THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents & carers 2021
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Headmaster’s welcome 4 Communication 30
Our Guiding Statements 7 Counselling 31
Hats and sun care 31
EARLY LEARNING CENTRE/JUNIOR SCHOOL
Health services 31
Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6 8
Information technology and student devices 31
Staff 10
IT HelpDesk 32
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 34
Chapel 17
Student progress 34
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
IT HelpDesk 20 Absences 39
Jewellery 20 Behaviour management 40
Library 21 Bell times 41
Matron 21 Buses 41
Mobile phones and personal Canteen 41
electronic devices 21
Careers counselling 41
Outdoor Education 22
Co-curricular 42
Parking 22
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 IT HelpDesk 45
Staff 26 Library 45
Absence 27 Parking 46
Bell times 27 Road safety procedures 46
Bicycles 28 Student lockers and bag racks 47
Buses 28
Canteen 28 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 49
Chapel 28 Information regarding
the Guidelines for Parents and Carers 50
Co-curricular 29
Information for parents and carers about
safeguarding children and young people 51
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2021 2THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents & carers 2021 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 of the Hutchins
developing character with a firm focus experience,
on the wellbeing of boys. We aim to our long and
build good men who act with kindness, proud history of academic achievement is
integrity, compassion, humility and complemented by a diverse co-curricular
courage. Our highly skilled staff are program that features comprehensive
committed to the holistic development sport, performing arts and service
of boys within a nurturing environment programs. The opportunities available for
where boys are challenged to be the best boys to discover their passion, broaden
they can be. their experience and embrace challenge
are extensive and are designed to equip
boys with the essential skills that will
‘Developing character in boys lies
serve them for life.
at the heart of what we do.’
I invite you to learn more about the
diverse opportunities and innovative
programs tailored specifically for boys
that set Hutchins apart.
Dr Rob McEwan
Headmaster
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2021 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 2021 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 faiths.
Return to index 7EARLY LEARNING CENTRE/ JUNIOR SCHOOL Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2021 8
The Junior School at The Hutchins Small class sizes and strong teaching teams
School comprises the year groups at each year level ensure that all students
have the opportunity to develop their
ranging from Pre-Kindergarten
knowledge and skills to their personal best.
to Year 6. Here the students begin
They enjoy rich and varied social interactions
their journey in a rich educational as well as sporting, artistic and spiritual
environment designed to achieve experiences which consolidate and further
their personal best and to realise develop their identities as good men.
their potential as active members You may like to explore the Early
of their community – locally, Learning Centre & Junior School Course
nationally and globally. Handbook 2021 for further information.
The curriculum in the Pre-Kindergarten Additional information can also be found
and Kindergarten years is scaffolded by in the Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten
the Early Years Learning Framework. additional information for parents of 3 and 4
The Australian Curriculum is taught from year old boys publication.
Prep to Year 6 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 (Pre-Kindergarten Head of Junior School
to Year 2) Mr Stephen Coventry
Mrs Sarah Hugo, Receptionist T 6221 4237
and Administrative Assistant stephen.coventry@hutchins.tas.edu.au
T 6221 4313 (8.00am–4.00pm)
sarah.hugo@hutchins.tas.edu.au Personal Assistant
to the Head of Junior School
Junior School Reception (Years 3–6)
Mrs Kate Woods
TBA
T TBA
T 6221 4269 (8.00am–4.00pm)
kate.woods@hutchins.tas.edu.au
School holidays
If you have an enquiry during school
holidays, please contact Senior School
Reception on 6221 4200 (8.00am–4.00pm).
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2021 10ROLE STAFF NAME
Deputy Head of Junior School – Teaching Ms Cath Hogan
and Learning
Deputy Head of Junior School – Pastoral Mr Paul Goodluck
and Administration
Director of Child Care 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 Pauline Hillhouse 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
Teacher Assistants (Prep to Year 2) Mrs Kylie Browne, Miss Jemima Robertson
and Mrs Jo Triffett
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Mrs Karen Donohoe, Mrs Melissa Smith
Educators/Teacher Assistants and Mrs Megan Watson-Thornbury
Outside School Hours Care Miss Louise Kaden and
Miss Densey McInerney
All staff can be contacted by email at firstname.lastname@hutchins.tas.edu.au
or by phoning ELC or Junior School Reception.
