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HOBART COLLEGE
STUDENT INFORMATION GUIDE
2022
Hobart College
Department of Education
SECRETARY’S FOREWORD
Hi 2022 students (and families)
I know that the next couple of
years of your study can at times
seem a bit daunting. Great news
though: you don’t need to know
CONTENTS ‘what you want to do with the
rest of your life’ to make your
Page 2 Secretary’s Foreword education work for you this year.
All you have to do is commit to
3 Principal’s Welcome being curious, to showing up,
4-5 Why Choose Hobart College? trying new things and seeing
6-7 Enrolment Process where that takes you.
8 Regional Opportunities & Pathways
Have a look through the incredible learning programs on offer in the
9 Course Selection Year 11 and 12 Course Guide available online at https://www.education.tas.
10-11 The TCE gov.au/year-11-12-course-guide/ and design your perfect program in a
12 University Pathways way that works for you. Remember that:
13 College Links with UTAS
Success looks completely different for each of us
14 Vocational Education & Training It’s your journey, and your life. Forget about template ‘success stories’,
15 Why Study a VET course? and make this year about uncovering or honing your worthy blend of
16-17 Home Group Program talents and interests. You know what interests you and what doesn’t; you
18 Specific Programs know the kind of learning that makes you feel energised versus counting
the minutes until lunch. Ultimately, there’s more than one way to get to
19 Studying and Assessment where you want to be.
20-21 College Activities
22-23 Student Support This is your education to design, your year to create, so back yourself.
24 Books, Levies & Communication Anything can happen with an education.
25 Student Allowances People who finished formal education in 2020 may have up to 17
26 SLC & Library different jobs over their lifetime
27 College Facilities So, keep your options open. You might not know what your niche is yet,
28 College Expectations that makes total sense – you will figure it out as you go. If you do know
what path you want to take, that’s alright too! Take your passion and go
29 Transport & Key Dates for it, but don’t forget to be open to the possibilities around you – you
30 College Map might be surprised.
32 Key Contacts
Trying things that don’t work out is a normal part of life and
learning
You aren’t locked into the subject choices you make when you first enrol.
If you find that a course is not working for you, chat to your teachers,
your family or your friends at school about your options. There is more
than one way to get to where you want to be, and these days there are
more options available to you than ever before.
Your wellbeing is your foundation
Be kind to yourself. We can’t operate at peak courage or peak aspiration,
24/7/365. Never forget to treat your wellbeing as your priority, make it
something you talk with your friends and family about, and that you seek
advice on when you feel stuck.
Wishing you all the best for a great year. You are on your way to a bright
future – remember that anything can happen with an education.
Tim Bullard
Secretary of the Department of Education
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PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME
Welcome will be part of whole campus activities like our whole
school breakfasts, College Lap, Harmony Week, Little
to Hobart Space art exhibitions, mini markets, and lunchtime
College! music concerts.
When you enrol at Hobart College offers a broad range of TASC subjects
Hobart College you across all levels from preliminary to Level 4 as well
are joining a learning as a wide range of vocational programs. In choosing
community with your courses for next year it is important to find out
a long history of as much as possible about all the different pathways
excellence, diversity open to you. This Hobart College Student Information
and innovation. You Guide 2022 gives you some background information
will be students in about campus life at Hobart College and is designed to
the 109th year in a place that started off being called be read in conjunction with the online Year 11 and 12
Hobart High and is now called Hobart College. Course Guide available at https://www.education.tas.gov.
au/year-11-12-course-guide/. Our website is another
Our goal for each of you is that you complete Year 12 great resource for finding out about being a Hobart
with the skills, knowledge and qualifications to prepare College student. It is regularly updated so please visit
you for success in further education and training or https://hobartcollege.education.tas.edu.au/
employment.
We look forward to working with you to help you
We are immensely proud of our record of academic and achieve your goals for the future.
vocational results. The school has a distinguished list of
old scholars which includes 20 Rhodes Scholars, and Tracy Siedler
our students continued to achieve outstanding results Principal
in 2020. Some of these included the following:
• 15 students in the state’s Top 100 TCE outcomes
came from Hobart College - the highest number of
all government schools;
• 38 students achieved an ATAR of 95 or above;
• 105 students achieved a perfect score in a pre-
tertiary subject;
• 85% of our Year 12 students gained their Tasmanian
Certificate of Education (TCE); and
• Of the 52 awards presented statewide by the
Office of Tasmanian Assessment, Standards and
Certification (TASC) for outstanding achievement
in academic and vocational programs, 11 were
awarded to Hobart College students.
The College also has strong links with the University of
Tasmania through the University Connections Program
and the Hobart College High Achiever Programs.
Hobart College provides a very safe and inclusive
environment which supports and nurtures all students.
You will be part of our comprehensive Home Group
Program which provides you with the opportunity to
participate in enrichment activities. We have excellent
sporting and recreational facilities and there are many
cultural and social activities to be involved in – Hobart
College Mob, House Band, Student Leadership Group,
STEAM Club, Student Environment Team, the annual
musical production, sports teams, debating, social
action groups and the creative and performing arts. You
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WHY CHOOSE HOBART COLLEGE?
