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STUDENT INFORMATION
& ENROLMENT GUIDE
2021
Hobart College
Department of Education
SECRETARY’S FOREWORD
CONTENTS
Page 2 Secretary’s Foreword
3 Principal’s Welcome
4-5 Why Choose Hobart College?
6-7 Enrolment and Course Selection
8-9 General Enrolment Process
10 11 The TCE
12 University Pathway
13 College Links with UTAS
14 Vocational Education & Training
15 Why Study at VET course?
16-17 Student Support Welcome! With COVID-19 causing disruption to the way
that we live, study and work, 2021 may seem to some to be a
18 College Specific Programs challenging time to be commencing Year 11 or embarking on
19 Student Voice your final year of school. In a time of uncertainty, however,
20-21 Home Group Program a meaningful qualification that plays to your strengths and
22-23 Studying and Assessment aspirations and sets you up for your future, is more important
than ever.
24 Student Voice
25 Student Allowances This journey you’re on is as unique as you. Some of you may
already know what you want to do when you finish school,
26 Books and Levies and some may not have a plan just yet. That’s ok, you can
27 College Communication keep your options open and choose a broad range of study
28 College Expectations options allowing you to consider a variety of career paths once
29 College Facilities you complete school. Or, you can make targeted choices to a
specific area or type of work that you’re interested in.
30-31 College Activities
32 SLC There is no longer a one-size-fits-all approach to study at
school, and there are a number of different ways to structure
33 Transport & Key Dates your courses to suit your strengths, interests and aspirations.
34 College Map Completing Year 12 gives you a meaningful qualification that
36 Key Contacts will open doors to a variety of options beyond school. Schools
and colleges offer a lot of flexibility, diverse practical and
classroom-based subjects and extracurricular activities, some
of which you might not have even considered.
If you are not sure what you want to do or what your options
are, don’t worry, talk to your career advisors at school,
teachers, parents or carers. Look over the information you
have gathered through My Education, use this information in
the Guide and visit www.anything.tas.gov.au which shows some
of the journey’s others have gone on and includes information
about what choices are available.
Remember to look after your physical and mental health. Draw
on the support of those around you - your family, friends or
teachers to seek the help when you need it. Most important
of all, enjoy this time and use it to set yourself up for the next
stage of your journey.
All the best for your studies in 2021 and beyond.
Tim Bullard
Secretary of the Department of Education
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PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME
Welcome to Hobart College!
When you enrol at Hobart College you are joining activities to be involved in – House Band, Student
a learning community with a long history of Leadership Group, Student Environment Team, the
excellence, diversity and innovation. You will be annual musical production, sports teams, ski trip,
students in the 108th year in a place that started off debating, social action groups and the creative and
being called Hobart High and is now called Hobart performing arts.
College.
There are many whole campus activities like our
Our goal for each of you is that you complete Year annual Food Fair, College Lap, Harmony Week,
12 with the skills, knowledge and qualifications to morning breakfasts, Little Space art exhibitions,
prepare you for success in further education and mini markets, and lunchtime music concerts.
training or employment. Hobart College provides a very safe and inclusive
environment which supports and nurtures all
We are immensely proud of our record of students. It is a multicultural campus, welcoming
academic and vocational results. The school has many international and exchange students, and
a distinguished list of old scholars which includes there are regular cultural exchanges with schools
20 Rhodes Scholars and our students continued in China and Japan.
to achieve outstanding results in 2019. We had
13 students in the top 100 TCE outcomes in the In choosing your courses for next year it is
state which was the highest number of all schools; important to find out as much as possible about all
47 students achieved an ATAR of 95 or above; 80 the different pathways open to you.
students achieved a perfect score in a pre-tertiary
subject; and 87% of our Year 12 students gained This Student Information and Enrolment Guide 2021
their Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE). gives you some background information about
campus life at Hobart College and it is designed
Of the 59 awards presented state-wide by the to be read in conjunction with the online 2021
Office of Tasmanian Assessment, Standards and Student Guide for Years 11 and 12. This Guide
Certification (TASC) for outstanding achievement can be found at https://www.education.tas.gov.au/
in academic and vocational programs, 10 were students/school-and-colleges/years-11-12/
awarded to Hobart College students. The College
also has strong links with the University of Tasmania Our website is another great resource for finding
through the University Connections Program and out about being a Hobart College student.
the Hobart College High Achiever Programs. It is regularly updated so please visit https://
hobartcollege.education.tas.edu.au/
You will be part of our comprehensive Home We look forward to working with you to help you
Group Program which provides you with the achieve your goals for the future.
opportunity to participate in enrichment activities.
We have excellent sporting and recreational Tracy Siedler
facilities and there are many cultural and social Principal
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WHY CHOOSE HOBART COLLEGE?
Hobart College has a long and proud history as sophisticated, informed and expressing views on
dating back to 1913. 107 years ago, 6 teachers and world peace and religion. By the 1990s it was clear
155 students began Hobart High School against that colleges also needed to cater for a wider group
a backdrop of resistance towards free public of students and matriculation colleges evolved into
secondary education. There was doubt that a state secondary colleges.
school could provide the same training in character
and mind as the independent schools. The vision The 1913 foundation of excellence and innovation
of those early pioneers was to provide a place for continues to be realised and Hobart College
students to learn, build character and contribute provides strong leadership in state education.
to society. Hobart High School was established to Today we have 100 teachers, 40 support staff and an
“provide quality education to the boys and girls of enrolment of just over 1100 students.There is a wide
Hobart”. The only other high school established cross section of young people, preparing for further
was in Launceston. future study and training, community participation
and employment. We have a diverse international
During the 1930s Hobart High proved to be a community, offer an extensive language program
first class school having a real impact on the social and host study tours from Japan and China.
capital of the State. Ninety percent of the students
at Hobart High would not otherwise have been able When students enrol at Hobart College they
to attend a secondary school. The Old Hobartians are joining a learning community that embraces
Association (OHA) became a significant organisation tradition, diversity and excellence, the three
encouraging social, sporting and cultural events. words encapsulated in our logo. The traditions of
The OHA continues to support the college and academic and vocational excellence, innovation
remind us of our unique legacy. After World War and a commitment to community and sporting
2 there were still only 4 public high schools and involvement remain strong. Building leadership
their sole purpose was for students to matriculate skills, strength of character and sportsmanship
and attend university. The high schools had strict are still core values of the college. Just as in 1913,
academic entry requirements. In 1958, a quarter students learn to be flexible and resilient, adapting
of the students who matriculated in Tasmania were to the inevitable challenges of life.
from Hobart High. These students were described
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WHY CHOOSE HOBART COLLEGE?
