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THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents & carers 2020 hutchins.tas.edu.au Return to index 1
Headmaster’s welcome 4 Co-curricular 29
Our Guiding Statements 7 Communication 30
Counselling 31
EARLY LEARNING CENTRE/JUNIOR SCHOOL Hats and sun care 31
Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6 8
Health services 31
Staff 10
Information technology and student devices 31
Absence 13
Library 32
Behaviour 13
Lost property 32
Bell times 15
Outdoor Education 32
Bicycles 16
Pastoral care and expectations 32
Buses 16
Student leadership 33
Canteen 16
Student organisation 33
Chapel 16
Student progress 33
Co-curricular 17
Virtual Learning Environment – Rory 34
Communication 19
Withdrawing a student 34
Counselling 20
Hats and sun care 20
SENIOR SCHOOL Years 9–12 36
Homework 20
Senior School key staff 38
Jewellery 20
Absences 39
Library 21
Behaviour management 40
Matron 21
Bell times 41
Mobile phones and personal
Buses 41
electronic devices 21
Canteen 41
Outdoor Education 22
Careers counselling 41
Outside School Hours Care 22
Co-curricular 42
Parking 23
Communication 43
Valuables 23
Counselling 44
Virtual Learning Environment –
Rory and Seesaw 23 Family/Teacher Conferences 44
Withdrawing a student 23 Health services 44
House mentors and pastoral care 45
MIDDLE SCHOOL Years 7–8 24 Library 45
Staff 26 Parking 45
Absence 27 Road safety procedures 46
Bell times 27 Student lockers and bag racks 47
Bicycles 28
Buses 28 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 49
Canteen 28 Information regarding
the Guidelines for Parents and Carers 50
Chapel 28
Information for parents and carers about
safeguarding children and young people 51
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2020 2
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents & carers 2020 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL 71 Nelson Road, Sandy Bay, Tasmania 7005 Australia PO Box 254, Sandy Bay, Australia 7006 T (03) 6221 4200 info@hutchins.tas.edu.au www.hutchins.tas.edu.au The Hutchins School Board as established by The Christ College Act 1926 ABN 91 133 279 291 CRICOS 00478F
Headmaster’s welcome
It gives me great pleasure to welcome With the holistic
you to The Hutchins School, an Anglican development of
day and boarding school for boys from each and every
Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. Established boy central to
in 1846, Hutchins has a long tradition the Hutchins
of developing men of character with experience,
a firm focus on the wellbeing of boys. our long and
We aim to build good men who act with proud history of academic achievement is
kindness, integrity, compassion, humility complemented by a diverse co-curricular
and courage. Our highly skilled staff are program that features comprehensive
committed to the holistic development sport, performing arts and service
of boys within a nurturing environment programs. The opportunities available for
where boys are challenged to be the best boys to discover their passion, broaden
they can be. their experience and embrace challenge
are extensive and are designed to equip
boys with the essential skills that will
‘Building good men lies
serve them for life.
at the heart of what we do.’
I invite you to learn more about the
diverse opportunities and innovative
programs tailored specifically for boys
that set Hutchins apart.
Dr Rob McEwan
Headmaster
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2020 4A sense of community plays an important role in any school, and especially in one with such a long and rich tradition as Hutchins. Return to index 5
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2020 6
Our Guiding Statements
Our Vision Our Global Intent
Hutchins provides an inspirational The Hutchins School community is
education where each boy strives to achieve committed to being internationally-minded
his personal best and is willing to serve by understanding and embracing diversity
his community as an informed and active in all its forms, and by respecting and
citizen; locally, nationally and globally. celebrating this diversity in order to foster a
peaceful, just and sustainable world.
Our Mission
Hutchins is an Anglican school whose
Our Commitment
supportive learning community works The Hutchins School community is
together to build character of boys. committed to providing an age and stage
holistic education with a focus on the
Our Goal wellbeing of boys. We aim to inspire
The Hutchins School aims to build good students to be creative and adaptable by
men who act with kindness, integrity, providing them with the skills to lead and
compassion, humility and courage. succeed in their global future.
Our Faith Our Motto
A Christian life, as a response to Jesus Vivit Post Funera Virtus – Character Lives
Christ, is commended and encouraged on After Death – What you do matters.
at Hutchins. We express our Christian
values in welcoming and respecting
members of all faith.
Return to index 7EARLY LEARNING CENTRE/ JUNIOR SCHOOL Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2020 8
The Early Learning Centre (ELC) Small class sizes and strong teaching teams
and Junior School at The Hutchins at each year level ensure that all students
have the opportunity to develop their
School comprises the year groups
knowledge and skills to their personal best.
ranging from Pre-Kindergarten
They enjoy rich and varied social interactions
to Year 6. Here the students begin as well as sporting, artistic and spiritual
their journey in a rich educational experiences which consolidate and further
environment designed to achieve develop their identities as good men.
their personal best and to realise You may like to explore the Early
their potential as active members Learning Centre & Junior School Course
of their community – locally, Handbook 2020 for further information.
nationally and globally. Additional information can also be found
The curriculum in the Pre-Kindergarten in the Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten
and Kindergarten years is scaffolded by additional information for parents of 3 and 4
the Early Years Learning Framework. year old boys publication.
The Australian Curriculum is taught from
Prep to Year 2 in the ELC with learning
experiences specifically tailored for boys.
The curriculum is differentiated according
to individual needs and is supported
by stimulating learning environments,
equipped with age and stage appropriate
resources and facilitating access to and
development of skills to complement 21st
century learning.
Return to index 9Staff
ELC Reception Head of Junior School
Ms Frith James, Acting Receptionist Mr Stephen Coventry
and Administrative Assistant T 6221 4237
T 6221 4313 (8.00am–4.00pm) stephen.coventry@hutchins.tas.edu.au
frith.james@hutchins.tas.edu.au
School holidays
Junior School Reception
If you have an enquiry during school
Mrs Sarah Hugo, Acting Personal Assistant
holidays, please contact Senior School
to the Head of Junior School
Reception on 6221 4200 (8.30am–4.00pm).