Hobart College has a long and proud history Tasmania were from Hobart High. These students
dating back to 1913. 108 years ago, 6 teachers and were described as sophisticated, informed and
155 students began Hobart High School against expressing views on world peace and religion. By
a backdrop of resistance towards free public the 1990s it was clear that colleges also needed to
secondary education. There was doubt that a state cater for a wider group of students and matriculation
school could provide the same training in character colleges evolved into secondary colleges.
and mind as the independent schools. The vision
of those early pioneers was to provide a place for The 1913 foundation of excellence and innovation
students to learn, build character and contribute continues to be realised and Hobart College
to society. Hobart High School was established to provides strong leadership in state education. Today
“provide quality education to the boys and girls of we have around 110 teachers, 50 support staff and
Hobart”. The only other high school established an enrolment of just over 1200 students. There is a
was in Launceston. wide cross section of young people, preparing for
further study and training, community participation
During the 1930s Hobart High proved to be a and employment. We have a diverse international
first class school having a real impact on the social community, offer an extensive language program
capital of the State. Ninety percent of the students and host study tours from Japan and China.
at Hobart High would not otherwise have been able
to attend a secondary school. The Old Hobartians When students enrol at Hobart College they
Association (OHA) became a significant organisation are joining a learning community that embraces
encouraging social, sporting and cultural events.The tradition, diversity and excellence, the three
OHA continues to support the college and remind words encapsulated in our logo. The traditions of
us of our unique legacy. academic and vocational excellence, innovation
and a commitment to community and sporting
After World War 2 there were still only 4 public involvement remain strong. Building leadership
high schools and their sole purpose was for students skills, strength of character and sportsmanship
to matriculate and attend university. The high are still core values of the college. Just as in 1913,
schools had strict academic entry requirements. In students learn to be flexible and resilient, adapting
1958, a quarter of the students who matriculated in to the inevitable challenges of life.
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WHY CHOOSE HOBART COLLEGE?
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ENROLMENT PROCESS
TASTER DAY PRELIMINARY ENROLMENTS
• Associated High School students
In mid-June, Hobart College hosts a full day of
(from Dover, Huonville, Taroona, Kingston and
orientation (called Taster Day) for any student who
is thinking about an enrolment in 2022. Woodbridge schools)
It is an opportunity for new students to become During Grade 10, students will have worked on the
familiar with our campus, tour the facilities, meet My Education Transition Profile and this will help
a range of teachers, and find out about the huge them plan a course and select subjects for Years
variety of courses we have on offer in 2022. 11 and 12. All Grade 10 students in associated
high schools can receive course counselling from
For people who missed Taster Day or want to find Hobart College staff during the year through our
out more, the Hobart College website has lots Transition Program. Speak with your Grade 10
of information to explore, including short videos coordinator for more information.
where each Learning Area outlines the range of
courses and the classrooms and learning spaces • Non-associated High School students
from where they are taught. (out-of-area, non-government schools)
Printable Information Flyers are available on You are welcome to contact the College at any
the website under the ‘Future Students’ tab which time to arrange a meeting with a course advisor
provide more detail about each subject. and discuss subject options for 2022.
More information is available on our website
INFORMATION EVENING under ‘Future Students’ at https://hobartcollege.
education.tas.edu.au. Key dates about the enrolment
On Tuesday 27 July 2021 there will be an process and events will be emailed to anyone who
Information Session in the College Theatre for has enquired with the College about a potential
all prospective students to the College in 2022 and enrolment for 2022. Please call the College Office
their parents/carers. on 6220 3133 to be placed on our mailout list.
This is an opportunity to find out more about the
TCE, TASC and ATAR requirements, as well as OUT OF AREA ENROLMENTS
the courses on offer next year. It will also outline
There will be an enrolment session for all non-
enrolment processes for 2022.
government school students on Thursday
Please call the College Office for more information. 2 September from 3.30 - 6.30pm. More
information will be emailed to all those who have
made contact with the College Office.
WHAT HAPPENS BEFORE THE
START OF CLASSES IN 2022?
A letter will be sent home in December listing a
student’s enrolled subjects and outlining what
they should do on the first day of school. Parents/
carers will be asked to confirm the enrolment and
validation forms will be sent to be completed and
returned to the College Office prior to the start of
the school year.
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ENROLMENT PROCESS
ALL NEW ENROLMENTS
When enrolling a child at a Tasmanian Government school for the first time (or if the student has recently
been attending a non-government school) some enrolling documentation will need to be completed. This
will be done as part of the enrolment and course counselling process.
In order for this paperwork to be completed accurately, please bring along the documentation that is
outlined below.
DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR AN ENROLMENT:
1. Proof of residency (for both the student AND enrolling parent/legal guardian) by providing one of
the following documents:
Bank/Financial Statement Lease/Rent Agreement
Utility bill (phone, electricity, gas) Certificate of Title
Council rates notice Welfare (CAAVV)
Australian Tax Office Assessment from the current or last financial year
2. Proof of identity: this is essential for all students AND their enrolling parent/legal guardian who
are enrolled in a school or who are coming from interstate or overseas. Provide one of the following
documents (preferred document is either a Birth Certificate or Passport/Visa):
Birth Certificate Passport or Visa
DIBP Certificate of Evidence Resident Status Citizenship papers
DIBP issued travel documents including visa Photo Learner Licence
Tasmanian PI card Photo Drivers Licence
NB: Original or certified copies of documentation must be provided and photocopies or
facsimiles are not acceptable.
3. Your most recent school report to enable the course advisors to get an indication of the appropriate
course in which to enrol you.
4. If you are applying to enter a VET subject, bring along your Resume including a statement about your
interests, abilities and preferences for future work activities/career.
• Students over 18 (including interstate and overseas) MUST PROVIDE THREE PIECES of
evidence and at least one must contain full name and date of birth. Preferred documents are a Birth
Certificate, Photo Drivers Licence, Passport, Visa or Citizenship papers.
• Students 18 years or over who are transferring from a non-government school or from interstate
or overseas will be required to obtain a Registration to Work With Vulnerable People.
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REGIONAL OPPORTUNITIES & PATHWAYS
THE HARTZ COLLECTIVE
Hobart College is part of the Hartz Collective, the
name given to the partnership of Year 11/12 providers
which includes Dover District School, Hobart College,
Huonville High School, Kingston High School, Taroona
High School and Woodbridge School. We have a
commitment to work together to support all learners
to succeed as connected, resilient, creative and curious
thinkers; learners who will contribute meaningfully
to the broader community and who will embody the
values of aspiration, respect, courage and growth.
WHICH PATHWAY?
