NEWSLETTER Issue 2, April 2020

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Hobart College Department of Education WELCOME TO EDITION 2

From the Principal Normally, my editorial in the second newsletter to communicate includes a reflection on the sense of pride we all felt any updates after celebrating the many achievements of students with parents and from 2019 after the annual Awards Evening. However, students as we in the time since the March newsletter, life has changed receive them. dramatically and unexpectedly, and we were unable to hold our Awards Evening as our whole community Student Achievers adjusted daily to new ways of working and learning. Whilst we were disappointed that I have been inspired by the outstanding way that all we were unable to our staff have negotiated these changes with the celebrate in person respect, kindness, innovative spirit and commitment with our achievers to supporting all students to learn which defines the from 2019, we would like to acknowledge the 178 Hobart College community. After a very settled start students who were recognised for their outstanding to the school year, we have spent the last 4 weeks academic, sporting and cultural achievements. Hobart reviewing and adjusting all our processes and methods College continued our tradition of excellence in 2019 of communication to meet the challenges of supporting with increases in both the TCE completion rate and students to learn at home from the start of Term 2. the percentage of students gaining an ATAR. We had 13 This will change the way we work and learn forever. students in the list of top TCE outcomes in the state, and The professional learning days over the last week of our Dux, James (Yunhwan) Kim, achieved the highest term gave teachers some much needed time to plan for possible ATAR of 99.95. 47 students achieved a Tertiary what learning will look like in Term 2. From Tuesday 28 Entrance Score of 100 or above, 79 students achieved April, we will be following the usual college timetable a Perfect Score in their pre-tertiary subject and many and teachers will be communicating with students and other students excelled in other areas of learning and supporting their learning from home during the regular school life. Congratulations to all our award winners! timetabled hours for that subject. School Association Student Support The AGM of the School Association was successfully We know that students may be feeling particularly held for the first time by Skype and in person (with anxious during these uncertain times and they can appropriate social distancing) on 24 March. The results continue to seek support from their teachers and of the elections for the Committee were: through our Student Services staff who are available Chairperson: Alicia Hutton online and by phone or text during regular school Deputy Chairperson: Gina Hurn times. Similarly, careers advice, literacy support, IT Secretary: Neesha-Marie Hartog help, tutorials and other support services will be Committee Members: Karen Tantari, Jennifer Poynter, continuing as usual, and information has been emailed Megan Ransome, Virginia Eddleston and Gini Ennals to all students about access to these supports. This is Staff Members: John Mainsbridge and Peter Hicks available on their College email address or on the online learning platform, Canvas. Continue to keep in touch It was fantastic to see such a good “virtual” turnout for with teachers and support staff by phone, text and our first meeting and I look forward to working with email, and check the Hobart College Facebook page the new Committee this year. Please email me at tracy. and the Department of Education’s website available at [email protected] if you would like a Skype https://www.education.tas.gov.au for updates. invitation to our next meeting on 12 May at 5.30pm. Pre-tertiary pathways and UTAS In closing, enjoy reading about some of the ways For Year 12 students on pre-tertiary pathways, the our staff and students have adapted to the current University of Tasmania has been working with the circumstances and I hope you all have a restful break Department of Education to introduce a School’s connecting with your families. Recommendation Program and more information Term 2 will present new problems to solve and about this program is in this newsletter. Please refer opportunities for learning, and together I am confident to the Tasmanian Office of Assessment, Standards and that we will meet those challenges and change how Certification (TASC) website at https://www.tasc.tas. education looks in the future for the better. gov.au as the main source of information on Year 12 certification and external assessment. We will continue Tracy Siedler, Principal