Return to index 11CLASS TEACHER
Pre-Kindergarten T Mrs Pamela Tonelli-Pirie
Kindergarten D Mrs Stella Daglas
Kindergarten P Ms Naomi Pritchard-Tiller (Tue and Wed) and
Mrs Kylie White (Mon, Thurs and Fri)
Prep B Mrs Maria Blight
Prep F Ms Kate Foster
Year 1B Mrs Nicole Bury
Year 1C Miss Anna Clark
Year 2K Mrs Gabriella King
Year 2C Mrs Emma Crawford
Year 3A Miss Kaitlyn Atkins
Year 3D Ms Susan De Paoli
Year 3R Mr Paul Robinson
Year 4M Mrs Caroline McCreary
Year 4T Mr Edward Thompson
Year 5F Ms Joanne French (Monday–Thursday) and
Ms Madeleine Botte (Friday)
Year 5E Mr Dean Eddington
Year 5M/B Mr Scott Marriott (Mon, Tue and Wed) and
Miss Amanda Berry (Thurs and Fri)
Year 6N Mrs Kate Nunn
Year 6G Mr Cameron Greenhill
Year 6S Mrs Kerry Sayer
Year 6W Mr Michael Webster
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2021 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 email The Junior School strives to provide
absentees@hutchins.tas.edu.au or notify secure and positive environments which
us via the Hutchins app by 9.30am each highly value self-respect, self-discipline
day if your son is absent due to illness, and co-operation. The thrust of our
injury and appointments. Your son’s approach is to generate an encouraging
class teacher may be cc’d into the email; and supportive environment for teaching
however the absentee email address and learning. The great majority of
MUST be used. Any unnotified absences strategies are directed at encouraging
will be followed up with a phone call to students to give their best, have a sense
parents/carers by Reception staff. of achievement and feel valued. Our
school aims for consistency, fairness and
If an extended leave of absence is required
predictability, where students know what
for reasons other than illness or injury, an
will happen based on the choices they
application for such leave must be made
make and that all community members
in writing to the Head of Junior School, Mr
work together to help students internalise
Stephen Coventry. Please email
appropriate behaviours. Our approach to
stephen.coventry@hutchins.tas.edu.au
behaviour management is to be proactive
well in advance for any planned period
in establishing relationships with students
of absence. A holding fee will apply for
and putting support networks in place
absences greater than four consecutive
before any misbehaviour 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 or email home,
and occasionally a meeting with parents/ The word ‘kindness’ is derived from the
carers. Years 3–6 students may also notion of kinship, from the idea that people of
need to complete a lunchtime reflection the same family or clan are bonded together
sheet and talk to the teacher about what by natural affection and mutual goodwill.
caused the problem and how they can With the advent of Christianity, this idea was
make amends. Students complete a turned into a positive commandment that
reflection sheet by filling in the details of people should love one another.
the problem, what they would do next time Our commitment to kindness comes from
to avoid it, identifying how the other people our desire to treat others as we would have
felt and how they can rectify the situation. them treat us (Matthew 7:12). An attitude
It is signed by the student and his parent/ of goodwill to all people, not seeking self-
carer and returned the next day. gratification, but seeking to build up others
Each student at Hutchins is treated fairly, is at the heart of kindness and of love. We
not identically, so each problem that arises see this best modelled by Jesus in John
is dealt with individually. For instance, the 13:34,’Love one another. As I have loved you,
issues facing a student in Year 1 will not so you must love one another’.
be dealt with in the same way as those for By definition, kindness excludes unkindness
a Year 6 student. There are several means in thought, word and deed.
of dealing with inappropriate behaviour
Every member of The Hutchins School
including discussion, mediation or
community has a collective responsibility
lunchtime reflection.
