TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2017 ‒ 23 Secondary school enrolments An advertising feature Changing face of education

JEREMY ROCKLIFF Deputy Premier and Minister for Education And Training

POSITIVE experience in quality early Alearning, to a successful primary school experience and a transition on to high school through to Year 12 are all crucial elements of a successful education experience. Since coming to Government, we have made improvements in each of these important areas, all aiming at increasing the levels of engagement, retention and attainment for students. We have passed a new Education Act for , which for the first time recognises the right of every child to receive 13 years of compulsory education. As well as providing the opportunity for voluntary six months earlier access to Prep and Kindergarten, the new Act raises the expectation of our young people, that they CHANGE IS IN THE AIR: The centrepiece of Tasmania’s new Education Act is the extension of secondary schools to Year 12. remain at school until the completion of Year 12, its young people experience lies of ensuring more students barrier, and with it the extending to Year 12 — a I’m confident that we are equivalent, or when they turn at the heart of this policy, finish Year 12. perception for many in the significantly higher number on the right track to achieving 18 years of age, whichever because it provides more For many young people community that schooling than expected. this, which is ultimately in the comes first. choice about where they can barriers such as changing finishes at Year 10. As Minister for Education, I best interests of all The centrepiece of our complete their senior schools, travel and finance can I am encouraged by the want more students to stay at Tasmanians. change agenda is the secondary education. impact on their ability to strong community support of school longer, enjoy their There is no better extension of Tasmanian This is about our colleges complete their education. So, the high school extension schooling experience, and foundation to build schools to Year 12. Reducing and high schools working by extending high schools to program. As of 2018, 38 achieve more while they Tasmania’s future than the number of transitions our together with the shared aim Year 12, we help remove that government schools will be attend school. education.

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The International Baccalaureate Diploma emphasises critical thinking while providing both breadth and depth of learning. An internationally-renowned program of study with an inquiry-based approach, the Diploma develops senior school students’ skills and dispositions to enhance their ability to thrive during university study. To discuss how the International Baccalaureate can support your child’s study future, please call our Enrolments Office on 6210 2286 or visit the IB pages on our website.

‘The writing, research and critical thinking skills taught during the www.friends.tas.edu.au/school/ib 23 Commercial Road North IB continue to be useful to further study.’ Friends’ School IB Graduate The Friends’ School Email: [email protected] is an IB World School.

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Secondary school enrolments An advertising feature On course for major milestone

UILFORD Young College turns 25 next Gyear. As Tasmania’s only senior secondary coeducational Catholic college approaches this milestone, it has a reputation for dynamism, educational excellence and outstanding pastoral care, with facilities to match on its two campuses. In 2016, 83 per cent of GYC students achieved their Tasmanian Certificate of Education and 60 per cent RECOGNITION: Dux for 2016 Meg achieved an Australian Phillips with the Principal, Mr Craig Deayton, and the Tertiary Admissions Ranking. Directors of Teaching and Learning Mrs Sandro Guerzoni Also, 14 per cent achieved (Glenorchy Campus) and Mrs Heidi Senior (Hobart Campus). SWITCHED ON: Nick Martin and Amity Bailey enjoy Guilford Young College’s robotics course. an ATAR of over 90, and three students were in the top 100 Awards, producing two the College offers extensive Archdiocese of Hobart in co- system for 20 years, said that which they live and their place students in the state. winners, while two other VET co-curricular activities that operation with the Christian one of the pleasures of being at in it,” Mr Deayton said. Within the field of students won TASC provide learning and growth Brothers, the Dominican GYC was working with vibrant “One of our many joys is Vocational Training and Outstanding Achievement in opportunities through sport, Sisters, the Silesians of Don and highly motivated students. working with these vivacious Education, 41 of last year’s Vocational Education and cultural, leadership and Bosco, the Sisters of Charity “Guilford Young College young people, helping them students have gained Training Awards. spiritual pursuits. and the Sisters of St Joseph. Its both supports and nurtures reach their full potential, and apprenticeships and a further This year, 20 per cent of the A leader in the Tasmanian first students attended in 1995. young people on the cusp of opening the door of 15 are employed in an industry student population is enrolled education community, GYC This year, the College has adulthood, helping them to opportunity for all. We are related to the VET program in VET courses. welcomes all who come welcomed only its third develop a personal ethical extremely proud of the fine they studied. As well as providing through its doors into a principal. framework that includes self- young citizens who are alumni Last year GYC had three exceptional academic and community of faith. Craig Deayton, who has confidence and self- of Guilford Young College, and finalists in two categories in vocational pathways Guilford Young College been a principal in the knowledge, as well as we look forward to welcoming the Tasmanian VET Training accessible to all 950 students, was founded in 1994 by the Tasmanian Catholic education knowledge of the world in your son or daughter in 2018.”

