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THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents & carers 2023 hutchins.tas.edu.au Return to index 1
Principal’s welcome 4 Counselling 32
Our Guiding Statements 7 E-scooters 33
Hats and sun care 33
EARLY LEARNING CENTRE/JUNIOR SCHOOL
Health services 33
Pre-Kindergarten to Year 5 8
Information Technology (IT) 33
Staff 10
Library 34
Absence 13
Lost property 34
Behaviour 13
Mobile phones 34
Bell times 15
Outdoor Education 34
Bicycles 16
Parking 34
Buses 16
Pastoral care and expectations 35
Canteen 16
Student leadership 35
Chapel 17
Student organisation 36
Co-curricular 18
Student progress 36
Communication 19
Virtual Learning Environment – Rory 36
Counselling 20
Withdrawing a student 36
Hats and sun care 20
Homework 20 SENIOR SCHOOL Years 9–12 38
Information Technology (IT) 21 Senior School key staff 40
Jewellery 21 Absences 41
Library 21 Behaviour management 42
Mobile phones and personal Bell times 43
electronic devices 21
Buses 43
Outdoor Education 22
Canteen 43
Parking 22
Careers counselling 44
School Nurse 23
Co-curricular 45
Uniform 23
Communication 46
Valuables 23
Counselling 47
Virtual Learning Environment –
Rory and Seesaw 23 Family/Teacher Conferences 47
Withdrawing a student 23 Health services 47
House mentors and pastoral care 48
MIDDLE SCHOOL Years 6–8 24 Information Technology (IT) 48
Staff 26 Library 48
Absence 28 Parking 49
Bell times 28 Road safety procedures 49
Bicycles 29 Student lockers and bag racks 50
Buses 29
Canteen 29 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 51
Chapel 30 Information regarding the Guidelines
for Parents and Carers 52
Co-curricular 30
Information for parents and carers about
Communication 32 safeguarding children and young people 53
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2023 2
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents & carers 2023 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
Principal’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 each and every
from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. boy central to
Established in 1846, Hutchins has a long the Hutchins
tradition of developing character with experience,
a firm focus on the wellbeing of boys. our long and
We aim to build good men who act with proud history of academic achievement is
kindness, integrity, compassion, humility complemented by a diverse co-curricular
and 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
Principal
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2023 4A 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
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2023 6
Our Guiding Statements Our Vision Our Faith Hutchins provides an inspirational A Christian life, as a response to Jesus education where each student strives Christ, is commended and encouraged at to achieve their personal best and is Hutchins. We express our Christian values willing to serve their community as an by welcoming and respecting members of informed and active citizen. all faiths, beliefs and traditions. Our Mission Our Motto Hutchins is an Anglican school whose Vivit Post Funera Virtus – Character Lives supportive learning community works on After Death – What you do matters. together to nurture character of boys. Our Values As a community, we aspire to be people of integrity who act with humility, kindness, courage and respect. Return to index 7
EARLY LEARNING CENTRE/ JUNIOR SCHOOL Pre-Kindergarten to Year 5 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2023 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 5. 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 2023 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 5 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 9Staff
Junior School Reception Head of Junior School
Mrs Natassia Smith, Junior School Mr Stephen Coventry
Receptionist and Administration Assistant T 6221 4237
T 6221 4269 (8.00am–4.00pm) stephen.coventry@hutchins.tas.edu.au
natassia.smith@hutchins.tas.edu.au
Executive Assistant
to the Head of Junior School
Mrs Kate Woods
T 6221 4335
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 2023 10ROLE STAFF NAME
Deputy Head of Junior School – Teaching Ms Cath Hogan
and Learning
Deputy Head of Junior School – Wellbeing Mrs Emma Nuttall
Director of Kindergarten and Ms Naomi Pritchard-Tiller
Children’s Services
ELC Sport Teacher Miss India Watchorn (Term 1)
Mrs Ellie Thurlow (Terms 2–4)
Junior School House Co-ordinator Mr Greg Rowlings
School Counsellor Mr Shane McAloon
Teacher Librarian Miss Anna Davidson
Library Technicians Mrs Michelle Davies and
Mrs Gaye McEwan
Art Teacher Mrs Rebecca Terry
Chinese Teacher Ms Doreen Liang
French Teacher Mr Jean-Yves Theron
Head of Music Mr Gregory Stanton
Music Teachers Mrs Anna Maguire and Mrs Lilly Taylor
EALD Teacher Mr Dean Eddington
Bilingual Teacher Aide Mrs Nancy Tung
Chaplain and RAVE (Religious and Values Rev Mark Holland
Education) Teacher
Teacher Assistants (Prep to Year 2) Mrs Kylie Browne, Miss Zoe Clark,
Miss Jemima Robertson and
Ms Katherine Perrott
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Miss Samantha Clark, Mrs Karen
Educators/Teacher Assistants Donohoe, Mrs Melissa Smith 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 11CLASS TEACHER
Pre-Kindergarten T/W Mrs Pamela Tonelli-Pirie and Mrs Kylie White
Pre-Kindergarten F Ms Kate Foster
Kindergarten K Ms Ella King
Kindergarten S/P Mrs Melissa Schramm and Ms Naomi Pritchard-Tiller
Prep B Mrs Maria Blight
Prep D Mrs Stella Daglas
Year 1J Mrs Em Jacobson
Year 1A/S Mrs Terri Stokes and Miss Kaitlyn Atkins (Term 1)/
Mrs Bec Terry (Terms 2–4)
Year 2CLA Miss Anna Clark
Year 2CLE Miss Sophie Cleaver
Year 3C Mrs Emma Crawford
Year 3R Mr Paul Robinson
Year 4B Ms Erin Barnes
Year 4G Mrs Charlene Gordon
Year 4M Mrs Caroline McCreary
Year 5S Mr Mark Stewart
Year 5E/F Mr Dean Eddington and Ms Joanne French
Year 5M/W Mr Scott Marriott and Mr Andrew Wirtz
Year 5T Mr Edward Thompson
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2023 12Absence 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
at times, absence will be unavoidable. by a parent/carer and signed out. ELC
If your child is going to be absent from and Junior School boys will not be
school, you must inform the school and permitted to leave the School grounds
follow the correct procedure. to meet their parents/carers during the
school day. This also applies if your son
For boys in Pre-Kindergarten to is returning to school so we are able to
Year 5, please email sign him back in.
