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Headmaster’s welcome 4 Communication 30 Our Guiding Statements 7 Counselling 31 Hats and sun care 31 EARLY LEARNING CENTRE/JUNIOR SCHOOL Health services 31 Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6 8 Information technology and student devices 31 Staff 10 IT HelpDesk 32 Absence 13 Library 32 Behaviour 13 Lost property 32 Bell times 15 Outdoor Education 32 Bicycles 16 Pastoral care and expectations 32 Buses 16 Student leadership 33 Canteen 16 Student organisation 34 Chapel 17 Student progress 34 Co-curricular 17 Virtual Learning Environment – Rory 34 Communication 19 Withdrawing a student 34 Counselling 20 Hats and sun care 20 SENIOR SCHOOL Years 9–12 36 Homework 20 Senior School key staff 38 IT HelpDesk 20 Absences 39 Jewellery 20 Behaviour management 40 Library 21 Bell times 41 Matron 21 Buses 41 Mobile phones and personal Canteen 41 electronic devices 21 Careers counselling 41 Outdoor Education 22 Co-curricular 42 Parking 22 Communication 43 Valuables 23 Counselling 44 Virtual Learning Environment – Rory and Seesaw 23 Family/Teacher Conferences 44 Withdrawing a student 23 Health services 44 House mentors and pastoral care 45 MIDDLE SCHOOL Years 7–8 24 IT HelpDesk 45 Staff 26 Library 45 Absence 27 Parking 46 Bell times 27 Road safety procedures 46 Bicycles 28 Student lockers and bag racks 47 Buses 28 Canteen 28 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 49 Chapel 28 Information regarding the Guidelines for Parents and Carers 50 Co-curricular 29 Information for parents and carers about safeguarding children and young people 51 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2021 2
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents & carers 2021 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL 71 Nelson Road, Sandy Bay, Tasmania 7005 Australia PO Box 254, Sandy Bay, Australia 7006 T (03) 6221 4200 info@hutchins.tas.edu.au www.hutchins.tas.edu.au The Hutchins School Board as established by The Christ College Act 1926 ABN 91 133 279 291 CRICOS 00478F
Headmaster’s welcome It gives me great pleasure to welcome With the holistic you to The Hutchins School, an Anglican development of day and boarding school for boys from each and every Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. Established boy central to in 1846, Hutchins has a long tradition of the Hutchins developing character with a firm focus experience, on the wellbeing of boys. We aim to our long and build good men who act with kindness, proud history of academic achievement is integrity, compassion, humility and complemented by a diverse co-curricular courage. Our highly skilled staff are program that features comprehensive committed to the holistic development sport, performing arts and service of boys within a nurturing environment programs. The opportunities available for where boys are challenged to be the best boys to discover their passion, broaden they can be. their experience and embrace challenge are extensive and are designed to equip boys with the essential skills that will ‘Developing character in boys lies serve them for life. at the heart of what we do.’ I invite you to learn more about the diverse opportunities and innovative programs tailored specifically for boys that set Hutchins apart. Dr Rob McEwan Headmaster THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2021 4
A sense of community plays an important role in any school, and especially in one with such a long and rich tradition as Hutchins. Return to index 5
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Our Guiding Statements Our Vision Our Global Intent Hutchins provides an inspirational The Hutchins School community is education where each boy strives to achieve committed to being internationally-minded his personal best and is willing to serve by understanding and embracing diversity his community as an informed and active in all its forms, and by respecting and citizen; locally, nationally and globally. celebrating this diversity in order to foster a peaceful, just and sustainable world. Our Mission Hutchins is an Anglican school whose Our Commitment supportive learning community works The Hutchins School community is together to build character of boys. committed to providing an age and stage holistic education with a focus on the Our Goal wellbeing of boys. We aim to inspire The Hutchins School aims to build good students to be creative and adaptable by men who act with kindness, integrity, providing them with the skills to lead and compassion, humility and courage. succeed in their global future. Our Faith Our Motto A Christian life, as a response to Jesus Vivit Post Funera Virtus – Character Lives Christ, is commended and encouraged on After Death – What you do matters. at Hutchins. We express our Christian values in welcoming and respecting members of all faiths. Return to index 7
EARLY LEARNING CENTRE/ JUNIOR SCHOOL Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2021 8
The Junior School at The Hutchins Small class sizes and strong teaching teams School comprises the year groups at each year level ensure that all students have the opportunity to develop their ranging from Pre-Kindergarten knowledge and skills to their personal best. to Year 6. Here the students begin They enjoy rich and varied social interactions their journey in a rich educational as well as sporting, artistic and spiritual environment designed to achieve experiences which consolidate and further their personal best and to realise develop their identities as good men. their potential as active members You may like to explore the Early of their community – locally, Learning Centre & Junior School Course nationally and globally. Handbook 2021 for further information. The curriculum in the Pre-Kindergarten Additional information can also be found and Kindergarten years is scaffolded by in the Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten the Early Years Learning Framework. additional information for parents of 3 and 4 The Australian Curriculum is taught from year old boys publication. Prep to Year 6 with learning experiences specifically tailored for boys. The curriculum is differentiated according to individual needs and is supported by stimulating learning environments, equipped with age and stage appropriate resources and facilitating access to and development of skills to complement 21st century learning. Return to index 9
Staff ELC Reception (Pre-Kindergarten Head of Junior School to Year 2) Mr Stephen Coventry Mrs Sarah Hugo, Receptionist T 6221 4237 and Administrative Assistant stephen.coventry@hutchins.tas.edu.au T 6221 4313 (8.00am–4.00pm) sarah.hugo@hutchins.tas.edu.au Personal Assistant to the Head of Junior School Junior School Reception (Years 3–6) Mrs Kate Woods TBA T TBA T 6221 4269 (8.00am–4.00pm) kate.woods@hutchins.tas.edu.au School holidays If you have an enquiry during school holidays, please contact Senior School Reception on 6221 4200 (8.00am–4.00pm). THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2021 10