In 2022, each provider will offer a range of flexible Are you on a university pathway?
study options for Years 11 and 12. Your chosen course
may be at single provider or may include a combination If you are thinking of going to university after
of programs at different campuses across the region. completing Year 12:
Each provider will have specific information about the • you should study a MINIMUM of four pre-tertiary
process for enrolment. subjects during Years 11 and 12; however, five pre-
tertiary subjects are preferable to maximise your
Please liaise with the relevant contact person noted tertiary entrance score (ATAR)
below and speak with Rod Collins (Assistant Principal
• we recommend that you undertake at least two pre-
at Hobart College) about your course choices so we
tertiary subjects (ie: TASC Level 3 and 4) in Year 11.
can look at timetabling implications across providers.
You may enter directly into a pre-tertiary subject in
Andrew Butler at Dover District School Year 11 if you have attained A or solid B results in
Phone: 6298 1312 the relevant area at Year 10 Australian Curriculum
Email: Dover.District.High@education.tas.gov.au • three of the pre-tertiary subjects MUST be
Website: https://doverdistrict.education.tas.edu.au studied in Year 12
Matt Eyles at Huonville High School • most subject areas have foundation TASC subjects
Phone: 6264 0800 at Level 2 that will provide the necessary background
Email: Huonville.High@education.tas.gov.au for you to enter a pre-tertiary subject in Year 12
Website: https://huonvillehigh.education.tas.edu.au
More information about university pathways can be
Leif Shea at Kingston High School found on pages 12 and 13 of this booklet.
Phone: 6283 1222
Email: Kingston.High@education.tas.gov.au
Website: https://kingstonhigh.education.tas.edu.au Are you planning for further training?
Gillian Wallace at Taroona High School If you are interested in a traineeship, an
Phone: 6227 7700 apprenticeship, or full-time work after
Email: taroona.high@education.tas.gov.au completing Year 12:
Website: https://taroonahigh.education.tas.edu.au • enrol in a Vocational Education and Training
(VET) Certificate course and also select some
Kate Gabatel at Woodbridge School
complementary TASC subjects.
Phone: 6267 4667
Email: woodbridge@education.tas.gov.au There is more information about VET courses on page
Website: https://www.woodbridge.education.tas.edu.au 14 of this booklet.
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COURSE SELECTION
CHOOSING COURSES SUBJECT LEVELS
Planning your Years 11 and 12 program of learning is not The title of each subject is followed by a number: 1, 2,
about ‘locking in’ a decision for your future career – it’s 3 or 4. This indicates the level of difficulty, with Level 4
about exploring your interests, abilities and goals, and being the highest.
the types of things you will need to do in the future if
you want to achieve those goals.
The Year 11 and 12 Course Guide is designed to help HOW DOES THE TIMETABLE WORK?
you choose a planned program of learning for Years 11
and 12. It can be found online at https://www.education. The Hobart College timetable consists of five lines.
tas.gov.au/year-11-12-course-guide/ Full-time students study subjects on FOUR out of the
five lines, with one line available for study.
You can search via ‘Find a Course’ or ‘Find a School’.
You can also search by Learning Area. You can access
Lessons run for one and a half hours each, with three
detailed information about all the courses on offer at
lessons per subject per week.
schools across Tasmania.
There is also information about schools and colleges, For example, if a student is studying English scheduled
so that you can make contact with your prospective on Line 1, they will attend English lessons at the times
course provider. shaded by the lime green blocks in the timetable below.
Hobart College offers the majority of the courses
outlined in the Year 11 and 12 Course Guide. See the TUTORIALS
College’s website at https://hobartcollege.education.
tas.edu.au for specific information about the range of Tutorials for a range of subjects run during lunchtime
offerings for 2022. Hobart College course advisors are and on most afternoons. Tutorial timetables are
available to discuss the options and help you choose published at the start of each term.
your subjects.
Hobart College Timetable
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TASMANIAN CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (TCE)
The Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) with a Qualifications Certificate. This lists the
is a qualification that is available to Tasmanians results in the TCE subjects and any VET courses
who reach the prescribed standards. The TCE is that were undertaken.
primarily designed for those completing the senior
secondary phase of education and training. On completion of Year 12, students will also be
eligible to receive the Tasmanian Certificate of
At the end of Year 11 and again at the end of Year Education (TCE) or Tasmanian Certificate
12, the Office of Tasmanian Assessment, Standards of Educational Achievement (TCEA), if they
and Certification (TASC) will issue all students meet the requirements.
How do you qualify for the TCE?
Four standards need to be achieved:
What do I need? How do I get this?
1. Participation and Achievement - • Participation in 8 subjects over 2 years and attaining a PA
120 Credit Points (Preliminary Achievement) or better in each subject
• 80 Credit Points must be at least Level 2
• Most VET Certificate II courses are equivalent to 2 subjects
2. Everyday adult reading, writing • Attaining at least an SA (Satisfactory Achievement) in an
and communication (in English) - English subject or a subject with the everyday adult reading,
the Literacy ‘tick’ writing and communication (in English) standard embedded in
it (or a safety net test)
3. Everyday adult mathematics - the • Attaining at least an SA in a Mathematics subject or a
Numeracy ‘tick’ subject with the everyday adult mathematics standard
embedded in it (or a safety net test)
4. Everyday adult use of computers • Attaining at least an SA in a subject with the computers and
and the internet - the ICT ‘tick’ the internet standard embedded in it (or a safety net test)
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PARTICIPATION AND ACHIEVEMENT LITERACY, NUMERACY AND ICT ‘TICKS’
Specific information about achieving the TCE is During Years 11 and 12, students will need to
available on the TASC website at https://www. demonstrate they have met standards in the three
tasc.tas.gov.au/students/qualifications/tasmanian- areas of:
certificate-of-education-tce/ • everyday adult reading, writing and
communication (in English)
Students need to earn 120 credit points to meet • everyday adult mathematics
the Participation and Achievement standard. • everyday adult use of computers and the
Each credit point is equal to ten hours of study, so internet.
a full-time course over two years will need to be
completed to gain 120 credit points. These are collectively referred to as ‘the ticks’
for literacy, numeracy and ICT. Success in a broad
All VET courses and TASC Level 1 to 4 subjects range of subjects will automatically ensure a student
will count towards a student’s TCE but, over two has reached these standards. However, if a chosen
years, they will need to gain at least 80 credit course does not allow a student to demonstrate
points at TASC Levels 2, 3 or 4 (or an equivalent one or more of these standards, they may sit a
VET course). safety net test towards the end of Year 11 or 12 to
prove competence in those areas.