absentees@hutchins.tas.edu.au or
notify us via the Hutchins app by 9.30am
each day if your son is absent due to
Behaviour
illness, injury and appointments. Your The Junior School strives to provide
son’s class teacher may be cc’d into secure and positive environments which
the email; however the absentee email highly value self-respect, self-discipline
address MUST be used. Any unnotified and co-operation. Generating an
absences will be followed up with an encouraging and supportive environment
SMS at 9.30am. for teaching and learning, and is at the
core of our approach. The great majority
If an extended leave of absence is required
of strategies are directed at encouraging
for reasons other than illness or injury, an
students to give their best, have a sense
application for such leave must be made in
of achievement and feel valued. Our
writing to the Head of Junior School,
school aims for consistency, fairness and
Mr Stephen Coventry. Please email
predictability, where students know what
stephen.coventry@hutchins.tas.edu.au
will happen based on the choices they
well in advance for any planned period
make and that all community members
of absence. A holding fee will apply for
work together to help students internalise
absences greater than four consecutive
appropriate behaviours. Our approach to
weeks. See the website for full details.
behaviour management is to be proactive
in establishing relationships with students
and putting support networks in place.
Return to index 13Inappropriate behaviour at school
Commitment to Kindness
can result in a phone call or email
home, and occasionally a meeting with The word ‘kindness’ is derived from the
parents/carers. notion of kinship, from the idea that people of
the same family or clan are bonded together
Each student at Hutchins is treated fairly,
by natural affection and mutual goodwill.
not identically, so each problem that arises
With the advent of Christianity, this idea was
is dealt with individually. For instance, the
turned into a positive commandment that
issues facing a student in Year 1 will not
people should love one another.
be dealt with in the same way as those for
a Year 5 student. There are several means Our commitment to kindness comes from
of dealing with inappropriate behaviour our desire to treat others as we would have
including discussion, mediation or them treat us (Matthew 7:12). An attitude
lunchtime reflection. of goodwill to all people, not seeking self-
gratification, but seeking to build up others
Lunchtime reflection involves talking to a
is at the heart of kindness and of love. We
teacher about what caused the problem
see this best modelled by Jesus in John
and how they can make amends. Older
13:34,’Love one another. As I have loved you,
students complete a reflection sheet by
so you must love one another’.
filling in details of the problem, what
they would do next time to avoid it, By definition, kindness excludes unkindness
identifying how the other people felt and in thought, word and deed.
how they rectify the situation. It is signed Every member of The Hutchins School
by the student and his parent/carer and community has a collective responsibility
returned the next day. Age appropriate to be kind to every other member and to
reflection sheets are also completed by all members of the public.
ELC students.
To view the responsibilities of the
Commitment to Kindness please view the
full version.
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2023 14Bell 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 5)
and Kindergarten before 8.25am). If any 8.30am Start (Prep
students arrive before this time they to Year 5)
will be sent to Outside School Hours
Care (OSHC) and parents/carers will be 10.25am–10.50am Recess (Pre-
charged. If students are not picked up by Kindergarten
the times listed below at the end of the to Year 5)
school day, they will be sent to OSHC and 11.40am–12.40pm Lunch (Pre-
parents/carers will be charged: Kindergarten and
• Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Kindergarten)
must be collected by 2.45pm
12.40pm–1.30pm Lunch (Prep to
• Prep to Year 2 must be collected
Year 5)
by 3.30pm
• Years 3–5 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 3–5)
Return to index 15Bicycles In addition to the Hutchins buses, public
transport to and from the School is available.
Students in Years 4–5 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
bicycle rack. Bicycles are not to be Below is a list of some of the service
ridden inside school grounds, students providers. Please note that this is not a full
must walk them through the School. list and if you cannot find a suitable service
All students riding to school must you will need to do your own research into
complete a Bicycle Contract (available services in your residential area.
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 both
6. Information about the buses may be the ELC and Junior School for lunch only.
obtained from Senior School Reception or Parents/carers need to order lunch from
the Head Bus Driver, Mr Lyle Turnbull on the canteen online using Flexischools.