ROLE STAFF NAME Deputy Head of Junior School – Teaching Ms Cath Hogan and Learning Deputy Head of Junior School – Pastoral Mr Paul Goodluck and Administration Director of Child Care Ms Naomi Pritchard-Tiller Head of Junior Years Sport (Prep to Year 5) Mr Greg Rowlings Head of Middle Years Sport (Years 6–8) Mr Dion Hughes Director of Character Development Mr Ken Kingston (Years 6–8) School Counsellor Mr Dean Docking Teacher Librarian Mrs Kate Reid Library Technicians Mrs Pauline Hillhouse and Mrs Gaye McEwan Art Teacher Mrs Rebecca Terry French Teacher Mr Jean-Yves Theron Head of Music Ms Judith Mann Music Teachers Mr Scott Cashion, Mrs Jayne Duffy and Mrs Anna Maguire Chaplain and RAVE (Religious and Values Rev Mark Holland Education) Teacher Teacher Assistants (Prep to Year 2) Mrs Kylie Browne, Miss Jemima Robertson and Mrs Jo Triffett Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Mrs Karen Donohoe, Mrs Melissa Smith Educators/Teacher Assistants and Mrs Megan Watson-Thornbury Outside School Hours Care Miss Louise Kaden and Miss Densey McInerney All staff can be contacted by email at firstname.lastname@hutchins.tas.edu.au or by phoning ELC or Junior School Reception. Return to index 11
CLASS TEACHER Pre-Kindergarten T Mrs Pamela Tonelli-Pirie Kindergarten D Mrs Stella Daglas Kindergarten P Ms Naomi Pritchard-Tiller (Tue and Wed) and Mrs Kylie White (Mon, Thurs and Fri) Prep B Mrs Maria Blight Prep F Ms Kate Foster Year 1B Mrs Nicole Bury Year 1C Miss Anna Clark Year 2K Mrs Gabriella King Year 2C Mrs Emma Crawford Year 3A Miss Kaitlyn Atkins Year 3D Ms Susan De Paoli Year 3R Mr Paul Robinson Year 4M Mrs Caroline McCreary Year 4T Mr Edward Thompson Year 5F Ms Joanne French (Monday–Thursday) and Ms Madeleine Botte (Friday) Year 5E Mr Dean Eddington Year 5M/B Mr Scott Marriott (Mon, Tue and Wed) and Miss Amanda Berry (Thurs and Fri) Year 6N Mrs Kate Nunn Year 6G Mr Cameron Greenhill Year 6S Mrs Kerry Sayer Year 6W Mr Michael Webster THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2021 12
Absence If your son arrives late to school, he is required to report to the ELC or Junior Full attendance at school is important to School Reception to sign in. For any the wellbeing of all boys and enables them appointment where your son needs to to access the opportunities made available leave the school grounds during the day, to them at school. However, we realise that, he must be collected from Reception by at times, absence will be unavoidable. a parent/carer and signed out. This also applies if your son is returning back to If your child is going to be absent from school so we are able to sign him back in. school, you must inform the school and follow the correct procedure. Behaviour For boys in Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6, please email The Junior School strives to provide absentees@hutchins.tas.edu.au or notify secure and positive environments which us via the Hutchins app by 9.30am each highly value self-respect, self-discipline day if your son is absent due to illness, and co-operation. The thrust of our injury and appointments. Your son’s approach is to generate an encouraging class teacher may be cc’d into the email; and supportive environment for teaching however the absentee email address and learning. The great majority of MUST be used. Any unnotified absences strategies are directed at encouraging will be followed up with a phone call to students to give their best, have a sense parents/carers by Reception staff. of achievement and feel valued. Our school aims for consistency, fairness and If an extended leave of absence is required predictability, where students know what for reasons other than illness or injury, an will happen based on the choices they application for such leave must be made make and that all community members in writing to the Head of Junior School, Mr work together to help students internalise Stephen Coventry. Please email appropriate behaviours. Our approach to stephen.coventry@hutchins.tas.edu.au behaviour management is to be proactive well in advance for any planned period in establishing relationships with students of absence. A holding fee will apply for and putting support networks in place absences greater than four consecutive before any misbehaviour presents itself. weeks. See the website for full details. Return to index 13
Inappropriate behaviour at school can Commitment to Kindness result in a phone call or email home, and occasionally a meeting with parents/ The word ‘kindness’ is derived from the carers. Years 3–6 students may also notion of kinship, from the idea that people of need to complete a lunchtime reflection the same family or clan are bonded together sheet and talk to the teacher about what by natural affection and mutual goodwill. caused the problem and how they can With the advent of Christianity, this idea was make amends. Students complete a turned into a positive commandment that reflection sheet by filling in the details of people should love one another. the problem, what they would do next time Our commitment to kindness comes from to avoid it, identifying how the other people our desire to treat others as we would have felt and how they can rectify the situation. them treat us (Matthew 7:12). An attitude It is signed by the student and his parent/ of goodwill to all people, not seeking self- carer and returned the next day. gratification, but seeking to build up others Each student at Hutchins is treated fairly, is at the heart of kindness and of love. We not identically, so each problem that arises see this best modelled by Jesus in John is dealt with individually. For instance, the 13:34,’Love one another. As I have loved you, issues facing a student in Year 1 will not so you must love one another’. be dealt with in the same way as those for By definition, kindness excludes unkindness a Year 6 student. There are several means in thought, word and deed. of dealing with inappropriate behaviour Every member of The Hutchins School including discussion, mediation or community has a collective responsibility lunchtime reflection. to be kind to every other member and to all members of the public. To view the responsibilities of the Commitment to Kindness please view the full version. THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2021 14
Bell times TIME SESSION Please note that due to our duty of care 8.25am Classrooms open students should not be dropped off at (Pre-Kindergarten school before 8.00am (Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6) and Kindergarten before 8.25am). If any 8.30am Start (Prep students arrive before this time they will to Year 6) be sent to Outside School Hours Care and parents/carers will be charged. If 10.25am–10.50am Recess (Pre- students are not picked up by the times Kindergarten listed below at the end of the school day, to Year 6) they will be sent to OSHC and parents/ 11.40am–12.40pm Lunch (Pre- carers will be charged: Kindergarten and • Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Kindergarten) must be collected by 2.45pm • Prep to Year 2 must be collected 12.40pm–1.30pm Lunch (Prep to by 3.30pm Year 6) • Years 3–6 must be collected by 3.45pm 1.35pm–2.00pm Afternoon Recess (Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten) 2.30pm Dismissal (Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten) 3.00pm Dismissal (Prep to Year 2) 3.15pm Dismissal (Years 3–6) Return to index 15