1 STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

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

However, to all our Award, Prize and Scholarship Achievers, the College community wish you our congratulations on your successes in congratulates all students who received awards at the 2019 as we recognise your outstanding Awards Evening for 2019 Achievers contributions to the academic, sporting PH Mitchell Prize for Dux of Hobart College and cultural achievements at Hobart Yunhwan (James) Kim College. Principal’s Awards for Academic Excellence Year 12 Yunhwan (James) Kim, Barney Russell, Ernan Smith, Edward Saunders, Bryher McKeown, We particularly congratulate Yunhwan Talia Hawkes, Fynn Sprott, Nicholas Gibson, William Kuplis, Julian Stratemeier, (James) Kim on being our Dux of 2019. Alexander Battaglia, Rowan Barnes, Elizabeth Albans, Benjamin Grove, Hannah McGowan, Megan Gregory, Jes Lewincamp, Grace Lawrence, Hannah Gibson, Hyereen Shim, James (pictured below) has enrolled at Kara Devlin, William Boyce, Benjamin Fulton, Nathan Green, Boyoon Kim, Aaron Galligan, the University of Queensland, studying Bonnie Kikkert, Katherine Fraser, Layne Kullrich, Talym Myler, Eleanor Clark, Taya Stevenson, Lilith Cole, Erin MacDonald, Dominic Easton, Vishal Verma, Piper O’Grady, Biomedical Sciences. Joseph Mulcahy, Emille Tatton, Ashley Watson, Nina Gill-Sprague, Theodore Ives, Joseph Lyons, Henry Penman, William Plumb, Ben Smith Noble HV Biggins Exhibition for Year 11 Dux Imogen Viner Old Hobartian Association Prizes for Scholarship, Ella Lord, Hannah Sheers Sportsmanship & Character (Year 11 Girls) Old Hobartian Association Prizes for Scholarship, Samuel Edgar, Joe Schwarz Sportsmanship & Character (Year 11 Boys) Old Hobartian Association Prizes for Scholarship, Nina Gill-Sprague, Talia Hawkes, Sportsmanship & Character (Year 12 Girls) Taya Stevenson Old Hobartian Association Prizes for Scholarship, William Boyce, Nicholas Gibson, Fynn Sprott Sportsmanship & Character (Year 12 Boys) Old Hobartian Centenary UTAS Scholarships Benjamin Fulton, Edward Saunders The Tall Foundation Tasmania University Scholarship William Kuplis Roger and Maxeme Tall Scholarship Niah Hennekam, Sophie Janes, Molly Lynch, Hannah Sheers, Laura Sliskovic, Imogen Viner The University College Award Harrison Armstrong Rotary Club of Salamanca Scholarship Prize Milla Chaffer, Julian Stratemeier, Sorin Vanzino ADF Long Tan Leadership & Teamwork Award (Year 12) Bryher McKeown Caltex Award for Best All-Rounder Barney Russell Sue Farquhar Photography Prize Ewan Vickery Iain MacDonald Prize for Art Laura Nichols GE Morris Prize for Music Gianni Puli Performing Arts Prize Finlay Underwood Oliver Wilson English Prize Talia Hawkes Many of our achievers are now in Year PF Davidson History Prize Katherine Fraser Wayne Sutton Geography and the Environment Prize William Plumb 12, continuing with further education Outstanding Contribution to Sport and Recreation Julian Morgan Tall Foundation STEM Club Prize Ella Lord, Imogen Viner and training. Others have started Old Hobartian Association Gerlach Memorial Prize Macy Charles undergraduate studies at universities Year 11 English & Humanities Old Hobartian Association Gerlach Prize Imogen Viner around the country, while some have Year 11 Science & Mathematics Rex Wilson Outstanding Academic Achievement Award Elizabeth Albans, Rowan Barnes, Alexander entered the workforce or are taking Battaglia, William Kuplis, Ernan Smith Aboriginal Support Program Academic Award Mijawi White Bear time to assess future pathway options. Environmental Champion Award Madeleine Hayes, Grace Holligan Minister for Education and Training Respectful Student Award Aaron Johns, Piper O’Grady Whatever you are doing, we wish you O’Shannessey Award for Service to the College Molly Armstrong, Ulrike Loofs-Samorzewski, Joseph Lyons, Lucy Rushton-Brumby every success in your future endeavours! Heidi Chan International Fellowship Award Rei Kawakubo Oustanding Achievement Award for International Students Boyoon Kim Alcorso Foundation Humanitarian Entrant Education Award Niru Mangar Please stay in touch and tell us what you TASC Awards for Outstanding Academic Achievement Yunhwan (James) Kim, Barney Russell, Edward Saunders, Ernan Smith are doing as our leaders of tomorrow. We TASC Award for Outstanding Achievement in VET: Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation Jack Adams were looking forward to hearing from Certificate II in Electrotechnology Thomas Dearing Certificate III in Health Services Assistance Amy Sharp one of these current leaders, Leanne Certificate II in Information, Digital Media & Technology Brendan Edser McLean, past scholar of the College Certificate II in Sport and Recreation Tori-Ann Stringer Thank you to our generous sponsors and now Tasmania’s Commissioner for Senator Eric Abetz, Senator Catryna Bilyk, Senator Carol Brown, Elise Archer MP, Cassy O’Connor MP Madeleine Ogilvie MP, Jeremy Rockliff MP, Andrew Wilkie MP, Rob Valentine MLC, Hon Meg Webb Children and Young People, who was Alcorso Foundation, Artery, Australian Defence Forces, Caltex Australia, D & W Electrical General & Window Cleaning, Hobart Bookshop, Kingborough Glazing, Old Hobartian Association scheduled to give the key note address PH Mitchell Trust, Plumbing by Stuart Florence, Rotary Club of Salamanca, The Carpet Company at the Awards Evening. We hope to have The Tall Foundation (Roger and Maxeme Tall), University of Tasmania, Young’s Decorating the opportunity to hear from Leanne in another forum in the future. Hobart College Department of Education