0417 519 810. ELC and Junior School students do not
Hutchins combines bus routes with St access the canteen for direct purchasing
Michael’s Collegiate School so that more at break times and orders are delivered
areas can be serviced. Boys may be picked to the classrooms. The ELC and Junior
up or dropped off by a Collegiate bus. School canteen is cashless.
In the event that students forget their
City and Kingborough: Blackmans Bay,
lunch, or their parent/carer misses the
Kingston, Taroona, Sandy Bay, City
cut off time for ordering, ELC and Junior
Eastern Shore 1: Tranmere, Howrah, School Reception will arrange for them
Bellerive, Rosny, Lindisfarne, Geilston Bay to receive food from the canteen. You will
Eastern Shore 2: Lauderdale, Cambridge, receive a payment request for this from
Seven Mile Beach, Acton our Reception staff.
North Hobart: Berriedale, Glenorchy,
Moonah, Lenah Valley, North Hobart
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2023 16Note: Daily limits can be set per student.
Online canteen ordering and
purchasing information (Flexischools) In the home screen click on additional
settings under your child’s name, select
Flexischools is our online canteen
daily student spend limit.
ordering system (Pre-Kindergarten to
Year 8) and also enables students to The cut off time for Flexischool orders is
purchase from the canteen using their 8.30am. Please ensure you place your child’s
student ID cards (Years 7–12). order before this time. For any support
in creating an account, you can contact
If you are already using Flexischools, you
Flexischools directly via phone 1300 361 769
only need to click ‘add new student’ and
or email help@flexischools.com.au.
follow the steps on the app. If you are
new to Flexischools, please follow the
steps below:
Chapel
All students from Pre-Kindergarten to
• Step 1: Go to The Hutchins School App
Year 5 attend regular Chapel services as
and click ‘Canteen’
part of their school life. Each year the
• Step 2: Click Register Chaplains offer preparation courses to
• Step 3: Enter your email help students decide whether or not they
• Step 4: Check your email and complete wish to be baptised and/or confirmed. For
your registration, then go back to the more information please contact
app on your device Rev Mark Holland at
mark.holland@hutchins.tas.edu.au
• Step 5: Add your children and their
classes (you will need their student
number to do this) this can be
obtained from Rory by clicking on
your child’s photo or from your child’s
student ID card
• Step 6: To top up your account go to
account, enter in payment details, click
next (top right button)
• Step 7: From the accounts screen you
can also set up automatic top-ups
Once Flexischools has been set up,
it is available to use via The Hutchins
School App.
Return to index 17Co-curricular MUSIC
A wide selection of summer and winter In addition to classroom Music, a range of
sports and activities are offered. All ensembles are offered. Students taking
students are expected to honour any private instrumental lessons are strongly
commitments they have through encouraged to participate in an ensemble
membership of orchestras, choirs, at an appropriate level. Contact the Music
debating teams, drama groups, Dance Faculty on 6221 4294 for further information.
Troupe, the Chess Club, representative
Choral
sporting teams, and all other activities on • Years 3–5 Pride
offer at the School.
Strings
DANCE • Beginner Paganini Strings
• Junior Orchestra
Hutchins offers participation in Dance
Troupe for students from Years 1–12. Bands
Dance Troupe is very popular and has • Junior Band
limited numbers. Interested boys and
parents/carers need to talk to Mrs SPORT
Jacquie Coad for details and availability. Participation in Hutchins representative
Mrs Coad can be contacted at sport teams and groups is compulsory
jacquie.coad@hutchins.tas.edu.au. for students in Years 5 and is optional
for Kindergarten to Year 4. Students may
DEBATING participate in outside club community
Interschool debating takes place in Term teams provided that such participation
2, and is for Years 5 and 6 only. It is held does not prevent them meeting school
after school at various primary school requirements and provided that they do
locations once a fortnight (4.00pm– not play in a team which competes against
5.00pm). For more information please Hutchins. Information about sport and
contact Mrs Kate Reid at co-curricular choices will be issued via
kate.reid@hutchins.tas.edu.au. EdSmart through the year.
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2023 18Co-curricular activities Communication
at an additional cost The first point of contact for parents/
Hutchins offers some activities at the carers with general enquiries is Reception.
School which are paid for by parents/carers. Appointments can be arranged with
Students are taught by specialist teachers class teachers at a mutually convenient
and coaches. See below for which activities time, as well as student-led conferences
are currently available: throughout the year. Teachers and
members of the Junior School Leadership
MUSIC LESSONS Team may also be contacted by email.
Private instrumental tuition is available
EDSMART
for Kindergarten to Year 5 students.
Tuition occurs on a one-to-one basis with EdSmart is an online permission slip
a qualified music tutor during normal and general notice software platform
school time (teaching may also occur that enables the School to communicate
before or after school). Each lesson lasts with parents/carers electronically.
for 30 minutes. Lessons are on a rotating Parents/carers are able to directly
timetable or can be fixed depending on submit their responses electronically
individual needs. The Instrumental Tuition to the notices (if required). This system
form is available online. For further is used from Pre-Kindergarten to Year
details please contact the Music Faculty 12 and is the School’s official email
on 6221 4294. parental communication method. Please
contact the Communications Officer at
TENNIS communications@hutchins.tas.edu.au,
if you have any queries regarding EdSmart.