TASC also gives credit points for nationally
recognised learning such as the International TASC provides opportunities for students
Baccalaureate, the Duke of Edinburgh and AMEB to access online safety net tests for the
music exams. The full list is available on the TASC three TCE Everyday Adult Standards.
website at https://www.tasc.tas.gov.au/students/ Student Services will monitor if students are on
courses/rfl/a-z/ track to gain ‘the ticks’ throughout the year.
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11UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS
UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE AUSTRALIAN TERTIARY ADMISSION
Universities take into account a range of factors when RANK (ATAR)
making the decision about who they will offer places The ATAR is a rank of the overall academic
to. The ATAR is one pathway for school leavers achievement of eligible students within a year group
who want to go straight to university after Year 12. who finished their senior secondary schooling.
Often, universities will set a minimum ATAR as a You must have completed Year 12 to be issued with
requirement for entry into a particular course. This is an ATAR. Year 11 students are not issued with an
common when entry into a course is very competitive. ATAR. You won’t be able to tell what your ATAR
might be until you reach the end of Year 12.
A university may also set other requirements for
entry, such as the outcome of an audition, The ATAR helps universities decide who they will
performance in the University Clinical Aptitude offer places to. The Office of Tasmanian Assessment,
Test (UCAT) or other aptitude test, submission of Standards and Certification (TASC) calculates
a portfolio, completion of pre-requisite courses, or the ATAR each year based on students’ Tertiary
previous qualifications and work experience. Entrance scores (TES) using the results from
eligible courses.
Each university determines the entry requirements
for the courses it offers. Mainland universities may The TES is determined by TASC and is calculated
have different requirements. Most require an English by adding up the best five pre-tertiary subject
subject at TASC Level 3. If you intend to go to scores (the three studied in Year 12 and the two
university, it is important that you find out next best results).
the specific requirements for your preferred
course. This means that a MAXIMUM of two pre-tertiary
(Level 3/4) subject scores will be used from studies
If you don’t achieve the minimum ATAR for your in Year 11. A student might choose to study more
preferred course, this doesn’t necessarily mean than two Level 3/4 subjects, but ONLY TWO will be
you can’t achieve your goals. Many universities counted towards the TES.
offer alternative entry pathways and have different
requirements for students who are not school All Tasmanian Tertiary Entrance Scores are ranked
leavers. Speak with the university about options and the ATAR is the percentile ranking within the
that may suit your circumstances. Tasmanian cohort. The TES can be calculated
with only four subjects, but this could disadvantage
potential opportunities.
UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA (UTAS)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS More information about ATAR and TES can be found
at https://www.tasc.tas.gov.au/students/university
The minimum entry requirements are as follows:
• spend at least two years in post Year 10 study
and complete a combination of subjects designed UNIVERSITY CLINICAL APTITUDE
for Years 11 and 12 in order to achieve a TCE TEST (UCAT)
• achieve a Satisfactory Achievement or better in
at least four TASC Level 3/4 courses and selected In addition to the required ATAR and pre-requisite
courses from the HAP or UCP at UTAS. At least subjects, entrance to the Bachelor of Medicine and
three of these courses must be in Year 12 Surgery at UTAS will be calculated by considering
a student’s results in the UCAT. Year 12 students
• satisfy any subject pre-requisites that may be register and pay for the test in May and sit the online
applicable to your chosen degree course. test in July.
NB: since 2021, entry to the University of Tasmania UCAT is used Australia-wide for admission into a
has changed regarding how students apply and receive variety of health science courses. Support sessions
a university place. For more information, refer to the will be held at Hobart College during Term 2 and 3.
School’s Recommendation Program on page 13 See https://www.ucat.edu.au/ for more information.
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12COLLEGE LINKS WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA
The University Connections Program (UCP) is a The High Achiever Program (HAP) extends the
partnership between UTAS and schools. educational opportunities for high-achieving students.
• Year 11 and 12 students study university level Students undertake University units at UTAS and will
units in addition to their TCE studies. need to manage the extra study, travel arrangements
and interrupted timetable.
• The UCP provides great opportunities to extend
hard-working students The HAP courses contribute to a student’s:
• All UCPs contribute Credit Points to the TCE • TES, with a scaled score and hence their ATAR
• UCPs are recognised by UTAS as Introductory • TCE, with credit points
Experience and Engagement units.
• UTAS undergraduate bachelor degree (HECS
• Some UCP programs receive a scaled score and free) for some HAP units
contribute to the Tertiary Entrance Score (TES).
Some of the HAP programs include: Japanese, German
At Hobart College, UCP partnered courses include: and French language 2A and 2B; Mathematics 1A and
Accounting, Performing Arts (College Musical, Music 1B, Economics and Computer Programming.
Performance, Audio Technical Projects), Asian
Studies*, Expanded Practice* and Object Design.* (* = contribute to TES)
School’s Recommendation Program Please note: Quota courses in Medicine, Nursing and
paramedicine are excluded from early offers through
The School’s Recommendation Program is an alternative this process. However, UTAS will take expressions of
pathway for Year 12 students to receive a university interest for these to help prioritise the Tasmanian Year
place. 12 applications.
The University of Tasmania (UTAS) will assess Applications for Year 12 students are open until
applications holistically based on a number of factors. November. The UTAS course guide is available at
This means it is not just about formal assessments https://www.utas.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_
that would calculate the ATAR. file/0017/1440053/university-of-tasmania-
undergraduate-course-guide-2022.pdf
Criteria for the program will include Year 11 results
and an assessment of capabilities and the perspective For more information, please visit the University of
of those who have taught the student most recently. Tasmania’s website at https://www.utas.edu.au/ or
As the people closest to their schooling, their insights contact the UTAS team’s email address on tas.future.
are very important to UTAS. students@utas.edu.au or speak to one of Hobart
College’s course advisors during the enrolment
The entry program operates as an alternate means of process.
entry alongside the ATAR and the TCE.