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 2021 14Bell times TIME SESSION
Please note that due to our duty of care 8.25am Classrooms open
students should not be dropped off at (Pre-Kindergarten
school before 8.00am (Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6)
and Kindergarten before 8.25am). If any 8.30am Start (Prep
students arrive before this time they will to Year 6)
be sent to Outside School Hours Care
and parents/carers will be charged. If 10.25am–10.50am Recess (Pre-
students are not picked up by the times Kindergarten
listed below at the end of the school day, to Year 6)
they will be sent to OSHC and parents/
11.40am–12.40pm Lunch (Pre-
carers will be charged:
Kindergarten and
• Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten
Kindergarten)
must be collected by 2.45pm
• Prep to Year 2 must be collected 12.40pm–1.30pm Lunch (Prep to
by 3.30pm Year 6)
• Years 3–6 must be collected by 3.45pm
1.35pm–2.00pm Afternoon Recess
(Pre-Kindergarten
and Kindergarten)
2.30pm Dismissal
(Pre-Kindergarten
and Kindergarten)
3.00pm Dismissal
(Prep to Year 2)
3.15pm Dismissal
(Years 3–6)
Return to index 15Bicycles In addition to the Hutchins buses, public
transport to and from the School is available.
Students in Years 4–6 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 (available
from Junior School Reception). Metro Tasmania – 13 22 01
Tassielink – 1300 300 520
Buses Redline – 1300 360 000
School buses are offered for pick-up in
the morning and/or return trips in the
Canteen
afternoons for students from Prep to Year The canteen, Roary’s Den, serves
6. Information about the buses may be Pre-Kindergaten to Year 6 for lunch only.
obtained from Senior School Reception or Roary’s Den is cashless and parents/
the Head Bus Driver, Mr John Tinning on carers need to order from the canteen
0417 519 810. online using Flexischools before 8.30am
on the day of the order (once set up this
Hutchins combines bus routes with St
can be accessed via The Hutchins School
Michael’s Collegiate School so that more
App). 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 Reception.
Kingston, Taroona, Sandy Bay, City If your son forgets his lunch, Reception
Eastern Shore 1: Tranmere, Howrah, staff can organise food from the canteen
Bellerive, Rosny, Lindisfarne, Geilston Bay and you will be contacted to reimburse
Eastern Shore 2: Lauderdale, Cambridge, the cost of this.
Seven Mile Beach, Acton
North Hobart: Berriedale, Glenorchy,
Moonah, Lenah Valley, North Hobart
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2021 16Chapel DANCE
All students from Pre-Kindergarten to Hutchins offers participation in Dance
Year 6 attend regular Chapel services as Troupe for students from Years 1–12.
part of their school life. Each year the Dance Troupe is very popular and has
Chaplains offer preparation courses to limited numbers. Interested boys and
help students decide whether or not they parents/carers need to talk to Mrs
wish to be baptised and/or confirmed. Jacquie Coad for details and availability.
For more information please contact Mrs Coad can be contacted at
Rev Mark Holland at jacquie.coad@hutchins.tas.edu.au.
mark.holland@hutchins.tas.edu.au
DEBATING
Co-curricular Interschool debating takes place in Term
2, and is for Years 5 and 6 only. It is held
A wide selection of summer and winter
after school at various primary school
sports and activities are offered. All
locations once a fortnight (4.00pm–
students are expected to honour any
5.00pm). For more information please
commitments they have through
contact Mrs Kate Reid at
membership of orchestras, choirs,
kate.reid@hutchins.tas.edu.au.
debating teams, drama groups, Dance
Troupe, the Chess Club, representative
MUSIC
sporting teams, and all other activities on
offer at the School. In addition to classroom Music, a range of
ensembles are offered. Students taking
CHESS private instrumental lessons are strongly
encouraged to participate in an ensemble
Chess is run on Thursday
at an appropriate level. Contact the Music
afternoons in the Stephens Library
Faculty on 6221 4294 for further information.
in Terms 2 and 3. It is available to all
students in Years 3–12. New players Choral
are always welcome. • Year 2 Cubs
• Years 3–4 Pride
• Years 5–6 Pride
Strings
• Beginner Paganini Strings
• Junior Orchestra
Bands
• Junior Band
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 in Years 5–6 and is optional for occurs on a one-to-one basis with a qualified
Prep to Year 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.
Clinic forms are sent via EdSmart four
Coder College runs the course ‘Creating
weeks before the clinic begins.