Bicycles In addition to the Hutchins buses, public transport to and from the School is available. Students in Years 4–6 are allowed to For more information about these services ride their bicycles to school. Helmets you will need to visit the service provider’s must be worn and the bicycles must website or call them directly. be stored securely in the Junior School Below is a list of some of the service bicycle rack. Bicycles are not to be providers. Please note that this is not a full ridden inside school grounds, students list and if you cannot find a suitable service must walk them through the School. you will need to do your own research into All students riding to school must services in your residential area. complete a Bicycle Contract (available from Junior School Reception). Metro Tasmania – 13 22 01 Tassielink – 1300 300 520 Buses Redline – 1300 360 000 School buses are offered for pick-up in the morning and/or return trips in the Canteen afternoons for students from Prep to Year The canteen, Roary’s Den, serves 6. Information about the buses may be Pre-Kindergaten to Year 6 for lunch only. obtained from Senior School Reception or Roary’s Den is cashless and parents/ the Head Bus Driver, Mr John Tinning on carers need to order from the canteen 0417 519 810. online using Flexischools before 8.30am on the day of the order (once set up this Hutchins combines bus routes with St can be accessed via The Hutchins School Michael’s Collegiate School so that more App). Students do not access the canteen areas can be serviced. Boys may be picked for direct purchasing at break times. An up or dropped off by a Collegiate bus. information sheet about how to set up City and Kingborough: Blackmans Bay, Flexischools is available from Reception. Kingston, Taroona, Sandy Bay, City If your son forgets his lunch, Reception Eastern Shore 1: Tranmere, Howrah, staff can organise food from the canteen Bellerive, Rosny, Lindisfarne, Geilston Bay and you will be contacted to reimburse Eastern Shore 2: Lauderdale, Cambridge, the cost of this. Seven Mile Beach, Acton North Hobart: Berriedale, Glenorchy, Moonah, Lenah Valley, North Hobart THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2021 16
Chapel DANCE All students from Pre-Kindergarten to Hutchins offers participation in Dance Year 6 attend regular Chapel services as Troupe for students from Years 1–12. part of their school life. Each year the Dance Troupe is very popular and has Chaplains offer preparation courses to limited numbers. Interested boys and help students decide whether or not they parents/carers need to talk to Mrs wish to be baptised and/or confirmed. Jacquie Coad for details and availability. For more information please contact Mrs Coad can be contacted at Rev Mark Holland at jacquie.coad@hutchins.tas.edu.au. mark.holland@hutchins.tas.edu.au DEBATING Co-curricular Interschool debating takes place in Term 2, and is for Years 5 and 6 only. It is held A wide selection of summer and winter after school at various primary school sports and activities are offered. All locations once a fortnight (4.00pm– students are expected to honour any 5.00pm). For more information please commitments they have through contact Mrs Kate Reid at membership of orchestras, choirs, kate.reid@hutchins.tas.edu.au. debating teams, drama groups, Dance Troupe, the Chess Club, representative MUSIC sporting teams, and all other activities on offer at the School. In addition to classroom Music, a range of ensembles are offered. Students taking CHESS private instrumental lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in an ensemble Chess is run on Thursday at an appropriate level. Contact the Music afternoons in the Stephens Library Faculty on 6221 4294 for further information. in Terms 2 and 3. It is available to all students in Years 3–12. New players Choral are always welcome. • Year 2 Cubs • Years 3–4 Pride • Years 5–6 Pride Strings • Beginner Paganini Strings • Junior Orchestra Bands • Junior Band Return to index 17
SPORT MUSIC LESSONS Participation in Hutchins representative Private instrumental tuition is available for sport teams and groups is compulsory for Kindergarten to Year 6 students. Tuition students in Years 5–6 and is optional for occurs on a one-to-one basis with a qualified Prep to Year 4. Students may participate in music tutor during normal school time outside club community teams provided that (teaching may also occur before or after such participation does not prevent them school). Each lesson lasts for 30 minutes. meeting school requirements and provided Lessons are on a rotating timetable or can that they do not play in a team which be fixed depending on individual needs. The competes against Hutchins. Information Instrumental Tuition form is available online. about sport and co-curricular choices will For further details please contact the Music be issued via EdSmart through the year. Faculty on 6221 4294. Co-curricular activities TENNIS at an additional cost Ray Harrison, a qualified Club Coach, Hutchins offers some activities at the offers tuition to students from Years School which are paid for by parents/carers. 1–12. Lessons are held before school, Students are taught by specialist teachers at lunchtime and after school with and coaches. See below for which activities Tennis Clinics conducted during the are currently available: school holidays. Application forms are electronically distributed via EdSmart to CODER COLLEGE all students at the beginning of each term. Clinic forms are sent via EdSmart four Coder College runs the course ‘Creating weeks before the clinic begins. Creative Coders’ for Years 3–6 boys after school each term. More information will be provided during the year. THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2021 18