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13VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (VET)
What are VET courses? How long are VET courses?
Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses are an Some VET Certificate courses are 150 hours in
excellent opportunity to develop new industry-relevant duration and run on one line. Others run over two lines
skills and gain valuable workplace experience. They and involve 300 hours of study and are equivalent to
focus on developing skills through real-life practical two TASC courses. Most of the Hobart College VET
learning and assessments. courses operate on Tuesdays and Thursdays. You can
make up the full-time equivalent of 600 hours of study
VET courses are demanding as they aim to give you the
by adding on some TASC subjects.
best chance for future work and/or training. Students
who satisfactorily complete all units within a course Hobart College offers a wide range of VET courses.
will gain a nationally recognised qualification. Friendly and supportive VET teachers can answer any
questions you might have about the VET course you are
interested in during the enrolment process.
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14WHY STUDY A VET COURSE?
Chelsea Newman
I’m in Year 12 and am studying VET Certificate II in Children’s Services over 2 lines, as well
as Ancient History 3 and Personal Health and Wellbeing 2. I did Maths and English last
year while that learning was still fresh in my mind from Grade 10. I love children and would
like to work in that area as a career. I’m excited about my VET work placement in Term 3
when I will get to spend a day a week for the full term at Adventure Patch Childcare Centre.
My current subjects are building on what I did last year, and the Working with Children 2
course was a great preparation for my VET course. One of the best things about College is
the opportunities a large campus can offer – there are so many courses to choose from! My
advice is to study hard and do the work required so you make the most of Years 11 and 12!
Hugh Clements
College life is great! I’m in Year 11 and picked subjects where I can do some hands-on
learning while also keeping a university pathway open. Maths Methods 3 and English 3
are keeping me busy, but I get a break from the theory with the audio production tasks
in the one line VET Certificate II in Music Industry course. This also allows me to get a
qualification which I can build on down the track. I’m also studying Technical Theatre
Production 2 and I’ve been in involved in the College’s Musical production ‘Matilda’ as part
of the technical team - constructing the sets and being involved with costume design and
audio has been absolutely awesome! My advice for students is to keep your options open
and do what you love.
Will Whittington
I’ve really enjoyed the freedom of College and the ability to take control of what I learn.
I’m in Year 12 and my current plan is to go to either TAFE or university and study business
and tourism. Last year I completed VET Certificate II in Tourism which was an enriching
experience and gave me a qualification. This year I’m studying Business Studies 3,
Environmental Science 3, Food and Nutrition 3, and the one line VET Certificate II in
Outdoor Recreation course as I’m keen on becoming an adventure tour guide. I’m also
involved in the Student Leaders group - I didn’t plan to be in it, but I attended the first
meeting, met some great people and now really enjoy it! My advice is to extend yourself by
participating in sports and social clubs in addition to your courses because they help you
deal with pressure and give you an outlet for something other than study!
Azhure Hodgetts
I’m in Year 12 and studying VET Certificate II in Tourism, Design in Glass 2 and Work
Readiness 2. I am really enjoying the Glass course as it allows me to be creative and it’s
a nice change from the more theory-based subjects I’m studying. After Year 12, I plan to
either continue my studies in Tourism through the Certificate III course at TasTAFE or I will
undertake a VET Certificate in Animal Studies. College life allows me the opportunity to be
more self-regulated which I enjoy. My advice is to ask as many questions as you can about
the range of courses on offer, even the ones that don’t immediately catch your eye. Speak
with the teachers who might be running them so you get really clear insights into the study
expectations and the types of activities you’ll be doing.
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15HOME GROUP PROGRAM
WHAT IS HOME GROUP?
The Home Group program is an integral part of campus Students also are given the opportunity to participate in
life. Every student in Years 11 and 12 is allocated to a a range of optional activities on an opt-in basis. These
Home Group and in the majority of cases, this is run by include sports, cooking and information sessions on
one of their subject teachers. Home Group runs every things like careers and cyber safety.
Wednesday for one and a half hours and is an important
and compulsory part of each student’s time at Hobart Home Group is also a time when teachers can help
College. It builds on the Home Group/pastoral care students with issues such as study habits, career plans,
support that students had at high school. health issues or spend time getting to know each
other better. Course selection for Year 11 into Year 12
Home Group time is used for many activities such as occurs during Home Group in Term 3 and students will
assemblies with guest speakers, student performances received specialist assistance and course counselling.
and celebrating a range of student achievements.
We hold whole campus activities during this time In Term 2 there will be an enrichment day where students
such as Clean Up Australia, Harmony Day, Health can opt into a large range of extra-curricular activities
Focus sessions, Trivia Quiz, Talent Quest, Music like rock climbing, RSA, boat licence, barista skills,
Showcase, the College Lap and Careers Expo. subject tutorials, essay writing skills and many more.
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16HOME GROUP PROGRAM
HOME GROUP OPTIONS
For specific information about the Home Group options,
speak with a Hobart College course advisor.
• General Home Group
There are over 50 Home Groups at College and most
students will be allocated to a general group, unless they
specifically want to join one of the Home Groups outlined
below.
• Student Environment Team (SET)
This is a self-nominated Home Group where students
work with like-minded people who are motivated to
make a difference on campus and more broadly.
• Hobart Mob
This is specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
students. It provides a place for the students to explore
Tasmanian Aboriginal culture, connect with community
and learn on country knowledge, as well as completing
the Home Group requirements.
It is a space to begin or continue their cultural identity
path as First Nations people, and create community-
based relationships that will carry on after Year 12.
• College House Band
This is a self-nominated Home Group for students keen
on participating in a stage band repertoire with a funk, jazz
and soul focus.