Claremont College

Learn in a rich and dynamic environment with strongly supported pathways to university, TAFE and industry. We provide quality teaching which focuses on TCE attainment, VET certification, and maximising university entrance scores. • Full range of academic subjects • Tutorial program • Industry standard facilities • College musical • Extensive range of VET programs • Careers Centre • UTAS College programs • Student support services • Enrichment and pastoral care program

Students who are out of area or from non-associate schools are most welcome. OPEN DAY For further information or to make an appointment contact Linda on 62496894 or email [email protected] FRIDAY 5 May 9am - noon Hobart and Glenorchy Campuses

PARENT INFORMATION EVENINGS TUESDAY 2 May, GLENORCHY Campus, 7:30pm WEDNESDAY 3 May, HOBART Campus, 7:30pm THURSDAY 4 May, HOBART Campus, 7:30pm

GYC ENROLMENT ENQUIRIES 6238 4367 [email protected] Department of Education

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Parents Hutchins need to stay adds a involved RESEARCH shows that children do better at school when their parents are involved in their child’s education. You can speak to winning your child’s teacher or principal about how you can be involved. Some of the ways that you could be involved include: INTRODUCE yourself number to your child’s teachers. KEEP teachers informed of any HE is up the ultimate challenge. changes that may affect leading the way for Power of 9 co-ordinator your child. Tlearning with its Year 9 Ken Kingston said the STAY informed by program, Power of 9. experiential learning program reading the school The program, which began focuses on developing skills, newsletter and/or in 2011, is aimed at including decision-making, school website. encouraging and assisting resilience, tolerance of others, GO TO information students to develop the skills, personal organisation, sessions at the school. passion, positive attitudes, persistence, self-confidence, TALK with your child values and forms of knowledge leadership and independence. about their day. necessary for planning their “We try to involve the ATTEND parent pathway and being successful students in learning meetings. through Years 10, 11 and 12 and experiences that they wouldn’t PARTICIPATE in beyond. get in normal day-to-day school social activities. Students have the schooling,” Mr Kingston said. HELP IN the canteen, opportunity to choose from “These include the four library or classroom. four different challenges that major challenges where HIGH ACHIEVEMENT: Sean Oosthuizen on the Port Davey Power of 9 Challenge. include the Global Challenge, students are learning off- the Port Davey Challenge, the campus, and in some cases their comfort zone.” Central Australian Challenge quite challenging He said a combination of and the Island Challenge. environments. learning through self- Each challenge occurs at a “For the preparation camp, discovery, adventure and different time during the year students are required to make relevant curriculum helps turn and consists of two phases that their own way back to Hobart boys into fine young men and include “the experience’’ and from South Port, which build character through “the expedition’’ that makes challenges them to get out of experiential learning.

NOW OPEN Enrolments for Year 7, 2018 are you in year 6 now? join us in year 7 2018. Empowering Girls At Mount Carmel, our girls’ only We provide incredible opportunities for is a Catholic, coeducational, Kindergarten to Year 10 school, environment from Grade 3 to Year 10 our students to grow and flourish and all in one place. Students enjoy academic, sporting, cultural and creative opportunities enables girls to take intellectual risks and at the heart of all of our endeavours, is to focus on excellence in achievement. the rich heritage that has been gifted to in a caring and safe environment. Call Michele on 6274 6010 for enrolment information us by the Sisters of Charity, a heritage of We understand that girls thrive in a service and social justice. and applications. learning environment where they are www.dominic.tas.edu.au known, valued and affirmed. www.mountcarmel.tas.edu.au Become a part of our community. A Catholic, Kinder to Year 10 school for girls and young boys [email protected] 361 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay, Tasmania Ph (03) 6216 7900

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Secondary school enrolments An advertising feature Energetic quest for knowledge