2 SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES

Student Support Services The Student Services Team will be available during school hours to address students’ health and wellbeing needs. Student Services is located in A Block on the level above the College Office. Specialist staff are on hand every day to provide students with assistance and advice on a range of issues. Their available times are outlined below: Felix Goward Rod Collins Kim White • Jenni Bailey, Psychologist: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday • Denika Classen, Psychologist: Tuesday & Wednesday • Hannah Collett, Social Worker: Monday, Thursday, Friday • Lyndell Cooper, School Health Nurse: Wednesday, Rosemary Summers Vanessa Warren Lisa Seddon Thursday, Friday morning Outside of these hours and during the school break we would recommend contact with the following external agencies who are ready to provide support to all students and families. If you require urgent mental health support please contact Gabriel Baldwin Jenni Bailey Denika Classen the following providers: • Mental Health Helpline - 1800 332 388 • eheadspace - 1800 650 890 • Lifeline - 13 11 14

• Kids Helpline - 1800 551 800 Hannah Collett Kate Dewar Lyndell Cooper • Your local General Practitioner (GP) The REACHOUT.com website is a great resource For COVID-19 information and updates, please contact to access information and tips regarding mental the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 202 080. health for the whole family.

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UNIVERSITY RELATED NEWS

This information applies to Year 12 students who are interested in a university pathway. We know that many Year 12 students and their parents have been anxious about what will happen to university entrance due to the disruptive impact of Covid-19. In order to take the stress out of applying for a university place, the University of Tasmania has been working to streamline their course offerings and in consultation with the Department of Education, they have developed a model for student entrance to many courses that will be based on school and teacher recommendations. While the details are yet to be fully released, this University of Tasmania website has some preliminary information about how you can register for early access to 2021 courses. We would encourage all of our Year 12 students considering a university pathway to carefully read this information. The website is: https://www.utas.edu.au/undergradua…/tasmanian-school-leaver We will share information about mainland universities as we receive it. The main message for students and parents is that tertiary education institutions across Australia are aware of the questions and concerns of students and are working hard to provide advice so that current students will not be disadvantaged.

TASC RELATED NEWS At Hobart College, TASC activities are continuing to run as normal. We had a small group of students come to the college on 1 April to undergo safety net testing. On the same day, Premier Peter Gutwein announced that all safety net tests will be offered online later in the year for students who need to undertake these to gain their TCE. Mr Gutwein also confirmed that at this stage TASC external assessments will proceed for Level 3 and Level 4 courses. Students studying all TASC courses (Preliminary Level up to Level 4) will at this stage undertake assessment tasks as developed and provided by their teachers with support from schools and teachers. We are still processing applications for reasonable adjustments in exams. Assessments for learning difficulties and handwriting issues will be undertaken as soon as practicable by our school psychologists. The Office of Tasmanian Assessment, Standards and Certification (TASC) have indicated that they will take the COVID-19 virus disruption into account when meeting the application deadlines. If students have any concerns regarding these issues, please contact: • Jenni Bailey ([email protected], or phone 6220 3106) or • Sue Hancock ([email protected], or phone 06220 3133) Additional information can be found on the TASC website: https://www.tasc.tas.gov.au/students/external_assessment/special-provisions/

4 THEATRE REFURBISHED

Refurbished, Ready and Waiting!

After much planning and anticipation, All lighting was upgraded to energy the College Theatre is now open efficient LED technology that is one for business! The $2.65 million thousand times brighter than the refurbishment brought the old lighting! An extension off 54-year-old facility into the the front foyer gives level 21st century with state-of- ground floor accessibility, and the-art equipment and a includes disabled bathroom modern, more functional facilities with special strobe space with a capacity for lights fitted for emergency up to 580 users to enjoy. use. The extension has also The planning phase was given access to an enclosed started in 2018, led undercover connector by local award-winning which links multiple spaces architect and interior including D Block and the design practice, Cumulus green room downstairs. Studios. Some of their well- known projects in the region In addition, the backstage include Pump House Point at and dressing rooms have been Lake St Clair, Devil’s Corner on revitalised with new paint and the East Coast and Willie Smith’s carpets, making them lighter, brighter Cider House in Huonville. and much more user-friendly. A range of stakeholders was consulted to ensure the The refurbishment has enabled the whole facility to be best possible outcome for everyone who uses the future proofed to deal with new technologies as the Theatre. The building was taken out of regular use entertainment industry evolves. A state-of-the-art data in August 2019 so the principal contracting builders, network has been installed which will allow for this HavenBuilt, could move in to start stripping the main expansion, and the equipment purchased for the facility theatre space. is leading contemporary industry technology. An item worth special mention is the new ‘follow spots’ - the First to be removed were the old theatre seats which only Theatre in the state with this equipment. had stood the test of time for five decades. They were used by a range of people including students of the As with all public buildings, Tasmanian College of Advanced Education in the 1960s there is a special and 70s, and then those at the Hobart Matriculation commissioning of College in the 1980s, along with regular theatregoers, artwork managed dance concert attendees and audiences of many other by Arts Tasmania. community events. The seats have been replaced with Duncan Meerding’s lighter, more comfortable high-backed, some of which artwork (pictured are easily removable for wheelchair use in different left), a furniture spaces around the ground floor theatre. and lighting design entitled ‘Stump Trunk Hearing loops were Lights’ is installed in the installed, carpets Foyer of the Theatre. were replaced and a brand new Kiosk is The official handover and opening of the refurbished the focal point in facility was originally scheduled for early April, but given the foyer which the recent COVID-19 issues, it has been postponed features beautiful until a later date. corrugated Tasmanian Oak Hobart College looks forward to sharing this fabulous wood panelling facility with our wider community in the near future. To (pictured left). infinity and beyond!