T 6221 4269 (8.00am–4.00pm)
sarah.hugo@hutchins.tas.edu.au
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2020 10ROLE STAFF NAME
Deputy Head of Junior School – Teaching Ms Cath Hogan
and Learning
Deputy Head of Junior School – Pastoral Ms Cate Doherty
and Administration
Director of Kindergarten Ms Naomi Pritchard-Tiller
Head of Junior Years Sport (Prep to Year 5) Mr Greg Rowlings
Head of Middle Years Sport (Years 6–8) Mr Dion Hughes
Director of Character Development Mr Ken Kingston
(Years 6–8)
School Counsellor Mr Dean Docking
Teacher Librarian Mrs Kate Reid
Library Technicians Mrs Susan Hall and Mrs Gaye McEwan
Art Teacher Mrs Rebecca Terry
French Teacher Mr Jean-Yves Theron
Head of Music Ms Judith Mann
Music Teachers Mr Scott Cashion, Mrs Jayne Duffy
and Mrs Anna Maguire
Chaplain and RAVE (Religious and Values Rev Mark Holland
Education) Teacher
ELC Teacher Assistants (Prep to Year 2) Mrs Kylie Browne, Miss Jemima Robertson
and Mrs Melissa Smith
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Mrs Karen Donohoe, Mrs Melissa Smith
Educators/Teacher Assistants and Mrs Megan Watson-Thornbury
Outside School Hours Care Mr Benjamin Searle and
Miss Louise Kaden
All staff can be contacted by email at firstname.lastname@hutchins.tas.edu.au
or by phoning ELC or Junior School Reception.
Return to index 11CLASS TEACHER
Pre-Kindergarten T Mrs Pamela Tonelli
Kindergarten D Mrs Stella Daglas
Kindergarten P Ms Naomi Pritchard-Tiller (Tue, Wed and Thurs) and
Mrs Jane Kabalan (Mon and Fri, Semester One)
Prep D Miss Breeony Dick
Prep T Miss Kate Tyson
Year 1B Mrs Nicole Bury
Year 1C Miss Anna Clark
Year 2B Mrs Maria Blight
Year 2C Mrs Emma Crawford
Year 3F Ms Kate Foster
Year 3R Mr Paul Robinson
Year 4M Mrs Caroline McCreary
Year 4T Mr Edward Thompson
Year 5F Ms Joanne French
Year 5G Mrs Elizabeth Griffiths
Year 5M Mr Scott Marriott (Mon, Tue and Wed) and
Miss Amanda Berry (Thurs and Fri)
Year 5N Mrs Kate Nunn
Year 6G Mr Cameron Greenhill
Year 6S Ms Kerry Sayer
Year 6W Mr Michael Webster
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2020 12Absence If your son arrives late to school, he is
required to report to the ELC or Junior
Full attendance at school is important to School Reception to sign in. For any
the wellbeing of all boys and enables them appointment where your son needs to
to access the opportunities made available leave the school grounds during the day,
to them at school. However, we realise that, he must be collected from Reception by
at times, absence will be unavoidable. a parent/carer and signed out. This also
applies if your son is returning back to
If your child is going to be absent from
school so we are able to sign him back in.
school, you must inform the school and
follow the correct procedure.
Behaviour
For boys in Pre-Kindergarten to
Year 6, please contact ELC Reception The ELC and Junior School strive to
(03) 6221 4313, email provide secure and positive environments
absentees@hutchins.tas.edu.au or notify which highly value self-respect, self-
us via the Hutchins app by 9.30am each day discipline and co-operation. The thrust
if your son is absent due to illness, injury of our approach is to generate an
and appointments. Your son’s class teacher encouraging and supportive environment
may be cc’d into the email; however the for teaching and learning. The great
absentee email address MUST be used. majority of strategies are directed at
Any unnotified absences will be followed up encouraging students to give their best,
with a phone call to parents/carers by ELC have a sense of achievement and feel
or Junior School Reception staff. valued. Our school aims for consistency,
fairness and predictability, where students
If an extended leave of absence is required
know what will happen based on the
for reasons other than illness or injury, an
choices they make and that all community
application for such leave must be made
members work together to help students
in writing to the Head of Junior School, Mr
internalise appropriate behaviours. Our
Stephen Coventry. Please email
approach to behaviour management is to
stephen.coventry@hutchins.tas.edu.au
be proactive in establishing relationships
well in advance for any planned period
with students and putting support
of absence. A holding fee will apply for
networks in place before any misbehaviour
absences greater than four consecutive
presents itself.
weeks, see the website for full details.
Return to index 13Inappropriate behaviour at school can
Commitment to Kindness
result in a phone call home and/or a
lunchtime reflection where the student The word ‘kindness’ is derived from the
must complete a reflection sheet and notion of kinship, from the idea that people of
talk to the teacher about what caused the the same family or clan are bonded together
problem and how they can make amends. by natural affection and mutual goodwill.
Students complete a reflection sheet With the advent of Christianity, this idea was
by filling in the details of the problem, turned into a positive commandment that
what they would do next time to avoid it, people should love one another.
identifying how the other people felt and Our commitment to kindness comes from
how they can rectify the situation. It is our desire to treat others as we would have
signed by the student and his parent/carer them treat us (Matthew 7:12). An attitude
and returned the next day. of goodwill to all people, not seeking self-
Each student at Hutchins is treated fairly, gratification, but seeking to build up others
not identically, so each problem that arises is at the heart of kindness and of love. We
is dealt with individually. For instance, the see this best modelled by Jesus in John
issues facing a student in Year 1 will not 13:34,’Love one another. As I have loved you,
be dealt with in the same way as those so you must love one another’.
for a Year 6 student. There are several By definition, kindness excludes unkindness
means of dealing with inappropriate in thought, word and deed.
behaviour including discussion, mediation,
Every member of The Hutchins School
lunchtime detention, Saturday detention
community has a collective responsibility
and conferencing.
to be kind to every other member and to all
Depending on the circumstances and to members of the public.
ensure all aspects of a problem have been
addressed, a phone call, email or meeting To view the responsibilities of the
may be made to the parents/carers to Commitment to Kindness please view the
explain the details of the situation, and full version.
discuss and resolve the problem.