AHAN School prides their experience does. itself on maintaining a By adopting a holistic Fvibrant culture of approach to the program, the involvement for its girls goal is have a positive impact through physical activity, on the school and its students enriching their lives through by further developing their healthy participation and skills in responsibility and achievement in outdoor independence. THE GREAT OUTDOORS: Years 9 and 10 students from burn off some energy with a mountain bike ride. activities. “The main focus of outdoor The Outdoor Education education at Fahan is they may not have had the use their experience to teach education facility where they variety and quality of outdoor Program at Fahan aims to experiential learning with the chance to do at home. one another. apply skills in setting up their education activities. challenge, excite and inspire aims of cultivating courage, Girls experience mountain Recently, Year 9 girls own camp, cooking and Year 7 student Anna girls through controlled positive self-evaluation and biking, kayaking, canoeing, participated in the Outdoor undertaking a full curriculum Kennedy said: “Kayaking with outdoor experiences. relational development white-water rafting, indoor Adventure Skills elective, experience in the outdoors, the class and our bushwalk to The Outdoor Education through trust and co-operation and outdoor rock climbing, where they mentored the Year including history, English, art, the top of Mount Wellington Co-ordinator for Fahan activities,’’ Alison said. bushwalking, and low and 4 girls throughout some science and maths. were great opportunities to School, Alison Manson, and “The end goal is that the high rope challenges. bushwalks to Seven Mile “We offer the girls skills in push ourselves and test our the newly appointed specialist girls will develop lifelong skills In each activity, the Beach and Snug Falls. outdoor education that they limits. We all really enjoyed it.” in outdoor education, Dan and a passion for the outdoors difficulty levels increase and The girls are further asked can build on throughout their Year 4 student Charlotte Firth, have created a which will stay with them after grow as the girls do. to challenge themselves years at Fahan,’’ Dan said. Crawford said: “I loved the comprehensive program for school.” In addition to this, the through an outdoor “By the time they reach bushwalk to Seven Mile Beach girls from Year 3 through to The Outdoor Education advantage of a single campus educational experience based Year 10, they will be even more and the sand sculpture Year 10. Program at Fahan provides at Fahan School means that on Tasmania’s East Coast. skilled, independent, resilient competition we had. It was The program offers girls a rewarding and exciting the youngest through to the From Year 5 onwards, girls and surprise themselves with great having the Year 9 girls breadth of activities and opportunities for the girls to oldest students learn together experience the Kelvedon what they can achieve.” with us on the walks opportunities that grow as participate in activities that in one environment and can Classroom, Fahan’s outdoor The students love the explaining things.” A generous serving of diversity OSGROVE High School School, with a luncheon Cis a progressive-thinking offering a diverse mix of school being led by its new food from the 12 various Principal, Anna Viney, and her countries represented ENROL NOW FOR 2018 wonderful hardworking staff. within the school. From its core subjects to its As part of our vision The school is located in an open bushland setting with spectacular views of the Derwent varied optional units, students to be more involved and River. We seek to provide a secure environment promoting excellence in education and character development. have many opportunities to inclusive with the explore and learn about the broader community, world they live in and what their role will be within that SKILLS: Cosgrove High School ended the celebrations framework for the future. students Zohreh Jafari, left, and with a highly successful Cosgrove takes pride in its Zahra Akbari help out at the day at the Taste of tradition of developing Moonah Taste of the World Festival. Moonah. students to be the best that Through Cosgrove they can be. diversity and was celebrated High School’s values of As demonstrated by recent with performances in dance, “Learning, Safety and Harmony Celebrations, poetry, pop and jazz music, Respect”, students are given Cosgrove High School and even some comedy. the vision to see their world in maintains a strong focus with Part of the school’s a practical way, the key to the arts. celebrations included a sports unlock their futures, and a The Harmony Day day against New Town High map to guide them Assembly focused on cultural School and Glenora District successfully though life. Your daughter is our priority

Fahan School is set amongst spectacular grounds, boasts state-of- the-art facilities and has an enviable academic record. In 2016, an amazing 61% of our students achieved an ATAR of 90+, placing them in the top 10% of students nationally. Our enviable size ensures attention to your daughter is our priority. Limited availability exists for Years 8 -12 in 2018. Apply today.

Visit www.fahan.tas.edu.au or call Mary Marino on 6225 1064.

The outstanding school for girls.

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Secondary school enrolments An advertising feature Pathway to fantastic adventures ALVIN Christian School chosen to qualify as underwater provides personalised guides and bushwalking guides. Clearning through its The unique opportunity of Pathways Program. being an underwater guide is With a long history of available because Calvin outdoor education, Calvin is Christian School is a recognised building the pathway for this training facility for Scuba program to equip students with Schools International (SSI) and industry-recognised is able to provide qualifications in the eco- internationally recognised adventure industry. training in underwater courses. The program begins at Year Further options open to 10 by building students’ basic students in 2018 are raft guide, skills in kayaking, rock climbing, snorkel instructor, kayak guide snorkelling, rafting, and abseil guide. bushwalking, rescue and first aid. All courses contain an Leadership development is ecological component, training the focus of Year 11 studies. students in the value and Students develop capacity preservation of our unique and experience in group Tasmanian wilderness while management, planning, risk leading groups on eco- management, and rescue. adventure activities for tourism VET training starts in Year and recreation purposes. 12. Students start a Certificate 3 The Pathways Program in Outdoor Recreation. This leads directly to tangible qualifies them to be a guide or employment, as well as assistant guide in two major deliberately building skills and areas, depending on their qualities essential for students outdoor preference. to be their best, and succeed in This year, students have the workplace of the future. UP HIGH: Calvin Christian School Year 11 student Sophie Mundy is working towards a Certificate 3 in Outdoor Recreation.

