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Issue 2, April 2020

Hobart College Department of Education

Clean Up Day Working From Home Students Recognised

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WELCOME TO EDITION 2

Normally, my editorial in the second newsletter includes a reflection on the sense of pride we all felt after celebrating the many achievements of students from 2019 after the annual Awards Evening. However, in the time since the March newsletter, life has changed dramatically and unexpectedly, and we were unable to hold our Awards Evening as our whole community adjusted daily to new ways of working and learning. I have been inspired by the outstanding way that all our staff have negotiated these changes with the respect, kindness, innovative spirit and commitment to supporting all students to learn which defines the Hobart College community. After a very settled start to the school year, we have spent the last 4 weeks reviewing and adjusting all our processes and methods of communication to meet the challenges of supporting students to learn at home from the start of Term 2. This will change the way we work and learn forever.

The professional learning days over the last week of term gave teachers some much needed time to plan for what learning will look like in Term 2. From Tuesday 28 April, we will be following the usual college timetable and teachers will be communicating with students and supporting their learning from home during the regular timetabled hours for that subject.

Student SupportWe know that students may be feeling particularly anxious during these uncertain times and they can continue to seek support from their teachers and through our Student Services staff who are available online and by phone or text during regular school times. Similarly, careers advice, literacy support, IT help, tutorials and other support services will be continuing as usual, and information has been emailed to all students about access to these supports. This is available on their College email address or on the online learning platform, Canvas. Continue to keep in touch with teachers and support staff by phone, text and email, and check the Hobart College Facebook page and the Department of Education’s website available at https://www.education.tas.gov.au for updates.

Pre-tertiary pathways and UTASFor Year 12 students on pre-tertiary pathways, the University of Tasmania has been working with the Department of Education to introduce a School’s Recommendation Program and more information about this program is in this newsletter. Please refer to the Tasmanian Office of Assessment, Standards and Certification (TASC) website at https://www.tasc.tas.gov.au as the main source of information on Year 12 certification and external assessment. We will continue

to communicate any updates with parents and students as we receive them.

Student AchieversWhilst we were disappointed that we were unable to celebrate in person with our achievers from 2019, we would like to acknowledge the 178 students who were recognised for their outstanding academic, sporting and cultural achievements. Hobart College continued our tradition of excellence in 2019 with increases in both the TCE completion rate and the percentage of students gaining an ATAR. We had 13 students in the list of top TCE outcomes in the state, and our Dux, James (Yunhwan) Kim, achieved the highest possible ATAR of 99.95. 47 students achieved a Tertiary Entrance Score of 100 or above, 79 students achieved a Perfect Score in their pre-tertiary subject and many other students excelled in other areas of learning and school life. Congratulations to all our award winners!

School AssociationThe AGM of the School Association was successfully held for the first time by Skype and in person (with appropriate social distancing) on 24 March. The results of the elections for the Committee were:

Chairperson: Alicia HuttonDeputy Chairperson: Gina HurnSecretary: Neesha-Marie HartogCommittee Members: Karen Tantari, Jennifer Poynter, Megan Ransome, Virginia Eddleston and Gini EnnalsStaff Members: John Mainsbridge and Peter Hicks

It was fantastic to see such a good “virtual” turnout for our first meeting and I look forward to working with the new Committee this year. Please email me at [email protected] if you would like a Skype invitation to our next meeting on 12 May at 5.30pm.

In closing, enjoy reading about some of the ways our staff and students have adapted to the current circumstances and I hope you all have a restful break connecting with your families.

Term 2 will present new problems to solve and opportunities for learning, and together I am confident that we will meet those challenges and change how education looks in the future for the better.

Tracy Siedler, Principal

From the Principal

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Congratulations!

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

HV Biggins Exhibition for Year 11 DuxOld Hobartian Association Prizes for Scholarship,

Sportsmanship & Character (Year 11 Girls)Old Hobartian Association Prizes for Scholarship,

Sportsmanship & Character (Year 11 Boys)Old Hobartian Association Prizes for Scholarship,

Sportsmanship & Character (Year 12 Girls)Old Hobartian Association Prizes for Scholarship,

Sportsmanship & Character (Year 12 Boys)Old Hobartian Centenary UTAS Scholarships

The Tall Foundation Tasmania University ScholarshipRoger and Maxeme Tall Scholarship

The University College Award Rotary Club of Salamanca Scholarship Prize

ADF Long Tan Leadership & Teamwork Award (Year 12)Caltex Award for Best All-Rounder

Sue Farquhar Photography PrizeIain MacDonald Prize for Art

GE Morris Prize for MusicPerforming Arts Prize

Oliver Wilson English PrizePF Davidson History Prize

Wayne Sutton Geography and the Environment PrizeOutstanding Contribution to Sport and Recreation

Tall Foundation STEM Club PrizeOld Hobartian Association Gerlach Memorial Prize

Year 11 English & HumanitiesOld Hobartian Association Gerlach Prize

Year 11 Science & MathematicsRex Wilson Outstanding Academic Achievement Award

Aboriginal Support Program Academic AwardEnvironmental Champion Award

Minister for Education and Training Respectful Student AwardO’Shannessey Award for Service to the College

Heidi Chan International Fellowship AwardOustanding Achievement Award for International Students

Alcorso Foundation Humanitarian Entrant Education AwardTASC Awards for Outstanding Academic Achievement

TASC Award for Outstanding Achievement in VET:Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation

Certificate II in ElectrotechnologyCertificate III in Health Services Assistance

Certificate II in Information, Digital Media & TechnologyCertificate II in Sport and Recreation

Thank you to our generous sponsorsSenator Eric Abetz, Senator Catryna Bilyk, Senator Carol Brown, Elise Archer MP, Cassy O’Connor MP

Madeleine Ogilvie MP, Jeremy Rockliff MP, Andrew Wilkie MP, Rob Valentine MLC, Hon Meg Webb Alcorso Foundation, Artery, Australian Defence Forces, Caltex Australia, D & W Electrical

General & Window Cleaning, Hobart Bookshop, Kingborough Glazing, Old Hobartian Association PH Mitchell Trust, Plumbing by Stuart Florence, Rotary Club of Salamanca, The Carpet Company

The Tall Foundation (Roger and Maxeme Tall), University of Tasmania, Young’s Decorating

Hobart CollegeDepartment of Education

PH Mitchell Prize for Dux of Hobart College

Yunhwan (James) Kim, Barney Russell, Ernan Smith, Edward Saunders, Bryher McKeown, Talia Hawkes, Fynn Sprott, Nicholas Gibson, William Kuplis, Julian Stratemeier,

Alexander Battaglia, Rowan Barnes, Elizabeth Albans, Benjamin Grove, Hannah McGowan, Megan Gregory, Jes Lewincamp, Grace Lawrence, Hannah Gibson, Hyereen Shim,

Kara Devlin, William Boyce, Benjamin Fulton, Nathan Green, Boyoon Kim, Aaron Galligan, Bonnie Kikkert, Katherine Fraser, Layne Kullrich, Talym Myler, Eleanor Clark,

Taya Stevenson, Lilith Cole, Erin MacDonald, Dominic Easton, Vishal Verma, Piper O’Grady, Joseph Mulcahy, Emille Tatton, Ashley Watson, Nina Gill-Sprague, Theodore Ives,

Joseph Lyons, Henry Penman, William Plumb, Ben Smith Noble

Principal’s Awards for Academic Excellence Year 12

Yunhwan (James) Kim

congratulates all students who received awards at the Awards Evening for 2019 Achievers

Imogen VinerElla Lord, Hannah Sheers

Samuel Edgar, Joe Schwarz

Nina Gill-Sprague, Talia Hawkes, Taya StevensonWilliam Boyce, Nicholas Gibson, Fynn Sprott

Benjamin Fulton, Edward SaundersWilliam KuplisNiah Hennekam, Sophie Janes, Molly Lynch, Hannah Sheers, Laura Sliskovic, Imogen VinerHarrison ArmstrongMilla Chaffer, Julian Stratemeier, Sorin VanzinoBryher McKeownBarney RussellEwan VickeryLaura NicholsGianni PuliFinlay UnderwoodTalia HawkesKatherine FraserWilliam PlumbJulian MorganElla Lord, Imogen VinerMacy Charles

Imogen Viner

Elizabeth Albans, Rowan Barnes, Alexander Battaglia, William Kuplis, Ernan SmithMijawi White BearMadeleine Hayes, Grace HolliganAaron Johns, Piper O’GradyMolly Armstrong, Ulrike Loofs-Samorzewski, Joseph Lyons, Lucy Rushton-BrumbyRei KawakuboBoyoon KimNiru MangarYunhwan (James) Kim, Barney Russell, Edward Saunders, Ernan Smith

Jack AdamsThomas DearingAmy SharpBrendan EdserTori-Ann Stringer

Our annual Awards Evening which was scheduled for Thursday 26 March, was unable to go ahead as planned due to the COVID-19 restrictions placed on public gatherings.

However, to all our Award, Prize and Scholarship Achievers, the College community wish you our congratulations on your successes in 2019 as we recognise your outstanding contributions to the academic, sporting and cultural achievements at Hobart College.

We particularly congratulate Yunhwan (James) Kim on being our Dux of 2019. James (pictured below) has enrolled at the University of Queensland, studying Biomedical Sciences.

Many of our achievers are now in Year 12, continuing with further education and training. Others have started undergraduate studies at universities around the country, while some have entered the workforce or are taking time to assess future pathway options. Whatever you are doing, we wish you every success in your future endeavours!

Please stay in touch and tell us what you are doing as our leaders of tomorrow. We were looking forward to hearing from one of these current leaders, Leanne McLean, past scholar of the College and now Tasmania’s Commissioner for Children and Young People, who was scheduled to give the key note address at the Awards Evening. We hope to have the opportunity to hear from Leanne in another forum in the future.

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New Face on Campus

The Student Services Team will be available during school hours to address students’ health and wellbeing needs.

Student Services is located in A Block on the level above the College Office. Specialist staff are on hand every day to provide students with assistance and advice on a range of issues. Their available times are outlined below:

• Jenni Bailey, Psychologist: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

• Denika Classen, Psychologist: Tuesday & Wednesday

• Hannah Collett, Social Worker: Monday, Thursday, Friday

• Lyndell Cooper, School Health Nurse: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday morning

Outside of these hours and during the school break we would recommend contact with the following external agencies who are ready to provide support to all students and families.

If you require urgent mental health support please contact the following providers:

• Mental Health Helpline - 1800 332 388

• eheadspace - 1800 650 890

• Lifeline - 13 11 14

• Kids Helpline - 1800 551 800

• Your local General Practitioner (GP)

For COVID-19 information and updates, please contact the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 202 080.