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2020 14Bell times TIME SESSION
Please note that due to our duty of care 8.25am Classrooms open
ELC and Junior School students should (Pre-Kindergarten
not be dropped off at school before 8.00am to Year 6)
(Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten before 8.30am Start (Prep
8.25am). If any students arrive before this to Year 6)
time they will be sent to Outside School
Hours Care and parents/carers will be 9.00am Start (Pre-
charged. If ELC students are not picked Kindergarten
up by 3.30pm (Pre-Kindergarten and and Kindergarten)
Kindergarten by 2.45pm) and Junior School
10.25am–10.50am Recess (Pre-
students are not picked up by 3.45pm they
Kindergarten
will be sent to Outside School Hours Care
to Year 6)
and parents/carers will be charged.
11.40am–12.40pm Lunch (Pre-
Kindergarten and
Kindergarten)
12.40pm–1.30pm Lunch (Prep to
Year 6)
2.30pm Dismissal
(Pre-Kindergarten
and Kindergarten)
3.00pm Dismissal
(Prep to Year 2)
3.15pm Dismissal
(Years 3–6)
Return to index 15Bicycles In addition to the Hutchins buses, public
transport to and from the School is available.
Students in Years 5–6 are allowed to For more information about these services
ride their bicycles to school. Helmets you will need to visit the service provider’s
must be worn and the bicycles must website or call them directly.
be stored securely in the Junior School
Below is a list of some of the service
bicycle rack. Bicycles are not to be
providers. Please note that this is not a full
ridden inside school grounds, students
list and if you cannot find a suitable service
must walk them through the School.
you will need to do your own research into
All students riding to school must
services in your residential area.
complete a Bicycle Contract.
Metro Tasmania – 13 22 01
Buses Tassielink – 1300 300 520
Redline – 1300 360 000
School buses are offered for pick-up in
the morning and/or return trips in the
afternoons for students from Prep to Year
Canteen
6. Information about the buses may be The canteen, Roary’s Den, serves both
obtained from Senior School Reception or the ELC and Junior School for lunch only.
the Head Bus Driver, Mr John Tinning on Parents and carers need to order from
0417 519 810. the canteen online using Flexischools
(once set up this can be accessed via The
Hutchins combines bus routes with St
Hutchins School app). ELC and Junior
Michael’s Collegiate School so that more
School students do not access the canteen
areas can be serviced. Boys may be picked
for direct purchasing at break times. An
up or dropped off by a Collegiate bus.
information sheet about how to set up
City and Kingborough: Blackmans Bay, Flexischools is available from both ELC and
Kingston, Taroona, Sandy Bay, City Junior School Reception.
Eastern Shore 1: Tranmere, Howrah,
Bellerive, Rosny, Lindisfarne, Geilston Bay Chapel
Eastern Shore 2: Lauderdale, Cambridge,
All students from the ELC and Junior School
Seven Mile Beach, Acton
attend regular chapel services as part of
North Hobart: Berriedale, Glenorchy, their school life. Each year the Chaplains
Moonah, Lenah Valley, North Hobart offer preparation courses to help students
decide whether or not they wish to be
baptised and/or confirmed.
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2020 16Co-curricular DEBATING
A wide selection of summer and winter Interschool debating takes place in Term
sports and activities are offered. All 2, and is for Years 5 and 6 only. It is held
students are expected to give absolute after school at various primary school
priority to commitments they have through locations once a fortnight (4.00pm–
membership of orchestras, choirs, 5.00pm). For more information please
debating teams, drama groups, Dance contact Mrs Kate Reid at
Troupe, the Chess Club, representative kate.reid@hutchins.tas.edu.au.
sporting teams, and all other activities on
MUSIC
offer at the School.
In addition to classroom Music, a range of
CHESS ensembles are offered. Students taking
Chess is run on Thursday afternoons private instrumental lessons are strongly
in the Stephens Library in Terms 2 encouraged to participate in an ensemble at
and 3. It is available to all students in an appropriate level.
Years 3–12. New players are always Choral
welcome. For more information please • Year 2 Cubs
contact Dr Nick Eaves at • Years 3–4 Pride
nick.eaves@hutchins.tas.edu.au. • Years 5–6 Pride
DANCE Strings
• Beginner Paganini Strings
Hutchins offers participation in Dance • Junior Orchestra
Troupe for students from Years 1–12.
Dance Troupe is very popular and has Bands
limited numbers. Interested boys and
• Junior Band
parents/carers need to talk to Mrs
Jacquie Coad for details and availability.
Mrs Coad can be contacted at
jacquie.coad@hutchins.tas.edu.au.
Return to index 17SPORT MUSIC LESSONS
Participation in Hutchins representative Private instrumental tuition is available for
sport teams and groups is compulsory for Kindergarten to Year 6 students. Tuition
students from Years 5–6 and is optional occurs on a one-to-one basis with a qualified
for Years 2–4. Students may participate in music tutor during normal school time
outside club community teams provided that (teaching may also occur before or after
such participation does not prevent them school). Each lesson lasts for 30 minutes.
meeting school requirements and provided Lessons are on a rotating timetable or can
that they do not play in a team which be fixed depending on individual needs. The
competes against Hutchins. Information Instrumental Tuition form is available online.
about sport and co-curricular choices will For further details please contact the Music
be issued via EdSmart through the year. Faculty on 6221 4294.
Co-curricular activities TENNIS
at an additional cost Ray Harrison, a qualified Club Coach,
Hutchins offers some activities at the offers tuition to students from Years
School which are paid for by parents/carers. 1–12. Lessons are held before school,
Students are taught by specialist teachers at lunchtime and after school with
and coaches. See below for which activities Tennis Clinics conducted during the
are currently available: school holidays. Application forms are
electronically distributed via EdSmart to
CODER COLLEGE all students at the beginning of each term.
Coder College runs the course ‘Creating Clinic forms are sent via EdSmart four
Creative Coders’ for Years 3–6 boys after weeks before the clinic begins.
school each term. More information will be
provided during the year.
