff do not attend College when the bushfire risk has a ‘severe’ rating.

Evacuation of Hobart College due to immediate threat of bushfire will be a last resort. Our evacuation plan is to assemble all students/staff on the grassed area between D and F Blocks. During the next few weeks the College will perform an evacuation drill.

In the event of an evacuation, the College will keep in contact with the Tasmanian Fire Service who have identified two nearby safer places depending on which direction the fire is coming from: the Olinda Grove Sports Ground (UTAS soccer grounds) and the Mount Nelson Oval, also on Olinda Grove, south of the College. All Hobart College students/staff will walk or use private cars to get to the nearby safer place as directed by the Tasmanian Fire Service until advised it is safe to leave. Staff/students who have issues with mobility will be transported by College buses.

Any queries should be directed to Felix Goward, Assistant Principal, at the College on 6220 3133.

CAMPUS LIFE

C Block gets a face lift!Builders were busy during the holidays removing walls and installing glass panels on Level 2 in C Block to give the Computer Graphics classroom and offices more space and to make them lighter and brighter. Head down for a look!

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Summer School ExperienceDuring summer, Alexi Bancal, Year 12, participated in the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture’s (TIA) ‘Feed your Mind, Feed the World’ camp. Alexi wanted to gain insight into what an agricultural science pathway might look like, as well as learn about the technology that is shaping the agriculture industry.

The group visited a number of farms including Costa’s Berry Farm, a robotic dairy, Premium Fresh’s processing facility, and the TIA Research Farm.

“It was great seeing the technology that farmers use to be more efficient in their field, like robotics and electronic tagging systems, and how they manage the micro climate around their crops,” said Alexi. “There is so much more to farming than just growing a crop or getting an animal ready for market.”

This was a great way of seeing first-hand the science behind some of Tasmania’s agricultural businesses, and a brilliant way to learn about exciting career opportunities on offer in Tasmania.

Left: Alexi (tall guy in the hat!) with the group of students who participated in this year’s ‘Feed your Mind, Feed the World’ camp held during January.

Congratulations to Ella Lord, Seb Viner and Tad Willmott for their excellent results in the 2019 Science Olympiad exams. Ella and Seb received High Distinctions in Biology and Earth & Environmental Science, and Distinctions in Chemistry. Seb also got High Distinctions in the Physics Olympiad exams. Tad Willmott received a Distinction in the Earth & Environmental Science exam.

Each Olympiad exam was over two hours long, including multiple choice questions as well as extended answer type questions, so it was very impressive that these students did three to four exams each! Well done!L- R: Ella Lord, Seb Viner and Tad Willmott proudly displaying their raft

of certificates

Over summer, Seb Viner attended the Physics Olympiad Summer School. Originally planned to be at ANU in Canberra, it was moved to Parramatta, Sydney due to concerns about the bushfires. 31 Year 10 and 11 students

from around Australia were selected to participate, based on their performance in the Australian Science Olympiad Exams held in August last year.

Students covered the equivalent content of a first-year university Physics course including mechanics, thermodynamics, waves and oscillations, quantum mechanics, fluid/plasma dynamics, electrical circuits, electromagnetic fields, and geometric and physical optics. They also did daily experiments and write-ups which helped them to develop time management skills. At the end of the program there was a 3 hour practical exam followed by a 5 hour theory exam. Although mentally arduous it was a worthwhile and enriching experience. Seb will find out very soon if they are on the Australian team to head to Taipei in May for the Asian Physics Olympiad. Watch this space!

SCIENCE

Science Extraordinaires

Phenomenal Effort at Physics Olympiad

Attendees at the Physics Olympiad Summer School, held in December

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Sustainability Learning Centre (SLC)

SCIENCE

Ruth Wheelan (pictured right) and the team at the Sustainability Learning Centre (SLC) have already been very busy this term entertaining and inspiring little minds as part of the Bush Kinder program. This program is for children and their parents/carers to explore Hobart College’s 65 hectares of beautiful biodiversity and changing seasonal landscape. Partnering with the program, students involved in the Hobart College VET Children’s Services course experience learning outdoors, engage with young learners firsthand and help inspire young minds, hearts and hands.

Bush Kinder Program

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Leaver’s Dinner 2019

FAREWELL CLASS OF 2019

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Lunchtime & After-School Activities

Writing Support for Students During lunchtime everyday, essay and academic writing assistance is available in D306. Assistance includes planning, drafting, referencing and editing. Bring along your assignment sheet, workbook, notes and texts.

Tutorials are held every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in E Block, Level 3 between 2.30 and 4.15pm. They are run by the Maths and Science teachers. Come along to any of the sessions and get help with homework, assignments and test preparation.

Students in Level 2 Maths and Science classes are welcome at all tutorial sessions.

Maths and Science Tutorial Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FridayFitness Centre andTable Tennis Room

Anna Smee Jo Goldfinch Joey Cotton Glenn Freeman Sue Hancock

Sports Hall Cam Lynch Cam Lynch Felix Goward Josh Clarke Anna Seabrook

Climbing Gym Vin Van de Vusse - climbing

John Dalcoclimbing

Every day, F Block has a range of sporting activities available for students.

Please complete the Fitness Centre Induction prior to using the Fitness Centre equipment. Induction Cards will be filed in the Fitness Centre by the HPOE Staff.

REMINDER: NO food or flavoured drinks are allowed in F Block. Please finish your lunch before entering the gym area.

Lunchtime Sport & Fitness Program 12.15 - 12.45pm

ACTIVITIES ON CAMPUS

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IMPORTANT DATES - TERM 1 March 9 Eight Hours Day - Public Holiday March 10 Study at Home Day / Moderation day for teachers March 17 Meet the Home Group Teacher Evening, 6.00 - 7.30pm March 20 Hobart College House Band, Rektango & Twilight Market March 24 Hobart College Association AGM & Ordinary Meeting, 5.30 - 7.00pm March 26 Awards Evening for 2019 Achievers, 7.00 - 9.00pm March 30 and 31 Drama 3 productions, 7.00pm April 1 Premiere Showcase Concert, 10.40 - 12.10pm and 6.30 - 9.00pm April 2 TASC information session on assessment and ATAR, 5.30 - 7.00pm April 2 Olinda Groove, 6.30 - 9.00pm April 8 Theatre Performance 3 production, 7.00pm April 8 Food Fair April 9 Term 1 ends April 27 Term 2 begins

Departing Sunday 23 August until Friday 28 August, Hotham is one of the more reliable Australian resorts for snow and has a great variety of runs to cater for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. The cost will be $1,950 which can be paid in three instalments and includes:

Hobart College’s2020 Ski & SnowboardTrip @ Mount Hotham

• Return flight and return coach transfers• 5 nights accommodation at Arlberg Hotel including pool, spa, sauna and games rooms• Breakfasts and evening meals• 5 day unlimited lift passes and 5 lessons, snow sports hire including ski hire and 1 night-skiing lift pass

Clothing hire is available from the Hobart College HPOE Department. This trip has limited numbers – 1st in Best Dressed! For information contact Felix Goward on 0408 521 941 or see him in Student Services OR Bob Schlesinger on 0411 478 776 or visit him in A446 or A447.