Student Support Services

Kate Dewar Lyndell CooperHannah Collett

Felix Goward Rod Collins Kim White

Rosemary Summers Vanessa Warren Lisa Seddon

Gabriel Baldwin Jenni Bailey Denika Classen

SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES

ya puliniga! I’m Georgia Stone, the new Aboriginal Education Worker at Hobart College. I’m a nuennone (Bruny Island) and pydairrerme (Tasman Peninsula) woman from the South East of lutrawitta/trowunna (Tasmania).

My role here is to provide a space and community for the identifying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, as well as to assist non-First Nations peoples with cultural safety, respect and any other queries that they might have.

I’ll be organising activities around NAIDOC celebrations, providing on country time for the mob, links to universities and their respective cultural support areas, as well addressing other cultural aspects around the campus.

Come find me in the yarning space, Room A219 in the Social Services cluster. I’m here every Tuesday and Wednesday and am really looking forward to meeting and working with you mob. nayri nina-tu.

The REACHOUT.com website is a great resource to access information and tips regarding mental health for the whole family.

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TASC RELATED NEWS

At Hobart College, TASC activities are continuing to run as normal.

We had a small group of students come to the college on 1 April to undergo safety net testing. On the same day, Premier Peter Gutwein announced that all safety net tests will be offered online later in the year for students who need to undertake these to gain their TCE.

Mr Gutwein also confirmed that at this stage TASC external assessments will proceed for Level 3 and Level 4 courses. Students studying all TASC courses (Preliminary Level up to Level 4) will at this stage undertake assessment tasks as developed and provided by their teachers with support from schools and teachers.

We are still processing applications for reasonable adjustments in exams. Assessments for learning difficulties and handwriting issues will be undertaken as soon as practicable by our school psychologists. The Office of Tasmanian Assessment, Standards and Certification (TASC) have indicated that they will take the COVID-19 virus disruption into account when meeting the application deadlines.

If students have any concerns regarding these issues, please contact:

• Jenni Bailey ([email protected], or phone 6220 3106) or

• Sue Hancock ([email protected], or phone 06220 3133)

Additional information can be found on the TASC website:

https://www.tasc.tas.gov.au/students/external_assessment/special-provisions/


UNIVERSITY RELATED NEWS

This information applies to Year 12 students who are interested in a university pathway.

We know that many Year 12 students and their parents have been anxious about what will happen to university entrance due to the disruptive impact of Covid-19. In order to take the stress out of applying for a university place, the University of Tasmania has been working to streamline their course offerings and in consultation with the Department of Education, they have developed a model for student entrance to many courses that will be based on school and teacher recommendations.

While the details are yet to be fully released, this University of Tasmania website has some preliminary information about how you can register for early access to 2021 courses. We would encourage all of our Year 12 students considering a university pathway to carefully read this information. The website is:

https://www.utas.edu.au/undergradua…/tasmanian-school-leaver

We will share information about mainland universities as we receive it.

The main message for students and parents is that tertiary education institutions across Australia are aware of the questions and concerns of students and are working hard to provide advice so that current students will not be disadvantaged.

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THEATRE REFURBISHED

After much planning and anticipation, the College Theatre is now open for business! The $2.65 million refurbishment brought the 54-year-old facility into the 21st century with state-of-the-art equipment and a modern, more functional space with a capacity for up to 580 users to enjoy.The planning phase was started in 2018, led by local award-winning architect and interior design practice, Cumulus Studios. Some of their well-known projects in the region include Pump House Point at Lake St Clair, Devil’s Corner on the East Coast and Willie Smith’s Cider House in Huonville.

A range of stakeholders was consulted to ensure the best possible outcome for everyone who uses the Theatre. The building was taken out of regular use in August 2019 so the principal contracting builders, HavenBuilt, could move in to start stripping the main theatre space.

First to be removed were the old theatre seats which had stood the test of time for five decades. They were used by a range of people including students of the Tasmanian College of Advanced Education in the 1960s and 70s, and then those at the Hobart Matriculation College in the 1980s, along with regular theatregoers, dance concert attendees and audiences of many other community events. The seats have been replaced with lighter, more comfortable high-backed, some of which are easily removable for wheelchair use in different spaces around the ground floor theatre.

Hearing loops were installed, carpets

were replaced and a brand new Kiosk is the focal point in the foyer which features beautiful c o r r u g a t e d Tasmanian Oak

wood panelling (pictured left).

All lighting was upgraded to energy efficient LED technology that is one

thousand times brighter than the old lighting! An extension off

the front foyer gives level ground floor accessibility, and includes disabled bathroom facilities with special strobe lights fitted for emergency use. The extension has also given access to an enclosed undercover connector which links multiple spaces including D Block and the

green room downstairs.

In addition, the backstage and dressing rooms have been

revitalised with new paint and carpets, making them lighter, brighter

and much more user-friendly.

The refurbishment has enabled the whole facility to be future proofed to deal with new technologies as the entertainment industry evolves. A state-of-the-art data network has been installed which will allow for this expansion, and the equipment purchased for the facility is leading contemporary industry technology. An item worth special mention is the new ‘follow spots’ - the only Theatre in the state with this equipment.

As with all public buildings, there is a special commissioning of artwork managed by Arts Tasmania. Duncan Meerding’s artwork (pictured left), a furniture and lighting design entitled ‘Stump Trunk Lights’ is installed in the Foyer of the Theatre.

The official handover and opening of the refurbished facility was originally scheduled for early April, but given the recent COVID-19 issues, it has been postponed until a later date.