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2020 18Communication COMMUNIQUÉ
The first point of contact for parents/ The whole school newsletter,
carers is ELC Reception and Junior School Communiqué, is published fortnightly
Reception. Appointments can be arranged and informs the School community of
with class teachers at a convenient time. coming events and reflects past activities.
Family/Teacher Conferences are arranged The newsletter is emailed to all who have
twice yearly. Teachers may also be subscribed and copies may be viewed on
contacted by email and the Head of Junior the School’s website. To sign up to receive
School, Director of Kindergarten, Deputy Communiqué or view past editions for the
Head of Junior School – Teaching and current year please visit
Learning, Deputy Head of Junior School www.hutchins.tas.edu.au/communique.
– Pastoral and Administration, are also
PARENT COMMUNICATION (RORY)
available to speak to.
An EdSmart notice repository can be
EDSMART accessed through Rory. It is accessed
EdSmart is an online permission slip and by clicking on the orange tile ‘Parent
general notice software platform that Communication (EdSmart)’ under your
enables the School to communicate with name when you login and you will be able
parents/carers electronically. Parents/ to see all current notices sent from the
carers are able to directly submit their School. Please note that all notices are
responses electronically to the notices directly related to your son(s).
(if required). This system is used from
Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 and is The Hutchins School App
the School’s official email parental The Hutchins School App is designed
communication method. Please contact for parents and carers as a one-stop
Ms Katie Richardson, Communications shop to access school information. We
and Records Officer at encourage you to download the free app
katie.richardson@hutchins.tas.edu.au, if to access EdSmart notices, sport fixtures,
you have any queries regarding EdSmart. timetables, academic feedback, canteen
ordering, absence notifications, links to
school websites and social media, school
contact information, finance details, online
payments and much more. The app is
available for iPhone, iPad and Android.
Return to index 19Contacting a student Homework
An urgent message from a parent/carer
EARLY LEARNING CENTRE
for a student, such as a change of travel
arrangements for the afternoon, can be Students from Kindergarten to Year 2 do
phoned through to ELC Reception or Junior not have homework except for their regular
School Reception. Every effort will be made home reading.
to pass the message on.
JUNIOR SCHOOL
Counselling In the Junior School a home study program
called the ‘This Matters Challenge’ is offered
The School Counsellors are available for
to help engender an ongoing love of learning
consultation, mediation or direct counselling
in each student and his family. It seeks to
to students and their parents/carers from
bring together a variety of home study options
Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. Mr Dean
with all that a student does beyond the School
Docking is available during school hours on
gate and provides opportunities for rich family
6221 4261. The Head of School and class
time interactions. In Year 6, the Challenge
teachers are also available to assist with
is modified to help the boys transition to the
welfare needs.
more traditional homework model in the
Hats and sun care Middle School.
Hats are to be worn outside from the start Jewellery
of daylight savings until its conclusion or
when instructed. Please refer to the Sun Students may not wear ear studs, rings,
Protection Policy on the School’s website. bracelets or any form of jewellery while in
Students should have their own sunscreen school uniform or when participating in any
(30+) in their school bag for sport and school-based activity.
PE lessons. Each classroom does have
sunscreen in case of emergencies but we
do prefer every student to supply their own
in case of allergies. Please contact your
son’s teacher if you have any concerns.
Sunglasses are permitted outside.
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2020 20Library Matron
The Stephens Library caters for students in The Sick Bay is located next to Burbury
Years 3–8. All Junior School students have House and it operates 7.45am–3.45pm,
regular library lessons; Years 3 and 4 have Monday to Friday. Matron can be contacted
one lesson each week with the Teacher on 0417 321 562. Matron is located in Junior
Librarian, and Years 5 and 6 have two terms School Reception from 12.00pm–2.00pm
of lessons co-taught by their class teacher Monday to Friday during term time.
and the Teacher Librarian. The library has
an extensive collection of fiction and non- Mobile phones and
personal electronic
fiction material. Library services also include
ebooks, audiobooks and access to databases
for research tasks. The Stephens Library devices
is open 8.10am–4.00pm, Monday to Friday,
Mobile phones are not allowed for
except for recess on Tuesdays. Lunchtime
student use in the ELC. Permission for
hours are 12.30pm–1.00pm.
use of mobile phones in Junior School is
A small library is also located in the ELC for granted to students in Years 5–6 for travel
students in Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2; all purposes only. Requests must be put in
ELC students have at least one lesson with writing to the Head of School. Students
borrowing time per week in the library. can contact parents or carers at ELC or
Junior School Reception if necessary
Lost property during the day.
All belongings must be named, including
socks and shoes. Named belongings found
are returned to the owner with a reminder
about taking care. Unnamed belongings
are kept in chests near ELC Reception and
Junior School Reception. Students may ask
to check the contents if they are missing
something. Sometimes items end up in
Middle or Senior School and students may
also have to check there.
Return to index 21Outdoor Education Outside School
The Junior School Outdoor Education Hours Care
program consists of outdoor adventure
Hutchins Outside School Hours Care
based learning opportunities which
(OSHC) is based in the Early Learning
emphasise personal and social capability,
Centre. It caters for boys between 3 and 12
as well as skill acquisition through the
years, and operates on ratios of one staff
camp program. Camps also explore critical
member per 10 children for ages 3–5, and
and creative thinking, connection with the
one staff member per 15 children for ages
natural world and safety. The experiences
6–12. Girls are welcome to attend Vacation
starts in Year 2 with an introductory
Care. The service is operated by a team of
orientation day at our Outdoor Education
staff with both qualifications and years of
Facility in Southport. The overnight camp
experience in Children’s Services. Hutchins
program commences in Year 3. Students
offers Before School Care, After School
progress through annual camps and
Care (including a bus only session) and
day trips at a variety of locations for a
Vacation Care.
duration of three days and two nights.
Please direct enquires to Mr Matthew For enrolment and fee information please
Groves, Acting Director of Outdoor visit www.hutchins.tas.edu.au/oshc or call
Education on 6221 4279. Mr Benjamin Searle, Director of Child
Care on 6221 4212 or 0409 001 894.