120 CREDIT POINTS
ACHIEVED
Hobart College
2019 Academic Highlights
87% of students achieved their TCE
13 students in Top 100 in Tasmania
47 students received ATAR above 95
Average ATAR of 79
80 students achieved a perfect score
in a pre-tertiary subject
6 students received awards for Outstanding
Achievement in a VET program from a
total of 29 awards in the state
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ENROLMENT AND COURSE SELECTION
WHICH PATHWAY?
Are you on a University Pathway?
If you are thinking of going to university after
Year 12:
• we recommend that you undertake at least two pre-
tertiary subjects (ie: TASC Level 3/4) in Year 11.
You may enter directly into a pre-tertiary subject in
Year 11 if you have attained A or solid B results in
the relevant area at Year 10 Australian Curriculum.
• in most subject areas there are foundation TASC
subjects at Level 2 that will provide the necessary
background for you to enter a pre-tertiary subject
in Year 12
HOW DO I CHOOSE MY SUBJECTS?
• study a MINIMUM of four pre-tertiary subjects
Regional Opportunities during Years 11 and 12; however, five pre-tertiary
subjects are preferable to maximise your tertiary
Hobart College and associated high schools offer a entrance score (ATAR)
range of flexible study options for Years 11 and 12. Each • three of the pre-tertiary subjects MUST be
school will have more information about their specific studied in Year 12.
process for enrolment. Your final course may be a More information about university pathways can be
combination of programs at different campuses across found on page 12 of this booklet.
the region.
Are you planning on further training?
Please liaise with the relevant contact person from the
If you are interested in a traineeship, an
respective schools noted below:
apprenticeship, or full-time work after
completing Year 12:
Jen Clifton at Huonville High School
Phone: 6264 0800 • enrol in a Vocational Education and Training
Email: Huonville.High@education.tas.gov.au (VET) Certificate course and also select some
Website: huonvillehigh.education.tas.edu.au complementary TASC subjects
There is more information about VET courses on page
Leif Shea at Kingston High School 14 of this booklet.
Phone: 6283 1222
Email: Kingston.High@education.tas.gov.au
Website: kingstonhigh.education.tas.edu.au
Andrew Butler at Dover District School
Phone: 6298 1312
Email: Dover.District.High@education.tas.gov.au
Website: doverdistrict.education.tas.edu.au
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ENROLMENT AND COURSE SELECTION
Choosing Courses Subject length
The 2021 Student Guide for Years 11 and 12 is Subjects may also be different lengths as indicated by
the main document which outlines the courses being the letters A, B or C:
offered in government schools in Tasmania. Use * ‘C’ subjects are 150 hours in length (full year)
this to help you decide the most suitable subjects * ‘B’ subjects are 100 hours in length
for study. This document can be found online at * ‘A’ subjects are 50 hours in length
https://publicdocumentcentre.education.tas.gov.au/ * VET courses usually involve 300 hours of study
Documents/2021-Student-Guide-for-Years-11-and-12. and are equivalent to two ‘C’ subjects.
pdf
All courses are listed under Learning Areas, eg: Science, How does the timetable work?
Arts, Technology. Each of these areas explains the The Hobart College timetable consists of five lines.
courses in detail. Full-time students study subjects on four out of the
Hobart College offers most, but not all, of the courses five lines, with one line available for study. Lessons run
outlined in the 2021 Student Guide. Please see the for one and a half hours each, with three lessons per
College website for information about the range of subject per week.
subject offerings for 2021. For example, if a student is studying English scheduled
Course counsellors are available to help you choose on Line 1, they will attend English lessons at the times
your subjects. If you are not sure about what to choose, shaded by the lime green blocks in the timetable below.
keep your options open and aim for a broad range of • This is on Mondays from 8.45 to 10.15am, and again
skills. from 10.40am until 12.10. They will also attend
English at 12.55pm on Wednesdays.
Subject levels
Tutorials for a range of subjects run during lunchtime
The title of each subject is followed by a number: 1, 2, and on most afternoons. Tutorial timetables are
3 or 4. This indicates the level of difficulty, with Levels published at the start of each term.
3/4 being the highest.
Hobart College’s Timetable
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GENERAL ENROLMENT PROCESS
Non-associated High School students
(out-of-area, non-government schools):
You are welcome to contact the College at any
time to arrange a meeting with a course counsellor
and discuss subject options for 2021.
More information will be available on our website,
or with Grade 10 Coordinators in our associated
high schools. It will also be emailed to anyone who
has enquired with the College about a potential
enrolment for 2021. Please call the College Office
on 6220 3133 to be placed on our mailout list.
VIRTUAL TASTER DAY Any questions? Check out the FAQs link HERE,
Normally there is a full day of orientation (called or email Rod or Neesha-Marie at rod.collins@
Taste of College Day) for any student who is education.tas.gov.au or neeshamarie.hartog@
thinking about an enrolment at Hobart College. education.tas.gov.au
Due to COVID-19 restrictions around large groups,
this is now a virtual experience. INFORMATION SESSION
On Tuesday 28 July 2020 there is an ONLINE
Virtual Taste of College is an opportunity for students
Information Session for all prospective students
and their parent/carer to become familiar with our
to the College in 2021 and their parents/carers.
campus from the comfort of their own lounge
chairs! You can ‘tour’ the facilities, ‘meet’ a range This is an opportunity to find out more about the
of teachers, and find out about the huge variety of TCE, TASC and ATAR requirements, as well as
courses we have on offer for 2021. the courses on offer next year. It will also outline
enrolment processes for 2021.