Creative Coders’ for Years 3–6 boys after
school each term. More information will be
provided during the year.
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2021 18Communication COMMUNIQUÉ
The first point of contact for parents/ The whole school newsletter,
carers with general enquiries is Reception. Communiqué, is published fortnightly
Appointments can be arranged with class and informs the School community of
teachers at a mutually convenient time and coming events and reflects past activities.
Family/Teacher Conferences are arranged The newsletter is emailed to all who have
twice yearly. Teachers and members of the subscribed and copies may be viewed on
Junior School Leadership Team may also the School’s website. To sign up to receive
be contacted by email. Communiqué or view past editions for the
current year please visit
EDSMART www.hutchins.tas.edu.au/communique.
EdSmart is an online permission slip and
PARENT COMMUNICATION (RORY)
general notice software platform that
enables the School to communicate with An EdSmart notice repository can be
parents/carers electronically. Parents/ accessed through Rory. It is accessed
carers are able to directly submit their by clicking on the orange tile ‘Parent
responses electronically to the notices Communication (EdSmart)’ under your
(if required). This system is used from name when you login and you will be
Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 and is able to see all current notices sent from
the School’s official email parental the School. Please note that all notices
communication method. Please contact are directly related to your son(s). These
Ms Katie Richardson, Communications notices are also available by clicking on
and Records Officer at the EdSmart tile in the Hutchins App.
communications@hutchins.tas.edu.au, if
you have any queries regarding EdSmart. The Hutchins School App
The Hutchins School App is designed
for parents and carers as a one-stop
shop to access school information. We
encourage you to download the free app
to access EdSmart notices, sport fixtures,
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 Students from Kindergarten to Year 2
for a student, such as a change of travel do not have homework except for their
arrangements for the afternoon, can be regular home reading.
phoned through to ELC Reception or Junior
Students in Years 3–6 also have regular
School Reception.
home reading requirements as well as
age-appropriate homework tasks.
Counselling
The School Counsellors are available for IT HelpDesk
consultation, mediation or direct counselling
Information for parents and carers regarding
to students and their parents/carers from
learning with ICT can be found at
Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. Mr Dean
www.hutchins.tas.edu.au/learning-with-ict.
Docking is available during school hours on
Information regarding resetting your Rory
6221 4261. The Deputy Head of Junior School
password can be found at
– Pastoral and Administration and class
www.hutchins.tas.edu.au/rory-password-
teachers are also available to assist with
reset. If you have any other Hutchins IT
welfare needs.
queries, please email the IT HelpDesk.
Hats and sun care Jewellery
Hats are to be worn outside in Terms 1 and
Students may not wear ear studs, rings,
4 to coincide with daylight savings or when
bracelets or any form of jewellery while in
instructed. Please refer to the Sun
school uniform or when participating in any
Protection Policy on the School’s website.
school-based activity.
Students should have their own sunscreen
(30+) in their school bag for sport and
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 2021 20Library Matron
The Stephens Library caters for students in Both ELC and Junior School Receptions
Years 3–8. All Junior School students have have small sick bay areas. Matron is
regular library lessons; Years 3 and 4 have available at school from 7.45am–3.45pm
one lesson each week with the Teacher and is based in the ELC from
Librarian, and Years 5 and 6 have two terms 10.00am–2.00pm. Matron can be
of lessons co-taught by their class teacher contacted on 0417 321 562.
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 student
except for recess on Tuesdays. Lunchtime
use in the ELC. Permission for use of
hours are 12.30pm–1.00pm.
mobile phones is granted to students in
A small library is also located in the ELC. Years 3–6 for travel or medical purposes
All Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2 students only. Phones must be kept by the class
have at least one Library lesson per teacher during the school day. Students
week. wishing to bring a mobile phone to school
must complete a mobile phone contract
Lost property available at Junior School Reception and
All belongings must be named, including agree to the rules of their use. These
socks and shoes. Unnamed belongings rules also extend to smart watches.
are kept in chests near ELC Reception and Students can contact parents or carers
Junior School Reception. Students may ask at ELC or Junior School Reception if
to check the contents if they are missing necessary during the day.