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2020 22Parking Virtual Learning
The main school car park is for use Environment – Rory
by staff only. Parents/carers who are
delivering their children to school or and Seesaw
collecting them after lessons are asked Rory is the School’s online portal where
not to use the car park. Parents are also parents/carers can access their son’s
asked to note that there are two bus Reports, as well as EdSmart notices, the
stops in Nelson Road and parking is not School Calendar and other information.
permitted in these areas.
In the ELC and Junior School we also
The ELC car park is for ELC parent/carers use Seesaw as an online digital portfolio
for drop off only from 8.00am–8.30am from Pre-Kinder to Year 5 of the boys’
and pick up 3.00pm–3.30pm. From work. More detailed information
8.30am–9.00am and 2.15pm–2.45pm regarding accessing and using Seesaw
the spaces are for Pre-Kindergarten and will be provided to you via EdSmart at the
Kindergarten parents/carers only. beginning of the school year.
The ELC car park is for pickup/drop off
Please note that from Year 6 onwards, the
only and cars cannot be left unattended.
students use Rory as their digital portfolio.
The bus lane must be kept clear from
8.00am–8.30am and 3.00pm–3.30pm.
Withdrawing
Valuables a student
Students are strongly advised not to bring A full term’s written notice of intention
valuables or substantial sums of money to to withdraw a student from the School
school. If it is necessary to do so, students must be provided. If the School does not
are advised to hand the item to Reception receive this notice, a half term’s tuition
or to a member of staff for safekeeping. fee may be charged.
Notice in writing can be directed to
Mrs Emma Griffiths, Enrolments Assistant,
by post or email to
emma.griffiths@hutchins.tas.edu.au.
Return to index 23MIDDLE SCHOOL Years 7–8 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2020 24
The Middle School provides Helping students develop a ‘connectedness’
a positive, encouraging, safe with their school enables them to
develop resilience. Our students build
and stimulating environment
this connection through their extended
for students as they transition
involvement with the School program.
from primary education into We want our students to experience
secondary schooling. We provide art, drama, languages, sport, Outdoor
a comprehensive and challenging Education and to find interests and develop
curriculum designed for boys at passions that will stay with them for life.
their particular age and stage We appreciate that all students have
of development. A curriculum different skills and abilities that need to be
designed to encourage students catered for. The curriculum we offer is what
to reach their potential binds our school together. A curriculum
that is challenging and relevant with
academically, socially, spiritually
engaging and informative assessments.
and creatively.
Our pastoral program is of prime
The move from primary into secondary
importance, as only when a student feels
education is an important stage of
happy, safe and connected can they fully
life for all students. It is at this time
engage with a curriculum. We have a multi-
that they move from very familiar
layered pastoral care program that is led
environments to a new beginning where
by a mentor and the Year Heads. Pastoral
much more is expected of them as
care is part of every interaction that our
we promote individual independence
students have with every teacher, every day.
and associated responsibilities. We
work closely with all our students, You may also like to explore the Middle
encouraging independence and the School (Years 7–8) Course Handbook 2020
development of organisational skills and for further information. Please note that
build in them a concern for others. We the 2020 handbook will be available shortly.
ask our students to be risk takers with
their learning, work to their ability and
take responsibility for their learning.
Return to index 25Staff
In Middle School the first point of contact Head of Middle School
is the mentor for day-to-day concerns Mr Ken Kingston
and general progress. Other matters are T 6221 4235
referred to the Year Head, and broader ken.kingston@hutchins.tas.edu.au
concerns to the Head of Middle School.
School holidays
Middle School Reception
If you have an enquiry during school
Mrs Donna Brown, Middle School
holidays, please contact Senior School
Academic Assistant
Reception on 6221 4200 (8.30am–4.00pm).
T 6221 4264 (8.30am–3.00pm)
donna.brown@hutchins.tas.edu.au
ROLE STAFF NAME
Chaplain Rev Mark Holland
Director of Character Development (Years 6–8) Mr Ken Kingston
Head of Middle Years Sport (Years 6–8) Mr Dion Hughes
School Counsellor Mr Dean Docking
Learning Support Mrs Natalie Wren
Head of Library Mrs Kate Reid
Library Technicians Mrs Susan Hall and Mrs Gaye McEwan
Head of Music Ms Judith Mann
Head of Year 8 Mrs Fiona Moroney
Year 8 mentors Mr Anthony Hyland, Rev Mark Holland,
Mr Travis Little and TBA
Head of Year 7 Mr Ivor Leonard
Year 7 mentors Ms Lucianne Watson, Mr Richard Gard,
Mr Justin Bowman-Shaw and TBA
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2020 26Absence Bell times
The Middle School is open from 8.10am, TIME SESSION
and students are expected in their mentor
8.25am Gather books for
room by 8.25am. Students who arrive after
Period 1 and 2,
8.30am or who need to leave early are to
and move to
sign in/out at Middle School Reception.
mentor rooms
If a student is going to be late or absent,
parents/carers are asked to either 8.30am Administration in
telephone 6221 4200, email mentor rooms
absentees@hutchins.tas.edu.au or
SMS 0428 620 861 (receives text only). 8.45am-9.35am Period 1
Planned absence during term time 9.35am-10.25am Period 2
Parents and carers are especially asked 10.25am-10.50am Recess
not to take their sons out of school during
10.55am-11.40am Period 3
term time. Where it is unavoidable, a
written request should be made to 11.40am-12.30pm Period 4
Mr Ken Kingston. A holding fee will
12.30pm-1.20pm Lunch
apply for absences greater than four
consecutive weeks, see the website for 1.20pm-1.50pm After lunch
full details. program
1.50pm-2.40pm Period 5
2.40pm-3.30pm Period 6
Return to index 27Bicycles Canteen
Students are allowed to ride their bicycles The Middle School canteen is Roary’s Den.
to school. Helmets must be worn and Parents and carers need to order from
bicycles must be ‘walked’ once on school the canteen using Flexischools (once set
grounds. A bicycle rack is available. For up this can be accessed via The Hutchins
security reasons it is preferable that School app). An information sheet about
particularly expensive bicycles are not left how to set up Flexischools is available from
unattended throughout the day. Middle School Reception.