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Technical Theatre Gets Gory!

Rowan Harris’ Technical Theatre Production 2 class have been busy learning the ‘art’ of stage makeup, particularly in creating cuts, brusies and wounds. Students had a lot of fun per fec ting their craft and as you can see on these pictures, the results were almost TOO good!

Campus Clean Up The annual Clean Up Australia Day at Hobart College was held in early March during Home Group. Many of the Home Groups ‘mucked in’ to clean up the campus and surrounding bushland. Students were concerned about the number of cigarette butts found around the campus in addition to numerous cans and bottles. The craziest thing found this year was a truck engine. It was a beautiful sunny day and participants enjoyed a well-earned icy- pole for their efforts. Thanks to the SET (Student Environment Team) for coordinating the clean-up packs and briefing and leading the participating Home Groups.

Expeditions in a Life before Lockdown Despite adverse weather and an altered agenda, 15 eager expeditioners set the Kellevie trails ablaze on a Saturday in March. The original plan was to go for an overnight camp, but that had to be replaced with a day trip. The aim of this adventure was to introduce the group of mixed abilities to mountain biking. Everyone had a positive attitude and enjoyed the trails through beautiful bushland. For some, it was their first time riding a bike off-road so we spent a bit of time at the pump track honing our skills. Time flies when you are having fun and before we knew it, we were riding our last track for the day – one full of mud that managed to find its way into every imaginable crevice and even bring some bikes to a complete standstill. We were thankful for the College’s high-pressure hose to save hours of scrubbing! It was great to see the improvement in people’s riding skills as the day progressed and everyone slept like a log that night. Callum Dungey, Expedition student

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FLEX Students Grow Green Thumbs!

FLEX students have been busy learning about gardening and tending a variety of plants. Some of these have been transplanted into the planter boxes at the front of A Block, just outside Tracy Siedler’s office window. We look forward to watching them grow and add a bit of life and colour to an otherwise ugly brick wall! Great job, FLEX!

Art Theory & Criticism Excursion Before excursions were postponed, the Art Theory and Criticism class went on an excursion to the University of Tasmania’s Art School Library and to TMAG. It was a great opportunity for students to see a range of artworks. A particular highlight was the ningina tunapri exhibition.

Assistant German Teacher in Term 1 For four weeks during Term 1, students of German at Hobart College were lucky enough to have Nina Urban from the Bavarian Teachers’ Union volunteering in the Level 2 and 3 German classes. Nina (pictured right with Caroline Jackson, German teacher, and some German students) wrote reading comprehensions, did role-play listening comprehensions and undertook one-on-one conversations with the pre-tertiary students. Preparation and marking were part of her load which was especially helpful. In the large Foundation class, Nina gave students individual help. Nina was a real asset to our College, and helped with other classes on Campus. As Maths is a favourite subject of hers, she took part in General Maths 2, as well as helping with Outdoor Education and Sport and Recreation classes. Nina has since returned to Germany and we wish her every success in her chosen career of teaching.

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Blue-tongue Lizard Rescue

Jayden Laredo (pictured left) one of our FLEX students, rescued this blue-tongue lizard found near the main bus area and took it home to remove the ticks and nurse it back to health. It has since made a complete recovery, going on to give birth to some healthy baby blue-tongues! Good on you, Jayden!

The FLEX students have also set up an outdoor living space for wildlife at the Sustainable Learning Centre (pictured above). They will be undertaking a range of literacy and numeracy tasks associated with care and protection of wildlife species.

Book Club The book discussion group meets at lunchtimes on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month and talks books that people have read. Everyone enjoys a snack and a cuppa over lunch and occasionally there may be a reading-themed activity. During the last meeting the group took a tour of the College Library to discover the new placement of several collections and genres that has occurred in 2020. Everyone is invited to attend book group meetings which take place in the Library Conference room, once school life returns to normal!

Working With Children

Working With Children students have been busy making papier-mache objects for their playgroup displays. Although the Playgroup sessions won’t be going ahead as planned in Term 2, the class hopes to be able to offer them later in the year. The playgroup room will have lots of new, wonderfully bright additions for the children to play with.