Ray Harrison, a qualified Club Coach,
offers tuition to students from Years
COMMUNIQUÉ
1–12. Lessons are held before school,
at lunchtime and after school with The whole school newsletter, Communiqué
Tennis Clinics conducted during the informs the School community of coming
school holidays. Application forms are events and reflects past activities. The
electronically distributed via EdSmart to newsletter is emailed to all who have
all students at the beginning of each term. subscribed and copies may be viewed on
Clinic forms are sent via EdSmart four the School’s website. To sign up to receive
weeks before the clinic begins. Communiqué or view past editions for the
current year please visit
www.hutchins.tas.edu.au/communique.
Return to index 19PARENT COMMUNICATION (RORY) Counselling
An EdSmart notice repository can be The School Counsellors are available for
accessed through Rory. It is accessed consultation, mediation or direct counselling
by clicking on the orange tile ‘Parent to students and their parents/carers from Pre-
Communication (EdSmart)’ under your Kindergarten to Year 12. Mr Shane McAloon is
name when you login and you will be available during school hours on 6221 4261.
able to see all current notices sent from The Deputy Head of Junior School – Wellbeing
the School. Please note that all notices and class teachers are also available to assist
are directly related to your son(s). These with welfare needs.
notices are also available by clicking on the
EdSmart tile in the Hutchins App. Hats and sun care
Hats are to be worn outside in Terms 1 and
The Hutchins School App 4 to coincide with daylight savings or when
The Hutchins School App is designed instructed. Please refer to the Sun
for parents and carers as a one-stop Protection Policy on the School’s website.
shop to access school information. We Students should have their own sunscreen
encourage you to download the free app (30+) in their school bag for sport and
to access EdSmart notices, sport fixtures, PE lessons. Each classroom does have
timetables, academic feedback, canteen sunscreen in case of emergencies but we
ordering, absence notifications, links to do prefer every student to supply their own
school websites and social media, school in case of allergies. Please contact your
contact information, finance details, online son’s teacher if you have any concerns.
payments and much more. The app is Sunglasses are permitted outside.
available for iPhone, iPad and Android.
Homework
Contacting a student Students from Kindergarten to Year 2
An urgent message from a parent/carer do not have homework except for their
for a student, such as a change of travel regular home reading.
arrangements for the afternoon, can be Students in Years 3–5 also have regular
phoned through to Junior School Reception. home reading requirements as well as
age-appropriate homework tasks.
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2023 20Information Lost property
Technology (IT) All belongings must be named, including
socks and shoes. Unnamed belongings
Information for parents and carers
are kept in chests near ELC Reception
regarding ICT can be found at
and Junior School Reception. Students
www.hutchins.tas.edu.au/learning-with-ict.
may ask to check the contents if they are
Information regarding resetting your Rory
missing something. Sometimes items
password can be found at
end up in Middle or Senior School and
www.hutchins.tas.edu.au/rory-password-
students may also have to check there.
reset. If you have any other Hutchins IT
queries, please email the IT Service Desk.
Mobile phones
Jewellery and personal
Students may not wear ear studs, rings, electronic devices
bracelets or any form of jewellery while in
Mobile phones are not allowed for
school uniform or when participating in any
student use in the ELC. Permission
school-based activity.
for use of mobile phones is granted
Library to students in Years 3–5 for travel or
medical purposes only. Phones must
The Stephens Library caters for students be kept by the class teacher during the
in Pre-Kindergarten to Year 8. All ELC and school day. Students wishing to bring a
Junior School students have a weekly library mobile phone to school must complete
lesson with the Teacher Librarian. Students a mobile phone contract available at
in Years 3–5 also participate in Book Chat Junior School Reception and agree to
each term, a Book Club style program. the rules of their use. These rules also
The library has an extensive collection of extend to smart watches. Students can
fiction and non-fiction material as well as contact parents or carers at ELC or
digital services such as ebooks, audio books Junior School Reception if necessary
and access to databases for research. The during the day.
Stephens Library is open from 8.00am–
4.00pm, Monday to Friday. The library is
open at recess and lunchtime for students
to read, borrow books, create with Lego,
build marble runs and play board games.
Return to index 21Outdoor Education Outside School
The Junior School Outdoor Education Hours Care
program consists of outdoor adventure
Hutchins Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)
based learning opportunities which
is based in the Early Learning Centre. We
emphasise personal and social capability,
offer Before School Care from 7.45am, After
as well as skill acquisition through the
School Care until 6.00pm and Vacation Care
camp program. Camps also explore
from 7.45am–6.00pm.
critical and creative thinking, connection
with the natural world and safety. It caters for boys between 3 and 12 years
The experiences start in Year 2 with of age, 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.
day trips and annual camps 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. Cars are not to be left unattended.
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 2023 22School Nurse Virtual Learning
The School Nurse is available at Environment – Rory
school from 7.45am–3.45pm, generally
in the ELC, and can be contacted on and Seesaw
0417 321 562. Rory is the School’s online portal where
parents/carers can access their son’s
Uniform Reports, as well as EdSmart notices, the
School Calendar and other information.