Each Learning Area at Hobart College presents
their different subjects and you can see the Please call the College Office to be sent a link for
classrooms and learning spaces from where they an online invitation to this Session.
are taught. You can also click on links that take you
to printable Information Flyers which provide OUT OF AREA ENROLMENTS
more details about each subject. There will be a preliminary enrolment session
for all non-associated High School students on
PRELIMINARY ENROLMENTS Thursday 3 September from 3.30 - 7.00pm.
More information will be emailed to all those who
Associated High School students have made contact with the College Office.
(from Dover, Huonville, Taroona, Kingston and
Woodbridge schools): WHAT HAPPENS BETWEEN
During Year 10 you will have worked on your My ENROLMENT AND THE START OF
Education Transition Profile and this will help you CLASSES IN 2021?
select subjects and plan your course for both Years A letter will be sent home in December listing your
11 and 12. All Year 10 students in associated high enrolled subjects and explaining what you should
schools receive course counselling by College staff do on the first day. You will be asked to confirm
during the year through our Transition Program. your enrolment.
8 All enrolments will take place at Hobart College.
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GENERAL ENROLMENT PROCESS
ALL NEW ENROLMENTS
When enrolling a child at a Tasmanian Government school for the first time (or if the student has recently been
attending a non-governmental school) some enrolling documentation will need to be completed. This will be done
as part of the enrolment and course counselling process.
In order for this paperwork to be completed accurately, please bring the required documentation that is outlined
below.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING TO ENROLMENT?
1. Proof of residency (for both the student and enrolling parent/legal guardian) by providing one of the following
documents:
Bank/Financial Statement Lease/Rent Agreement
Utility bill (phone, electricity, gas) Certificate of Title
Council rates notice Welfare (CAAVV)
Australian Tax Office Assessment from the current or last financial year
2. Proof of identity: this is essential for all students and their enrolling parent/legal guardian who are currently
enrolled in a private/independent school or who are coming from interstate or overseas. Provide one of the
following documents:
Birth Certificate Passport or Visa
DIBP Certificate of Evidence Resident Status Citizenship papers
DIBP issued travel documents including visa Photo Learner Licence
Tasmanian PI card Photo Drivers Licence
NB: Original or certified copies of documentation must be provided and photocopies or facsimiles are not acceptable.
3. Your most recent school report
4. If applying to enter a VET subject, bring along your Resume including a statement about your interests, abilities
and preferences for future work activities/career.
Students under 18 (including interstate and overseas) must provide one piece of evidence that contains full name
and date of birth. Preferred document is either a Birth Certificate or Passport/Visa.
Students over 18 (including interstate and overseas) must provide three pieces of evidence and at least one must
contain full name and date of birth. Preferred documents are: Birth Certificate, Photo Drivers Licence, Passport, Visa
or Citizenship papers.
Students 18 years or over who are transferring from a non-government school or are from interstate or overseas
will be required to obtain a Registration to Work With Vulnerable People.
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TASMANIAN CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (TCE)
The Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) with a Qualifications Certificate. This lists your
is a qualification that is available to Tasmanians results in the TCE subjects and VET courses you
who reach the prescribed standards. The TCE is have undertaken.
primarily designed for those completing the senior
secondary phase of education and training. On completion of Year 12, students will also be
eligible to receive the Tasmanian Certificate of
At the end of Year 11 and again at the end of Year Education (TCE) or Tasmanian Certificate of
12, the Office of Tasmanian Assessment, Standards Educational Achievement (TCEA), provided
and Certification (TASC) will issue all students you meet the requirements.
How do you qualify for the TCE?
Five standards need to be achieved:
What do I need? How do I get this?
1. Participation and Achievement • Participation in 8 subjects over 2 years and attaining a PA
standard (Preliminary Achievement) or better in each subject
120 Credit Points • 80 Credit Points must be at least Level 2
• Most VET Certificate 2 courses are equivalent to 2 subjects
2. Reading and Writing in English • Attaining at least an SA (Satisfactory Achievement) in an
standard - the Literacy ‘tick’ English subject or a subject with the reading and writing in
English standard embedded in it (or a safety net test)
3. Mathematics standard - the Numeracy • Attaining at least an SA in a Maths subject or a subject with
‘tick’ the mathematics standard embedded in it (or a safety net
test)
4. Use of computers and the internet • Attaining at least an SA in a subject with the computers and
standard - the ICT ‘tick’ the internet standard embedded in it (or a safety net test)
5. Career and Education Plans standard - • Course counselling and review of future career and
Pathway Planning education plans done through the Home Group program
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10TASMANIAN CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (TCE)
PARTICIPATION AND ACHIEVEMENT
You need to earn 120 credit points to meet this Success in a broad range of subjects will automatically
standard. Each credit point is equal to ten hours ensure you have reached these standards and your
of study, so you will need to complete a full-time course counsellors will assist you in your choices.
course over two years to gain 120 credit points. However, if your chosen course does not allow you
to demonstrate all of these standards, you may sit
All VET courses and TASC Level 1 - 4 subjects will
a safety net test towards the end of Year 11 or 12
count towards your TCE but, over two years, you
to prove your competence.
will need to gain at least 80 credit points at TASC
Levels 2, 3 or 4 (or an equivalent VET course).
In 2020, TASC is providing more opportunities for
you to access online safety net tests for the TCE
TASC also gives credit points for nationally
Everyday Adult Standards for all three standards.
recognised learning such as AMEB music exams.