Buses Chapel
Public transport to and from the School is Middle School students attend chapel on
available. For more information about these a weekly basis and families are invited
services you will need to visit the service to our Easter and Christmas services.
provider’s website or call them directly. Chaplains also offer preparation courses
for any students who would like to
Below is a list of some of the service participate in confirmation.
providers. Please note that this is not a full
list and if you cannot find a suitable service
you will need to do your own research into
services in your residential area.
Metro Tasmania – 13 22 01
Tassielink – 1300 300 520
Redline – 1300 360 000
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2020 28Co-curricular MUSIC
A wide selection of summer and winter In addition to classroom Music, a range
sports and activities are offered. All of ensembles are offered. Students
students are expected to give absolute taking private instrumental lessons are
priority to commitments they have through strongly encouraged to participate in an
membership of orchestras, choirs, ensemble at an appropriate level. Please
debating teams, drama groups, Dance note that additional groups may be
Troupe, the Chess Club, representative added depending on student interest.
sporting teams, and all other activities on Choral
offer at the School. • Middle School Choir
CHESS CLUB Strings
• Middle School Strings
Chess Club is run on Thursday • Chamber Strings
afternoons in the Stephens Library • Senior Strings
in Terms 2 and 3. It is available to all
students in Years 3–12. New players are Bands
always welcome. For more information
• Intermediate Concert band
please contact Dr Nick Eaves at
• Middle School Stage Band
nick.eaves@hutchins.tas.edu.au.
• Senior Concert Band
• Senior Stage Band
DANCE
SPORT
Hutchins offers participation in Dance
Troupe for students from Years 1–12. All Middle School students choose from
Dance Troupe is very popular and has our wide selection of summer, winter and
limited numbers. Interested boys and spring sport and co-curricular options.
parents/carers need to talk to Mrs Students practice with their team and
Jacquie Coad for details and availability. compete in community or school rosters.
Mrs Coad can be contacted at Please direct all enquires to Mr Sam
jacquie.coad@hutchins.tas.edu.au. Fitzgerald, Head of Middle Years Sport at
sam.fitzgerald@hutchins.tas.edu.au.
Return to index 29Co-curricular activities Communication
at an additional cost The first point of contact for parents/carers
Hutchins offers some activities at the is Middle School Reception. Teachers may be
School which are paid for by parents/carers. contacted by email and the Head of Middle
Students are taught by specialist teachers School is also available to speak to.
and coaches. See below for what activities
are currently available: EDSMART
EdSmart is an online permission slip and
MUSIC LESSONS
general notice software platform that
Private instrumental tuition is available enables the School to communicate with
to all students. Tuition occurs on a parents/carers electronically. Parents/
one-to-one basis with a qualified music carers are able to directly submit their
tutor during normal school time (teaching responses electronically to the notices
may also occur before or after school). (if required). This system is used from
Each lesson lasts for 30 minutes. Lessons Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 and is
are on a rotating timetable or can be the School’s official email parental
fixed depending on individual needs. The communication method. Please contact
Instrumental Tuition form is available Ms Katie Richardson, Communications
online. For further details please contact and Records Officer at
the Music Faculty on 6221 4294. katie.richardson@hutchins.tas.edu.au, if
you have any queries regarding EdSmart.
TENNIS
NEWSLETTER
Ray Harrison, a qualified Club Coach,
offers tuition to students from Years The School newsletter, Communiqué,
1–12. Lessons are held before school, at is published fortnightly and informs
lunchtime and after school with Tennis the School community of coming events
Clinics conducted during the school and reflects past activities. The newsletter
holidays. The tennis pathway starts from is emailed to all who have subscribed
red/orange ball to green ball depending on and copies may be viewed on the School’s
the level of player. Application forms are website. To sign up to receive Communiqué
electronically distributed via EdSmart to orview past editions please visit
all students at the beginning of each term. www.hutchins.tas.edu.au/communique.
Clinic forms are sent via EdSmart four
weeks before the clinic begins.
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2020 30PARENT COMMUNICATION (RORY) Hats and sun care
An EdSmart notice repository can be All students are required to have a Hutchins
accessed through Rory. It is accessed hat which must be worn outdoors in Terms
by clicking on the orange tile ‘Parent 1 and 4. Sunscreen is also available from
Communication (EdSmart)’ under your Middle School Reception throughout the year.
name when you login and you will be able
to see all current notices sent from the Health services
School. Please note that all notices are
directly related to your son(s). Any health concerns or injuries are reported
to Middle School Reception. Minor ailments
may be managed at this stage or they
The Hutchins School App may be referred to Matron for further
The Hutchins School App is designed treatment. When necessary parents/carers
for parents and carers as a one-stop are contacted and students may be signed
shop to access school information. We out by parents/carers to return home. The
encourage you to download the free app Middle School Counsellor, Mr Dean Docking
to access EdSmart notices, sport fixtures, is available to students and their families.
timetables, academic feedback, canteen The Middle School Chaplain, Head of School,
ordering, absence notifications, links to Year Heads and mentors are also available
school websites and social media, school to assist with student welfare needs.
contact information, finance details, online
payments and much more. The app is Information
available for iPhone, iPad and Android.
technology and
Counselling student devices
The School Counsellors are available The Middle School uses Chomebooks and
for consultation, mediation or direct we ask students to supply, manage and take
counselling to students and their parents/ responsibility for their own Chromebooks for
carers from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. use within the classroom. Students may also
Mr Dean Docking is available during school bring a mobile phone (which is to remain in
hours on 6221 4261. Head of School and their locker throughout the day), however
mentors are also available to assist with this is not a requirement and a telephone
welfare needs. is always available for students at Middle
School Reception.
Return to index 31Library Pastoral care
The Stephens Library caters for Middle and expectations
School students. There is an extensive range
As students transition into Middle
of fiction and non-fiction material available,
School they are required to respond to
digital resources such as ebooks and
increased expectations and to take further
audiobooks, and Teacher Librarian support.
responsibility for their actions. This
The Stephens Library is open 8.10am–
transition is well supported by the student’s
4.00pm, Monday to Friday, except for recess
mentor and their Year Head. The emphasis
on Tuesdays.
in Middle School is on increasing self-
Lost property discipline, tempered by appropriate and
frequent positive feedback.