Uniform requirements are detailed on the
Hutchins website. Formal uniform and In the Junior School we also use Seesaw
sports/PE uniform must not be combined, from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 5 as a digital
for example formal uniform must not be portfolio of the boys’ work. More detailed
worn with sneakers. For Prep and Year information regarding accessing and using
1, the sports/PE uniform is required. For Seesaw will be provided to you via EdSmart
Years 2-5, the sports/PE uniform includes at the beginning of the school year.
both a black Hutchins polo top and a
Please note that from Year 6 onwards, the
House coloured polo top. The House
students use Rory as their digital portfolio.
coloured polo top is worn for weekly
PE lessons and House events such as
school carnivals. The black polo is worn
Withdrawing
for afternoon sport blocks, excursions a student
and any other even where the boys are
If you have concerns about your son or
representing the School.
are considering withdrawing him, please
Valuables contact the Head of Junior School, Mr
Stephen Coventry in the first instance, or the
Students are strongly advised not to bring Deputy Head of Junior School – Wellbeing.
valuables or substantial sums of money to
A full term’s written notice of intention
school. If it is necessary to do so, students
to withdraw a student from the School
are advised to hand the item to Reception
must be provided. If the School does not
or to a member of staff for safekeeping.
receive a notice, a half term’s tuition fee
may be charged.
Notice in writing can be directed to Mrs
Emma Griffiths, Enrolments Assistant, by
post or email to
emma.griffiths@hutchins.tas.edu.au.
Return to index 23MIDDLE SCHOOL Years 6–8 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2023 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 by
environments to a new beginning where
a mentor and the Assistant 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 6–8) Course Handbook 2023
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 25Staff
In Middle School the first point of contact Head of Middle School
is the mentor for day-to-day concerns Mrs Fiona Moroney
and general progress. Other matters are T 6221 4235
referred to the Assistant Head, and broader fiona.moroney@hutchins.tas.edu.au
concerns to the Head of Middle School.
Middle School Reception Personal Assistant to the
Mr Lucas Gorringe Head of Middle School
T 6221 4264 (8.30am–3.30pm) Mrs Donna Brown
lucas.gorringe@hutchins.tas.edu.au T 6221 4339 (8.15am–4.00pm)
donna.brown@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 2023 26ROLE 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 Shane McAloon
Head of Library Mrs Kate Reid
Teacher Librarian Miss Anna Davidson
Head of Music Mr Gregory Stanton
Assistant Head of Middle School Mr Ivor Leonard (Transition, Years 6/7)
Year 6 mentors Mr Cameron Greenhill, Ms Kate Nunn
and Mr Michael Webster
Year 7 mentors Mr Hugh Austin, Mr Justin Bowman-Shaw,
Mrs Ganga Fraser, Ms Lilli Hyatt and
Mrs Anne Mather
Year 8 mentors Mr Dion Hughes, Mr Anthony Hyland,
Misss Gemma Leonard, Ms Doreen Liang
and Mr Travis Little
Return to index 27Absence 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 (Years 6–8)
on the Hutchins App, email
8.45am–9.35am Period 1
absentees@hutchins.tas.edu.au or
SMS 0428 965 941 (receives text only). 9.35am–10.25am Period 2
Planned absence during term time 10.25am–10.50am Recess
Parents and carers are especially asked 10.55am–11.40am Period 3
not to take their sons out of school during
11.40am–12.30pm Period 4
term time. Where it is unavoidable, a
written request should be made to 12.30pm–1.20pm Lunch
Mr Ken Kingston. A holding fee will
1.20pm–1.50pm After lunch
apply for absences greater than four
program
consecutive weeks, see the website for
full details. 1.50pm–2.40pm Period 5
2.40pm–3.30pm Period 6
Please note that Year 6 finish at 3.20pm
on Friday due to Sport.
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2023 28Bicycles • City and Kingborough: Blackmans Bay,
Kingston, Taroona, Sandy Bay, City,
Students are allowed to ride their bicycles West Hobart
to school. Helmets must be worn and • Eastern Shore 1: Tranmere, Howrah,
bicycles must be ‘walked’ once on school
Bellerive, Rosny, Lindisfarne,
grounds. A bicycle rack is available. For
Geilston Bay
security, bicycles should be locked with a
• Eastern Shore 2: Lauderdale,
sturdy bicycle lock.
Cambridge, Seven Mile Beach, Acton
Buses • North Hobart: Berriedale, Glenorchy,
Moonah, Lenah Valley, North Hobart
Public transport to and from the
School is available. For more Canteen
information about these services you
The Middle School canteen is Roary’s
will need to visit the service provider’s
Den. Parents/carers need to order lunch
website or call them directly.
from the canteen using Flexischools.
Below is a list of some of the service Students may visit the canteen to
providers. Please note that this is not a full purchase smaller items during their
list and if you cannot find a suitable service break time using EFTPOS or their
you will need to do your own research into student ID card (Flexischools). The
services in your residential area. Middle School canteen is cashless.
