The Hutchins School, Hobart Tasmania

Our school builds more than just education.

The Hutchins School is an Anglican day and boarding school for boys from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 all on one campus. Established in 1846, Hutchins has a long tradition of developing men of character with a firm focus on the wellbeing of boys. We aim to build good men who act with kindness, integrity, compassion, humility and courage. Our highly skilled staff are committed to the holistic development of boys within a nurturing environment where boys are challenged to be the best they can be. Read more…

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William Zeeman (Year 9) and Mr Ivor Leonard

The Frank MacDonald Memorial Prize

The Frank MacDonald Memorial Prize is an essay-based competition for Year 9 students that helps promote and preserve the meaning of the Anzac spirit in the Tasmanian community.

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Year 10 Outdoor Education White Water Camp

This year as part of Year 10 Outdoor Education, students attended one compulsory overnight navigation and coasteering camp on Bruny Island in addition to selecting two camps from the following options: bushwalking in Pine Valley, rock climbing at Sand River, mountain biking at Derby, snow camping at Mount Field, walking the Overland Track in winter and whitewater paddling in North-West Tasmania.

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William Rumley with Her Excellency the Honourable Linda Dessau AC Governor of Victoria

Australian Mathematics Competition

Congratulations to William Rumley (Year 7) who recently travelled to Victoria to receive a medal presented by Her Excellency the Honourable Linda Dessau AC Governor of Victoria for achieving a score in the top 0.01% of candidates across Australia in the Australian Mathematics Competition.

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Oliver Burrows-Cheng (left) and Mackenzie Evans (right).

Oliver Burrows-Cheng and Mackenzie Evans awarded Bond Scholarships

Congratulations to Oliver Burrows-Cheng (School Captain) and Mackenzie Evans (Year 12 Prefect) who have both received scholarships to attend Bond University in 2020.

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Young Alumni Award winner Nick Andrewartha (’06) with President of the HSOBA Mr Barrie Irons.

2019 Leavers’ Luncheon and HSOBA Young Alumni Award presented to Nick Andrewartha (’06)

On Thursday 31 October the 2019 Leavers’ Luncheon was held in Burbury House where the Year 12 students were welcomed as Hutchins Old Boys.

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Rhys Evans (Year 12), Lieutenant Colonel Paul O’Donnell, and Oliver Elrick (Year 10)

ADF Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Awards

Congratulations to Oliver Elrick (Year 10) and Rhys Evans (Year 12) who were presented the ADF Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Awards in last week’s Headmaster’s Assembly.

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Year 12 students with Lesley Mackay, Tasmanian General Manager of The Smith Family.

Year 12 supporting The Smith Family

This year our Year 12 group chose to support The Smith Family through various fundraising and service based initiatives.

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Brilliant sportsmanship at the Junior School Athletics Carnival

We had perfect weather on Monday 14 October 2019 for the Junior School Athletics Carnival which was once again one of the highlights on the sporting calendar.

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The Hutchins International da Vinci Decathlon team

Hutchins wins the International da Vinci Decathlon in Italy

The International da Vinci Decathlon is held every two years in Italy and this year Hutchins was fortunate to be invited for the first time.

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Power of 9 Central Australia Expedition

In Term 3 I was lucky enough to be a part of the 2019 Central Australia Challenge. This was an amazing experience and think I can speak on behalf of all the students who went, that this was one of the most enriching experiences of our lives.

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