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. We offer Before School Care from
as well as skill acquisition through the
7.45am, After School Care until 6.00pm and
camp program. Camps also explore
Vacation Care from 7.45am–6.00pm.
critical and creative thinking, connection
with the natural world and safety. It caters for boys between 3 and 12
The experiences start in Year 2 with years, and operates on ratios of one staff
an introductory orientation day at our member per 10 children for ages 3–5,
Outdoor Education Facility in Southport. and one staff member per 15 children for
The overnight camp program commences ages 6–12. Girls are welcome to attend
in Year 3. Students progress through Vacation Care.
annual camps and day trips at a variety
For enrolment and fee information
of locations for a duration of three days
please visit www.hutchins.tas.edu.au/oshc
and two nights. Please direct enquires to
or call Miss Densey McInerney,
Mr Matthew Groves, Director of Outdoor
Co-ordinator of OSHC on 6221 4212.
Education on 6221 4279.
Parking
The main school car park is for use
by staff only. Parents/carers who are
delivering/collecting their children are
asked not to use the car park. Parents/
carers are also asked to note that there
are two bus stops in Nelson Road and
parking is not permitted in these areas.
The ELC car park is for Pre-Kindergarten
to Year 2 parents/carers only for drop off
from 8.00am–8.30am and pick up
3.00pm–3.30pm. From 8.30am–9.00am
and 2.15pm–2.45pm the spaces are for
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten
parents/carers only.
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2021 22The ELC car park is for pickup/drop off
only and cars cannot be left unattended.
Withdrawing
The bus lane must be kept clear from a student
8.00am–8.30am and 3.00pm–3.30pm.
If you have concerns about your son
or are considering withdrawing him,
Valuables please contact the Head of Junior
Students are strongly advised not to bring School, Mr Stephen Coventry in the first
valuables or substantial sums of money to instance, or the Deputy Head of Junior
school. If it is necessary to do so, students School – Pastoral and Administration,
are advised to hand the item to Reception Ms Cate Doherty.
or to a member of staff for safekeeping. A full term’s written notice of intention
to withdraw a student from the School
Virtual Learning must be provided. If the School does not
Environment – Rory receive this notice, a half term’s tuition
fee may be charged.
and Seesaw Notice in writing can be directed to
Rory is the School’s online portal where Mrs Emma Griffiths, Enrolments Assistant,
parents/carers can access their son’s by post or email to
Reports, as well as EdSmart notices, the emma.griffiths@hutchins.tas.edu.au.
School Calendar and other information.
In the ELC and Junior School we also use
Seesaw from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 5 of
the boys’ work. More detailed information
regarding accessing and using Seesaw
will be provided to you via EdSmart at the
beginning of the school year.
Please note that from Year 6 onwards, the
students use Rory as their digital portfolio.
Return to index 23MIDDLE SCHOOL Years 7–8 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2021 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 2021
development of organisational skills and for further information.
build in them a concern for others. We
ask our students to be risk takers with
their learning, work to their ability and
take responsibility for their learning.
Return to index 25Staff
In Middle School the first point of contact Head of Middle School
is the mentor for day-to-day concerns 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 (8.00am–4.00pm).
T 6221 4264 (8.30am–3.30pm)
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
Head of Library Mrs Kate Reid
Library Technicians Mrs Pauline Hillhouse and
Mrs Gaye McEwan
Head of Music Ms Judith Mann
Head of Year 7 Mr Ivor Leonard
Year 7 mentors TBC
Head of Year 8 Mrs Fiona Moroney
Year 8 mentors TBC
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2021 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 Start
telephone 6221 4200, via the absentee tile (Pre-Kindergarten
on the Hutchins App, email to Year 6)
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
to school. Helmets must be worn and Den. Roary’s Den is cashless and
bicycles must be ‘walked’ once on school parents/carers need to order from the
grounds. A bicycle rack is available. For canteen using Flexischools (once set up
security, expensive bicycles should be this can be accessed via The Hutchins
locked with a sturdy bicycle lock. School App). An information sheet about
how to set up Flexischools is available from
Buses Middle School Reception.