Lost property is stored in one of the
Teachers set out to ensure their responses
Year 7 mentor rooms. We encourage
to student work and behaviour are
students to take great care of their
measured, graduated, consistent and fair.
belongings. Parents/carers are welcome
Responses to good work or behaviour
to inspect lost property through
begin with a word of praise and extend to
arrangement with Middle School
contact with parents/carers, and at times a
Reception. We ask that all student
referral to their Year Head for appropriate
clothing and belongings are named.
certificates and prizes. Behaviour which
Outdoor Education reflects poorly on the student receives
a carefully considered response, from a
The Middle School Outdoor Education quiet word to a chat and if needed, a note
program consists of two rigorous and in the planner.
challenging adventure camps that assists
If poor behaviour continues, or for serious
students through a Rites of Passage
occurrences the student will have a
program and prepare them for the Power
conversation with their Year Head and
of 9 program. Year 7s spend three days at
the Head of Middle School. In responding
the Hutchins Outdoor Education Facility at
to such problems a ‘restorative justice’
Southport with their mentor group in Term
approach is adopted where students
1. Year 8 groups spend five days walking and
reflect, repair and reconnect.
rock climbing at Freycinet National Park.
Please direct enquires to Mr Todd Blackhall,
Director of Outdoor Education on 6221 4279.
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2020 32Student leadership Student organisation
The Middle School has a Student As students transition into the Middle School
Council drawn from students of both we ask them to take on increasing levels
year groups who undertake an intensive of responsibility. Students manage and
leadership training program and who plan their days, including the recording of
have demonstrated a commitment to homework using their school planners which
working as leaders with other students. are also a means of communication between
Much of the leadership training, which is teachers and parents.
available to all Middle School students,
Students are also tasked with the day-
is geared towards assisting with running
to-day management of their textbooks,
lunch time activities for Middle School,
uniform, and equipment as they move
Junior School and ELC students. Students
from class to class. Each student uses
are recognised for their contributions
a locker and has access to the change
at two levels of leadership. The Middle
rooms throughout the day to help them
School Council meet weekly and run
arrive at each gathering appropriately
assemblies, plan and manage community
equipped and attired.
service activities and undertake special
events. The Middle School has a broad
commitment to fostering leadership
Student progress
and service in all students, and staff Students, alongside their parents, are
take every opportunity to link students encouraged to monitor and manage their
to useful tasks, great and small, from academic progress.
which they can gain experience. Mentor This occurs regularly via feedback
groups typically find eight to ten roles for from assessments available on our
students each term which rotate amongst online system Rory, as well as through
students throughout the year. conversations with their teachers,
Family/Teacher Conferences and student
Reports. Parents are also encouraged to
email or phone staff to discuss their son’s
progress or any aspect of their program.
Return to index 33Virtual Learning
Environment –
Rory
Rory is the School’s online portal where
parents/carers can access their son’s
Reports, as well as EdSmart notices, the
School Calendar and other information.
Further information about Rory will be
provided to you in Term 1.
Withdrawing
a student
A full term’s written notice of intention
to withdraw a student from the School
must be provided. If the School does not
receive this notice, a half term’s tuition
fee may be charged.
Notice in writing can be directed to
Mrs Emma Griffiths, Enrolments Assistant,
by post or email to
emma.griffiths@hutchins.tas.edu.au.
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2020 34Our learning philosophy is based on the principal that we value and celebrate the individuality of each student. At Hutchins we aim to build men who act with integrity, communicate effectively, are compassionate, creative, life-long learners, and global citizens. Return to index 35
SENIOR SCHOOL Years 9–12 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2020 36
Life in the Senior School should Every student will be asked to select at
be a natural progression from least two co-curricular areas they want to
be involved in. These include an extensive
Year 8. We continue to work
range of winter and summer sports,
with the students pastorally,
debating and performing arts disciplines
academically and also explicitly such as dance, drama, lighting, audio, set
outside the classroom in the design, singing, acting or playing a musical
co-curricular and Outdoor instrument either individually or as part of
Education program, but the plethora of bands and orchestras that
ultimately all this is with the aim run throughout the school year.
to support them on their path to We also work with students on their
becoming a good man. leadership, whether this be purely on an
individual level, an academic or pastoral
The House system provides the hub for
level, or with a young man who is aiming to
each student’s life at school. Each student
become a school leader. There are formal
is assigned to a mentor group, and their
opportunities in each year to serve on
mentor will be the first port of call for
House leadership groups, and in Years 11
both student and parent/carer, should
and 12 there is the possibility of serving on
any questions or issues arise. Mentors
numerous leadership groups and in Year 12
within the Senior School are responsible
the School Prefect body. Again though, we
for overseeing the total wellbeing of their
want every student to be a leader in all that
students and for being aware of all aspects
they are involved in, seeking to serve all
of the students’ school life. The mentor’s
with whom they come into contact.
role includes ensuring that each student
feels safe, known and connected to the You may also like to explore the Power
School community so that their potential of 9 (Year 9) Course Handbook 2020 or
may be reached. the Senior School (Years 10–12) Course
Handbook 2020 for further information.
Academically, students will be exposed
to a number of different subject areas in
Year 9 alongside the Power of 9 which
means that in subsequent years they can
select the more specific areas they want
to specialise in. To this end we offer over
100 courses alongside our co-operating
schools, St Michael’s Collegiate and Fahan
School in Years 11 and 12 to cater to every
student’s passions.