Passion for a lifetime of learning Cosgrove High School Students enrolled at Cosgrove MMANUEL Christian importance of education and High School have the following ESchool is a small but encouraging lifelong opportunities: growing school of 180 learners. students. We know we are • Quality teaching and learning programs in all core subject We serve Hobart and preparing young people for a areas of English, History, Geography, Maths, Science, South-East Tasmania, with future that may include My Education and HPE. students coming from as far occupations that do not exist • Diverse and enriching short courses to choose from: away as Murdunna and the yet. Catering, Outdoor Education, Drama, Music, STEM, northern suburbs of Hobart, To do that, we create Journalism, Photography, Hair & Beauty, Art, Dance, Garden and as close as Rokeby. opportunities for building & Landscaping, MDT, Child Studies, Community Connections, We provide quality strong educational Foods, Team Sports and C60 (Fitness). Kinder to Grade 10 foundations with “need- • The opportunity to learn and participate in a wonderful education with an based’’ student support and environment, excellent facilities and close to the experienced and capable dynamic learning Glenorchy CBD. team of teachers and support opportunities in the context • Small class sizes which offer a supportive and calm staff who work together to of Christian education. environment. ensure a rich teaching and Christian education adds learning program. the joy of understanding • Flexible Learning programs to cater for personalised learning It is exciting to see the there is more to life than and extension in core subjects based on student need. growth in our numbers and facts and figures. Cosgrove High School provides students with excellent learning the development of our PROUD: Emmanuel Christian School Principal Scott Winkler. Understanding education programs. Our strength is to provide opportunities for school grounds and facilities. and learning are magnified in engagement and personalised learning for student needs. We have been enjoying Our Twilight Market is Playground, and have had Jesus Christ, and values that For all enrolments, please contact the school on 6271 1111 the Performing Arts Centre designed around the council approval for two new flow naturally from true to make an appointment with the Principal. for more than a year. It has Performing Arts Centre and additions to the Secondary Biblical Christianity guide all been a fantastic venue to highlights what a versatile School. we do. have assemblies, space it is. At Emmanuel Christian — SCOTT WINKLER performances and guest We have just started the School, we believe Principal, Emmanuel Cosgrove High School speakers. development of our Primary passionately in the Christian School Department of Education

We invite you to join us for our Senior Secondary Information Evening on Thursday 4 May at 7:30pm.

Calvin Christian School, Multi Purpose Hall, 35 Maranoa Road, Kingston

ENROLMENTS ARE NOW OPEN FOR 2018 For an application form, personal tour or information about Calvin Christian School please contact our Registrar on EDUCATING TO 6229 4829 or email: [email protected] BE YOUR BEST Be your Best

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Secondary school enrolments An advertising feature Answer call of the wild