Public transport to and from the School is
available. For more information about these
Chapel
services you will need to visit the service Middle School students attend chapel
provider’s website or call them directly. on a weekly basis. Chaplains also offer
preparation courses for any students who
Below is a list of some of the service would like to participate in Confirmation.
providers. Please note that this is not a full Parents and carers are invited to the
list and if you cannot find a suitable service Easter Service at St David’s Cathedral, as
you will need to do your own research into well as Confirmation services.
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 2021 28Co-curricular MUSIC
In addition to classroom Music, a range
A wide selection of summer and winter
of ensembles are offered. Students
sports and activities are offered. All
taking private instrumental lessons are
students are expected to give absolute
strongly encouraged to participate in an
priority to commitments they have through
ensemble at an appropriate level. Please
membership of orchestras, choirs,
note that additional groups may be
debating teams, drama groups, Dance
added depending on student interest.
Troupe, the Chess Club, representative
sporting teams, and all other activities on Choral
offer at the School. • Middle School Vocal Group
Strings
CHESS CLUB • 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 Bands
students in Years 3–12. New players are • Intermediate Concert band
always welcome. • Middle School Stage Band
• Senior Concert Band
DANCE
• Senior Stage Band
Hutchins offers participation in Dance
Troupe for students from Years 1–12. SPORT
Dance Troupe is very popular and has All Middle School students choose from
limited numbers. Interested boys and our wide selection of summer, winter and
parents/carers need to talk to Mrs spring sport and co-curricular options.
Jacquie Coad for details and availability. Students practice with their team and
Mrs Coad can be contacted at compete in community or school rosters.
jacquie.coad@hutchins.tas.edu.au. Please direct all enquires to Mr Dion
Hughes, Head of Middle Years Sport at
dion.hughes@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. communications@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 or view 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 2021 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 Health services
the School. Please note that all notices
are directly related to your son(s). These Any health concerns or injuries are reported
notices are also available by clicking on the to Middle School Reception. Minor ailments
EdSmart tile in the Hutchins App. may be managed at this stage or they
may be referred to Matron for further
treatment. When necessary parents/carers
The Hutchins School App are contacted and students may be signed
The Hutchins School App is designed out by parents/carers to return home. The
for parents and carers as a one-stop Middle School Counsellor, Mr Dean Docking
shop to access school information. We is available to students and their families.
encourage you to download the free app The Middle School Chaplain, Head of School,
to access EdSmart notices, sport fixtures, Year Heads and mentors are also available
timetables, academic feedback, canteen to assist with student welfare needs.
ordering, absence notifications, links to
school websites and social media, school Information
contact information, finance details, online
payments and much more. The app is technology and
available for iPhone, iPad and Android.
student devices
The Middle School uses Chromebooks and
Counselling we ask students to supply, manage and take
The School Counsellors are available responsibility for their own Chromebooks for
for consultation, mediation or direct use within the classroom. Students may also
counselling to students and their parents/ bring a mobile phone (which is to remain in
carers from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. their locker throughout the day), however
Mr Dean Docking is available during school this is not a requirement and a telephone
hours on 6221 4261. Head of School and is always available for students at Middle
mentors are also available to assist with School Reception.
welfare needs.
Return to index 31IT HelpDesk Outdoor Education
Information for parents and carers regarding The Middle School Outdoor Education
learning with ICT can be found at program consists of two rigorous and
www.hutchins.tas.edu.au/learning-with-ict. challenging adventure camps that
Information regarding resetting your Rory assists students through a Rites of
password can be found at Passage program and prepare them for
www.hutchins.tas.edu.au/rory-password- the Power of 9 program. Year 7s spend
reset. If you have any other Hutchins IT three days at the Hutchins Outdoor
queries, please email the IT HelpDesk. Education Facility at Southport with
their mentor group in Term 1. Year 8
Library groups spend five days walking and rock
climbing at Freycinet National Park.
The Stephens Library caters for Middle
Please direct enquires to Mr Matthew
School students. There is an extensive
Groves, Director of Outdoor Education
range of fiction and non-fiction material
on 6221 4279.
available, digital resources such as ebooks
and audiobooks, and Teacher Librarian
support. The Stephens Library is open
Pastoral care
8.10am–4.00pm, Monday to Friday, except and expectations
for recess on Tuesdays.