The full list is available on the TASC website: https://
www.tasc.tas.gov.au/students/courses/rfl/a-z/ PATHWAY PLANNING
During Year 10 you developed and submitted
a Transition Profile to TASC as part of the My
LITERACY, NUMERACY AND ICT
Education program. During your years at college you
Throughout Years 11 and 12, you will need to will need to review your plan. Active participation
demonstrate that you have met basic standards in in the Home Group program should allow you to
all three of these areas: literacy, numeracy and ICT. meet this TCE requirement.
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11UNIVERSITY PATHWAY
UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE AUSTRALIAN TERTIARY ADMISSION
Universities take into account a range of factors when RANK (ATAR)
making the decision about who they will offer places The ATAR is a rank of the overall academic
to. The ATAR is most relevant for school leavers achievement of eligible students within a year group
who want to go straight to university after Year 12. who finished their senior secondary schooling.
Often, universities will set a minimum ATAR as a You must have completed Year 12 to be issued with
requirement for entry into a particular course. This is an ATAR. Year 11 students are not issued with an
common when entry into a course is very competitive. ATAR. You won’t be able to tell what your ATAR
might be until you reach the end of Year 12.
A university may also set other requirements for
entry, such as the outcome of an audition, The ATAR helps universities decide who they will
performance in the University Clinical Aptitude offer places to. The Office of Tasmanian Assessment,
Test (UCAT) or other aptitude test, submission of Standards and Certification (TASC) calculates
a portfolio, completion of pre-requisite courses, or the ATAR each year based on students’ Tertiary
previous qualifications and work experience. Entrance scores (TES) using the results from
eligible courses.
Each university determines the entry requirements
for the courses it offers. Mainland universities may The TES is determined by TASC and is calculated
have different requirements. Most require an English by adding up the best five pre-tertiary subject
subject at TASC Level 3. If you intend to go to scores (the three studied in Year 12 and the two
university, it is important to find out the next best results).
specific requirements are for your preferred
course. This means that a MAXIMUM of two pre-tertiary
(Level 3/4) subject scores will be used from studies
If you don’t achieve the minimum ATAR for your in Year 11. A student might choose to study more
preferred course, this doesn’t necessarily mean than two Level 3/4 subjects, but ONLY TWO will be
you can’t achieve your goals. Many universities counted towards the TES.
offer alternative entry pathways and have different
requirements for students who are not school All Tasmanian Tertiary Entrance Scores are ranked
leavers. Speak with the university about options and the ATAR is the percentile ranking within the
that may suit your circumstances. Tasmanian cohort. The TES can be calculated
with only four subjects, but this could disadvantage
potential opportunities.
UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA (UTAS)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS More information about ATAR and TES can be found
at https://www.tasc.tas.gov.au/students/university/
The minimum entry requirements are as follows:
• spend at least two years in post Year 10 study
and complete a combination of subjects designed UNIVERSITY CLINICAL APTITUDE TEST
for Years 11 and 12 in order to achieve a TCE (UCAT)
• achieve a Satisfactory Achievement or better in
at least four TASC Level 3/4 courses and selected In addition to the required ATAR and pre-requisite
courses from the HAP or UCP at UTAS. At least subjects, entrance to the Bachelor of Medicine and
three of these courses must be in Year 12 Surgery at UTAS will be calculated by considering
a student’s results in the UCAT. Year 12 students
• satisfy any subject pre-requisites that may be register and pay for the test in May and sit the online
applicable to your chosen degree course. test in July.
Please note: for 2021 entry to the University of Tasmania UCAT is used Australia-wide for admission into a
there will be changes to the way students apply and variety of health science courses. Support sessions
receive a university place. For more information, refer to will be held at Hobart College during Term 2 and 3.
the School’s Recommendation Program on page 13 See https://www.ucat.edu.au/ for more information.
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12COLLEGE LINKS WITH UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA
The University Connections Program (UCP) is a The High Achiever Program (HAP) extends the
partnership between UTAS and schools. educational opportunities for high-achieving students.
• Year 11 and 12 students study university level Students undertake University units at UTAS and will
units in addition to their TCE studies. need to manage the extra study, travel arrangements
and interrupted timetable.
• The UCP provides great opportunities to extend
hard-working students The HAP courses contribute to a student’s:
• All UCPs contribute Credit Points to the TCE • TES, with a scaled score and hence their ATAR
• UCPs are recognised by UTAS as Introductory • TCE, with credit points
Experience and Engagement units.
• UTAS undergraduate bachelor degree (HECS
• Some UCP programs receive a scaled score and free) for some HAP units
contribute to the Tertiary Entrance Score (TES).
Some of the HAP programs include: Japanese, German
At Hobart College, UCP partnered courses include: and French language 2A and 2B; Mathematics 1A and
Accounting, Performing Arts (College Musical, Music 1B, Economics and Computer Programming.
Performance, Audio Technical Projects), Asian
Studies*, Expanded Practice* and Object Design.* (* = contribute to TES)
Please note: Quota courses in Medicine, Nursing and
paramedicine are excluded from early offers through
this process. However, UTAS will take expressions of
interest for these to help prioritise all of the Tasmanian
Year 12 applications.
UTAS recommends students continue with their
planned courses as their ATAR result may enable
them to qualify for a greater range of study options.
School’s Recommendation Program
Applications for Year 12 students are open
In light of the disruptions caused by COVID-19, UTAS until November. The UTAS course guide is
has been working with the Department of Education available at https://www.utas.edu.au/__data/
to introduce a School’s Recommendation Program, assets/pdf_file/0010/1317718/UniTas_Year12_
designed to give students confidence in completing CourseGuide_2021.pdf and will apply to current Year
Year 12 and receiving a university place in 2021. 11 students. The School’s Recommendation Program
will also be extended. That means students can enrol
UTAS will assess applications holistically based on
in 2022 courses at UTAS, without being disadvantaged
a number of factors. This means it is not just about
by current circumstances.
formal assessments that would calculate the ATAR.