Metro Tasmania – 13 22 01
Online canteen ordering and
Tassielink – 1300 300 520 purchasing information (Flexischools)
Redline – 1300 360 000
Flexischools is our online canteen
School buses are offered for pick-up ordering system (Pre-Kindergarten to
in the morning and/or return trips in Year 8) and also enables students to
the afternoons for students for Year 6 purchase from the canteen using their
students. Information about the buses may student ID cards (Years 7–12).
be obtained from Senior School Reception
If you are already using Flexischools,
or the Head Bus Driver, Mr Lyle Turnbull
you only need to click ‘add new
on 0417 519 810. Hutchins combines
student’ and follow the steps on the
bus routes with St Michael’s Collegiate,
app. If you are new to Flexischools,
therefore boys may be picked up or
please follow the steps below:
dropped off by a Collegiate bus.
Return to index 29• Step 1: Go to The Hutchins School App
and click ‘Canteen’
Chapel
Middle School students attend chapel
• Step 2: Click Register
on a weekly basis. Chaplains also offer
• Step 3: Enter your email
preparation courses for any students who
• Step 4: Check your email and would like to participate in Confirmation.
complete your registration, then go Parents and carers are invited to the
back to the app on your device Easter Service at St David’s Cathedral, as
• Step 5: Add your children and well as Confirmation services.
their classes (you will need their
student number to do this) this can Co-curricular
be obtained from Rory by clicking
A wide selection of summer and winter
on your child’s photo or from your
sports and activities are offered. All
child’s student ID card
students are expected to give absolute
• Step 6: To top up your account go to
priority to commitments they have through
account, enter in payment details,
membership of orchestras, choirs,
click next (top right button)
debating teams, drama groups, Dance
• Step 7: From the accounts screen you Troupe, the Chess Club, representative
can also set up automatic top-ups sporting teams, and all other activities on
Once Flexischools has been set up, offer at the School.
it is available to use via The Hutchins
CODER COLLEGE
School App.
Coder College runs the course ‘Creating
Note: Daily limits can be set per student.
Creative Coders’ for Year 6 boys after
In the home screen click on additional
school each term. More information will
settings under your child’s name, select
be provided during the year.
daily student spend limit.
The cut off time for Flexischool orders DANCE
is 8.30am. Please ensure you place your
Hutchins offers participation in Dance
child’s order before this time. For any
Troupe for students from Years 1–12.
support in creating an account, you can
Dance Troupe is very popular and has
contact Flexischools directly via phone
limited numbers. Interested boys and
1300 361 769 or email
parents/carers need to talk to Mrs
help@flexischools.com.au.
Jacquie Coad for details and availability.
Mrs Coad can be contacted at
jacquie.coad@hutchins.tas.edu.au.
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2023 30MUSIC Co-curricular activities
In addition to classroom Music, a range at an additional cost
of ensembles are offered. Students Hutchins offers some activities at the
taking private instrumental lessons are School which are paid for by parents/carers.
strongly encouraged to participate in an Students are taught by specialist teachers
ensemble at an appropriate level. Please and coaches. See below for what activities
note that additional groups may be added are currently available:
depending on student interest.
MUSIC LESSONS
Choral
• Middle School Vocal Group Private instrumental tuition is available
to all students. Tuition occurs on a
Strings
one-to-one basis with a qualified music
• Middle School Strings
tutor during normal school time (teaching
• Chamber Strings
may also occur before or after school).
• Senior Strings
Each lesson lasts for 30 minutes. Lessons
Bands are on a rotating timetable or can be
• Intermediate Concert band fixed depending on individual needs. The
• Middle School Stage Band Instrumental Tuition form is available
• Senior Concert Band online. For further details please contact
• Senior Stage Band the Music Faculty on 6221 4294.
SPORT TENNIS
All Middle School students choose from Ray Harrison, a qualified Club Coach,
our wide selection of summer, winter and offers tuition to students from Years
spring sport and co-curricular options. 1–12. Lessons are held before school, at
Students practice with their team and lunchtime and after school with Tennis
compete in community or school rosters. Clinics conducted during the school
Please direct all enquires to Mr Dion holidays. The tennis pathway starts from
Hughes, Head of Middle Years Sport at red/orange ball to green ball depending on
dion.hughes@hutchins.tas.edu.au. the level of player. Application forms are
electronically distributed via EdSmart to
all students at the beginning of each term.
Clinic forms are sent via EdSmart four
weeks before the clinic begins.
Return to index 31Communication PARENT COMMUNICATION (RORY)
The first point of contact for general An EdSmart notice repository can be
matters relating to your son is his mentor. accessed through Rory. It is accessed
Please feel free to contact his mentor, by clicking on the orange tile ‘Parent
or any of his subject teachers, at any Communication (EdSmart)’ under your name
time throughout the year. Middle School when you login and you will be able to see
Reception and the Head of Middle School all current notices sent from the School.
may also be contacted at any time. Please note that all notices are directly
related to your son(s). These notices are also
EDSMART available by clicking on the EdSmart tile in
EdSmart is an online permission slip the Hutchins App.
and general notice software platform
that enables the School to communicate The Hutchins School App
with parents/carers electronically. The Hutchins School App is designed for
Parents/carers are able to directly parents and carers as a one-stop shop to
submit their responses electronically access school information. We encourage you
to the notices (if required). This system to download the free app to access EdSmart
is used from Pre-Kindergarten to Year notices, sport fixtures, timetables, academic
12 and is the School’s official email feedback, canteen ordering, absence
parental communication method. Please notifications, links to school websites and
contact the Communications Officer at social media, school contact information,
communications@hutchins.tas.edu.au, finance details, online payments and much
if you have any queries regarding EdSmart. more. The app is available for iPhone, iPad
and Android.