Hobart College looks forward to sharing this fabulous facility with our wider community in the near future. To infinity and beyond!

Refurbished, Ready and Waiting!

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CAMPUS LIFE BEFORE COVID

Rowan Harris’ Technical Theatre Production 2 class have been busy learning the ‘art’ of stage makeup, particularly in creating cuts, brusies and

wounds. Students had a lot of fun

per fe c t i ng their craft

and as you can see on these pictures, the results were almost TOO good!

Technical Theatre Gets Gory!

The annual Clean Up Australia Day at Hobart College was held in early March during Home Group. Many of the Home Groups ‘mucked in’ to clean up the campus and surrounding bushland. Students were concerned about the number of cigarette butts found around the campus in addition to numerous cans and bottles. The craziest thing found this year was a truck engine.

It was a beautiful sunny day and participants enjoyed a well-earned icy-pole for their efforts. Thanks to the SET (Student Environment Team) for coordinating the clean-up packs and briefing and leading the participating Home Groups.

Campus Clean Up

Despite adverse weather and an altered agenda, 15 eager expeditioners set the Kellevie trails ablaze on a Saturday in March. The original plan

was to go for an overnight camp, but that had to be replaced with a day trip. The aim of this adventure was to introduce the group of mixed abilities to mountain biking. Everyone had a positive attitude and enjoyed the trails through beautiful bushland. For some, it was their first time riding a bike off-road so we spent a bit of time at the pump track honing our skills. Time flies when you are having fun and before we knew it, we were riding our last track for the day – one full of mud that managed to find its way into every imaginable crevice and

even bring some bikes to a complete standstill. We were thankful for the College’s high-pressure hose to save hours of scrubbing! It was great

to see the improvement in people’s riding skills as the day progressed and everyone slept like a log that night. Callum Dungey, Expedition student

Expeditions in a Life before Lockdown

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FLEX Students Grow Green Thumbs!

Before excursions were postponed, the Art Theory and Criticism class went on an excursion to the University of Tasmania’s Art School Library and to TMAG. It was a great opportunity for

students to see a range of artworks. A particular highlight was the ningina tunapri exhibition.

Art Theory & Criticism Excursion

For four weeks during Term 1, students of German at Hobart College were lucky enough to have Nina Urban from the Bavarian Teachers’ Union volunteering in the Level 2 and 3 German classes.

Nina (pictured right with Caroline Jackson, German teacher, and some German students) wrote reading comprehensions, did role-play listening comprehensions and undertook one-on-one conversations with the pre-tertiary students. Preparation and marking were part of her load which was especially helpful. In the large Foundation class, Nina gave students individual help.

Nina was a real asset to our College, and helped with other classes on Campus. As Maths is a favourite subject of hers, she took part in General Maths 2, as well as helping with Outdoor Education and Sport and Recreation classes. Nina has since returned to Germany and we wish her every success in her chosen career of teaching.

Assistant German Teacher in Term 1

FLEX students have been busy learning about gardening and tending a variety of plants. Some of these have been transplanted into the planter boxes at the front of A Block, just outside Tracy Siedler’s office window.

We look forward to watching them grow and add a bit of life and colour to an otherwise ugly brick wall! Great job, FLEX!

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Jayden Laredo (pictured left) one of our FLEX students, rescued this

blue-tongue lizard found near the main bus area and took

it home to remove the ticks and nurse it back to health. It has since made a complete recovery, going on to give birth to some healthy baby blue-tongues! Good on you, Jayden!

Blue-tongue Lizard Rescue

The book discussion group meets at lunchtimes on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month and talks books that people have read. Everyone enjoys a snack and a cuppa over lunch and occasionally there may be a reading-themed activity.

During the last meeting the group took a tour of the College Library to discover the new placement of several collections and genres that has occurred in 2020. Everyone is invited to attend book group meetings which take place in the Library Conference room, once school life returns to normal!

Book Club

Working With Children students have been busy making papier-mache objects

for their playgroup displays.

Although the Playgroup sessions won’t be going ahead as planned in Term 2, the class hopes to be able to offer them later in the year. The playgroup room will have lots of new,

wonderfully bright additions for the children to play with.

Working With Children

The FLEX students have also set up an outdoor living space for wildlife at the

Sustainable Learning Centre (pictured above). They will be undertaking a range of literacy and numeracy tasks

associated with care and protection of wildlife species.

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STUDENTS INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY

Teal Ribbon Afternoon Tea

International Women’s Day Breakfast

On 26 February, Hobart College students Jasmine Schwarz and Isabella Quaranta, along with Teacher Anna Seabrook, represented Hobart College at the 2020 Teal Ribbon Day’s Afternoon Tea. This event was hosted by the Hon Elise Archer MP and held at the Premier’s Reception Lounge.

Each year, more than 1,500 women in Australia will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer and while some progress has been made in finding successful treatments, there is still so much more that needs to be done.

This important event supports Australians living with ovarian cancer. It honours those we have lost, raises awareness of this cruel and insidious disease and hopefully helps to change the story for future generations.

L-R: Jasmine Schwarz and Isabella Quaranta, the Hon Elise Archer MP, Jo Harris (ovarian cancer survivor and inspirational guest speaker) and Anna Seabrook (Hobart College teacher).

On 11 March, ten students along with staff members Anna Smee and Wendy Irvine, were invited to attend Tasmania’s largest International Women’s Day event, a breakfast hosted by the Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation at Wrest Point.