As students transition into Middle
Lost property School they are required to respond to
increased expectations and to take further
Lost property is stored in the Middle responsibility for their actions. This
School. We encourage students to take transition is well supported by the student’s
great care of their belongings and we ask mentor and their Year Head. The emphasis
that all student clothing and belongings in Middle School is on increasing self-
are named. discipline, tempered by appropriate and
frequent positive feedback.
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2021 32Teachers set out to ensure their
responses to student work and behaviour
Student leadership
are measured, graduated, consistent The Middle School has a Student
and fair. Responses to good work or Council drawn from students of both
behaviour begin with a word of praise and year groups who have undertaken an
extend to contact with parents/carers, intensive leadership program and have
and at times a referral to their Year Head demonstrated a commitment to working as
for appropriate certificates and prizes. leaders with other students. Much of the
Behaviour which reflects poorly on the leadership training, which is available to all
student receives a carefully considered Middle School students, is geared towards
response, from a quiet word to a chat and assisting with running lunch time activities
if needed, a note in the planner. for Middle School, Junior School and ELC
students. Students are recognised for their
If poor behaviour continues, or for serious
contributions at two levels of leadership.
occurrences the student will have a
The Middle School Council meet weekly
conversation with their Year Head and
and run assemblies, plan and manage
the Head of Middle School. In responding
community service activities and undertake
to such problems a ‘restorative justice’
special events. The Middle School has a
approach is adopted where students
broad commitment to fostering leadership
reflect, repair and reconnect.
and service in all students, and staff take
every opportunity to link students to useful
tasks, great and small, from which they can
gain experience.
Return to index 33Student organisation Virtual Learning
As students transition into the Middle Environment –
School we ask them to take on increasing
levels of responsibility. Students manage Rory
and plan their days, including the recording Rory is the School’s online portal where
of homework using their school planners parents/carers can access their son’s
which are also a means of communication Reports, as well as EdSmart notices, the
between teachers and parents. School Calendar and other information.
Students are also tasked with the day- Further information about Rory will be
to-day management of their textbooks, provided to you in Term 1.
uniform, and equipment as they move
from class to class. Each student uses Withdrawing
a locker and has access to the change
rooms throughout the day to help them a student
arrive at each gathering appropriately A full term’s written notice of intention
equipped and attired. to withdraw a student from the School
must be provided. If the School does not
Student progress receive this notice, a half term’s tuition
Students, alongside their parents, are fee may be charged.
encouraged to monitor and manage their Notice in writing can be directed to
academic progress. Mrs Emma Griffiths, Enrolments Assistant,
This occurs regularly via feedback by post or email to
from assessments available on our emma.griffiths@hutchins.tas.edu.au.
online system Rory, as well as through
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.
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2021 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 2021 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 2021 or
may be reached. the Senior School (Years 10–12) Course
Handbook 2021 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 Director of Sport
Mr Jason Berry
key staff T 6221 4241
jason.berry@hutchins.tas.edu.au
Deputy Headmaster/Head of Senior School Head of Music
Mr Richard Davies Ms Judith Mann
richard.davies@hutchins.tas.edu.au T 6221 4320
judith.mann@hutchins.tas.edu.au
Executive Assistant to the Deputy
Director of Character Development
Headmaster/Head of Senior School
(Years 9–11)
Ms Emma Murcer
Mr Shane McAloon
T 6221 4270
T 6223 6450
emma.murcer@hutchins.tas.edu.au
shane.mcaloon@hutchins.tas.edu.au
Senior School Reception
Assistant Head of Senior School –
Miss Bridget Anning and Mrs Susan Hall Buckland House
T 6221 4200 (8.00am–4.00pm) Mr Sam Manson
Head of Teaching and Learning (Years T 6221 4280
7–12)/Acting Head of Learning Support sam.manson@hutchins.tas.edu.au
Mr Iain Belôt Assistant Head of Senior School –
T 6221 4307 School House
iain.belot@hutchins.tas.edu.au Mr Martin Chambers
Dean of Studies and Learning Analytics T 6221 4278