Criteria for the program will include Year 11 results Students can register to receive updates on upcoming
and an assessment of capabilities and the perspective events and future courses at https://www.utas.edu.au/
of those who have taught the student most recently. undergraduate-study/school-leaver
As the people closest to their schooling, their insights
are very important to UTAS. For more information, please visit the University
The entry program operates as an alternate means of of Tasmania’s website at https://www.utas.edu.au/
entry alongside the ATAR and the TCE.The University undergraduate-study/your-path-to-2021 or contact
is working in partnership with TASC to ensure that the UTAS team’s email address on tas.future.
adverse circumstances are taken into consideration students@utas.edu.au or speak to one of the College’s
when the ATAR is calculated. course advisors during the enrolment process.
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13VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (VET)
What are VET courses? How long are VET courses?
Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses They normally involve 300 hours of study and are
are an excellent opportunity to develop new equivalent to two TASC ‘C’ courses. Most of the
industry-relevant skills and gain valuable workplace Hobart College VET courses are studied over
experience. They focus on developing skills through 2 lines, usually Tuesdays and Thursdays. You can
real-life practical learning and assessments. make up the full-time equivalent of 600 hours of
study by adding on some TASC subjects.
VET courses are demanding as they aim to give you
the best chance for future work and/or training. Hobart College offers a wide range of VET courses.
Students who satisfactorily complete all units Friendly and supportive VET teachers can answer
within a course will gain a nationally recognised any questions you might have about the VET course
qualification. you are interested in during the enrolment process.
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14WHY STUDY A VET COURSE?
Sunny Bannerman-Roberts
I’m in Year 12 and this year I’m studying a VET Certificate II in Music course over 2
lines, as well as the UTAS UCP Music Technology Projects course and Design in Glass.
I did Maths and English last year while that learning was still fresh in my mind from
Grade 10. I want to work in the music industry and hope to be a successful musician
locally and further afield; hopefully one day even supporting some of the big bands I
love! My subjects are building on what I did last year, and I’m learning so much, both
from the course content and those who I’m studying with. One of the best things
about College is the opportunities a large campus can offer – I love participating
in the lunchtime ‘Red Square’ Music Performances. It’s also great not having to
wear a uniform! My advice is to be keen to learn and embrace the opportunities.
Nathan O’Meara
College life is great! I’m in Year 12 and studying subjects where I can get lots of practical
experience and do hands-on learning. This year I enrolled in VET Automotive and it’s
complementing my studies in Design in Metal. I’m interested in knowing how things work
and would eventually like to work in the aviation industry, hopefully as a helicopter pilot.
I’m a basketballer so the Athlete Development program here at College has been a great
way to supplement my training program with the Kingborough Kings and at State level.
My advice for students is to get into good routines and always attend your classes. This will
help motivate you and set you up for success. And, have some fun along the way!
Cameron Coulson
I’m in Year 12 and doing VET Certificate II in Kitchen Operations. I like sports so I’m also
doing the one-line VET Certificate II in Outdoor Industries and Sport and Recreation. I don’t
really know what I’ll do next year, but I’m keeping my options open and I’ll finish with two
qualifications that I can build on in the future. The practical skills I’ve learned at College
helped me get a casual job at a café in the summer holidays. I came from a very small high
school, so it took a little while to get used to the much bigger campus, but everyone was
really friendly and I made an effort to get to know a range of people which has been great!
My advice is to choose your classes wisely. Talk to your teachers and the course counsellors
to find out about all the options available and the ones that will suit your skills and interests.
Shoshanna Stride
Coming from a home-schooling context into a big college was slightly daunting at the start,
but it has been a great experience. I’m now in Year 12 and studying VET Hospitality, English
3 and Outdoor Education. I wasn’t really sure about what I wanted to do with my career, so
it was good that the subjects I chose in Year 11 gave me some direction, particularly the Food,
Cooking and Nutrition 2 course as it opened the door to the range of VET options at College.
I’d like to run my own café one day, and the skills I’m learning this year in Hospitality are
setting me up to do further study at TasTAFE and hopefully start my own business. College
is a great place to meet a range of people. My advice is to work hard, tap into the range of
opportunities offered at College and get as much out of your two years as you possibly can.
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15STUDENT SUPPORT
Meet the Team!
Photo Above L-R: Gabriel Baldwin (Course Advisor), Lyndell Cooper (School Nurse), Kate Dewar (Careeers Advisor),
Georgia Stone (Aboriginal Education Worker), Kim White (AST Student Services), Hannah Collett (Social Worker), Felix Goward (Assistant Principal)
Left to right: Jenni Bailey,
Denika Classen (School Psychologists),
Vanessa Warren (Assistant Principal),
Lisa Seddon, Rosemary Summers
(Course Advisors) and Joe (Security)
How can we help?
Hobart College provides a range of support services to • Mental health support and psychoeducation
students. We understand and value the diversity of our • Help with study skills
learners and our Student Services team can provide you
• Managing stress and coping strategies
with advice on a range of issues.
• Relaxation techniques
We offer the following services: • TASC reasonable adjustments
Course Advisors • Educational assessment and support around study
• Timetable questions and course changes • Someone to talk to.
• TCE issues
• Workloads School Health Nurse
• Exam preparation. Our health nurse can answer any questions you might
have about:
School Psychologists • Drugs, alcohol and smoking
• Sexual health and contraception
Book an appointment to meet confidentially with our • Sleep and mental health
school psychologists about: • Healthy eating and body image
• Emotional support • General health and wellbeing.
• Crisis support
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16STUDENT SUPPORT
Social Worker Aboriginal Education Worker
Our social worker can help you with: Our Aboriginal Education Worker’s role is to provide
• Counselling - emotional, crisis support, alcohol a space and community for the identifying Aboriginal
and drugs and Torres Strait Islander students, and assist non-
• Advice and Referral First Nations peoples with education and awareness.