Communication COMMUNIQUÉ The first point of contact for parents/ The whole school newsletter, carers with general enquiries is Reception. Communiqué, is published fortnightly Appointments can be arranged with class and informs the School community of teachers at a mutually convenient time and coming events and reflects past activities. Family/Teacher Conferences are arranged The newsletter is emailed to all who have twice yearly. Teachers and members of the subscribed and copies may be viewed on Junior School Leadership Team may also the School’s website. To sign up to receive be contacted by email. Communiqué or view past editions for the current year please visit EDSMART www.hutchins.tas.edu.au/communique. EdSmart is an online permission slip and PARENT COMMUNICATION (RORY) general notice software platform that enables the School to communicate with An EdSmart notice repository can be parents/carers electronically. Parents/ accessed through Rory. It is accessed carers are able to directly submit their by clicking on the orange tile ‘Parent responses electronically to the notices Communication (EdSmart)’ under your (if required). This system is used from name when you login and you will be Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 and is able to see all current notices sent from the School’s official email parental the School. Please note that all notices communication method. Please contact are directly related to your son(s). These Ms Katie Richardson, Communications notices are also available by clicking on and Records Officer at the EdSmart tile in the Hutchins App. communications@hutchins.tas.edu.au, if you have any queries regarding EdSmart. The Hutchins School App The Hutchins School App is designed for parents and carers as a one-stop shop to access school information. We encourage you to download the free app to access EdSmart notices, sport fixtures, timetables, academic feedback, canteen ordering, absence notifications, links to school websites and social media, school contact information, finance details, online payments and much more. The app is available for iPhone, iPad and Android. Return to index 19
Contacting a student Homework An urgent message from a parent/carer Students from Kindergarten to Year 2 for a student, such as a change of travel do not have homework except for their arrangements for the afternoon, can be regular home reading. phoned through to ELC Reception or Junior Students in Years 3–6 also have regular School Reception. home reading requirements as well as age-appropriate homework tasks. Counselling The School Counsellors are available for IT HelpDesk consultation, mediation or direct counselling Information for parents and carers regarding to students and their parents/carers from learning with ICT can be found at Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. Mr Dean www.hutchins.tas.edu.au/learning-with-ict. Docking is available during school hours on Information regarding resetting your Rory 6221 4261. The Deputy Head of Junior School password can be found at – Pastoral and Administration and class www.hutchins.tas.edu.au/rory-password- teachers are also available to assist with reset. If you have any other Hutchins IT welfare needs. queries, please email the IT HelpDesk. Hats and sun care Jewellery Hats are to be worn outside in Terms 1 and Students may not wear ear studs, rings, 4 to coincide with daylight savings or when bracelets or any form of jewellery while in instructed. Please refer to the Sun school uniform or when participating in any Protection Policy on the School’s website. school-based activity. Students should have their own sunscreen (30+) in their school bag for sport and PE lessons. Each classroom does have sunscreen in case of emergencies but we do prefer every student to supply their own in case of allergies. Please contact your son’s teacher if you have any concerns. Sunglasses are permitted outside. THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2021 20
Library Matron The Stephens Library caters for students in Both ELC and Junior School Receptions Years 3–8. All Junior School students have have small sick bay areas. Matron is regular library lessons; Years 3 and 4 have available at school from 7.45am–3.45pm one lesson each week with the Teacher and is based in the ELC from Librarian, and Years 5 and 6 have two terms 10.00am–2.00pm. Matron can be of lessons co-taught by their class teacher contacted on 0417 321 562. and the Teacher Librarian. The library has an extensive collection of fiction and non- Mobile phones and personal electronic fiction material. Library services also include ebooks, audiobooks and access to databases for research tasks. The Stephens Library devices is open 8.10am–4.00pm, Monday to Friday, Mobile phones are not allowed for student except for recess on Tuesdays. Lunchtime use in the ELC. Permission for use of hours are 12.30pm–1.00pm. mobile phones is granted to students in A small library is also located in the ELC. Years 3–6 for travel or medical purposes All Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2 students only. Phones must be kept by the class have at least one Library lesson per teacher during the school day. Students week. wishing to bring a mobile phone to school must complete a mobile phone contract Lost property available at Junior School Reception and All belongings must be named, including agree to the rules of their use. These socks and shoes. Unnamed belongings rules also extend to smart watches. are kept in chests near ELC Reception and Students can contact parents or carers Junior School Reception. Students may ask at ELC or Junior School Reception if to check the contents if they are missing necessary during the day. something. Sometimes items end up in Middle or Senior School and students may also have to check there. Return to index 21
Outdoor Education Outside School The Junior School Outdoor Education Hours Care program consists of outdoor adventure Hutchins Outside School Hours Care based learning opportunities which (OSHC) is based in the Early Learning emphasise personal and social capability, Centre. We offer Before School Care from as well as skill acquisition through the 7.45am, After School Care until 6.00pm and camp program. Camps also explore Vacation Care from 7.45am–6.00pm. critical and creative thinking, connection with the natural world and safety. It caters for boys between 3 and 12 The experiences start in Year 2 with years, and operates on ratios of one staff an introductory orientation day at our member per 10 children for ages 3–5, Outdoor Education Facility in Southport. and one staff member per 15 children for The overnight camp program commences ages 6–12. Girls are welcome to attend in Year 3. Students progress through Vacation Care. annual camps and day trips at a variety For enrolment and fee information of locations for a duration of three days please visit www.hutchins.tas.edu.au/oshc and two nights. Please direct enquires to or call Miss Densey McInerney, Mr Matthew Groves, Director of Outdoor Co-ordinator of OSHC on 6221 4212. Education on 6221 4279. Parking The main school car park is for use by staff only. Parents/carers who are delivering/collecting their children are asked not to use the car park. Parents/ carers are also asked to note that there are two bus stops in Nelson Road and parking is not permitted in these areas. The ELC car park is for Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2 parents/carers only for drop off from 8.00am–8.30am and pick up 3.00pm–3.30pm. From 8.30am–9.00am and 2.15pm–2.45pm the spaces are for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten parents/carers only. THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2021 22