T ALOYSIUS Catholic with the College now having College leads the way in five senior classes enrolled in STasmania with the Duke the award this year. of Edinburgh Award. There are three levels to the The internationally program: Bronze, Silver and recognised award is the Gold. leading structured youth St Aloysius offers both development program for Bronze and Silver, with young Australians aged 14-25, Guilford Young College KEEPING ACTIVE: St Aloysius students in the Duke of Edinburgh Award program have the opportunity to participate in snow camps. helping them to explore their offering Gold in 2018. potential, regardless of age or Mitchell completed Bronze navigate to your campsite.” strong outcomes after Grade program has strengthened me actively engaged within their circumstance. last year and is now There are four main 10. as a person, and I hope to immediate community. Duke students at St participating in the Silver components to the Duke of “We are really proud of the continue this growth into the MAKE a real difference to Aloysius have the opportunity program. He encourages other Edinburgh award: physical success of our students at the future,” he said. society through their positive to participate in surfing, rock students to participate for recreation; skill; service; and college,’’ Mr Kay said. What impact does the Duke contributions and climbing, bushwalking, their own personal growth. adventurous journey. “The Duke program, with of Edinburgh Award have on a involvement. canyoning, bike riding and “It definitely puts you The balance of the four its strong emphasis on young person? Through this LEARN to persevere and snow camps in Victoria. outside of your comfort zone,’’ components, combined with adventure and volunteering, is challenging journey of self- overcome barriers to success. “It has been a remarkable Mitchell said. the rigour of an external certainly a contributing discovery, participants: LEARN important life skills. experience, broadening both “We have excellent program, means the student factor.” ARE equipped and INCREASE their career my life experience and skill teachers who encourage outcomes are very strong. Mitchell, who hopes to empowered to achieve their opportunities. base,” said Grade 10 student independence and maturity. Teacher Peter Kay believes attend Guilford Young College personal best. Mitchell Owen. You learn a lot about yourself the program is one of the in 2018, is keen to enrol in the LEARN to take responsibility For more information go to The program, which started when you get dropped off reasons why St Aloysius Gold program. for their goals and choices. http://www.dukeofed.com.au/ in 2014, has grown rapidly, somewhere and have to students go on to achieve “I believe the Duke BECOME connected to and about-the-award/the-award/ Mark of achievement for Rosny OSNY College is well Rknown for providing students with a wide range of high-quality learning experiences in both academic and vocational pathways. The aim to be an inspiring and empowering learning community was represented at the annual Achievement Ceremony, when the college celebrated more than 90 award recipients from their 2016 cohort. The major awards for the CENTRE OF ATTENTION: MCs Oliver Willits, Sophia Bellears night were presented to Harry and Michaela Williams at the Welcome to Country during Nutting (the B.A. Hortle ’s recent Achievement Ceremony. Award for Academic Picture: CHRISTOPHER J PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILM Achievement), Georgia Stone (the Long Tong Leadership Academic Achievement and Tasmanian Certificate of Award), Leuan Simms (the Outstanding Achievement in a Education (TCE), as well as 37 K.R. Hudspeth Award for Vocational Education and students with an ATAR above Service), Olivia Wilson (the Training Program. 90, and three students placed Caltex Best All-Rounder Rosny College is very proud in the top 100 for the state. Award) and Annie Zagni (the of its record of excellence as The college is a supportive Principal’s Citizenship students continue to achieve learning environment that Award). outstanding results year after aims to support all their Several students also year in their chosen pathway. students to achieve the TCE at represented Rosny with Last year the school saw a the end of Year 12 so they can awards at a recent ceremony significant increase compared successfully participate in at Government House to with 2015 in the number of further studies or employment recognise Outstanding students achieving their after they leave school. Join the Rosny College Community in 2018 All parents of prospective students are invited to come and learn about the College and meet our subject teachers at the Parent Information Evening Thursday 15th June 2017 at 6pm Contact Rosny College for more information.

Telephone: (03) 6244 9200 Email: [email protected] Department of Rosny College: 20 Bastick Street Rosny 7018 Education Website: http://www.rosnycollege.education.tas.edu.au/

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Learning Services contacts ALL Government schools belong to a Learning Service, and these are located in regions throughout The world at Tasmania. Learning Services provide support to schools, and are your next point of contact after your school principal. Learning Services Southern Region 30 Raminea Road, Lindisfarne 7015 Phone (03) 6165 6466 your fingertips [email protected]

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Opening minds to life’s possibilities. We invite you to come and explore our unique approach OPEN WEEK to learning, delivered through a rich and stimulating Christian education that equips students for all of life. Emmanuel provides an outstanding education from Monday 15 - Friday 19 May 2017 Kindergarten to Year 10, in a safe and nurturing learning environment. We also offer after school care, We welcome you to visit between 9.30am and 12.00noon. buses to and from most locations and a free early learning program for children aged 0 – 5 years and their Please come to the office, where a student guide will meet you parents. for a tour of the school. •School tours •open classrooms •variety of activities on display For more information, please contact the school, on 6227 7700 or [email protected] OPEN DAY http://education.tas.edu.au/taroonahigh TUESDAY, MAY 16 9.30am – 11am Emmanuel Christian School is part of Christian Schools Tasmania. Taroona High School 1 Chipmans Road Rokeby 6247 8476 Department of Education emmanuel.tas.edu.au