• Housing and Centrelink. They will:
• Support school communities in using culturally
Careers Adviser appropriate dance, art, ceremony, food and crafts
to promote mental health education
Our Careers Adviser is available in the Library
• Provide cultural support
at designated times to talk with students about
pathways options. Make an appointment to speak • Provide men’s business and women’s business
about: yarning space
• Career and tertiary options
• Highlight on country opportunities for connection
• Pathway planning to culture and mental health education
• Access support for preparing resumes, writing • Provide a culturally safe space for Aboriginal and
job applications and planning for interviews
Torres Strait Islander students to learn, grow and
• Australian School-based Apprenticeships enjoy culture.
(ASbA) and Traineeships
• Work Placements. Interested parents/carers and community elders are
encouraged to meet and identify goals and cross
cultural projects they would like to organise and
participate in. The College has links to the Aboriginal
support program offered by the University of
Tasmania - Riawunna - and additional student support
and pathway planning is provided through our Student
Support team.
Student Support is always available!
Whatever issues you are facing, we are here to
help. Some students are not even sure exactly what
they need, they just have a sense that they need
to explore something. Student Support Services is
the place to go to get the help you need.
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17COLLEGE SPECIFIC PROGRAMS
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM
The International Student Program, in operation
since 1988, welcomes full-time students from nearly
a dozen countries and plays host to a number of
study tours and exchange programs.
As well as participating in the full range of mainstream
classes, students take part in classes for English
as an Additional Language or Dialect, progressing
through the levels in line with their individual
needs. The presence of students from so many
unique backgrounds provides many opportunities
for cultural exchange and the development of
international friendships that can last a lifetime.
LEARNING SUPPORT PROGRAM
The Learning Support Program at Hobart College
aims to provide opportunities for students with
high and additional learning needs to attend and
participate in a range of educational programs
suited to their interests and abilities.
There are many practical experiences that develop
the skills that students will need to enable them to
engage and live independently in the community.
Interested parents/carers and community elders
are encouraged to meet and identify goals and Wherever possible, students are involved, with
cross cultural projects they would like to organise support, in regular college classes. Transition
and participate in. The College has links to the placements and post-college pathway planning are
Aboriginal support program offered by the important elements of this two-year program.
University of Tasmania - Riawunna - and additional
student support and pathway planning is provided
through our Student Support team.
MIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM
This program is open to students who have arrived
in Australia as humanitarian entrants. Students
participate in mainstream classes as well as joining
college classes for English as an Additional Language
or Dialect.
Students may also be entitled to individual support
for the development of their English skills through
the EAL section of the Department of Education.
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18STUDENT VOICE
Alexandra Geeves I’m in Year 12 and loving my time at Hobart College. I’ve always had a
good idea about my pathway after school and want a career in social work
and business so I chose my subjects based around that goal. This year I’m
studying Sociology 3 (my passion), Business Studies 3 (a practical logic
subject) and Art Studio Practice 3 (to relax), along with VET Certificate 3
in Business at a local business and as part of the Australian School-based
Apprenticeship (ASbA) program. It’s an interesting mix of subjects, but
perfect for my pathway plans. I also love to sing, so I am in the House
Band Home Group and it is great to be involved with such an inspiring
group of musicians and singers! I love the learning culture at College and
it’s beneficial to be able to pick subjects that are specifically suited to
my needs and interests. My advice to Year 10s is to remember that you
get out what you put in. There are so many resources available to access
exciting pathways so make the most of the opportunities on offer.
I’ve enjoyed the move from high school to college and Year 11 is great
Fergus Shepherd
so far! I’m keeping my options open for a few pathways, so am studying
Maths Methods 4, Business Studies 3, Physical Sciences 3 (to potentially
do Chemistry 4 or Physics 4 in Year 12), and Design and Production in
Wood 2 because I love hands-on work. I hope to run my own carpentry
or construction business one day so I’d like an apprenticeship in the near
future. I’m pretty well organized with school work so I’ve been going OK
keeping up with the study schedule, but I head along to the Science and
Maths tutorials scheduled after school each week when I need to, and this
has helped me stay on track. During lunch I usually hang out in the gym
and play basketball with my friends. The best thing about college is not
having to wear a uniform, and the freedom to organize my own schedule,
especially with the study line. My advice to Grade 10s is to learn to study
hard now so you set up good habits that will prepare you for the study load
at college level. It will definitely be worth it!
Brianna Doyle I’m in Year 11 and am loving being at Hobart College. The teachers seem
to really enjoy what they do and that rubs off onto the students’ attitude
and their approach to learning. I’m planning on going to either TasTAFE or
university after College, so I’m studying a range of courses that will give
me plenty of options. I’m really enjoying Glass and Ceramics this year –
they are fun, hands-on and I’ve never done anything like them before. I’m
also doing Maths Methods 4 and Physical Sciences 3 to keep the door
open for studies in the STEM field down the track, if I decide to go that
way. The course counselling process during Grade 10 was very valuable;
it gave me lots of information and helped me discover a range of subjects
I hadn’t considered. My advice to Grade 10 students is to not stress out;
college isn’t as hard as you think if you stay organised and tap into the
opportunities for assistance that are available.
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19HOME GROUP PROGRAM
WHAT IS HOME GROUP?
Home Group runs each Wednesday for one and It is also a time when Home Group teachers can
a half hours and is an important part of your time help students with issues such as study habits,
at Hobart College. It builds on the Home Group/ career plans, health issues or spend time getting to
pastoral care support that you had at high school. know each other better. Course selection for Year
My Education is an integral part of the College’s 11 into Year 12 occurs during Home Group in Term
Home Group program. 3 and students will received specialist assistance
with course counselling.
Home Group time is used for many activities
such as assemblies with guest speakers, student Throughout the year there will be enrichment
performances and celebrating student achievements. days where students can opt into extra-curricular
We hold whole campus activities during this time activities like rock climbing, RSA, boat licence,
including Harmony Day Activities, Food Fair, Health barista skills, subject tutorials, and essay writing
Focus sessions and Careers expo. skills. Fun events held during the year include
the trivia quiz, talent quest and the College Lap.