NEWSLETTER
The School newsletter, Communiqué informs
the School community of coming events
Counselling
and reflects past activities. The newsletter The School Counsellors are available for
is emailed to all who have subscribed consultation, mediation or direct counselling
and copies may be viewed on the School’s to students and their parents/carers from
website. To sign up to receive Communiqué Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. Mr Shane
or view past editions visit McAloon is available during school hours on
www.hutchins.tas.edu.au/communique. 6221 4261. Head of School and mentors are
also available to assist with welfare needs.
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2023 32E-scooters Health services
(Hobart City Council)
Any health concerns or injuries are
Middle School students are all under the reported to Middle School Reception.
required ages to ride/hire the scooters. Minor ailments may be managed at
Students are asked not to use the this stage or they may be referred to
scooters for transport to and from school. the School Nurse for further treatment.
When necessary parents/carers are
• Beam Scooters – you need to be
contacted and students may be signed
at least 16 years of age.
out by parents/carers to return home.
• Neuron Scooters – you need to be
The Middle School Counsellor, Mr Shane
at least 18 years of age.
McAloon is available to students and their
Personal scooters used safely with families. The Middle School Chaplain,
helmets are permitted to and from school. Head of School, Assistant Heads and
They cannot be used on school grounds. mentors are also available to assist with
student welfare needs.
Hats and sun care If you require the School Nurse (Mrs Anna
All students are required to have a Nicholas), she can be contacted on
Hutchins hat which must be worn outdoors 6221 4230.
in Terms 1 and 4. We encourage students
to bring their own sunscreen to school, Information
however, it is also available at Middle
School Reception throughout the year. Technology (IT)
Information for parents and carers regarding
ICT can be found at
www.hutchins.tas.edu.au/learning-with-ict.
Information regarding resetting your Rory
password can be found at
www.hutchins.tas.edu.au/rory-password-
reset. If you have any other Hutchins IT
queries, please email the IT Service Desk.
Return to index 33Library Outdoor Education
The Stephens Library caters for Middle The Middle School Outdoor Education
School students. There is an extensive program consists of two rigorous and
range of fiction and non-fiction material challenging adventure camps that
available, digital resources such as ebooks assists students through a Character
and audiobooks, and Teacher Librarian Development program and prepare them
support. The Stephens Library is open for the Power of 9 program. Year 6s have
8.10am–4.00pm, Monday to Friday, except an outdoor leadership experience, as
for recess on Tuesdays. well as Year 7s who spend four days at
the Hutchins Outdoor Education Facility
Lost property at Southport with their mentor group in
Term 1. Year 8 groups spend five days
Lost property is stored in the Middle
walking and rock climbing at Freycinet
School. We encourage students to
National Park. Please direct enquires to
take great care of their belongings and
Mr Matthew Groves, Director of Outdoor
we ask that all student clothing and
Education on 6221 4279.
belongings are named.
Mobile phones Parking
The main school car park is for use
Students may bring a mobile phone (which
by staff only. Parents/carers who are
is to remain in their locker throughout the
delivering/collecting their children are
day), however this is not a requirement
asked not to use the car park. Parents/
and a telephone is always available for
cares are also asked to note that there are
students at Middle School Reception.
two bus stops in Nelson Road and parking
is not permitted in these areas.
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2023 34Pastoral care Student leadership
and expectations The Middle School has a Student
Council drawn from students of both
As students transition into Middle
year groups who have undertaken an
School they are required to respond to
intensive leadership program and have
increased expectations and to take further
demonstrated a commitment to working as
responsibility for their actions. This
leaders with other students. Much of the
transition is well supported by the student’s
leadership training, which is available to all
mentor and their management. The
Middle School students, is geared towards
emphasis in Middle School is on increasing
assisting with running lunch time activities
self-discipline, tempered by appropriate
for Middle School, Junior School and ELC
and frequent positive feedback.
students. Students are recognised for their
Teachers set out to ensure their responses contributions at two levels of leadership.
to student work and behaviour are The Middle School Council meet weekly
measured, graduated, consistent and fair. and run assemblies, plan and manage
Responses to good work or behaviour community service activities and undertake
begin with a word of praise and extend to special events. The Middle School has a
contact with parents/carers, and at times a broad commitment to fostering leadership
referral to their Year Head for appropriate and service in all students, and staff take
certificates and prizes. Behaviour which every opportunity to link students to useful
reflects poorly on the student receives tasks, great and small, from which they
a carefully considered response, from a can gain experience. Leaders can also join
quiet word to a chat and if needed, a note Years 6–12 student-led committees.
in the planner.
If poor behaviour continues, or for serious
occurrences the student will have a
conversation with their Assistant Heads and
the Head of Middle School. In responding
to such problems a ‘restorative justice’
approach is adopted where students reflect,
repair and reconnect.