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Secondary school enrolments An advertising feature And the bands played on … BEK Dilger first started playing program. It’s a big family and we discover what they love doing and make them dance or play soccer,” music at Clarence High School all enjoy making great music,” said then enable them to grow and he said. with the primary bands program in Bek, who now studies at Rosny extend their skills,” Ms Maher said. Gus has quickly become a key Grade 5. College. “It is gratifying to see students member of the Junior Concert She joined the high school Bek is an experienced go on to college and excel in their Band, playing baritone saxophone. band in Grade 7 and now in Grade percussionist and is mentoring this area of passion.” He said he most looks forward 12 she is still playing with the section of the school band. Gus Roberts and Koda Salter to new studying opportunities, band. The Clarence High School started in Grade 7 this year. They from Robotics to Outdoor At the moment the Senior Bands Program encompasses five had already visited Clarence High Education to Computer Graphics. Concert Band is practising bands and numerous ensembles. School numerous times from their The 2017 National Band regularly to ensure they are ready Students work with specialist primary schools as part of the Championships are on Easter for the 2017 National Band instrumentalists individually and in Primary School Bands Program, Saturday in the Albert Hall, Championships. small groups. There are music Science Week activities, to attend Launceston. Everyone is welcome For the championships the camps, tours, competitions and the Computing Club, and then to come along and cheer the band has been joined by a number performance opportunities as part again as part of the transition Clarence team. of college students. of the program. program. At Clarence High School every The commitment to excellence Acting Principal Mary Maher is Koda thought that the student has the opportunity to in the Clarence school band enthusiastic about the Computing Club, especially for find what they love doing and program has resulted in opportunities for students at primary students, was really develop in this area. The expertise SWEET MUSIC: Clarence High School students Gus outstanding achievements in Clarence High School. interesting. of the committed teaching staff Roberts, left, playing the saxophone, and Koda Salter competitions. “Students come to us in Grade “We learnt how robots work and inclusive community supports playing the trombone. “I love being part of the band 7 and we work together to and then got to make our own and this engagement. Healthy body, healthy mind EGULAR exercise does more than keep you fit. R That’s the message to students at Elizabeth College, where physical activity is taken seriously and options are available to suit everyone’s needs. “Exercise improves memory and higher-order thinking, as well as self- esteem and mental health. That’s why we try to have something for everyone,” Health and Physical Education department manager Rebecca Thomas said. At lunchtime students can try a quick workout at Chuggy’s Gym, the colleges’ high-spec strength and conditioning facility. They can use the spin room or join in social games of volleyball, basketball, floor hockey, badminton or futsal. After school they can get involved with the huge range of active Enrichment offerings, from snowboarding to surfing and bike riding to bowling. Alongside these offerings there are college sports and activities such as AFL 9s, fun runs and athletics. Students certainly notice the difference this physical activity can have on their academic studies. “Keeping active really helps me to feel good about myself and I know that my learning improves too,’’ said Year 12 student Cooper Wilson. “I can stay focused for longer, and that really helped in exams last year.” Any student can get involved, and there are high levels of participation across the college. FIGHTING FIT: Students at Elizabeth College are taught the importance of regular exercise, and there are plenty of different fitness options.

Academic excellence Caring and supportive environment Extensive pastoral care program Exciting range of courses

Enquiries: 6220 3133

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RANSITIONING into Thigh school or senior secondary school often means that students start to make greater use of online technology and social media. Making sure your child is safe online is a shared responsibility between the community, parents, schools and students. Children should be able to learn in a safe, supportive school environment. This includes participating safely in technology-based learning. For students SCHOOLS work within a framework that provides all schools, teachers, parents and students with resources to develop student safety and wellbeing policies, including cyber safety. STUDENTS learn how to be responsible users of technology. Schools have guidelines around the acceptable use of technology that students must agree to. THE Department of Education filters internet use to protect schools from known COLD COMFORT: risks. St Michael’s Collegiate puts a strong focus on For parents outdoor education. TALK to your child about what they are doing and looking at online. TALK to your child about the dangers of giving personal details out online. ENCOURAGE your child to talk to you about any problems. USE a filtering system at home to make sure your child can’t Collegiate ASPIREs to success access dangerous things online. YOUR child will be expected UTDOOR education is a signature Year 9 ASPIRE program. purposefully designed for girls to exploration and service-learning. to use information technology key component of the The unique framework provides develop their critical thinking, It includes remote wilderness and the internet safely and Ocurriculum at St Michael’s a challenging yet safe and positive risk-taking, independence, experiences, powerful group responsibly at school, so Collegiate School. supportive environment in which resilience, respect and strong sense programs to foster teamwork and encourage this outside of “Experiential learning beyond students are encouraged to take of community. collaboration, and unique school as well. the classroom is an essential part of measured risks and step outside “The personal growth community service activities. the social, emotional and cognitive their comfort zones. experienced by the girls throughout “The 9 ASPIRE program is just For more information, visit the development of every girl at With Year 9 recognised as a the course of 9 ASPIRE is truly one way Collegiate supports girls in cyber safety page at Collegiate,” said Principal Judith pivotal year in transition from remarkable,” Mrs Tudball said. becoming independent, resilient and www.education.tas.gov.au or Tudball. adolescence to emerging The program is based around the responsible global citizens,” Mrs the National Safe Schools Hub A highlight is the school’s adulthood, 9 ASPIRE is three key themes of expedition, Tudball said. at www.safeschoolshub.edu.au.