It is open to musicians of differing abilities in rhythm,
brass, woodwind and vocal sections. Students perform at
various community events throughout the year, plus a local
performance tour after the November examinations.
• College High Achievers’ Home Group
This is a self-nominated Home Group enrichment
program where students work with like-minded people
who are wanting to achieve the most from their time at
Hobart College. You can join study groups, complete
UCAT training, and participate in study skills sessions to
learn how to ‘study smarter rather than harder’.
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17SPECIFIC PROGRAMS
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM LEARNING SUPPORT PROGRAM
The International Student Program, in operation The Learning Support Program at Hobart College
since 1988, welcomes full-time students from a aims to provide opportunities for students with
range of countries and plays host to a number of high and additional learning needs to attend and
study tours and exchange programs. participate in a range of educational programs
suited to their interests and abilities.
As well as participating in the full range of mainstream
classes, students take part in classes for English
There are many practical experiences that develop
as an Additional Language or Dialect, progressing
the skills that students will need to enable them to
through the levels in line with their individual
engage and live independently in the community.
needs. The presence of students from so many
unique backgrounds provides many opportunities
Wherever possible, students are involved, with
for cultural exchange and the development of
support, in regular college classes. Transition
international friendships that can last a lifetime.
placements and post-college pathway planning are
important elements of this two-year program.
MIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM
This program is open to students who have arrived
in Australia as humanitarian entrants. Students
participate in mainstream classes as well as
joining College classes for English as an Additional
Language or Dialect (EALD). Students may also be
entitled to individual support for the development
of their English skills through the EALD section of
the Department of Education.
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18STUDYING AND ASSESSMENT
HOW DOES ASSESSMENT WORK?
Subjects are assessed differently in Years 11 and 12, Final marks:
compared to the way assessments were done in At the end of the year, you will receive one of the
High School under the Australian Curriculum. following awards for each course:
Course Award Requirements • Exceptional Achievement (EA)
• High Achievement (HA)
For every TASC accredited course you undertake,
• Commendable Achievement (CA)
you will be assessed against the range of criteria
• Satisfactory Achievement (SA)
that has been specifically set for that course.
• Preliminary Achievement (PA)
• Failure (NN)
Internal marks:
At the end of the year your school will give you a The award you receive for a course will depend
rating of either ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘t’ or ‘z’ for each on the number of ‘A’s, ‘B’s, ‘C’s, ‘t’s and ‘z’s you
criterion. This is based on each of your teachers’ achieved. In general, the higher your criterion
assessment of all the internally assessed tasks that ratings, the higher your award will be.
you undertook and were graded on.
Your teachers will explain this process in more
detail and outline the requirements for the courses
External marks: you have selected.
Some criteria for TASC accredited Level 3 and 4
courses are also assessed by TASC in external For more information, please see the TASC
examinations and/or assessments (eg: a folio of website at https://www.tasc.tas.gov.au/wp-content/
artwork, or an individual research project) that uploads/2019/09/Understanding-the-ATAR.pdf
are held at the end of each year. Based on your
performance during an external assessment, TASC
will give you a rating of ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘t’ or ‘z’ for each
externally assessed criterion.
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19COLLEGE ACTIVITIES
Hobart College offers an exciting range of activities THE ARTS
which include TASC accredited ‘A’ courses,
Musical Production
recreational experiences and learning assistance to
support and extend you.
• Join in the fun in our large scale College Musical
incorporating opportunities to participate in
HEALTH, PHYSICAL AND OUTDOOR the band, perform on stage or be involved in
EDUCATION (HPOE) the technical production.
The HPOE area offers a wide range of lunchtime
sport and recreation activities as well as: Music - Extra-curricular
• Fitness Centre workouts – supervised by highly
qualified teachers • Hobart College House Band and Vocal Ensemble
• Production Band (College Musical)
• Rock Climbing – an exciting opportunity that
• Combined Schools Concert Band
utilises our Indoor Rock Climbing Wall
• UTAS Wind Ensemble
• Opportunities to represent Hobart College • Extension Band
in a wide range of sporting events such as • String Ensemble
badminton, equestrian, hockey, orienteering, • Olinda Groove Records
surfing, cross-country, basketball, futsal, AFL
football, table tennis, water polo, sailing,
volleyball and more!
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20COLLEGE ACTIVITIES
EXTENSION COURSES INCLUDE: CAMPUS LIFE... JOIN IN!
• English, essay writing and literacy support
• Timetabled tutorials for all Maths and Science Take the opportunity to participate in some of our
subjects and by arrangement in most other regular events and join in with some of our campus
pre-tertiary subjects groups:
• Numeracy, Literacy and ICT short courses • Breakfast Program
• Careers Taster
• Language conversation sessions.
• Prayer Group
• Debating Club
• Food Fair
• HCFM radio
• Health Focus sessions
• High Achievers Home Group
• Hobart College House Band
• Hobart Mob for the Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander students
• Home Group Quiz
• LGBTIQ & Allies Group
• Lunchtime concerts
• Musical production
• Poetry Competitions
• Rock Challenge
• Running of the College Lap
• Student Environment Team (SET)
• STEAM Club
• Student Leadership Group
• Talent Quest
• University of Tasmania visits
and much more!
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21STUDENT SUPPORT
Meet the Team!
How can we help? School Psychologists
Hobart College provides a range of support services to Book an appointment to meet
students. We understand and value the diversity of our confidentially with Jenni Bailey (top
learners and our Student Services team can provide you right) or Denika Classen (bottom
with advice on a range of issues. We offer the following right) our school psychologists,
services: about:
• Emotional support
Course Advisors • Crisis support
We have a number of specialised staff who are available
• Mental health support and
during each school day to help students with:
psychoeducation
• Timetable questions and course changes
• Help with study skills
• TCE issues
• Workloads • Managing stress and coping
strategies
• Exam preparation.
• Relaxation techniques
• TASC reasonable adjustments
• Educational assessment and support around study
• Someone to talk to.