The ELC car park is for pickup/drop off only and cars cannot be left unattended. Withdrawing The bus lane must be kept clear from a student 8.00am–8.30am and 3.00pm–3.30pm. If you have concerns about your son or are considering withdrawing him, Valuables please contact the Head of Junior Students are strongly advised not to bring School, Mr Stephen Coventry in the first valuables or substantial sums of money to instance, or the Deputy Head of Junior school. If it is necessary to do so, students School – Pastoral and Administration, are advised to hand the item to Reception Ms Cate Doherty. or to a member of staff for safekeeping. A full term’s written notice of intention to withdraw a student from the School Virtual Learning must be provided. If the School does not Environment – Rory receive this notice, a half term’s tuition fee may be charged. and Seesaw Notice in writing can be directed to Rory is the School’s online portal where Mrs Emma Griffiths, Enrolments Assistant, parents/carers can access their son’s by post or email to Reports, as well as EdSmart notices, the emma.griffiths@hutchins.tas.edu.au. School Calendar and other information. In the ELC and Junior School we also use Seesaw from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 5 of the boys’ work. More detailed information regarding accessing and using Seesaw will be provided to you via EdSmart at the beginning of the school year. Please note that from Year 6 onwards, the students use Rory as their digital portfolio. Return to index 23
MIDDLE SCHOOL Years 7–8 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2021 24
The Middle School provides Helping students develop a ‘connectedness’ a positive, encouraging, safe with their school enables them to develop resilience. Our students build and stimulating environment this connection through their extended for students as they transition involvement with the School program. from primary education into We want our students to experience secondary schooling. We provide art, drama, languages, sport, Outdoor a comprehensive and challenging Education and to find interests and develop curriculum designed for boys at passions that will stay with them for life. their particular age and stage We appreciate that all students have of development. A curriculum different skills and abilities that need to be designed to encourage students catered for. The curriculum we offer is what to reach their potential binds our school together. A curriculum that is challenging and relevant with academically, socially, spiritually engaging and informative assessments. and creatively. Our pastoral program is of prime The move from primary into secondary importance, as only when a student feels education is an important stage of happy, safe and connected can they fully life for all students. It is at this time engage with a curriculum. We have a multi- that they move from very familiar layered pastoral care program that is led environments to a new beginning where by a mentor and the Year Heads. Pastoral much more is expected of them as care is part of every interaction that our we promote individual independence students have with every teacher, every day. and associated responsibilities. We work closely with all our students, You may also like to explore the Middle encouraging independence and the School (Years 7–8) Course Handbook 2021 development of organisational skills and for further information. build in them a concern for others. We ask our students to be risk takers with their learning, work to their ability and take responsibility for their learning. Return to index 25
Staff In Middle School the first point of contact Head of Middle School is the mentor for day-to-day concerns Mr Ken Kingston and general progress. Other matters are T 6221 4235 referred to the Year Head, and broader ken.kingston@hutchins.tas.edu.au concerns to the Head of Middle School. School holidays Middle School Reception If you have an enquiry during school Mrs Donna Brown, Middle School holidays, please contact Senior School Academic Assistant Reception on 6221 4200 (8.00am–4.00pm). T 6221 4264 (8.30am–3.30pm) donna.brown@hutchins.tas.edu.au ROLE STAFF NAME Chaplain Rev Mark Holland Director of Character Development (Years 6–8) Mr Ken Kingston Head of Middle Years Sport (Years 6–8) Mr Dion Hughes School Counsellor Mr Dean Docking Head of Library Mrs Kate Reid Library Technicians Mrs Pauline Hillhouse and Mrs Gaye McEwan Head of Music Ms Judith Mann Head of Year 7 Mr Ivor Leonard Year 7 mentors TBC Head of Year 8 Mrs Fiona Moroney Year 8 mentors TBC THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2021 26
Absence Bell times The Middle School is open from 8.10am, TIME SESSION and students are expected in their mentor 8.25am Gather books for room by 8.25am. Students who arrive after Period 1 and 2, 8.30am or who need to leave early are to and move to sign in/out at Middle School Reception. mentor rooms If a student is going to be late or absent, parents/carers are asked to either 8.30am Start telephone 6221 4200, via the absentee tile (Pre-Kindergarten on the Hutchins App, email to Year 6) absentees@hutchins.tas.edu.au or SMS 0428 620 861 (receives text only). 8.45am-9.35am Period 1 Planned absence during term time 9.35am-10.25am Period 2 Parents and carers are especially asked 10.25am-10.50am Recess not to take their sons out of school during 10.55am-11.40am Period 3 term time. Where it is unavoidable, a written request should be made to 11.40am-12.30pm Period 4 Mr Ken Kingston. A holding fee will 12.30pm-1.20pm Lunch apply for absences greater than four consecutive weeks, see the website for 1.20pm-1.50pm After lunch full details. program 1.50pm-2.40pm Period 5 2.40pm-3.30pm Period 6 Return to index 27
Bicycles Canteen Students are allowed to ride their bicycles The Middle School canteen is Roary’s to school. Helmets must be worn and Den. Roary’s Den is cashless and bicycles must be ‘walked’ once on school parents/carers need to order from the grounds. A bicycle rack is available. For canteen using Flexischools (once set up security, expensive bicycles should be this can be accessed via The Hutchins locked with a sturdy bicycle lock. School App). An information sheet about how to set up Flexischools is available from Buses Middle School Reception. Public transport to and from the School is available. For more information about these Chapel services you will need to visit the service Middle School students attend chapel provider’s website or call them directly. on a weekly basis. Chaplains also offer preparation courses for any students who Below is a list of some of the service would like to participate in Confirmation. providers. Please note that this is not a full Parents and carers are invited to the list and if you cannot find a suitable service Easter Service at St David’s Cathedral, as you will need to do your own research into well as Confirmation services. services in your residential area. Metro Tasmania – 13 22 01 Tassielink – 1300 300 520 Redline – 1300 360 000 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2021 28