Mr James Seddon martin.chambers@hutchins.tas.edu.au
T 6221 4319 Assistant Head of Senior School –
james.seddon@hutchins.tas.edu.au Stephens House
Senior School Academic Assistant Mr Mike Conacher
Ms Kellie O’Connor T 6221 4243
T 6221 4218 mike.conacher@hutchins.tas.edu.au
kellie.o’connor@hutchins.tas.edu.au Assistant Head of Senior School –
Chaplain Thorold House
Reverend Dr Lee Weissel Mr James McLeod
T 6221 4256 T 6221 4240
revlee.weissel@hutchins.tas.edu.au james.mcleod@hutchins.tas.edu.au
School Counsellor Acting Power of 9 Co-ordinator
Mr Matt Magnus Mr John Braid
T 6221 4336 T 6223 6450
matt.magnus@hutchins.tas.edu.au john.braid@hutchins.tas.edu.au
THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Information for parents and carers 2021 38Career Education & Vocational Please be aware that students will only
Learning Officer be allowed to leave their classroom if this
Mr Paul Bonnitcha notification is showing on the School’s
T 6221 4271 management system. Whilst trusting a
paul.bonnitcha@hutchins.tas.edu.au student who passes on the need to attend an
appointment may seem ideal, this does not
Absences enable us to meet our ethical or legal duty
of care to students. As such teachers will no
Absences from school for one full day
longer be in a position to take a student at
or longer
their word should such a request be made.
All absences must be advised via one
Once students leave their classroom they will
of the options below only. Absences are
also be required to sign out from Reception.
required to be entered into the School’s
If students return to school before the end
management system by 9.00am.
of the day they must also sign back in at
Phone 6221 4200 the Senior School foyer, or via Reception.
Email absentees@hutchins.tas.edu.au This same process applies to Senior School
SMS 0428 620 861 (receives texts only) students who are late to school.
The Hutchins School App Early bus leaver permit
An early bus leaver permit is provided to
Short term absences for part of a
students once email permission via
school day
absentees@hutchins.tas.edu.au is received
Parents/carers are asked to provide
– this is only for students who need to leave
notification of short term absences
class early due to specific bus timetables.
from class via SMS, the Hutchins App or
email to absentees@hutchins.tas.edu.au. Planned absence during term time
We request that this notification is provided The Education Act 2016 and Ministerial
by 9.00am to enable timely entry into the instructions has very specific categories
School’s management system. for justified student absence from
school. Any request for a student
Students will only be allowed to sign out and
to miss all or part of a term, should
leave the School grounds if staff can verify an
be made in writing to the Deputy
entry in the School’s management system.
Headmaster/Head of Senior School at
Once entered, all teaching staff will be able
richard.davies@hutchins.tas.edu.au.
to verify a student’s request to leave class.
A holding fee will apply for absences
greater than four consecutive weeks.
See the website for full details.
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 2021 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
TIME SESSION
lunchtime. Boys are to pay using EFTPOS
8.30am–8.40am Mentor or their student ID card (Flexischools). The
Senior School canteen is cashless.
8.45am–9.35am Period 1
9.35am–10.25am Period 2 Careers counselling
10.25am–10.50am Recess Career development is more than just
deciding on subject choices and what job
10.50am–11.40am Period 3
you want to get when you graduate. The goal
11.40am–12.30pm Period 4 of career counselling is to help students
make decisions and give them confidence
12.30pm–1.15pm Lunch in the knowledge and skills they have to
1.15pm–1.50pm Pastoral time make future career and life decisions. We
model our career development process from
1.50pm–2.40pm Period 5 the Australian Career Blueprint developing
core skills, attitudes and knowledge
2.40pm–3.30pm Period 6
individuals need to make sound choices
and to effectively manage their futures.
Buses Linking student’s hopes and dreams for
the future and managing their skills to
Public transport to and from the School is transition successfully to further education
available. For more information about these or further training through traineeships and
services please visit the service provider’s apprenticeships is our key goal. The School
website or call them directly. recognises that one glove does not fit all
Below is a list of some of the service supporting students to make active choices
providers. Please note that this is not a full that will give them the best benefits and
list and if you cannot find a suitable service outcomes for their future pathways.
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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