Social Worker
Hannah Collett, our social worker
(pictured right), can help you with:
• Advice and referral
• Counselling - family, crisis and
emotional support
Top (L to R): Trish Rowley (AP - Student Services), Gabriel Baldwin (AST Student
Services) and Vanessa Warren (Course Advisor) • Housing and tenancy support
Bottom (L to R): Sue Hancock, Dan Brooks & Rosemary Summers (Course
Advisors)
• Centrelink
• Student advocacy.
School Health Nurse
Lyndell Cooper, our school health
nurse (pictured right), can answer Campus Support and Security
any questions you might have about:
• Drugs, alcohol and smoking
• Sexual health and
contraception
• Sleep and mental health
• Healthy eating and body image
• Relationships, general health and wellbeing. Joe, our security officer
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22STUDENT SUPPORT
Aboriginal Education Worker (AEW) Careers Advisor
Our Aboriginal Education Worker Kate Dewar, our Careers Advisor, is
is Georgia Stone (pictured right). available in the Library at designated
Her role is to provide a space times throughout the week to talk
and community for Aboriginal and with students about pathways
Torres Strait Islander students to options. Make an appointment with
learn, grow and enjoy culture, and Kate to speak about:
assist non-First Nations peoples
• Career and tertiary options
with education and awareness. The
program will: • Pathway planning
• Provide cultural support to the College community • Access support for preparing resumes, writing
in using culturally appropriate dance, art, ceremony, job applications and planning for interviews
food and crafts to promote mental health education
• Australian School-based Apprenticeships
• Assist with university scholarships/ASbA/ (ASbA) and Traineeships
indigenous employment/schooling opportunities • Work Placements.
• Co-facilitate the Mob Home Group
• Highlight on country opportunities for connection
to culture and mental health education.
Interested parents/carers and community elders can
meet with Georgia and identify goals and cross cultural
projects they would like to organise and participate in.
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23BOOKS, LEVIES & COLLEGE COMMUNICATION
GENERAL LEVIES PARENT/CARER AND TEACHER
INTERVIEWS
The General Levy covers basic materials needed
Early in Term 1, parents/carers are invited to meet
in most subjects and helps to pay for classroom
their young person’s Home Group Teacher at an
consumables, internet access, some excursions, the
informal evening session.
College Year Book and some library expenses.
An invoice will be sent to parents/carers and In Term 2 and Term 3, parents/carers have the
arrangements can be made to pay in instalments if opportunity to meet with teachers formally to
required. discuss their young person’s progress at a Parent/
Teacher evening.
Please note: the parent/carer responsible for
payment is identified on the most recent school We encourage parents/carers to contact the Home
information Validation Form or Enrolment Form. If Group teacher or subject teachers at any time if
you need to check this information, please contact they have concerns over their young person’s
the College Office. progress.
Additional Subject Levies:
NEWSLETTER
Some subjects may attract additional charges where
materials are more expensive than the standard The College Newsletters are produced twice
curriculum requires or there are extra excursion a term using the Schoolzine app which you can
costs. download onto your device. You can stay up-to-date
with sporting, cultural and academic achievements
Refer to the College’s Textbook and Stationery List of our students and other information about our
for more information which is mailed out from the College community and upcoming events.
College Office in December with your confirmation
of enrolment.
HOBART COLLEGE YEARBOOK
The LOG is the annual Year Book that showcases
REPORTING TO STUDENTS AND
‘the year that was’. Every student receives this book
PARENTS/CARERS
at the final assembly in Term 4.
Student reports are issued three times per year. In
Term 1, a brief interim report is provided in March.
HOBART COLLEGE ASSOCIATION
Detailed progress reports are provided in second
and third terms. All reports are emailed home to The Hobart College Association is an important
parents/carers. means of engaging with our local community and
provides a forum to discuss local issues affecting
Please note that students will not receive a Hobart
students at Hobart College. The Association meets
College report at the end of the year, but they will
about five times per year. Interested parents/carers
receive a statement of results from the Office of
should contact the Principal, Tracy Siedler, for
Tasmanian Assessment, Standards and Certification
more information.
(TASC) in December/January.
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@HOBARTCOLLEGETASMANIA
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24STUDENT ALLOWANCES
STUDENT ASSISTANCE SCHEME STUDENT CONCESSIONS
(STAS) You may be eligible for a Student Concession Pass for
STAS is available to parents/carers of full-time students bus travel if you have a Health Care, Health Benefit or
who meet the prescribed income tested criteria. Pensioner Concession card. You must apply for this on
Families receiving Centrelink benefits and independent the official form available from www.transport.tas.gov.
students may also be eligible for STAS. NB: Part-time au/concessions and it is advisable to do this as early in
students are not eligible for STAS. January as possible.
What does STAS provide? OTHER ALLOWANCES
• an exemption from school levies Some families will receive the Family Tax Benefit
• basic stationery when their children aged over 16 are enrolled in full-
• textbooks which are to be returned to the College time school and are living at home. Information about
Office at the end of the year. If not returned, an all Commonwealth Government allowances is available
invoice will be issued. at www.humanservices.gov.au
• A bond is required for the loan of calculators which Students aged over 16, who for personal reasons need
is refunded on the return of the calculator. to live away from home while studying full-time, may
For returning students: ALL Year 11 texts must be be eligible for Youth Allowance. They should apply
returned before any new texts are issued. to Centrelink to determine their eligibility. To ensure
rapid processing of claims it is advisable to apply as early
Application forms are available from the College Office, as possible.
from Financial Assistance Services on 1800 827 055, or
All students over 16 receiving Youth Allowance must
by emailing: stas@education.tas.gov.au
have a Tax File Number. More information is available
at www.ato.gov.au
STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
ALLOWANCE (SAA)
The Tasmanian Government offers the SAA which Need more information?
is available to full-time and part-time (minimum 300 Contact Centrelink or see their website for information
hours) students who live away from home in order to on Assistance for Isolated Children, Conveyance
attend college and it provides extra assistance with Allowance, ABSTUDY and the Disability Support
accommodation. It is not means tested. This should Pension. Contact Veterans’ Affairs for details of the
not be confused with the Isolated Children’s Allowance Veterans’ Children Education Scheme. More information
available through Centrelink. These forms are available is available at www.humanservices.gov.au
from the College Office.