Co-curricular MUSIC In addition to classroom Music, a range A wide selection of summer and winter of ensembles are offered. Students sports and activities are offered. All taking private instrumental lessons are students are expected to give absolute strongly encouraged to participate in an priority to commitments they have through ensemble at an appropriate level. Please membership of orchestras, choirs, note that additional groups may be debating teams, drama groups, Dance added depending on student interest. Troupe, the Chess Club, representative sporting teams, and all other activities on Choral offer at the School. • Middle School Vocal Group Strings CHESS CLUB • Middle School Strings Chess Club is run on Thursday • Chamber Strings afternoons in the Stephens Library • Senior Strings in Terms 2 and 3. It is available to all Bands students in Years 3–12. New players are • Intermediate Concert band always welcome. • Middle School Stage Band • Senior Concert Band DANCE • Senior Stage Band Hutchins offers participation in Dance Troupe for students from Years 1–12. SPORT Dance Troupe is very popular and has All Middle School students choose from limited numbers. Interested boys and our wide selection of summer, winter and parents/carers need to talk to Mrs spring sport and co-curricular options. Jacquie Coad for details and availability. Students practice with their team and Mrs Coad can be contacted at compete in community or school rosters. jacquie.coad@hutchins.tas.edu.au. Please direct all enquires to Mr Dion Hughes, Head of Middle Years Sport at dion.hughes@hutchins.tas.edu.au. Return to index 29
Co-curricular activities Communication at an additional cost The first point of contact for parents/carers Hutchins offers some activities at the is Middle School Reception. Teachers may be School which are paid for by parents/carers. contacted by email and the Head of Middle Students are taught by specialist teachers School is also available to speak to. and coaches. See below for what activities are currently available: EDSMART EdSmart is an online permission slip and MUSIC LESSONS general notice software platform that Private instrumental tuition is available enables the School to communicate with to all students. Tuition occurs on a parents/carers electronically. Parents/ one-to-one basis with a qualified music carers are able to directly submit their tutor during normal school time (teaching responses electronically to the notices may also occur before or after school). (if required). This system is used from Each lesson lasts for 30 minutes. Lessons Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 and is are on a rotating timetable or can be the School’s official email parental fixed depending on individual needs. The communication method. Please contact Instrumental Tuition form is available Ms Katie Richardson, Communications online. For further details please contact and Records Officer at the Music Faculty on 6221 4294. communications@hutchins.tas.edu.au, if you have any queries regarding EdSmart. TENNIS NEWSLETTER Ray Harrison, a qualified Club Coach, offers tuition to students from Years The School newsletter, Communiqué, 1–12. Lessons are held before school, at is published fortnightly and informs lunchtime and after school with Tennis the School community of coming events Clinics conducted during the school and reflects past activities. The newsletter holidays. The tennis pathway starts from is emailed to all who have subscribed red/orange ball to green ball depending on and copies may be viewed on the School’s the level of player. Application forms are website. To sign up to receive Communiqué electronically distributed via EdSmart to or view past editions please visit all students at the beginning of each term. www.hutchins.tas.edu.au/communique. Clinic forms are sent via EdSmart four weeks before the clinic begins. THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2021 30
PARENT COMMUNICATION (RORY) Hats and sun care An EdSmart notice repository can be All students are required to have a Hutchins accessed through Rory. It is accessed hat which must be worn outdoors in Terms by clicking on the orange tile ‘Parent 1 and 4. Sunscreen is also available from Communication (EdSmart)’ under your Middle School Reception throughout the year. name when you login and you will be able to see all current notices sent from Health services the School. Please note that all notices are directly related to your son(s). These Any health concerns or injuries are reported notices are also available by clicking on the to Middle School Reception. Minor ailments EdSmart tile in the Hutchins App. may be managed at this stage or they may be referred to Matron for further treatment. When necessary parents/carers The Hutchins School App are contacted and students may be signed The Hutchins School App is designed out by parents/carers to return home. The for parents and carers as a one-stop Middle School Counsellor, Mr Dean Docking shop to access school information. We is available to students and their families. encourage you to download the free app The Middle School Chaplain, Head of School, to access EdSmart notices, sport fixtures, Year Heads and mentors are also available timetables, academic feedback, canteen to assist with student welfare needs. ordering, absence notifications, links to school websites and social media, school Information contact information, finance details, online payments and much more. The app is technology and available for iPhone, iPad and Android. student devices The Middle School uses Chromebooks and Counselling we ask students to supply, manage and take The School Counsellors are available responsibility for their own Chromebooks for for consultation, mediation or direct use within the classroom. Students may also counselling to students and their parents/ bring a mobile phone (which is to remain in carers from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. their locker throughout the day), however Mr Dean Docking is available during school this is not a requirement and a telephone hours on 6221 4261. Head of School and is always available for students at Middle mentors are also available to assist with School Reception. welfare needs. Return to index 31
IT HelpDesk Outdoor Education Information for parents and carers regarding The Middle School Outdoor Education learning with ICT can be found at program consists of two rigorous and www.hutchins.tas.edu.au/learning-with-ict. challenging adventure camps that Information regarding resetting your Rory assists students through a Rites of password can be found at Passage program and prepare them for www.hutchins.tas.edu.au/rory-password- the Power of 9 program. Year 7s spend reset. If you have any other Hutchins IT three days at the Hutchins Outdoor queries, please email the IT HelpDesk. Education Facility at Southport with their mentor group in Term 1. Year 8 Library groups spend five days walking and rock climbing at Freycinet National Park. The Stephens Library caters for Middle Please direct enquires to Mr Matthew School students. There is an extensive Groves, Director of Outdoor Education range of fiction and non-fiction material on 6221 4279. available, digital resources such as ebooks and audiobooks, and Teacher Librarian support. The Stephens Library is open Pastoral care 8.10am–4.00pm, Monday to Friday, except and expectations for recess on Tuesdays. As students transition into Middle Lost property School they are required to respond to increased expectations and to take further Lost property is stored in the Middle responsibility for their actions. This School. We encourage students to take transition is well supported by the student’s great care of their belongings and we ask mentor and their Year Head. The emphasis that all student clothing and belongings in Middle School is on increasing self- are named. discipline, tempered by appropriate and frequent positive feedback. THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2021 32