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20HOME GROUP PROGRAM
College High Achievers Home Group
This is a self-nominated Home Group enrichment
program where you will:
• be supported in your academic success in Years
11 and/or 12
• visit the University of Tasmania and attend a
series of ‘master classes’ to give you an idea
about what to expect at University
• participate in the regular program of Home
Group activities
• work with like-minded students who are
wanting to achieve the most from their time at
Hobart College
• join study groups, UCAT training, exam
preparation, ethical discussions and social
events.
Student Environment Team (SET)
This is a self-nominated Home Group enrichment
program where you will:
• be supported in your academic success in Years
11 and/or 12
• participate in the regular program of Home
Group activities
• work with like-minded students who are
motivated to make a difference, locally and
globally
• share ideas, initiate and develop new protocols
to reduce the College’s carbon footprint and
improve College systems to be more sustainable,
eg: paper usage, Campus Clean Up day, clothes
swap and composting initiatives
• collaborate with the HC Staff Sustainability Team
and have input into College Policies.
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21STUDYING AT COLLEGE - ASSESSMENT
HOW DOES ASSESSMENT WORK? or an individual research project) that are held at the
end of each year. Based on your performance during an
Subjects are assessed differently in Years 11 and 12, external assessment, TASC will give you a rating of ‘A’,
compared to the way assessments were done in High ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘t’ or ‘z’ for each externally assessed criterion.
School under the Australian Curriculum.
Final marks:
Course Award Requirements At the end of the year, you will receive one of the
For every TASC accredited course you undertake, following awards for each course:
you will be assessed against the range of criteria • Exceptional Achievement (EA)
that has been specifically set for that course. • High Achievement (HA)
• Commendable Achievement (CA)
Internal marks: • Satisfactory Achievement (SA)
At the end of the year your school will give you a • Preliminary Achievement (PA)
rating of either ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘t’ or ‘z’ for each criterion. • Failure (NN)
This is based on each of your teachers’ assessment of
all the internally assessed tasks that you undertook and The award you receive for a course will depend
were graded on. on the number of ‘A’s, ‘B’s, ‘C’s, ‘t’s and ‘z’s you
achieved. In general, the higher your criterion
External marks: ratings, the higher your award will be.
Some criteria for TASC accredited Level 3 and 4 For more information, please see the TASC
courses are also assessed by TASC in external website at https://www.tasc.tas.gov.au/wp-content/
examinations and/or assessments (eg: a folio of artwork, uploads/2019/09/Understanding-the-ATAR.pdf
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22STUDYING AT COLLEGE - ASSESSMENT
Assessment criteria
Each TASC accredited course will have different 3. apply research and analytical skills to complete First
assessment criteria, depending on the subject area and Nations inquiry
complexity of the course. 4. utilise time management, planning and negotiation
skills
For example, a student undertaking Practical English
5. explain issues of nations, states and relevant terms
(ENG110114) is assessed on three criteria:
applicable to the study of First Nations in the
1. read, understand content, and gain information from contemporary period
simple text 6. analyse the nature of First Nations traditional culture
2. draft and write simple text for an audience and a in a comparative context
purpose 7. analyse the comparative experiences, perspectives
3. speak clearly and engage in conversations and and effects of colonisation on First Nations
discussions with individuals and small groups. 8. analyse contemporary First Nations experiences
of political advocacy, self-determination, global
As this is a Level 1 course, none of the criteria are assessed indigenous politics and truth-telling
externally by TASC. The award achieved by the student is 9. explain the contemporary resurgence and significance
based on internal ratings only. of First Nations identity, community, culture and
connection to place in a comparative context.
In contrast, a student undertaking the Level 3 course First
All nine criteria are assessed internally, however the
Nations Studies (TAS315119) is assessed on nine criteria:
highlighted criteria (criteria 1, 2, 3, 8 and 9) are also
1. create texts using historical, anthropological and assessed externally by TASC. The award achieved by the
sociological ideas student is based on the culmination both the internal and
2. use evidence and historical, anthropological and sociological external ratings.
terms, concepts and ideas to support interpretations
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23STUDENT VOICE
Jasper Lennaen
I’m in Year 12 and am studying a range of courses. My focus is on gaining
skills from my VET Certificate II in Information, Digital Media and Technology
in order to eventually gain employment in that industry which is my passion.
I also enjoy design and art, so am doing Art Studio Practice 3 as a follow on
from my studies last year. I rounded out my choices with Accounting 3 as a
useful life skill and as it is a more academically focused class and gets me
my numeracy tick. The best thing about College is that I feel much more in
control of my learning. The teachers trust me to get the work done and treat
me with respect in that regard. It feels a lot more casual while still being a
focused place of learning. My advice to Year 10s is to not be afraid to talk
about your future with your teachers as their advice and recommendations
can really help you figure out where you want to go in life.
Dakota Kingston
I’m in Year 11 and came to Hobart College because of the great range
of subjects available. I want to go to a mainland university and study
paramedicine, and, if I can, I’d like to do this through the Defence Forces.
I am studying English Literature 3 and Maths General 3 (to get my numeracy
and literacy ticks), Drama 3 and Mixed Media 2. Drama is my absolute best
subject and I’ll do the Theatre Performance 3 course next year as a follow
on. I really enjoy the art of analyzing scripts, understanding character and
being on stage. I was in the Musical which unfortunately didn’t go ahead, so
I’ll probably do it next year. The best thing about College is the freedom to
plan your own schedule around classes, coursework and things outside of
school. The teachers give great feedback so I always know how to improve on
my work. My advice is to make sure you have good time management skills.
Prioritise what’s due and what’s most important to get done - and learn to
manage your procrastination!