8 STUDENTS INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY

Teal Ribbon Afternoon Tea On 26 February, Hobart College students Jasmine Schwarz and Isabella Quaranta, along with Teacher Anna Seabrook, represented Hobart College at the 2020 Teal Ribbon Day’s Afternoon Tea. This event was hosted by the Hon Elise Archer MP and held at the Premier’s Reception Lounge. Each year, more than 1,500 women in Australia will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer and while some progress has been made in finding successful treatments, there is still so much more that needs to be done. This important event supports Australians living with ovarian cancer. It honours those we have lost, raises awareness of this cruel and insidious disease L-R: Jasmine Schwarz and Isabella Quaranta, the Hon Elise Archer MP, and hopefully helps to change the story for future Jo Harris (ovarian cancer survivor and inspirational guest speaker) and generations. Anna Seabrook (Hobart College teacher).

International Women’s Day Breakfast On 11 March, ten students along with staff members The group enjoyed a delicious breakfast, but the Anna Smee and Wendy Irvine, were invited to attend highlight was listening to inspirational female Olympians. Tasmania’s largest International Women’s Day event, a Louise Sauvage (Wheelchair Track and Road), Elizabeth breakfast hosted by the Royal Hobart Hospital Research Jack (Diving), Dana Faletic (Rowing) and Kathy Foster Foundation at Wrest Point. (Basketball) spoke about their journeys to get to the ultimate sporting peak: the Olympics – albeit for some it was a few years ago! They shared the highlights and challenges along the way, and how the support from many people spurred them on. They spoke of the importance of not underestimating what we can all do for each other to support people achieve their dreams. The students who attended are pictured left. L-R: Sarah Eddleston, Chloe Harrington, Ella Mainsbridge, Mia Cane, Sarah Ransome, Indigo Ryan, Kate Poynter, Rebecca Flinn and Emillie Butler. (Aina Rakortondrape not pictured)

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

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Guest Speaker in VET Tourism Early in March, Alex Heroys, CEO Destination South Tasmania (DST) shared his vast experience with students in VET Certificate II in Tourism. DST is the tourism organisation for Tasmania’s southern region from Bothwell to Cockle Creek, Strathgordon to the Tasman Peninsula and are focussed on increasing visitation, yield and regional dispersal. Amongst lots of interesting information, Alex explained to the group that the total value of tourism to this region is $2.4 billion, and that the industry employs 17,000 people. It is forecast that by 2030, the Tourism Industry will need another 10,000 future employees to meet demand. (obviously this is all pre-COVID-19!) Alex’s key message for the students was to work hard to develop the right attitude, personality and passion to be successful in this industry. We thank Alex for sharing his knowledge with tomorrow’s tourism leaders.

Leadership Camp Before the world of cancelled excursions, the Outdoor Leadership students camped at Fortescue Bay. The group of 20 walked into Bivouac Bay, a 2 hour walk in misty rain, although this did not dampen their spirits. They camped overnight in a picturesque spot next to a rocky beach in the rainforest. The next day they walked to Canoe Bay after an early start and snorkelled near a shipwreck before walking onto Cape Huay which is part of the Three Capes Track. The tired, but happy campers returned on Saturday evening after a fabulous experience in Tasmania’s wonderful wilderness.

HoCo gives Paper Girl a New Home Created by artist Emma Horswill, Paper Girl is a 3.2m-high gowned figure previously located in the foyer of the University of Tasmania Melville Street apartments. Emma created the piece from thousands of recycled sheets of paper including thesis drafts and lecture notes sourced from the University. The sheets were hand-cut into strips and meticulously combined onto metal frames. “I was inspired by the intense exchange of information you experience when studying,” said Emma. “The work explores both the receiving and imparting of knowledge.” Hobart College is delighted to give Paper Girl a new home in the A Block Foyer – a fitting place for her to reside to be seen by the hundreds of learners who walk past her everyday on their way to the Library!

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National Constitution Convention

Congratulations to Jade Woods, Legal Studies 3 student in Year 12, who was successful in her application to the National Schools Constitutional Convention after writing a persuasive response to Federalism and water - not an easy task! Normally held in Canberra in March, this annual convention has had to be postponed until a later date. We look forward to getting a report back from Jade when the convention is rescheduled. This is a great opportunity for a HoCo HASS student. Well done, Jade!

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

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

Jack Langford Congratulations to current student Jack Langford and alumnus Mae Ganambarr who recently participated in ‘Reserved for Healing’, a group exhibition at Contemporary Art Tasmania and supported through the Australia Council’s Chosen initiative. ‘Reserved for Healing’ is an evolving series of interventions in the gallery with the program focussed on expanding the ambition of cultural production for Tasmanian Aboriginal artists. Pictured right is Jack, standing with his artwork.