Teachers set out to ensure their responses to student work and behaviour Student leadership are measured, graduated, consistent The Middle School has a Student and fair. Responses to good work or Council drawn from students of both behaviour begin with a word of praise and year groups who have undertaken an extend to contact with parents/carers, intensive leadership program and have and at times a referral to their Year Head demonstrated a commitment to working as for appropriate certificates and prizes. leaders with other students. Much of the Behaviour which reflects poorly on the leadership training, which is available to all student receives a carefully considered Middle School students, is geared towards response, from a quiet word to a chat and assisting with running lunch time activities if needed, a note in the planner. for Middle School, Junior School and ELC students. Students are recognised for their If poor behaviour continues, or for serious contributions at two levels of leadership. occurrences the student will have a The Middle School Council meet weekly conversation with their Year Head and and run assemblies, plan and manage the Head of Middle School. In responding community service activities and undertake to such problems a ‘restorative justice’ special events. The Middle School has a approach is adopted where students broad commitment to fostering leadership reflect, repair and reconnect. and service in all students, and staff take every opportunity to link students to useful tasks, great and small, from which they can gain experience. Return to index 33
Student organisation Virtual Learning As students transition into the Middle Environment – School we ask them to take on increasing levels of responsibility. Students manage Rory and plan their days, including the recording Rory is the School’s online portal where of homework using their school planners parents/carers can access their son’s which are also a means of communication Reports, as well as EdSmart notices, the between teachers and parents. School Calendar and other information. Students are also tasked with the day- Further information about Rory will be to-day management of their textbooks, provided to you in Term 1. uniform, and equipment as they move from class to class. Each student uses Withdrawing a locker and has access to the change rooms throughout the day to help them a student arrive at each gathering appropriately A full term’s written notice of intention equipped and attired. to withdraw a student from the School must be provided. If the School does not Student progress receive this notice, a half term’s tuition Students, alongside their parents, are fee may be charged. encouraged to monitor and manage their Notice in writing can be directed to academic progress. Mrs Emma Griffiths, Enrolments Assistant, This occurs regularly via feedback by post or email to from assessments available on our emma.griffiths@hutchins.tas.edu.au. online system Rory, as well as through conversations with their teachers, Family/Teacher Conferences and student Reports. Parents are also encouraged to email or phone staff to discuss their son’s progress or any aspect of their program. THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2021 34
Our learning philosophy is based on the principal that we value and celebrate the individuality of each student. At Hutchins we aim to build men who act with integrity, communicate effectively, are compassionate, creative, life-long learners, and global citizens. Return to index 35
SENIOR SCHOOL Years 9–12 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2021 36
Life in the Senior School should Every student will be asked to select at be a natural progression from least two co-curricular areas they want to be involved in. These include an extensive Year 8. We continue to work range of winter and summer sports, with the students pastorally, debating and performing arts disciplines academically and also explicitly such as dance, drama, lighting, audio, set outside the classroom in the design, singing, acting or playing a musical co-curricular and Outdoor instrument either individually or as part of Education program, but the plethora of bands and orchestras that ultimately all this is with the aim run throughout the school year. to support them on their path to We also work with students on their becoming a good man. leadership, whether this be purely on an individual level, an academic or pastoral The House system provides the hub for level, or with a young man who is aiming to each student’s life at school. Each student become a school leader. There are formal is assigned to a mentor group, and their opportunities in each year to serve on mentor will be the first port of call for House leadership groups, and in Years 11 both student and parent/carer, should and 12 there is the possibility of serving on any questions or issues arise. Mentors numerous leadership groups and in Year 12 within the Senior School are responsible the School Prefect body. Again though, we for overseeing the total wellbeing of their want every student to be a leader in all that students and for being aware of all aspects they are involved in, seeking to serve all of the students’ school life. The mentor’s with whom they come into contact. role includes ensuring that each student feels safe, known and connected to the You may also like to explore the Power School community so that their potential of 9 (Year 9) Course Handbook 2021 or may be reached. the Senior School (Years 10–12) Course Handbook 2021 for further information. Academically, students will be exposed to a number of different subject areas in Year 9 alongside the Power of 9 which means that in subsequent years they can select the more specific areas they want to specialise in. To this end we offer over 100 courses alongside our co-operating schools, St Michael’s Collegiate and Fahan School in Years 11 and 12 to cater to every student’s passions. Return to index 37