The group enjoyed a delicious breakfast, but the highlight was listening to inspirational female Olympians. Louise Sauvage (Wheelchair Track and Road), Elizabeth Jack (Diving), Dana Faletic (Rowing) and Kathy Foster (Basketball) spoke about their journeys to get to the ultimate sporting peak: the Olympics – albeit for some it was a few years ago!

They shared the highlights and challenges along the way, and how the support from many people spurred them on. They spoke of the importance of not underestimating what we can all do for each other to support people achieve their dreams. The students who attended are pictured left.

L-R: Sarah Eddleston, Chloe Harrington, Ella Mainsbridge, Mia Cane, Sarah Ransome, Indigo Ryan, Kate Poynter, Rebecca Flinn and Emillie Butler. (Aina Rakortondrape not pictured)

The Design in Textiles class has been busy making a range of items this term (pictured left). A particular item of interest is the wildlife pouches for Bushfire Relief (right). These pouches will be used in the RSPCA’s Wildlife Hospital and distributed throughout their volunteer wildlife rescue and rehabilitation network state wide. This is a wonderful way to support a very worthy cause.

Possum and Joey Pouches

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Created by artist Emma Horswill, Paper Girl is a 3.2m-high gowned figure previously located in the foyer of the University of

Tasmania Melville Street apartments. Emma created the piece from thousands of recycled sheets of paper including thesis drafts and lecture notes sourced from the University.

The sheets were hand-cut into strips and meticulously combined onto metal frames. “I was inspired by the intense exchange of information you experience when studying,” said Emma. “The work explores both the receiving and imparting of knowledge.”

Hobart College is delighted to give Paper Girl a new home in the A Block Foyer – a fitting place for her to reside to be seen

by the hundreds of learners who walk past her everyday on their way to the Library!

HoCo gives Paper Girl a New Home

Guest Speaker in VET TourismEarly in March, Alex Heroys, CEO Destination South Tasmania

(DST) shared his vast experience with students in VET Certificate II in Tourism.

DST is the tourism organisation for Tasmania’s southern region from Bothwell to Cockle Creek, Strathgordon to the Tasman Peninsula and are focussed on increasing visitation, yield and regional dispersal. Amongst lots of interesting information, Alex explained to the group that the total value of tourism to this region is $2.4 billion, and that the industry employs 17,000 people. It is forecast that by 2030, the Tourism Industry will

need another 10,000 future employees to meet demand. (obviously this is all pre-COVID-19!)

Alex’s key message for the students was to work hard to develop the right attitude, personality and passion to be

successful in this industry. We thank Alex for sharing his knowledge with tomorrow’s tourism leaders.

Before the world of cancelled excursions, the Outdoor Leadership students camped at Fortescue Bay. The group of 20 walked into Bivouac Bay, a 2 hour walk in misty rain, although this did not dampen their spirits. They camped overnight in a picturesque spot next to a rocky beach in the rainforest.

The next day they walked to Canoe Bay after an early start and snorkelled near a shipwreck before walking onto Cape Huay which is part of the Three Capes Track. The tired, but happy campers returned on Saturday evening after a fabulous experience in Tasmania’s wonderful wilderness.

Leadership Camp

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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

Congratulations to Jade Woods, Legal Studies 3 student in Year 12, who was successful in her application to the National Schools Constitutional Convention after writing a persuasive response to Federalism and water - not an easy task!

Normally held in Canberra in March, this annual convention has had to be postponed until a later date. We look forward to getting a report back from Jade when the convention is rescheduled. This is a great opportunity for a HoCo HASS student. Well done, Jade!

Will, Year 11, has been a serious mountain biker and orienteer for a number of years and has recently found a sport that combines both these passions: mountain-bike orienteering (MTBO). MTBO is an endurance racing sport combining trail riding and navigation that originates from Scandinavia and is heavily dominated by Scandi and Russian competitors.Will was meant to be attending the tryouts for the Junior World Team in the Czech Republic in August, but unfortunately the selection events have been cancelled. Although disappointed, Will is still hard at work training for whatever events might arise after the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, riding 5-6 times per week for up to 4 hours per session. We look forward to sharing how Will gets on with competitions both nationally and internationally in upcoming editions!

Will Whittington

Solly WilkinsonJust before everything started shutting down, Solly Wilkinson, Year 11, competed in the 2020 Mountain Bike Australian National Championships that were held in Bright, Victoria in March. He came 6th in both the short track and Cross Country Olympic (XCO). Solly was a first year U19 racer up against all the second year U19s so he certainly performed well! He hopes to be selected for the World Championships in Germany, originally scheduled for June, although this event has now

been postponed until further notice.

Congratulations to current student Jack Langford and alumnus Mae Ganambarr who recently participated in ‘Reserved for Healing’, a group exhibition at Contemporary Art Tasmania and supported through the Australia Council’s Chosen initiative.

‘Reserved for Healing’ is an evolving series of interventions in the gallery with the program focussed on expanding the ambition of cultural production for Tasmanian Aboriginal artists. Pictured right is Jack, standing with his artwork.

Jack Langford

National Constitution Convention

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AWESOME ALUMNI

South American AdventurerFormer Hobart student Gus Goodwolf was cycling in South America when he

realised that perhaps it was important that he return to Australia. He was recently interviewed by his former English teacher, Ellen Rees, while he was quarantined in Sydney.

