New Town High School (Tasmania)

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New Town High School
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"We Build for the Future"
Established 1951
School type Public High School (boys only)
Year levels 7-10
Principal Darryl Moir (effective 2007)
Previous Principal Ian Morgan
Location New Town, Tasmania, Australia
Enrolment 830
School colours Blue, Yellow
Homepage www.newtown.tased.edu.au

New Town High School is a Tasmanian Government secondary school for boys. It is located in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. It is the only public all boys school in the state, the only other public single-sex school being Ogilvie High School for girls. Its 2006 enrolment is approximately 830 students covering years seven to ten. The School has a specialist Music program, challenging programs and up to date facilities in Technology, Design and the Arts, a contemporary program in Foods and Catering, a vibrant Languages other than English program and an excellent Health and Physical Education Department. These aspects complement a demanding academic program in the core learning areas of Mathematics, English, Science and SOSE.

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[edit] Principals

  • Mr Darryl Moir (2007 - present)[1]
  • Mr Ian Morgan (2000 - 2006) [1]
  • Mr P Storr (1992 - 1999) [1]
  • Mr A Wilson (1991 (Acting)) [1]
  • Mr Maurice Wenn (1989 - 1990) [1]
  • Mr David J. Dilger (1975 - 1988) [1]
  • Mr B J McShane (1973 - 1975) [1]
  • Mr D P Mahoney (1966 - 1972) [1]
  • Mr. Tim Jacobs (1962 - 1965) [1]
  • Mr. Frank O. Close (1947 - 1962) [1]
  • Mr. Robert Hudspeth (1919 - 1946) [1]

[edit] Notable alumni

[edit] Rhodes scholars

  • Dr Sergio Giudici 1960 [5]
  • Stuart Anthony Hamilton 1971 [5]
  • Peter Frank Pierce 1973 [5]
  • Michael Wallace Wagg 1978 [5]
  • David Ian Close 2001 [5]
  • Rowan Trebilco 2007 [6]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k New Town High School - Principals. Retrieved on 2007-01-28.
  2. ^ Matthew Dewey, Composer and Singer
  3. ^ IHOS Music Theatre an Opera: Management. Ihosopera.com. Retrieved on 2006-09-21.
  4. ^ Tasmanian Police: Commissioner's Welcome. www.police.tas.gov.au. Retrieved on 2006-10-05.
  5. ^ a b c d e New Town High School - Rhodes Scholars. Retrieved on 2006-09-21.
  6. ^ Rhodes honour runs in family. Retrieved on 2006-11-09.

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