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25SUSTAINABILITY LEARNING CENTRE & LIBRARY
College Library
The Library is the hub of the campus and there is
a wide range of things on offer for students. These
include:
• Assistance from friendly teacher-librarians and
support staff, with research and evaluation
of website information, using databases,
referencing tools and catalogues
• On and off-campus access to all Library
resources via the Library website
• Help with IT issues and assignment/folio
production
• Access to the UTAS Step-Up program
Sustainability Learning Centre (SLC) • An extensive, up-to-date fiction collection and
a large DVD movie collection
The SLC is an innovative, 6 Star Green Star,
• Access to Clickview, Wheelers ebook and
sustainable education facility. It is one of the
audio book platform on any device
Department of Education’s Field Study Centres,
• A non-fiction collection (both hard copy and
located on Hobart College’s beautiful bushland
digital) including databases to meet student
campus.
curriculum and personal requirements
The SLC Manager, Jenny Dudgeon, works closely • A variety of spaces for individual and group
with the Hobart College staff team to: study, reading and relaxing
• develop sustainable waste and energy systems • Equipment for loan including laptops, still and
• embody sustainable ways of being video cameras
• advocate for responsible policy • Free Wi-Fi, desktop computers, USB charging
• encourage behavioural change to address points and a charging station
UNESCO’s Sustainable Development Goals, • Recreational activities such as board games,
and achieve a zero waste to landfill outcome colouring in, jigsaw puzzles, Book Club and
by 2030. crafts.
The SLC is a learning destination for College
students engaged in courses such as Physical
Sciences, Electrotechnology, Tourism, Nursing,
Housing and Design, and Outdoor Leadership.
The SLC teachers and College students and staff
have collaborated on community sustainability and
STEM-focused projects such as Fair Go For Swifties,
the College’s composting system, PET Bottle
Greenhouse and Patrula Trail. These projects have
involved students from the High Achievers and
SET Home Groups, FLEX programs, First Nations,
Working with Children, Media Studies and Students
with High and Additional Learning Needs.
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26COLLEGE FACILITIES
Our facilities:
• 600 seat recently refurbished theatre,
greenroom and back stage area
• Well resourced Library open until 4.15pm
each day
• Gymnasium, sports hall, climbing gym and
fitness/weights centre
• Fully equipped industrial kitchen and
accredited working café
• Modern and well-equipped Science
laboratories
• 60 seat theatrette, dance studio and music
practise rooms
Where are we located? • Public art ‘Little Space’ gallery
Hobart College is situated on the summit of Mount • Fully equipped hairdressing salon
Nelson. The bush setting and views of surrounding • Canteen and Student Lounge
mountains ensure a healthy and stimulating • 6 Star Energy Rating facility at the
environment for our College community. We are Sustainability Learning Centre (SLC)
fortunate to enjoy extensive grounds that include • Extensive bushland walking tracks
bushland jogging tracks, sports facilities and ample
• Design Studio for STEAM subjects
free parking. The majority of our students come from
• Industry standard technology workshops with
the southern suburbs of Hobart and communities
latest equipment (Electro-technology facilities,
further south in the Channel, Huonville and Dover.
Automotive, Metal, Wood and Construction
The College is a further development of Hobart’s workshops)
first High School – Hobart High School – and we • Ample free parking for students and visitors.
still maintain ties and traditions with that historical
institution and the Old Hobartian Association.
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27COLLEGE EXPECTATIONS
HOBART COLLEGE’S RESPECTFUL STUDENT BEHAVIOUR POLICY
Students are required to follow all reason-
The College aims to be a harmonious community
able requests from staff to:
where everyone is able to enjoy and value learning,
work effectively and participate positively, free • comply with College policies on behaviour, use
from interference, in all aspects of campus life. of technology, harassment, smoking, substance
abuse
Our responsibilities as a college community: • be on time for all classes
• attend all lessons unless there is a genuine
• We all have a right to learn reason
Everyone should behave in a way that does • explain all absences and catch up on any work
not disrupt the work of others. We encourage missed
appropriate behaviour, on time attendance to • complete all work requirements and meet
all classes and completion of all tasks. work deadlines for each course
• seek permission before leaving a class
• We all have a right to be safe • refrain from eating and drinking in lesson time,
unless negotiated with the teacher
Everyone should behave in a way that is • turn off mobile phones and put out of sight
appropriate, inoffensive and will not cause during class times, unless given a direct
physical or emotional harm to others. There instruction by the teacher to use your phone
is no place for harassment, sexist or racist for educational purposes
comments (verbally, by email, social network • care for our environment and ensure that litter
interactions or text), threatening physical is disposed of appropriately
violence, pushing, hitting and assault, displaying • show College ID if requested by a staff member.
or being in possession of a weapon, or the
dangerous use of a vehicle. If there is non-compliance regarding a teacher’s fair
and reasonable request, the teacher will contact
• We all have a right to a clean environ- their Learning Area Leader or AST. If there is still
ment and good health an issue, the Duty Assistant Principal will be con-
tacted who may then involve the Principal.
Everyone should behave in a way that will not
damage the College environment and property
or compromise the health of others. Therefore
smoking, substance abuse, spitting, littering, ATTENDANCE
vandalism, graffiti or theft are not tolerated. It is an expectation that students attend all classes,
agree to complete assignment work and abide by the
• We all have a right to be treated with rules of the campus. Parents/carers should contact
respect and consideration the office in the event of a legitimate absence. Each
We expect students and staff to be polite, day at around 9.30am and again at 1.30pm, parents/
refrain from using loud or abusive language and carers will be notified of unexplained absences by
to show consideration and respect for others SMS alert. Students and parents/carers are regularly
at all times. informed of attendance and are encouraged to
contact the College if they have any concerns.
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