What had you been doing before COVID-19?I’d been living and working in Canada while saving to

do some backpacking and volunteering in South and

Central America. The plan was to meet up with a friend from

Hobart and bike from Colombia to Chile, despite having little to no training or

exper ience in bike touring! We were up for adventure, so we spent a couple of weeks in Bogota buying supplies with as little money as possible: using old buckets for panniers, peach cans for water bottle holders and dishwashing gloves for bike gloves!

When did you know you had to get home?We’d gotten as far as the Bolivian salt flats when we got the news of COVID-19 and realised we had to get back to Oz. This was made more difficult due to lockdowns in Bolivia which were being monitored by the army, so we leapfrogged from place to place, trying to get to an airport that was still open. With limited connection to the outside world, and very limited language to converse with the locals, we hid in cargo buses during multiple military check points, pretended to be livestock in a cattle truck, and had to deal with interrupted and limited food supplies. After a week in complete lockdown, the Australian Embassy organised for us to get on an Israeli evacuation military flight and get home via Brazil, Santiago and Sydney.

What are you looking forward to when you return to Tassie?I can hardly wait to be back to see family and friends, eat some Tassie food and be able to drink from a tap again!

What next?Well, once things settle down, I plan to head back to the French mountain town of Chamonix where I lived after leaving College in 2015. I’ll spend the winters skiing and summers exploring different parts of Europe and the Middle East. Or, if that doesn’t work out, I’ll attempt to do the Mongol Rally with some mates – it’s a crazy car race starting in London and going to Mongolia!

Thanks for the story, Gus. Ever the adventurer!

Glover Art Prize WinnerChosen from 563 entries, Robert O’Connor is this year’s winner of the Glover Prize for his artwork ‘Somewhere in the Midlands’. Rob was a student at Hobart College in 2001/2002, studying art with Wayne Brookes. In Wayne’s words, “It’s a well deserved win for an incredibly gifted, devoted and beautiful human being!”

While at College, Rob was the recipient of the Ian McDonald Art Prize. He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Hons) degree, was awarded a Moorilla Scholarship in 2006 and has had 10 solo shows. He is currently represented by Bett Gallery. Rob was also selected to spend two months at the Cite Internationale des Arts in Paris this year, although the Cite has shut down for the time being, so this amazing experience has unfortunately been put on hold for now.

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STAFF BECOME THE STUDENTS

Our Virtual Campus - staff share their workspaces!

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LEARNING AT HOME

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Our Virtual Campus - students share their workspaces!

Eden, Year 12, getting a ‘helping’ hand from her siblings with coursework for Working with Children

Successful outcomes in learning Legal Studies online!

Pasha, Year 12, teaching Alexi about entrepreneurs in Business Studies

Elijah, Year 12, hard at work on heating steel for his Object Design project

Here’s an example of instrumental lessons continuing for Level 3 students: students at home, tutors at home, or a combination of both!

Pictured left is vocal tutor Brett Budgeon conducting a singing lesson.

Many students have proactively set up a quiet study space at home and are using it to continue their studies via online delivery.

Pictured right is Yael, Year 12, working on Media Production coursework.

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Bunnies Art Competition

Fun on Campus - with appropriate social distancing!

The Bunnies & Flowers show is a Hobart College tradition as it gives students and staff an opportunity to re-invent Albrecht Durer’s 16th century ‘Young Hare’ in their own visual language. The standard and variety was once again exemplary and the display in the ‘Little Space Gallery’ on campus generated lots of interest.

Students and staff were encouraged to vote for their favourite bunny through our Facebook competition.

Check out the winning entries at the following link: https://tasedu-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/romany_best_education_tas_gov_au/Elw03NLkaEhGp5Kl51Vz6PwBrkM3HU8xVoslrBi_fdayGw?e=luxlXR

The results were as follows:• Winner - Nias Frost - 115 votes -106 online and

9 in the gallery• Second Place – Ella Winzil – 97 online• Third Place – Milla Osborne – 88 online

Every year, the Visual Art Staff vote on their favourites, and this year’s ‘Judge’s Choice’ Awards go to Sam Johnson (7 gallery votes and 45 votes online) and Nina Taurian (9 gallery votes and 23 online). Well done to all those who participated!

CAMPUS LIFE

In the last week of term, staff had a ‘crazy hat’ morning tea, to build community and have some fun after the challenges of teaching in the

new online delivery space - a steep learning curve for many of us!

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CAMPUS LIFE

In the International Student Program Home Group session, students did an Easter Egg Hunt. For most of the students it was the first time to experience this chocolate-loving activity. Students looked for eggs at the back of D Block and it didn’t take long for each student to find their 4 eggs which were on cars, in trees and under bushes.

Most of the students said that they didn’t eat much chocolate in their home countries, but none of them wanted to give up their eggs once they were found! All hunting was done at a socially appropriate distance from each other.

Easter Egg Hunt

Mindfulness In the ClassroomTersia Oosthuizen’s Line 1 Psychology class have been working on mindfulness strategies at the start of lessons to intentionally focus and improve learning outcomes.

In Term 1, Monday lessons started with ‘mindful bouncing’ where each student had 2 bouncy balls and bounced them between left and right hands, focussing on not missing a bounce. By concentrating soley on the ball, their brains were woken up and students were ready to be more mindful to start learning.

On Wednesday afternoon lessons, students would enter the room and spend five minutes silently drawing an object. They started with bottle tops and then did Minties, again, to prepare them for learning. Perhaps this is something that we could all try at home!