11 AWESOME ALUMNI

Glover Art Prize Winner Chosen from 563 entries, Robert O’Connor is this year’s winner of the Glover Prize for his artwork ‘Somewhere in the Midlands’. Rob was a student at Hobart College in 2001/2002, studying art with Wayne Brookes. In Wayne’s words, “It’s a well deserved win for an incredibly gifted, devoted and beautiful human being!” While at College, Rob was the recipient of the Ian McDonald Art Prize. He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Hons) degree, was awarded a Moorilla Scholarship in 2006 and has had 10 solo shows. He is currently represented by Bett Gallery. Rob was also selected to spend two months at the Cite Internationale des Arts in Paris this year, although the Cite has shut down for the time being, so this amazing experience has unfortunately been put on hold for now.

South American Adventurer Former Hobart student Gus Goodwolf was cycling in South America when he realised that perhaps it was important that he return to Australia. He was recently interviewed by his former English teacher, Ellen Rees, while he was quarantined in Sydney. What had you been doing before COVID-19? I’d been living and working in Canada while saving to do some backpacking and volunteering in South and Central America. The plan was to meet up with a friend from Hobart and bike from Colombia to Chile, despite having little to no training or experience in bike touring! We were up for adventure, so we spent a couple of weeks in Bogota buying supplies with as little money as possible: using old buckets for panniers, peach cans for water bottle holders and dishwashing gloves for bike gloves!

When did you know you had to get home? We’d gotten as far as the Bolivian salt flats when we got the news of COVID-19 and realised we had to get back to Oz. This was made more difficult due to lockdowns in Bolivia which were being monitored by the army, so we leapfrogged from place to place, trying to get to an airport that was still open. With limited connection to the outside world, and very limited language to converse with the locals, we hid in cargo buses during multiple military check points, pretended to be livestock in a cattle truck, and had to deal with interrupted and limited food supplies. After a week in complete lockdown, the Australian Embassy organised for us to get on an Israeli evacuation military flight and get home via Brazil, Santiago and Sydney. What are you looking forward to when you return to Tassie? I can hardly wait to be back to see family and friends, eat some Tassie food and be able to drink from a tap again! What next? Well, once things settle down, I plan to head back to the French mountain town of Chamonix where I lived after leaving College in 2015. I’ll spend the winters skiing and summers exploring different parts of Europe and the Middle East. Or, if that doesn’t work out, I’ll attempt to do the Mongol Rally with some mates – it’s a crazy car race starting in London and going to Mongolia! Thanks for the story, Gus. Ever the adventurer!

12 STAFF BECOME THE STUDENTS

Our Virtual Campus - staff share their workspaces!

13 LEARNING AT HOME

Our Virtual Campus - students share their workspaces!

Many students have proactively set up a quiet study space at home and are using it to continue their studies via online delivery. Pictured right is Yael, Year 12, working on Media Production coursework.

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

Here’s an example of instrumental lessons continuing for Level 3 students: students at home, tutors at home, or a combination of both! Pictured left is vocal tutor Brett Budgeon conducting a singing Successful outcomes in learning Legal Studies online! lesson.

Elijah, Year 12, hard at work on heating steel Eden, Year 12, getting a ‘helping’ hand from her siblings for his Object Design project with coursework for Working with Children

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Bunnies Art Competition

The Bunnies & Flowers show is a Hobart College The results were as follows: tradition as it gives students and staff an opportunity to • Winner - Nias Frost - 115 votes -106 online and re-invent Albrecht Durer’s 16th century ‘Young Hare’ 9 in the gallery in their own visual language. The standard and variety • Second Place – Ella Winzil – 97 online was once again exemplary and the display in the ‘Little • Third Place – Milla Osborne – 88 online Space Gallery’ on campus generated lots of interest. Every year, the Visual Art Staff vote on their favourites, Students and staff were encouraged to vote for their and this year’s ‘Judge’s Choice’ Awards go to Sam favourite bunny through our Facebook competition. Johnson (7 gallery votes and 45 votes online) and Nina Taurian (9 gallery votes and 23 online). Check out the winning entries at the following link: https://tasedu-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/romany_ Well done to all those who participated! best_education_tas_gov_au/Elw03NLkaEhGp5Kl51Vz6Pw BrkM3HU8xVoslrBi_fdayGw?e=luxlXR Fun on Campus - with appropriate social distancing! In the last week of term, staff had a ‘crazy hat’ morning tea, to build community and have some fun after the challenges of teaching in the new online delivery space - a steep learning curve for many of us!

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Mindfulness In the Classroom Tersia Oosthuizen’s Line 1 Psychology class have been working on mindfulness strategies at the start of lessons to intentionally focus and improve learning outcomes. w In Term 1, Monday lessons started with ‘mindful bouncing’ where each student had 2 bouncy balls and bounced them between left and right hands, focussing on not missing a bounce. By concentrating soley on the ball, their brains were woken up and students were ready to be more mindful to start learning. On Wednesday afternoon lessons, students would enter the room and spend five minutes silently drawing an object. They started with bottle tops and then did Minties, again, to prepare them for learning. Perhaps this is something that we could all try at home!