St Michael’s Collegiate Join us in 2018 Book a personal tour at a time that suits you

For all tour and enrolment enquiries please contact our Head of Enrolments, Mrs Trisha Lowe on 6211 4936 or [email protected] www.collegiate.tas.edu.au

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Chance to be your best HERE are 54 government schools offering secondary education in TTasmania, as well as eight senior secondary colleges. From this year, 30 secondary schools are also now offering Year 11 and 12 programs, as part of the Government’s long-term plan to extend Tasmanian high schools to Year 11 and 12. We want every student to have the opportunity to achieve their potential by providing them with the skills they need for the future. We believe that all children deserve a bright beginning and a comprehensive education. To ensure children are provided with this, we are committed to developing strong relationships with you as their parents and carers. We celebrate diversity among our students. This means we embrace all types of people regardless of their race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or socio-economic status. Discrimination, harassment or bullying in any form is not tolerated in our schools. The Department of Education works together with you to ensure we have safe, respectful and inclusive schools. We work in partnership with community and families to support all of our students, providing an inclusive approach to teaching and learning that values your child’s community and culture. Our website www.education.tas.gov.au has a wide range of information and resources that can further help you to prepare your child for secondary school. — TASMANIAN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 2017 WORTHY CAUSE: The Hobart College Student Environment Team (SET) with some of the bottles they have collected. DAILY PLANNER SET to sustain a keen FOR TEACHERS $24.95 interest in nature HIS year, more than 80 campus recycling program, Dr Dejan Stojanovic, on their rainbow lorikeet nesting boxes Exclusive Teacher-Designed Hobart College collecting the commingled Fair Go for Swifties citizen and developing data bases and Tstudents have rubbish and recycling bins science project. technology equipment to Diary and Planner. volunteered for the Student fortnightly. Dr Stojanovic will train the make accurate field Available from the Mercury Newspaper Office Environment Team (SET). Its next challenge is to SET team members to be observations. Their first big mission was collect 6000 1.25-litre PET effective citizen scientists, The college’s Information Level 1, 2 Salamanca Square Hobart OR Clean Up Hobart College Day. drink bottles to build a working towards a paper on Technology students will be Contact Damian Bester Held on a hot summer day, productive greenhouse near the collaborative results devising a database to be used Education Services Manager student teams led by SET the Sustainability Centre. gained from the student/ by the SET members and members scoured the college’s Perhaps the SET’s most citizen scientist research. other citizen scientists. Phone 6230 0736 65 hectares of bushland exciting project is mobilising to Hobart College has been Local community members Email: [email protected] finding old truck parts, help save the Tasmanian swift awarded two grants to help can join in the project by household furniture, couches, parrot. Learning about its with the Fair Go for Swifties undertaking two workshops www.mercurynie.com.au beds, piles of cans and bottles, predator, the rainbow lorikeet, Unwanted Rainbow Lorikeets with Dr Stojanovic to be held and household waste. will provide a critical real- Project. on May 20 and 27. Veolia donated a skip for world challenge for the student The largest, from Natural Interested citizen scientists the day, which was easily filled team, who are very fortunate Resource Management South, should contact Jenny by the energetic scavengers. to be working closely with provides $7000 to assist with Dudgeon at the Hobart The SET also manages the ANU conservation biologist, building more than 50 College Sustainability Centre.

Explore the opportunities for boys to become their best.

Our vision is to provide an inspirational education where each boy strives to achieve his personal best and is willing to serve his community as an THE informed and active citizen; locally, nationally and globally. We offer an outstanding education that is specifically designed for boys HUTCHINS from Pre-Kindergarten (3 years of age) to Year 12 all on one campus. SCHOOL ENROLMENTS ARE NOW OPEN FOR 2018

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Secondary school enrolments An advertising feature Chance to follow animal instincts

OMINIC College has animals. To great excitement, responded to the college’s Toggenburg Dincreased student goat, Kelly, gave birth to a interest in studying Marine baby girl last month. Biology, Veterinary Science “It was very well-timed. and Environmental Sciences Students observed me at university with a new delivering the baby in the foundation science elective. college stables,” Ms Myers GENTLE TOUCH: Dominic Dominic College Director said. College Year 7 students of Science K-10, Jane Myers, Nearly all students have Rhianna Hinson and Kolbi has developed the new their portfolio animal living at Saltmarsh have some Animal Husbandry and the college. As well as the hands-on experience as Marine Science course for larger animals, students study they examine the school’s Year 9 and 10 students that and maintain rabbits, ferrets, baby goat born last month. OPEN NIGHT has proved popular with two guinea pigs, homing pigeons classes studying the subject and chickens. this highly engaging new Wednesday 24 May | 6.30pm in the School Gymnasium this year. Ms Myers said animal program for students. “In the Animal Husbandry diversity, the humane “We plan to prepare and Rose Bay High School has outstanding educational facilities and offers a comprehensive component of the course, treatment of animals, and enter some of our animals in and innovative educational program in a highly supportive school environment. students gain an endangered species are some the Royal Hobart Show, understanding of the of the topics covered in the which will be a unique Members of the community, parents and prospective students are classification, anatomy, course. learning opportunity for invited to visit the school to: physiology behaviour and “Students are also students,” Ms Gilligan said. • View displays of student work ethical care of a variety of looking forward to term two, She said the college had a • Talk to staff about our educational programs animal species,” Ms Myers when the focus will be on reputation for producing fine • See students at work said. the marine habitat marine and environmental The College has bought or culminating in a five-day research scientists,” • Enrolments for Grade 7 in 2018 are being offered For more information please contact the school is caretaker for a range of Marine Studies Immersion “We hope Dominic • Enrolments for other grades subject to availability on 6242 9299 www.rosebay.tased.edu.au animals, including alpacas, Camp,” she said. College old scholars such as sheep, calves, donkeys, goats Dominic College Dr Karen Westwood and Dr and an already much-loved Principal Beth Gilligan said Joanna Vince can also pony. the college was able to connect with and support Rose Bay High School Students are working hard develop facilities on its students in this program,” Ms Department of Education to research and care for their extensive grounds to support Gilligan said.