The Music Must Play On!The Music department were quick to adapt to the ever-changing campus arrangements when COVID-19 altered the way our normal programs were run. To ensure appropriate social distancing and safety for all on campus, the Olinda Groove lunchtime performance sessions went ‘online.’ Aptly titled ‘Quarantine Sessions’, people could tune in via YouTube and watch the performers from the comfort of their classrooms, offices or home work spaces, ensuring no one missed out on the entertainment! Thanks to the Music staff and students for making this happen.

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SCIENCE

Chloe recently won a place at the IMAS Marine Discovery Camp, part of the ‘Practical Introduction to Temperate Marine Biology’ unit which is an introduction to IMAS’s Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science. It’s a highly competitive application process based on academic merit, passion for the marine environment and an interest in the effects of climate change.

This predominately field-based unit consists of 5 days on picturesque Maria Island on the East Coast. The camp is

open to 24 students and is designed to engage, challenge, excite and inspire through a hands-on marine science program. It encourages students to explore issues threatening biodiversity as well as the productivity of the marine system. Climate change, invasive species, pollution, debris and their associated social and economic impacts are also covered.

Hopefully the postponed trip will be rescheduled soon and we can report on what Chloe learned!

Congratulations, Chloe!

Sustainability Learning Centre

Theo shared a reflective and evocative poem written in response to the need for students to strike about Climate

Change. This beautifully written and evocative poem is included on the next page.

Amelie and Jenny Dudgeon (SLC teacher) co-hosted a mini workshop for students about developing an action plan and vision for their school. Amelie also shared her learnings from her Australian Youth Climate Coalition training, and Matt Eyles (teacher and SET co-ordinator) outlined the College’s SET Plan.

It was an excellent opportunity for young leaders to collaborate on such an important issue. We look forward to sharing the

progress of the action plans in later issues this year!

2020 Tasmanian Youth Climate Conference

On 23 March, Student Environment Team (SET) members Amelie Hudspeth and Theo Harkin led the southern Tasmanian Climate Change Leaders Conference, an initiative of former Hobart College students, Toby Thorpe and Bryher McKeown. This year, due to COVID-19 restrictions, it was held via online tool, ZOOM. Over 130 students from southern schools participated, with Costa Georgiadis as a special online mentor and guest.

In the opening session, Amelie presented the science that shows why climate change is an issue for Australia, outlining research by internationally-regarded climate scientist, Bec Harris from the University of Tasmania, Bec also contributes to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

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POETRY IN SCIENCE

I Hope, by Theo Harkin

I hope that I will one day be able to show my children the worldas I know it.

I hopethey will be able to wake upto pink-tinged sun rising over towering eucalypts,glimpses of bay glittering silver.feel air so fresh it scorches their throats as they inhale,smiling up at mountains soaring in the distance.

I hopethey will be able to experience snow days,sink feet into the confetti of freshly fallen snowthe bare limbs of trees around themheaped with white, curving - ballet dancers’ nubile calves.listen to that wondrous silenceof a world mysteriously muffledas they gather handfuls of silk soft snowshape it into balls that they toss gigglingat each other and the trunks of treeswhere they hit, leaving a bullseye, thena fresh tail of white as they slide, snail-like, to the ground.

I hopethey will be able to bushwalk through valleys unchanged since the glaciers that carved themas birdsong pirouettes around them,

snorkel through kelp forests in cool clear water,spot dragons dancing amongst columns of sunlightand swirling seaweed,

be surprised in the deep green wilderness,while treading through untamed tangles of moss and leaves,by a pademelon hopping out of shadowsa metre from them before stopping stock-still and staring,dewy eyes silently intelligent,then disappearing into vibrant undergrowth.

I hopethat these animals, these places,will still exist outside of books and movies,fading memories and the stories we tellfor our children to enjoy.

but I know those of us under 24, here in Tasmaniahave never experienced a ‘normal’ year -every year has been hotter than the long-term average.that all of us under 30 years old will live to see at least two degrees of warming.

and I know that inside Parliamentpoliticians argue about economies,multinational corporations lobby governments and new coal mines are approved.four thousand kilometres away the Antarctic melts, ignored.

I imagine suited men in boardrooms smoking fat cigars wrapped in the flawlessly coloured leaf that is the future of our planet, while out here the sun is blocked by a thick grey sooty cloud.

a dark grey stain seems to spread across radiant blue sky.

I walk through cities,the buildings that reach skyward around me, wordlessly boasting wealth, filled with workers slouching in ergonomic chairs while they order the burning of a rainforestthe destruction of homelandsthe cutting open of the earthwith the click of a mouseon a sleek black computer.

as I stroll along the waterfrontdrains spew waste into the brown brackish water of the river.cement is unyielding under my feet.instead of the twitter of birdsI hear traffic.on the highway a huge truck thunders pastladen with logs.

I watch businessmen bustling down the street,cars rumbling over bitumen, and all I can see is the coral reef that was decimated to make way for shipsweighted with coal,the forests carpeting valleys that were steamrolled for this.the Indigenous people of countless nations forced to watch as their land was taken and destroyed,ignored by those desperately clutching the leash of some beastcrudely tetheredwho tugs harder and harder,pulls them behind it while it devours everything in its path.

memories of bush filled with native wildflowers are almost forgotten.

but I also know that we can change.

we only have a decade but I believe we can do it.

you, who walked out of school,you, who left work,you, who hold, in one hand, the hand of your child or younger sibling, and in the other a placard demanding action,

you are the ones who will make change.

I know that we are in a place of crisisbut I also know that we still have time -to let our childrenlive the future I hope they can enjoy.

see the world we dream of showing them.

