Headmaster Seminar – Sam Cawthorn
We were very fortunate to receive a visit from Sam Cawthorn on Wednesday 16 September as part of our Headmaster Seminar Series for 2014.
Latest news
Early Learning Centre development close to completion
The Early Learning Centre (ELC) development is close to finalisation with the scheduled completion date being 6 October 2014.
Over 600 participants help set beep test world record
It was an amazing sight at the War Memorial Oval on Monday 8 September when more than 600 students, teachers and staff made an attempt at the Guinness World Record for the most participants in a beep test.
Character Unbound: A History of The Hutchins School
Character Unbound: A History of The Hutchins School, a key publication in the history of schooling in Tasmania, is now available for purchase online.
Webber Lecture 2014
We were delighted to welcome Dr Keith Suter as our guest speaker at this year’s Webber Lecture which was held on Wednesday 27 August 2014. The Webber Lecture is an annual address delivered by a leading presenter whose topic is always one of ethics.
Hutchins’ 22nd Rhodes Scholar visits
We were very fortunate to have a visit from old boy Sam Forbes (’05) at Headmaster's Assembly. Sam is our 22nd Rhodes Scholar and yesterday addressed the Middle and Senior School students and challenged them to take advantage of all of the opportunities they have.
Hutchins celebrates Book Week 2014
On August 19, we celebrated Book Week in style at our P–6 Book Week Assembly. The official Book Week theme “Connect to Reading, Reading to Connect” was well-represented by staff and students dressing up as their favourite book characters and parading across the stage with their books on display.
Hutchins celebrates Anniversary Week 2014
The School’s 168th birthday has been celebrated in true Hutchins style with a myriad of events for our community to celebrate.
Old Boys compete in Commonwealth Games
Congratulations to Hutchins Old Boy, Hamish Peacock, who won bronze in the Javelin at the Commonwealth games overnight with a throw of 81.75m.
Hutchins debating champions
On Wednesday 2 July 2014, the Year 8 Debating Team, of Alex Hall, Chisomo Banzi, Isaac Traill defeated New Town High School to become the Tasmanian Debating Union Champions for 2014. The team also comprised of Harvey Chilcott, Liam Mead and Koh Kawaguchi all of whom were instrumental in achieving a place in the Grand Final.