Will Whittington
I came to Hobart College because it offered a huge range of subjects and gave
me flexibility with my timetable so I can keep up with my training schedule
for mountain bike orienteering. I’m doing the VET Tourism course as I hope
to pursue adventure guiding as a career. The skills I’m learning are really
valuable and there’s no exam at the end which is a bonus. I’m also studying
two Level 3s to keep my options open if I want to pursue university studies.
My advice to Grade 10s is to investigate the wide range of opportunities on
offer by talking to lots of people, getting as much information as you can and
then choosing your own adventure!
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24STUDENT ALLOWANCES
Student Assistance Scheme (STAS) Student Concessions
STAS is available to parents/carers of full-time You may be eligible for a Student Concession Pass
students who meet the prescribed income tested for bus travel if you have a Health Care, Health
criteria. Families receiving Centrelink benefits and Benefit or Pensioner Concession card. You must
independent students may also be eligible for STAS. apply for this on the official form available from
NB: Part-time students are not eligible for STAS. www.transport.tas.gov.au/concessions and it is
advisable to do this as early in January as possible.
What does STAS provide?
• an exemption from school levies Other allowances
• basic stationery Some families will receive the Family Tax Benefit
when their children aged over 16 are enrolled in
• textbooks which are to be returned to the full-time school and are living at home. Information
College Office at the end of the year. If not about all Commonwealth Government allowances
returned, an invoice will be issued. is available at: www.humanservices.gov.au
For returning students: ALL Year 11 texts must be Students aged over 16, who for personal reasons
returned before any new texts will be issued. need to live away from home while studying full-
Application forms for STAS are available from the time, may be eligible for Youth Allowance. They
College Office, from Financial Assistance Services should apply to Centrelink to determine their
on 1800 816 057, or by emailing: stas@education. eligibility. To ensure rapid processing of claims it is
tas.gov.au advisable to apply as early as possible.
All students over 16 receiving Youth Allowance
must have a Tax File Number. More information is
Student Accommodation Allowances
available at: www.ato.gov.au
(SAA)
The Tasmanian Government offers the SAA which
is available to full-time and part-time (minimum 300 Contact Centrelink or see their website for
hours) students who live away from home in order information on Assistance for Isolated Children,
to attend college and it provides extra assistance Conveyance Allowance, ABSTUDY and the
with accommodation. It is not means tested. This Disability Support Pension. Contact Veterans’
should not be confused with the Isolated Children’s Affairs for details of the Veterans’ Children
Allowance available through Centrelink. These Education Scheme. More information is available at
forms are available from the College Office. www.humanservices.gov.au
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25BOOKS AND LEVIES
General Levies Additional Subject Levies:
The General Levy covers basic materials needed Some subjects may attract additional charges where
in most subjects and helps to pay for classroom materials are more expensive than the standard
consumables, internet access, some excursions, the curriculum requires or there are extra excursion
College Year Book and some library expenses. costs.
An invoice will be sent to parents/carers and
Refer to the College’s Textbook and Stationery List
arrangements can be made to pay in instalments if
for more information which is mailed out from the
required.
College Office in December with your confirmation
Please note: the parent/carer responsible for of enrolment.
payment is identified on the most recent school
information validation form or enrolment form. If A bond is required for the loan of calculators which
you need to check this information, please contact is refunded on the return of the calculator.
the College Office.
Callum Robbie
I came from a small high school so it was a big change to be at
Hobart College with 1100 students. But, I’ve made new friends and
am really enjoying my time here! I’d like to pursue a career in the
agricultural sector, so am focusing on STEM subjects as well as some
practical, hands-on subjects over my two years here. I love the rock-
climbing wall in the Gym and go climbing whenever it’s open during
lunchtimes. The best thing about College is the huge range of subjects
and opportunities across the board. My advice to Grade 10s? GO
FOR IT!
Esther Webb
I’m in Year 11 and would like a career in social work, so I’m studying
Sociology 3, Working with Children 2 and also doing Maths and
English. I’ll probably do Psychology, Health Studies and Legal Studies in
Year 12. The course counselling process and the Information Evening
was really helpful to get what I needed to make my subject selections.
This year, I’m enjoying the Sociology class the most; we have great
conversations about the world we live in and I’m learning so much! I
was going to be in the Musical this year, but hopefully it will go ahead
next year. My advice to Grade 10s, especially to those who come from
smaller schools, is to be brave and step out of your comfort zone. Be
willing to meet new people and expand your friendship group. It’s
definitely worth it!
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26COLLEGE COMMUNICATION
NEWSLETTER PARENT/CARER AND TEACHER
INTERVIEWS
The College Newsletter is produced each term
and showcases the sporting, cultural and academic Early in Term 1, parents/carers are invited to meet
achievements of our students and other information their student’s Home Group Teacher at an informal
about our College community and upcoming events. evening session.
It is available on our College website and emailed
to parents/carers once a term. In Term 2 and also in Term 3, parents/carers
will have the opportunity to meet with teachers
HOBART COLLEGE YEARBOOK formally to discuss their young person’s progress
at a Parent/Teacher evening. We also encourage
‘The LOG’ is the annual Year Book that showcases parents/carers to contact the Home Group teacher
‘the year that was’. Every student receives this book or subject teachers at any time if they have concerns
at the final assembly in Term 4. over their young person’s progress.
REPORTING TO STUDENTS AND
PARENTS/CARERS
Student reports are issued three times per year. In HOBART COLLEGE ASSOCIATION
Term 1 a brief interim report is provided in March. The Hobart College Association is an important
Detailed progress reports are provided in second means of engaging with our local community and
and third terms. All reports are mailed home to provides a forum to discuss local issues affecting
parents. students at the college.
Please note that students will not receive a College
report at the end of the year, but they will receive a Interested parents/carers should contact the
statement of results from the Office of Tasmanian Principal, Tracy Siedler, for more information.
Assessment, Standards and Certification (TASC) in
December/January.
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