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

Easter Egg Hunt

In the International Student Program Home Group session, students did an Easter Egg Hunt. For most of the students it was the first time to experience this chocolate-loving activity. Students looked for eggs at the back of D Block and it didn’t take long for each student to find their 4 eggs which were on cars, in trees and under bushes. Most of the students said that they didn’t eat much chocolate in their home countries, but none of them wanted to give up their eggs once they were found! All hunting was done at a socially appropriate distance from each other.

16 SCIENCE

Sustainability Learning Centre 2020 Tasmanian Youth Climate Conference

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

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

Theo shared a reflective and evocative poem written in response to the need for students to strike about Climate Change. This beautifully written and evocative poem is included on the next page.

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

It was an excellent opportunity for young leaders to collaborate on such an important issue. We look forward to sharing the progress of the action plans in later issues this year!

Congratulations, Chloe!

Chloe recently won a place at the open to 24 students and is designed to IMAS Marine Discovery Camp, part engage, challenge, excite and inspire of the ‘Practical Introduction to through a hands-on marine science Temperate Marine Biology’ unit which program. It encourages students to is an introduction to IMAS’s Bachelor explore issues threatening biodiversity of Marine and Antarctic Science. It’s a as well as the productivity of the marine highly competitive application process system. Climate change, invasive based on academic merit, passion for species, pollution, debris and their the marine environment and an interest associated social and economic impacts in the effects of climate change. are also covered. This predominately field-based unit Hopefully the postponed trip will be consists of 5 days on picturesque Maria rescheduled soon and we can report Island on the East Coast. The camp is on what Chloe learned!

17 POETRY IN SCIENCE

I Hope, by Theo Harkin

I hope I imagine suited men in boardrooms that I will one day be able to show my children the world smoking fat cigars wrapped as I know it. in the flawlessly coloured leaf that is the future of our planet, while out here I hope the sun is blocked by a thick grey sooty cloud. they will be able to wake up to pink-tinged sun rising over towering eucalypts, a dark grey stain seems to spread across radiant blue sky. glimpses of bay glittering silver. feel air so fresh it scorches their throats as they inhale, I walk through cities, smiling up at mountains soaring in the distance. the buildings that reach skyward around me, wordlessly boasting wealth, filled with workers slouching in ergonomic chairs while they I hope order the burning of a rainforest they will be able to experience snow days, the destruction of homelands sink feet into the confetti of freshly fallen snow the cutting open of the earth the bare limbs of trees around them with the click of a mouse heaped with white, curving - on a sleek black computer. ballet dancers’ nubile calves. listen to that wondrous silence as I stroll along the waterfront of a world mysteriously muffled drains spew waste into the brown brackish water of the river. as they gather handfuls of silk soft snow cement is unyielding under my feet. shape it into balls that they toss giggling instead of the twitter of birds at each other and the trunks of trees I hear traffic. where they hit, leaving a bullseye, then on the highway a huge truck thunders past a fresh tail of white as they slide, snail-like, to the ground. laden with logs.

I hope I watch businessmen bustling down the street, they will be able to bushwalk through valleys unchanged since the cars rumbling over bitumen, glaciers that carved them and all I can see is the coral reef that was decimated to make way as birdsong pirouettes around them, for ships weighted with coal, snorkel through kelp forests in cool clear water, the forests carpeting valleys that were steamrolled for this. spot dragons dancing amongst columns of sunlight the Indigenous people of countless nations and swirling seaweed, forced to watch as their land was taken and destroyed, ignored by those desperately clutching the leash of some beast be surprised in the deep green wilderness, crudely tethered while treading through untamed tangles of moss and leaves, who tugs harder and harder, by a pademelon hopping out of shadows pulls them behind it while it devours everything in its path. a metre from them before stopping stock-still and staring, dewy eyes silently intelligent, memories of bush filled with native wildflowers are almost forgotten. then disappearing into vibrant undergrowth. but I also know that we can change. I hope that these animals, these places, we only have a decade but will still exist outside of books and movies, I believe we can do it. fading memories and the stories we tell for our children to enjoy. you, who walked out of school, you, who left work, but I know you, who hold, in one hand, the hand of your child or younger sibling, those of us under 24, here in Tasmania and in the other a placard demanding action, have never experienced a ‘normal’ year - every year has been hotter than the long-term average. you are the ones who will make change. that all of us under 30 years old will live to see at least two degrees of warming. I know that we are in a place of crisis but I also know that we still have time - and I know that inside Parliament to let our children politicians argue about economies, live the future I hope they can enjoy. multinational corporations lobby governments and new coal mines are approved. see the world we dream of showing them. four thousand kilometres away the Antarctic melts, ignored.

18 SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES

Some handy reminders...