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Some handy reminders...


2020 Year 12 Hoodies can now be ordered from the Main Office.

Hoodie - $38 (With nickname - $44)Windcheater - $31(With nickname - $37)

Payment must be made with your order. First round orders to be finalised by Friday 8 May with second round orders on 1 July.

LEAVERS’ HOODIES

HOBART COLLEGE ASSOCIATION NEXT MEETING

Tuesday 12 May5.30 - 7.00pm

By Skype or in the TLC on Level 3

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 or a Skype invitation to the next meeting.

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Coping with COVID-19

Getting ready

for Term 2:

Hold on to your ‘stability rocks’A ‘stability rock’ is a process or practice that adds something reliable to your life when it feels like things are spinning out of control. They help you to remember that there are some things that are within your control. Your own routines and rituals will become really important at this time when some parts of your life are disrupted (e.g. school, training or work).

Some examples of ‘stability rocks’ could be:• waking up & going to bed at the same time every day• eating regular meals• doing some form of exercise every morning• taking an afternoon tea break• reaching out to a friend each day.

REMINDER: Maths and Science Tutorials

Our Maths and Science Tutorial Program will still run via Canvas rather than in person. Teachers will be in touch about how to access them in Term 2.

CLASSES ARE ON DURING NORMAL TIMETABLED LESSONS.

STUDENTS ARE TO BE READY AND LOGGED ON DURING ALLOCATED CLASS TIMES.

• get up on time and get dressed• phones are off & away to avoid distracion • laptops charged and ready to go 5 minutes

before the lesson starts

To help keep our businesses going please consider purchasing an Entertainment book this year as a lot of our favourite cafes and restaurants are doing take-away meals with special deals.

The College receives $7.50 for every book sold. The book is only available as a digital copy, but you can share it with members of your family.

There are new bonus offers and the expiration date has been extended for a full year - 12 months after you purchase it (rather than in June this year).

Support our College while you support our businesses!

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Make a written plan for each of your school days. Intentionally schedule in rest, preparation, study/lesson times, meals and exercise. An example is included below:Time Task Tick when

completed8.30am: Planning & preparation8.45am: Lesson time - focussed work9.30am: Short break9.45am: Lesson time - focussed work10.15am: Recess break - fresh air, snack, exercise10.40am: Lesson time - focussed work11.10am: Short break12.10pm: Lunch - fresh air, food and exercise 1.00pm: Lesson time - focussed work 1.45pm: Short break 2.00pm: Lesson time - focussed work 2.30pm: Official finish time

You might have completed your work earlier, or you may need to spend a little more time to finish off so you are ready for the next day.

Ideas for break times...

Ideas for Planning your Study Days...

Read a book

Write in a diaryListen to music

Look at family photosGet outside and walk!

Build with Lego

Read a magazine

Draw a picture

Play an instrument

Play a board game

Lie down in the sun

Kick a ball

Water the garden

Do a puzzle

Rake the leaves

Ring a friend and SPEAK to them

Listen to a podcast

Spend time with a pet

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PICS AROUND THE CAMPUS - BEFORE COVID

LEFT: Some students from Patrick Oakley’s Home Group enjoying homemade

pizzas from the College’s woodfired oven, part of the range of opt-in activities available for community building in the Home Group Program.

RIGHT: Students in Shannon

Badcock’s Home Group making

healthy smoothies in the commercial kitchen!

BELOW RIGHT: Students learning about changing a tyre in ‘Car Essentials’ with

teacher, Mitch Samin.

BELOW LEFT: Food and Hospitality Enterprise students serving up a delectable feast for

eager lunchtime customers.

BELOW CENTRE: Crafty creations at work in the Design in Glass Studio.

LEFT: Catching some waves in Outdoor Education at Clifton Beach.

RIGHT: Puzzling fun in the Library at lunchtime!

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IMPORTANT DATES - TERM 2

Thank you to our generous sponsorsSenator Eric Abetz, Senator Catryna Bilyk, Senator Carol Brown, Elise Archer MP, Madeleine Ogilvie MP

Cassy O’Connor MP, Jeremy Rockliff MP, Andrew Wilkie MP, Rob Valentine MLC, Hon Meg WebbAlcorso Foundation, Artery, Australian Defence Forces, Caltex Australia, D & W Electrical

General & Window Cleaning, Hobart Bookshop, Kingborough Glazing, Old Hobartian Association PH Mitchell Trust, Plumbing by Stuart Florence, Rotary Club of Salamanca, The Carpet Company

The Tall Foundation (Roger and Maxeme Tall), University of Tasmania, Young’s Decorating

Congratulations to the 2019 Achieversof Awards, Prizes and Scholarships

Hobart CollegeDepartment of Education

Hobart College celebrates our students’ great results: 46 students with a Tertiary Entrance Score of 100 or higher, 80 perfect scores

and 13 students in the Top 100 TCE Achievers in Tasmania

As we were unable to hold our Awards Evening on 26 March to formally congratulate all our achievers, we would like to recognise our Dux of 2019, Yunhwan (James) Kim

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April 27 - Term 2 begins for teachersApril 28 - Term 2 begins for studentsMay 28 - Parent Teacher EveningJune 8 - Public HolidayJune 16 - College Association, 5.30pmJune 19-26 - Mid-Year Assessment (tbc)July 3 - Term 2 ends July 20 - Term 3 beginsJuly 28 - Information Evening for parents/carers and prospective students in 2021

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