Hobart College (Tasmania)
Encyclopedia
Hobart College was, until January 2009, a senior secondary college located at Mount Nelson, in Hobart
, Tasmania
.
In January 2009 it became the Hobart Campus of the Tasmanian Polytechnic and the Tasmanian Academy, formed as part of the Tasmania Tomorrow
reforms.
The Hobart Campus now offers courses for Year 11 and 12 students studying for their Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) and Certificates for a wide range of careers. It also offers study for international students studying their International Baccalaureate and mature age students.
Originally Hobart High School (founded in 1913), it became known as Hobart High Matriculation College in 1965, then in 1966 Hobart Matriculation College, and subsequently Hobart College. The college was the first in Tasmania to be developed solely for years 11 and 12, the students in years 7-10 being re-directed to other high schools such as Taroona High School
. The former Hobart College is today Tasmania's largest school, catering for approx 3,000 students. The college also has one of the largest International Student Programs in Tasmania.
The current Hobart Campus was originally part of the former Tasmanian College of Advanced Education, established in 1972, a large part of which was eventually absorbed into the University of Tasmania. Buildings on the campus reflect the architectural style of inner city American college designers of the late 1960s, with massive concrete facades and few windows in the earliest buildings.
Hobart
Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. Founded in 1804 as a penal colony,Hobart is Australia's second oldest capital city after Sydney. In 2009, the city had a greater area population of approximately 212,019. A resident of Hobart is known as...
, Tasmania
Tasmania
Tasmania is an Australian island and state. It is south of the continent, separated by Bass Strait. The state includes the island of Tasmania—the 26th largest island in the world—and the surrounding islands. The state has a population of 507,626 , of whom almost half reside in the greater Hobart...
.
In January 2009 it became the Hobart Campus of the Tasmanian Polytechnic and the Tasmanian Academy, formed as part of the Tasmania Tomorrow
Tasmania Tomorrow
Tasmania Tomorrow is a Tasmanian-government initiative which aims to improve the post-secondary education experience of Tasmanians. The initiative commenced 1 January 2009, and includes restructuring Senior Secondary Colleges and TAFE Tasmania...
reforms.
The Hobart Campus now offers courses for Year 11 and 12 students studying for their Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) and Certificates for a wide range of careers. It also offers study for international students studying their International Baccalaureate and mature age students.
Originally Hobart High School (founded in 1913), it became known as Hobart High Matriculation College in 1965, then in 1966 Hobart Matriculation College, and subsequently Hobart College. The college was the first in Tasmania to be developed solely for years 11 and 12, the students in years 7-10 being re-directed to other high schools such as Taroona High School
Taroona High School
Taroona High School is a co-educational state high school located in Taroona, a southern riverside suburb of greater Hobart, the capital of the island state Tasmania. The school has approximately 740 students in grades 7 to 10. In 2003, Taroona High School underwent a major redevelopment...
. The former Hobart College is today Tasmania's largest school, catering for approx 3,000 students. The college also has one of the largest International Student Programs in Tasmania.
The current Hobart Campus was originally part of the former Tasmanian College of Advanced Education, established in 1972, a large part of which was eventually absorbed into the University of Tasmania. Buildings on the campus reflect the architectural style of inner city American college designers of the late 1960s, with massive concrete facades and few windows in the earliest buildings.
Facilities
College facilities include a drama auditorium, sport and recreation centre, library, various computer laboratories, canteen and many sporting fields.- A Block is the largest of the school's areas. It consists of the school's main entry and Administration offices along with the Music, Dance, Lifeskills, Information Technology, SOSE and Business teaching areas. A block is spread over 3 floors with a Mezzanine floor.
- B Block consists of administrative offices for the Department of Education.
- C Block lies next to A block and is connected by an enclosed walkway. It consists of the Visual Arts, MDT, Food & Textiles teaching areas.
- D Block is a separate building adjoining the college's main auditorium. It is the teaching areas for Performing Arts, Mathematics, English and Behavioural Studies subjects.
- E Block is a separate building housing the Science and Electronics subjects. It has a distinctly blue theme throughout.
- F Block is the Sport and Recreation centre of the college, home to the Physical and Outdoor Studies subjects.
Notable Alumni
- Eric AbetzEric AbetzEric Abetz , has been a Liberal Party member of the Australian Senate since February 1994, representing the state of Tasmania. He is currently Leader of the Opposition in the Senate. He was educated at the University of Tasmania and was a barrister and solicitor before entering politics...
, Tasmanian Senator. - Mary DonaldsonMary, Crown Princess of DenmarkMary, Crown Princess of Denmark, Countess of Monpezat, is the wife of Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark...
, Crown Princess of Denmark.
See also
- Tasmania TomorrowTasmania TomorrowTasmania Tomorrow is a Tasmanian-government initiative which aims to improve the post-secondary education experience of Tasmanians. The initiative commenced 1 January 2009, and includes restructuring Senior Secondary Colleges and TAFE Tasmania...
- List of schools in Tasmania
- Education in TasmaniaEducation in TasmaniaThe education system in Tasmania comprises two tertiary education institutions; the government run K-12 schooling system, and numerous independent private schools and colleges, most of which are controlled or sponsored by religious organisations....