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LEAVERS’ HOODIES

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

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

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

HOBART COLLEGE ASSOCIATION NEXT MEETING Tuesday 12 May 5.30 - 7.00pm By Skype or in the TLC on Level 3

The Association’s purpose is to facilitate the flow of information between stakeholders and the College and to develop initiatives that contribute to improving student outcomes and the ongoing success of the College. There are no fundraising activities. The Association is represented by an elected committee (parents, staff, community members and the College Principal) and meets 6 times per year. Please contact Tracy Siedler on 6220 3133 if you would like more information or a Skype invitation to the next meeting.

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Coping with COVID-19 Hold on to your ‘stability rocks’ A ‘stability rock’ is a process or practice that adds something reliable to your life when it feels like things are spinning out of control. They help you to remember that there are some things that are within your control. Your own routines and rituals will become really important at this time when some parts of your life are disrupted (e.g. school, training or work). Some examples of ‘stability rocks’ could be: • waking up & going to bed at the same time every day • eating regular meals • doing some form of exercise every morning • taking an afternoon tea break • reaching out to a friend each day.

Getting ready CLASSES ARE ON DURING NORMAL for Term 2: TIMETABLED LESSONS. STUDENTS ARE TO BE READY AND LOGGED ON DURING ALLOCATED CLASS TIMES. • get up on time and get dressed • phones are off & away to avoid distracion • laptops charged and ready to go 5 minutes before the lesson starts

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

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

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

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

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Ideas for Planning your Study Days...

Make a written plan for each of your school days. Intentionally schedule in rest, preparation, study/lesson times, meals and exercise. An example is included below: Time Task Tick when completed 8.30am: Planning & preparation 8.45am: Lesson time - focussed work 9.30am: Short break 9.45am: Lesson time - focussed work 10.15am: Recess break - fresh air, snack, exercise 10.40am: Lesson time - focussed work 11.10am: Short break 12.10pm: Lunch - fresh air, food and exercise 1.00pm: Lesson time - focussed work 1.45pm: Short break 2.00pm: Lesson time - focussed work 2.30pm: Official finish time You might have completed your work earlier, or you may need to spend a little more time to finish off so you are ready for the next day.

Ideas for break times...

Do a puzzle Write in a diary Listen to music Read a book Water the garden

Ring a friend and SPEAK to them Kick a ball

Draw a picture Look at family photos Get outside and walk!

Lie down in the sun

Spend time with a pet Build with Lego

Play a board game Read a magazine Listen to a podcast

Rake the leaves Play an instrument

21 PICS AROUND THE CAMPUS - BEFORE COVID

LEFT: Some students from Patrick Oakley’s Home Group enjoying homemade pizzas from the College’s woodfired oven, part of the range of opt-in activities available for community building in the Home Group Program.

RIGHT: Students in Shannon Badcock’s Home Group making healthy smoothies in the commercial kitchen!

BELOW RIGHT: Students learning about changing a tyre in ‘Car Essentials’ with teacher, Mitch Samin.

BELOW LEFT: Food and Hospitality Enterprise students serving up a delectable feast for eager lunchtime customers.

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

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

RIGHT: Puzzling fun in the Library at lunchtime!

22 , Congratulations to the 2019 Achievers of Awards, Prizes and Scholarships Hobart College celebrates our students’ great results: 46 students with a Tertiary Entrance Score of 100 or higher, 80 perfect scores and 13 students in the Top 100 TCE Achievers in Tasmania As we were unable to hold our Awards Evening on 26 March to formally congratulate all our achievers, we would like to recognise our Dux of 2019, Yunhwan (James) Kim Thank you to our generous sponsors Senator Eric Abetz, Senator Catryna Bilyk, Senator Carol Brown, Elise Archer MP, Madeleine Ogilvie MP Cassy O’Connor MP, Jeremy Rockliff MP, Andrew Wilkie MP, Rob Valentine MLC, Hon Meg Webb Alcorso Foundation, Artery, Australian Defence Forces, Caltex Australia, D & W Electrical General & Window Cleaning, Hobart Bookshop, Kingborough Glazing, Old Hobartian Association PH Mitchell Trust, Plumbing by Stuart Florence, Rotary Club of Salamanca, The Carpet Company The Tall Foundation (Roger and Maxeme Tall), University of Tasmania, Young’s Decorating Hobart College Department of Education

IMPORTANT DATES - TERM 2

April 27 - Term 2 begins for teachers April 28 - Term 2 begins for students May 28 - Parent Teacher Evening June 8 - Public Holiday June 16 - College Association, 5.30pm June 19-26 - Mid-Year Assessment (tbc) July 3 - Term 2 ends July 20 - Term 3 begins July 28 - Information Evening for parents/carers and prospective students in 2021

HOBART COLLEGE Olinda Grove, Mount Nelson, TAS 7007 GPO Box 1188, Hobart 7001 P: (03) 6220 3133 F: (03) 6220 3140 E: [email protected] W: https://hobartcollege.education.tas.edu.au