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PARENT INFORMATION EVENINGS Wednesday 14 June & Thursday 15 June ORIENTATION DAY Wednesday 21 June To find out more, call us on6235 6555, visit elizabethcollege.tas.edu.au or find us on Facebook.

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Secondary school enrolments An advertising feature Claremont legal eagles ready to soar HESE former Claremont as it was something I “I think that the course helped me to understand that, TCollege Legal Studies previously did not know gave us really valuable skills while I may not agree with students have every reason to much about. that we can apply to everyday certain decisions made by feel confident about “Meeting the lecturers in life,” said Grace Lawless. governments, it is important embarking on university the seminars was also good “For example, in my to remain open-minded and study after receiving top because you could actually nursing degree this year we unbiased,” she said. marks from the University of speak to them, rather than be are looking at communication Claremont College Tasmania politics unit while one of 200 in a lecture and how some cases can be students have participated in still at Claremont College. theatre.” used as a precedent to this course since its inception, “The UTAS Politics/Law Emily Hale, who is influence health-related law.” and this tradition is being course was daunting at first, studying a Bachelor of Arts/ On reflection, Rachael upheld by two Legal Studies 3 but it gave me a head-start in Law degree this year, Davis, who is enrolled in a students this year. understanding how university recommends the course and Batchelor of Art/Law degree It will demystify tertiary works” said Porsha Archer, said it helped her to achieve a at UTAS, credits the course study for them, just as it has who is enrolled in a Bachelor very strong result in Legal with helping her to develop a for Claremont College of Psychological Science at Studies 3, as well as the mindset that will put her in students in the past. DELIGHTED: Claremont College students from left, Emily UTAS. obvious benefit of having a good stead throughout her The college offers a range Hale, Porsha Archer, Sue Hawkins (teacher), Rachael “My favourite part of the lighter load in her first year at studies. of UTAS College courses for Davis and Grace Lawless celebrate their success. course was international law, UTAS. “I found that the course students in Years 11 and 12. Embracing a positive approach

HE cultural and collective steps to cultivate learning community of wellbeing and character in TMount Carmel College our students and was richly enhanced in 2016 incorporate the science of with the introduction of a Positive Education into our Positive Education practice. philosophy. “For me personally, my In essence, this is a holistic mantra that if we take care of approach inspired by the wellbeing, we take care of work of Martin Seligman, learning means that I strive which combines best-practice to lead a community where teaching and learning with the young people in our care the science of wellbeing. will feel safe, happy and Principal Susan Ryan said connected, and where they Mount Carmel is committed will learn the skills that will to supporting students to become the building blocks flourish. for a happy and successful “Our desire as educators is life.” always to support students to Students from Kinder to grow into well-rounded, Year 10 were all challenged to healthy young people, and take up a gratitude practice the Positive Education for the duration of the school philosophy has provided a year, either in savouring framework to enable us to activities, mindfulness actively work towards practices or keeping a building such a culture,” Ms gratitude journal. Ryan said. Secondary Positive “All staff members have Education co-ordinator Lisa participated in professional Herd said the new practices learning in this area, and as had been embraced as a part a staff team we are taking of each and every school day. 2017 NEWSPAPER POSITIVE EDUCATION: Mount Carmel College supports students to flourish as well-rounded, healthy young people. SUBSCRIPTION FOR SCHOOLS 50% SAVING +FREE DELIVERY Discover Clarence High School Contact Damian Bester Education Services Manager Information for parents, guardians, primary students and interested community members Phone 6230 0736 • Hear about the programs which we offer Please book your seat by contacting the school • Meet key teachers and student leaders office on 6244 2544 by Monday 15 May Email: [email protected] • Take the opportunity to ask questions OPEN NIGHT www.mercurynie.com.au • Tour the school Wednesday 17 May 2017 | Tours 5:30 pm - 6:00 • Experience a performance by our talented pm Information Session 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm student musicians

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