Senior School Director of Sport Mr Jason Berry key staff T 6221 4241 jason.berry@hutchins.tas.edu.au Deputy Headmaster/Head of Senior School Head of Music Mr Richard Davies Ms Judith Mann richard.davies@hutchins.tas.edu.au T 6221 4320 judith.mann@hutchins.tas.edu.au Executive Assistant to the Deputy Director of Character Development Headmaster/Head of Senior School (Years 9–11) Ms Emma Murcer Mr Shane McAloon T 6221 4270 T 6223 6450 emma.murcer@hutchins.tas.edu.au shane.mcaloon@hutchins.tas.edu.au Senior School Reception Assistant Head of Senior School – Miss Bridget Anning and Mrs Susan Hall Buckland House T 6221 4200 (8.00am–4.00pm) Mr Sam Manson Head of Teaching and Learning (Years T 6221 4280 7–12)/Acting Head of Learning Support sam.manson@hutchins.tas.edu.au Mr Iain Belôt Assistant Head of Senior School – T 6221 4307 School House iain.belot@hutchins.tas.edu.au Mr Martin Chambers Dean of Studies and Learning Analytics T 6221 4278 Mr James Seddon martin.chambers@hutchins.tas.edu.au T 6221 4319 Assistant Head of Senior School – james.seddon@hutchins.tas.edu.au Stephens House Senior School Academic Assistant Mr Mike Conacher Ms Kellie O’Connor T 6221 4243 T 6221 4218 mike.conacher@hutchins.tas.edu.au kellie.o’connor@hutchins.tas.edu.au Assistant Head of Senior School – Chaplain Thorold House Reverend Dr Lee Weissel Mr James McLeod T 6221 4256 T 6221 4240 revlee.weissel@hutchins.tas.edu.au james.mcleod@hutchins.tas.edu.au School Counsellor Acting Power of 9 Co-ordinator Mr Matt Magnus Mr John Braid T 6221 4336 T 6223 6450 matt.magnus@hutchins.tas.edu.au john.braid@hutchins.tas.edu.au THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2021 38
Career Education & Vocational Please be aware that students will only Learning Officer be allowed to leave their classroom if this Mr Paul Bonnitcha notification is showing on the School’s T 6221 4271 management system. Whilst trusting a paul.bonnitcha@hutchins.tas.edu.au student who passes on the need to attend an appointment may seem ideal, this does not Absences enable us to meet our ethical or legal duty of care to students. As such teachers will no Absences from school for one full day longer be in a position to take a student at or longer their word should such a request be made. All absences must be advised via one Once students leave their classroom they will of the options below only. Absences are also be required to sign out from Reception. required to be entered into the School’s If students return to school before the end management system by 9.00am. of the day they must also sign back in at Phone 6221 4200 the Senior School foyer, or via Reception. Email absentees@hutchins.tas.edu.au This same process applies to Senior School SMS 0428 620 861 (receives texts only) students who are late to school. The Hutchins School App Early bus leaver permit An early bus leaver permit is provided to Short term absences for part of a students once email permission via school day absentees@hutchins.tas.edu.au is received Parents/carers are asked to provide – this is only for students who need to leave notification of short term absences class early due to specific bus timetables. from class via SMS, the Hutchins App or email to absentees@hutchins.tas.edu.au. Planned absence during term time We request that this notification is provided The Education Act 2016 and Ministerial by 9.00am to enable timely entry into the instructions has very specific categories School’s management system. for justified student absence from school. Any request for a student Students will only be allowed to sign out and to miss all or part of a term, should leave the School grounds if staff can verify an be made in writing to the Deputy entry in the School’s management system. Headmaster/Head of Senior School at Once entered, all teaching staff will be able richard.davies@hutchins.tas.edu.au. to verify a student’s request to leave class. A holding fee will apply for absences greater than four consecutive weeks. See the website for full details. Return to index 39
Behaviour Commitment to Kindness management The word ‘kindness’ is derived from the notion of kinship, from the idea that people of In the Senior School we continue to the same family or clan are bonded together develop our expectations of boys based by natural affection and mutual goodwill. on their developing maturity and the With the advent of Christianity, this idea was experiences they were exposed to in turned into a positive commandment that their Middle School years. Students people should love one another. are required to respond to increased Our commitment to kindness comes from expectations and to take further our desire to treat others as we would have responsibility for their actions. These them treat us (Matthew 7:12). An attitude expectations are well supported by a of goodwill to all people, not seeking self- boy’s mentor and their Head of House to gratification, but seeking to build up others allow for support mechanisms to be put is at the heart of kindness and of love. We in place. All interactions at Hutchins are see this best modelled by Jesus in John an educational experience and as such 13:34,’Love one another. As I have loved you, we hope that students will grow with so you must love one another’. their experiences. By definition, kindness excludes unkindness in thought, word and deed. Every member of The Hutchins School community has a collective responsibility to be kind to every other member and to all members of the public. To view the responsibilities of the Commitment to Kindness please view the full version. THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2021 40
Bell times Canteen The daily program for the Senior School is: The Senior School Canteen, Stop 71, sells food and drinks at both recess and TIME SESSION lunchtime. Boys are to pay using EFTPOS 8.30am–8.40am Mentor or their student ID card (Flexischools). The Senior School canteen is cashless. 8.45am–9.35am Period 1 9.35am–10.25am Period 2 Careers counselling 10.25am–10.50am Recess Career development is more than just deciding on subject choices and what job 10.50am–11.40am Period 3 you want to get when you graduate. The goal 11.40am–12.30pm Period 4 of career counselling is to help students make decisions and give them confidence 12.30pm–1.15pm Lunch in the knowledge and skills they have to 1.15pm–1.50pm Pastoral time make future career and life decisions. We model our career development process from 1.50pm–2.40pm Period 5 the Australian Career Blueprint developing core skills, attitudes and knowledge 2.40pm–3.30pm Period 6 individuals need to make sound choices and to effectively manage their futures. Buses Linking student’s hopes and dreams for the future and managing their skills to Public transport to and from the School is transition successfully to further education available. For more information about these or further training through traineeships and services please visit the service provider’s apprenticeships is our key goal. The School website or call them directly. recognises that one glove does not fit all Below is a list of some of the service supporting students to make active choices providers. Please note that this is not a full that will give them the best benefits and list and if you cannot find a suitable service outcomes for their future pathways. you will need to do your own research into services in your residential area. Metro Tasmania – 13 22 01 Tassielink – 1300 300 520 Redline – 1300 360 000 Return to index 41
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