Return to index 37Senior School School Counsellor
Mr Matt Magnus
key staff T 6221 4336
matt.magnus@hutchins.tas.edu.au
Deputy Headmaster/Head of Senior School Director of Sport
Mr Richard Davies Mr Jason Berry
richard.davies@hutchins.tas.edu.au T 6221 4241
jason.berry@hutchins.tas.edu.au
Personal Assistant to the Deputy
Head of Music
Headmaster/Head of Senior School
Ms Judith Mann
Ms Donna Robinson
T 6221 4320
T 6221 4270
judith.mann@hutchins.tas.edu.au
donna.robinson@hutchins.tas.edu.au
Director of Character Development
Senior School Reception
(Years 9–11)
Miss Bridget Anning Mr Shane McAloon
T 6221 4200 (term time 8.00am–4.30pm T 6223 6450
and school holidays 8.30am–4.00pm) shane.mcaloon@hutchins.tas.edu.au
Head of Teaching and Learning Head of House – Buckland
(Years 7–12) Mr Sam Manson
Mr Iain Belôt T 6221 4280
T 6221 4307 sam.manson@hutchins.tas.edu.au
iain.belot@hutchins.tas.edu.au
Head of House – School
Dean of Studies and Learning Analytics Mr Martin Chambers
Mr James Seddon T 6221 4278
T 6221 4319 martin.chambers@hutchins.tas.edu.au
james.seddon@hutchins.tas.edu.au
Head of House – Stephens
Senior School Academic Assistant Mr Mike Conacher
Ms Kellie O’Connor T 6221 4243
T 6221 4218 michael.conacher@hutchins.tas.edu.au
kellie.o’connor@hutchins.tas.edu.au
Head of House – Thorold
Chaplain Mr James McLeod
Reverend Dr Lee Weissel T 6221 4240
T 6221 4256 james.mcleod@hutchins.tas.edu.au
lee.weissel@hutchins.tas.edu.au
Co-ordinator of Power of 9
Mr Shane McAloon
T 6223 6450
shane.mcaloon@hutchins.tas.edu.au
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2020 38Career Education & Vocational Please be aware that students will only
Learning Officer be allowed to leave their classroom
Mr Paul Bonnitcha if this notification is showing on the
T 6221 4271 School’s management system. Whilst
paul.bonnitcha@hutchins.tas.edu.au trusting a student who passes on the
Head of Boarding need to attend an appointment may
Mr James Bourne seem ideal, this does not enable us to
james.bourne@hutchins.tas.edu.au meet our ethical or legal duty of care
to students. As such teachers will no
Absences longer be in a position to take a student
at their word should such a request
Absences from school for one full day be made. Once students leave their
or longer classroom they will also be required
All absences must be advised via one to sign out from Reception. If students
of the options below only. Absences are return to school before the end of the
required to be entered into the School’s day they must also sign back in at the
management system by 9.00am. Senior School foyer, or via Reception.
This same process applies to Senior
Phone 6221 4200
School students who are late to school.
Email absentees@hutchins.tas.edu.au
SMS 0428 620 861 (receives texts only) Bus pass
The Hutchins School App A bus pass is provided to students
once email permission via
Short term absences for part of a absentees@hutchins.tas.edu.au is received
school day – this is only for students who need to leave
Parents/carers are asked to provide class early due to specific bus timetables.
notification of short term absences
Planned absence during term time
from class via email to
Parents and carers are especially asked
absentees@hutchins.tas.edu.au.
not to take their sons out of school during
We request that this notification is provided
term time. Where it is unavoidable, a
by 9.00am to enable timely entry into the
written request should be made to
School’s management system.
Mr Richard Davies. A holding fee will
Students will only be allowed to sign apply for absences greater than four
out and leave the School grounds if consecutive weeks, see the website for
staff can verify an entry in the School’s full details.
management system. Once entered,
all teaching staff will be able to verify a
student’s request to leave class.
Return to index 39Behaviour Commitment to Kindness
management The word ‘kindness’ is derived from the
notion of kinship, from the idea that people of
In the Senior School we continue to the same family or clan are bonded together
develop our expectations of boys based by natural affection and mutual goodwill.
on their developing maturity and the With the advent of Christianity, this idea was
experiences they were exposed to in turned into a positive commandment that
their Middle School years. Students people should love one another.
are required to respond to increased
Our commitment to kindness comes from
expectations and to take further
our desire to treat others as we would have
responsibility for their actions. These
them treat us (Matthew 7:12). An attitude
expectations are well supported by a
of goodwill to all people, not seeking self-
boy’s mentor and their Head of House to
gratification, but seeking to build up others
allow for support mechanisms to be put
is at the heart of kindness and of love. We
in place. All interactions at Hutchins are
see this best modelled by Jesus in John
an educational experience and as such
13:34,’Love one another. As I have loved you,
we hope that students will grow with
so you must love one another’.
their experiences.
By definition, kindness excludes unkindness
in thought, word and deed.
Every member of The Hutchins School
community has a collective responsibility
to be kind to every other member and to all
members of the public.
To view the responsibilities of the
Commitment to Kindness please view the
full version.
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2020 40Bell times Canteen
The daily program for the Senior School is: The Senior School Canteen, Stop 71, sells
food and drinks at both recess and lunch
TIME SESSION
time. There is no lunch order system in the
8.30am–8.40am Mentor Senior School.
8.45am–9.35am Period 1
Careers counselling
9.35am–10.25am Period 2
Career development is more than just
10.25am–10.50am Recess deciding on subject choices and what job
you want to get when you graduate. The goal
10.50am–11.40am Period 3
of career counselling is to help students
11.40am–12.30pm Period 4 make decisions and give them confidence
in the knowledge and skills they have to
12.30pm–1.15pm Lunch make future career and life decisions. We
1.15pm–1.50pm Pastoral time model our career development process from
the Australian Career Blueprint developing
1.50pm–2.40pm Period 5 core skills, attitudes and knowledge
individuals need to make sound choices
2.40pm–3.30pm Period 6
and to effectively manage their futures.
Linking student’s hopes and dreams for
Buses the future and managing their skills to
transition successfully to further education
Public transport to and from the School is or further training through traineeships and
available. For more information about these apprenticeships is our key goal. The School
services please visit the service provider’s recognises that one glove does not fit all
website or call them directly. supporting students to make active choices
Below is a list of some of the service that will give them the best benefits and
providers. Please note that this is not a full outcomes for their future pathways.
list and if you cannot find a suitable service
you will need to do your own research into
services in your residential area.
Metro Tasmania – 13 22 01
Tassielink – 1300 300 520
Redline – 1300 360 000
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