COVID-19 update #7 from the Headmaster

After a busy and challenging first term, I trust you and your family enjoyed time together over the Easter and term break.
After a busy and challenging first term, I trust you and your family enjoyed time together over the Easter and term break.
As we approach the end of what has been a fast-paced and constantly changing term, we thank our parent/carer community and boys for their understanding and support during this challenging time.
Attention parents/carers: please check Edsmart for the most recent communication that requires your response by 12.00pm Thursday 26 March 2020.
Tasmanian Premier, Peter Gutwein, today announced significantly increased border protection measures for travelers entering Tasmania as an additional measure to minimise the potential spread of COVID-19. In line with the new Tasmanian border restrictions, all family members of students at The Hutchins School are to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival back into the State. This also applies to all interstate domestic travel.
The Tasmanian Minister for Education has today announced additional precautionary COVID-19 measures in Tasmanian schools based on advice from Public Health Services. All preventative measures aim to minimise potential spread through social distancing. The Hutchins School has expanded our social distancing measures in line with the requirements for the Department of Education schools as outlined by the Minister.
Please be advised that due to updated information on Coronavirus (COVID-19), The Hutchins School is postponing Leap into Learning until further notice.
Please be advised that due to updated information on Coronavirus (COVID-19), The Hutchins School is cancelling all events until further notice. Therefore, our Open Day on Wednesday 18 March 2020 has been cancelled.
On Friday 13 March 2020 we welcomed many Grandparents and family members for the Early Learning Centre Grandparents’ Day.
On Tuesday 18 February 2020, Middle and Senior School students gathered in their House groups to compete in the annual Summer Sports Day. Boys participated in basketball, cricket, indoor cricket, lawn bowls, mountain biking, sailing, softball, surfing, table tennis and tennis at various venues.
Congratulations to the following students who were inducted as 2020 Prefects at Headmaster’s Assembly on Wednesday 19 February 2020.
To learn more about the opportunities we provide for boys to become their best, contact our Enrolments Assistant, submit an online Enquiry form or phone 03 6221 4236. We encourage you to book a tour with our Registrar as this is the best way to see our School in action. Read more…