Hobart College eNewsletter

From the Principal

Welcome to the first Newsletter for 2021 and especially to all our new students, parents and carers. We hope you enjoy being part of this vibrant, safe and diverse community of learners. This year we are transitioning to an online newsletter format and we encourage you to stay connected with the college through our Facebook page, Instagram and website, participation in our regular College Association meetings (either attending online by TEAMS or attending face to face) and our Parent Teacher evenings (which are held in terms 1, 2 and 3). Please contact the office on 6220 3133 for more help on accessing any of these platforms.

Once again Hobart College students continued to achieve outstanding academic and vocational results in 2020 and we are currently preparing for our annual Awards Evening where student achievements from last year will be recognised. Our goal at Hobart College is for all students to complete the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) and for us to prepare them for a successful transition to further studies or employment. We are also committed to providing students with a holistic education that enables them to be healthy, connected, and responsible members of the community and this is our main focus through the Home Group Program on Wednesdays.

Wellbeing and differentiation in learning are our school improvement priorities for 2021 and teachers started the year with professional learning sessions around these key themes. This year we are also focusing on providing more avenues for students to take on leadership roles through service within the college, and for students to have a greater voice in both their learning and how the college operates. Finally, we will continue to work with our associated high schools over this year to ensure there are greater pathway opportunities for all students to continue their education across the southern region and to achieve successful outcomes at the end of Year 12.

I hope to see as many of you as possible at our first Meet the Home Group Teacher Evening on Tuesday 16 March or at our College Association AGM on 23 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 throughout this year.

Tracy Siedler

Principal

Top Students Honoured by Governor

On 23 February, the Tasmanian Assessment, Standards and Certification (TASC) Awards were presented by the Governor of Tasmania at the Town Hall. Hobart College was well represented with eleven students receiving awards.

There were nine awards for Oustanding Achievenment in a Vocational Education and Training (VET) program: Gabrielle Connolly (Automotive), Daniel Matzolic (Construction), Jin Ju Redding (Health Services), Alyssa Thomasson (Health Services), Charli White (Health Services), Zane Cusack (Information, Digital Media and Technology), Cameron Coulson (Outdoor Recreation), Mia Cane (Sport and Recreation), and Thomas Williams (Work and Vocational Pathways). Two of our students recevieved Outstanding Academic Achievement Awards: Sophie Jane and Simon Little. Congratulations to all students who achieved outstanding results in 2020.

STEAM Club off and running!

Students in the Hobart College STEAM club have hit the ground running with students engineering buildings out of pasta and developing paper planes for an in-class competion. The next focus is 3D printing. Watch this space!

STEAM Club Photo Gallery

Hobart College staff and students were out and about for Clean Up Australia Day on Wednesday 3 March. LandClean Up College Day has traditionally been based on the HoCo campus, with many unusual items collected destined for landfill. For 2021, the Student Environment Team (SET) wanted to step-up and connect with the College’s neighbours and community. Half of the 400 student volunteers cleaned up around the Mt Nelson roadways and reserves. Thanks to SPECTRAN for providing road signage, Veolia for the landfill skip, and all of our volunteers!

Clean Up Australia Day Photo Gallery

It’s an exciting year ahead for the music department as our young performers are working towards excellence. The Music Technology course has had increased interest with a second class being offered, giving more opportunities for students to pursue recording and production techniques to prepare them for many jobs in an evolving industry and further UTAS studies. Music 3 and UTAS Music students have been practising hard for regular performance opportunities, and having the chance to get lessons and mentorship from our fantastic team of Music Tutors and accompanists. The House Band and vocal ensemble is in full swing, building up their entertaining set list for their first concert near the end of the term.

Performing Arts 2021 Launch: 24 March – 6:30-9pm - Mt Nelson Theatre

This concert will feature pre-tertiary music and dance students as well as performances from the Musical Production (Matilda), Vocal Ensemble and Hobart College House Band. All set in the magnificent Mt Nelson Theatre. The night will showcase the thriving performing arts culture at Hobart College.

Olinda Groove Records: 25 March – 6-9pm - Mt Nelson Theatre

The VET and Contemporary Music classes of 2021 are hard at work writing and producing songs for the College record label. There are many opportunities lined up for this year including chances to collaborate with national producers through the APRA songmakers program, as well as producers from the UTAS Conservatorium. They will also be collaborating with the Media Production class to create film clips and band interviews. There will be a compilation album in Term 3 on their mission to support emerging artists. Olinda Groove Records is a label and is open to High School students and the greater community, if you’d like to book in a free recording session contact lachlan.court@education.tas.gov.au. Come to the Olinda Groove 2021 Launch, and support our talented emerging artists!

Concert Band Summer School

65 performers from 22 schools joined our inaugural Concert Band Summer School program. They worked with guest conductors and instrumental specialists to prepare five pieces over three days. The ensemble included a range of abilities from primary school right through to UTAS Conservatorium. Thankyou to all the performers, parents/carers, teachers and technical crew for supporting our first Concert Band Summer School!

To watch this performance plus many more from Hobart College please visit our youtube channel:

Hobart College Performing Arts YouTube Channel

Concert Band Summer School Photo Gallery

TASC provides reasonable adjustments to be made for students who, because of a diagnosed disability, are unable to be assessed in the same way as other students.

Adjustments can be applied for in the case of

Physical disability
Vision impairment
Hearing impairment
Medical condition
Specific learning disorder
Psychological disorder

Reasonable adjustments 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 contact one of the College psychologists (Jenni Bailey, Monday to Thursday, or Denika Classen, Thursday/ Friday; in Student Services) as soon as possible and definitely before the end of first term.

Year 12s who applied last year will be notified shortly whether they will need a new application or not.

Questions can also be directed to me in D 304 or by email: sue.hancock@education.tas.gov.au.

Hobart College Association AGM and first meeting for 2021

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 six times per year.

We look forward to seeing you at the meeting on Tuesday 23 March 2021:

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

Attendance may be face-to-face in the A Block Conference Room (next to the main office) or via Microsoft Teams.

All attendees are asked to RSVP to Tracy on 6220 3133 or at tracy.siedler@education.tas.gov.au

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Newsletter - Issue 1 March 2021