Return to index 35Student Virtual Learning
organisation Environment –
As students transition into the Middle Rory
School we ask them to take on increasing
Rory is the School’s online portal where
levels of responsibility. Students
parents/carers can access their son’s
manage and plan their days, including
Reports, as well as EdSmart notices, the
the recording of homework using their
School Calendar and other information.
school planners which are also a means
of communication between teachers and Further information about Rory will be
parents/carers. provided to you in Term 1.
Withdrawing
Students are also tasked with the day-
to-day management of their textbooks,
uniform, and equipment as they move a student
from class to class. Each student uses
A full term’s written notice of intention
a locker and has access to the change
to withdraw a student from the School
rooms throughout the day to help them
must be provided. If the School does not
arrive at each gathering appropriately
receive a notice, a half term’s tuition fee
equipped and attired.
may be charged.
Student progress Notice in writing can be directed to
Mrs Emma Griffiths, Enrolments
Students, alongside their parents/carers,
Assistant, by post or email to
are encouraged to monitor and manage
emma.griffiths@hutchins.tas.edu.au.
their academic progress. This occurs
regularly via feedback from assessments
available on our online system Rory, as
well as through conversations with their
teachers, Family/Teacher Conferences
and student Reports. Parents/carers 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 2023 36Our 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 37
SENIOR SCHOOL Years 9–12 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2023 38
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 2023 or
may be reached. the Senior School (Years 10–12) Course
Handbook 2023 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 39Senior School School Counsellor
Mr Matt Magnus
key staff T 6221 4336
matt.magnus@hutchins.tas.edu.au
Deputy Principal/Head of Senior School Director of Sport
Mr Ken Kingston Mr Jason Berry
T 6224 4235 T 6221 4241
ken.kingston@hutchins.tas.edu.au jason.berry@hutchins.tas.edu.au
Deputy Head of Senior School Head of Music
Mr Gregory Stanton
Dr Adam James
T 6221 4320
T 6221 4205
gregory.stanton@hutchins.tas.edu.au
adam.james@hutchins.tas.edu.au
Power of 9 Co-ordinator
Executive Assistant to the Deputy
Mrs Caitlyn Tulk
Principal/Head of Senior School
T 6223 6450
Mrs Allison Brooks caitlyn.tulk@hutchins.tas.edu.au
T 6221 4270
Head of House – Buckland
allison.brooks@hutchins.tas.edu.au
Mr Matthew Sayers
Senior School Reception T 6221 4280
T 6221 4200 (8.00am–4.00pm) matthew.sayers@hutchins.tas.edu.au
Head of Teaching and Learning (Years Head of House – School
6–12)/Acting Head of Learning Support Mr Martin Chambers
Mr Iain Belôt T 6221 4278
T 6221 4307 martin.chambers@hutchins.tas.edu.au
iain.belot@hutchins.tas.edu.au
Head of House – Stephens
Dean of Studies and Learning Analytics Mrs Giovanna Padas
Mr James Seddon T 6221 4243
T 6221 4319 giovanna.padas@hutchins.tas.edu.au
james.seddon@hutchins.tas.edu.au
Head of House – Thorold
Senior School Academic Assistant Ms Lauren Carr
Ms Kellie O’Connor T 6221 4240
T 6221 4218 lauren.carr@hutchins.tas.edu.au
kellie.o’connor@hutchins.tas.edu.au
Career Education & Vocational
Chaplain Learning Officer
Reverend Dr Lee Weissel Mr Paul Bonnitcha
T 6221 4256 T 6221 4271
revlee.weissel@hutchins.tas.edu.au paul.bonnitcha@hutchins.tas.edu.au
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2023 40Absences Please be aware that students will only
be allowed to leave their classroom if this
Absences from school for one full day notification is showing on the School’s
or longer management system. Whilst trusting a
All absences must be advised via one student who passes on the need to attend an
of the options below only. Absences are appointment may seem ideal, this does not
required to be entered into the School’s enable us to meet our ethical or legal duty
management system by 9.00am. of care to students. As such teachers will no
longer be in a position to take a student at
Phone 6221 4200
their word should such a request be made.
Email absentees@hutchins.tas.edu.au
Once students leave their classroom they will
SMS 0428 965 941 (receives texts only)
also be required to sign out from Reception.
The Hutchins School App
If students return to school before the end
Short term absences for part of a of the day they must also sign back in at
school day the Senior School foyer, or via Reception.
Parents/carers are asked to provide This same process applies to Senior School
notification of short term absences students who are late to school.
from class via SMS, the Hutchins App or Early bus leaver permit
email to absentees@hutchins.tas.edu.au. An early bus leaver permit is provided to
We request that this notification is provided students once email permission via
by 9.00am to enable timely entry into the absentees@hutchins.tas.edu.au is received
School’s management system. – this is only for students who need to leave
Students will only be allowed to sign out and class early due to specific bus timetables.
leave the School grounds if staff can verify an Planned absence during term time
entry in the School’s management system. The Education Act 2016 and Ministerial
Once entered, all teaching staff will be able instructions has very specific categories
to verify a student’s request to leave class. for justified student absence from
school. Any request for a student to
miss all or part of a term, should be
made in writing to the Deputy Principal/
Head of Senior School. A holding
fee will apply for absences greater
than four consecutive weeks. See the
website for full details.
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