The Hutchins School
Motto	"Vivit Post Funera Virtus" (Character Lives After Death)
Established	1846
Type	Anglican, boys only
Affiliation	Anglican Church of Australia
Principal	Warrick Dean
Grades	pre-K to 12
Location	71 Nelson Road, Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Colours	Magenta, Black, and Gold
Website	http://www.hutchins.tas.edu.au/

The Hutchins School is a private school, located in the suburb of Sandy Bay in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. It is notable as it is the only K-12 boys-only school in the state. The school is modelled on the Rugby School in England. It currently has a student population of more than 1000, making it one of the largest private schools in Tasmania. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... A motto (from Italian) is a phrase or a short list of words meant formally to describe the general motivation or intention of an entity, social group, or organization. ... 1846 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Educational institutions are often categorised along several dimensions. ... The term Anglican describes those people and churches following the religious traditions of the Church of England, especially following the Reformation. ... Arms of the Anglican Church of Australia The Anglican Church of Australia, a member church of the Anglican Communion, was previously officially known as the Church of England in Australia and Tasmania (renamed in 1981). ... A principal is generally the chief administrator in an elementary school, middle school, or high school. ... Sandy Bay is a suburb of the city of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. ... Capital Hobart Government Constitutional monarchy Governor William Cox Premier Paul Lennon (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 5  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $16,114 (7th)  - Product per capita  $33,243/person (8th) Population (End of September 2006)  - Population  489,600 (6th)  - Density  7. ... Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. ... Capital Hobart Government Constitutional monarchy Governor William Cox Premier Paul Lennon (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 5  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $16,114 (7th)  - Product per capita  $33,243/person (8th) Population (End of September 2006)  - Population  489,600 (6th)  - Density  7. ... School colors are the colors chosen by a school to represent it on uniforms and other items of identification. ... This article is about the dye color magenta. ... Black cat, thought by some to cause bad luck (see superstition) Black is the shade of objects that do not reflect light in any part of the visible spectrum. ... Gold is a shade of the color yellow closest to that of gold metal. ... A website (alternatively, Web site or web site) is a collection of Web pages, images, videos and other digital assets that is hosted on one or several Web server(s), usually accessible via the Internet, cell phone or a LAN. A Web page is a document, typically written in HTML... Private schools, or independent schools, are schools not administered by local, state, or national government, which retain the right to select their student body and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students tuition rather than with public (state) funds. ... Sandy Bay is a suburb of the city of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. ... Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. ... Capital Hobart Government Constitutional monarchy Governor William Cox Premier Paul Lennon (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 5  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $16,114 (7th)  - Product per capita  $33,243/person (8th) Population (End of September 2006)  - Population  489,600 (6th)  - Density  7. ... K-12 (Pronounced Kay through twelve or just Kay twelve) is the North American designation for primary and secondary education. ... A view of Rugby School from The Close, the playing field where according to legend Rugby was invented Rugby School, located in the town of Rugby, Warwickshire, is one of the oldest public schools in England and is one of the major co-educational boarding schools in the country. ... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem No official anthem - the United Kingdom anthem God Save the Queen is commonly used England() – on the European continent() – in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto)1 Government Constitutional monarchy  -  Monarch Queen Elizabeth II...

History

Founded on August 3, 1846 by the Anglican Church in honour of the Venerable William Hutchins, the first Anglican Archdeacon of Van Diemen's Land, The Hutchins School is one of the oldest private schools in Australia. Its first location was Ingle Hall, a small building in the centre of Hobart, next to The Mercury building. The School soon expanded beyond the capacity of Ingle Hall, and a new premises was sought. is the 215th day of the year (216th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1846 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... The Anglican Communion is a world-wide organisation of Anglican Churches. ... The Venerable William Hutchins was the first and only Anglican Archdeacon of Van Diemens Land. ... For the Major League Baseball player, see Maurice Archdeacon. ... 1663 map of Van Diemens Land, showing the parts discovered by Tasman, including Storm Bay, Maria Island and Schouten Island. ... The Mercury is a daily newspaper, published in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. ...

The school moved to the Macquarie Street location, affectionately known as the Old School. It was during the time spent on this campus that the school established the form that it currently has: The Prefect System and the House System began here. When in the 1950s, it was decided that the School again needed to move, it sought its present location in Sandy Bay. The last classes at the Macquarie Street campus concluded in 1964, and full-time teaching began in Sandy Bay in 1965. Macquarie Street, Hobart is one of the two main streets servicing the city. ... Sandy Bay is a suburb of the city of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. ... 1964 (MCMLXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1964 calendar). ... Year 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. ...

Since then, the school has grown exponentially, having gained some 600 students since 1980. The school has entered numerous partnerships with schools in countries ranging from India, Thailand, Canada and the USA. The school also has two sister schools in the Hobart area, which are Fahan School, and St Michael's Collegiate School, with whom the school shares its year 11 and 12 classes. The Fahan School was established in 1935 as a a small, independent school for girls in Hobart, Tasmania. ... St Michaels Collegiate School, colloquially known as Collegiate, is an Anglican, Girls-only, K-12 Private School, located in Hobart, Tasmania. ...

The current principal Mr Warwick Dean began his tenure on July 9 2007.

The prior principal, Mr William (Bill) Toppin (principal 1997 - 2007) reshaped the school's physical image, pushing for numerous developments on the school grounds. He also drastically changed the school's culture, providing a greater emphasis on the arts and a positive school spirit. He was well sent off in July of 2007 in an exciting assembly reflecting his humble nature and love of his dog Washington.

Since 1926, the school has been governed by the Christ College Act [1], an act of the Tasmanian Government which ties the school to the Christ College and Launceston Church Grammar School. Year 1926 (MCMXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The coat of arms of Tasmania. ... Christ College, Hobart Christ College is the oldest tertiary institution in Australia and is a residential college at the University of Tasmania, and is currently located on the Universitys grounds in Sandy Bay. ... Launceston Church Grammar School is a co-educational private school in Launceston, Tasmania, for years kindergarten through to Year 12. ...

The school is divided into four "mini schools". The ELC (Early Learning Centre) which begins with kindergarten, ending with year two. The Junior School, which encompasses years three to six. The Middle School, made up of years seven and eight and finally the Senior School, which includes years nine through twelve.

See also

• List of schools in Tasmania
• List of boarding schools
• Education in Tasmania

This is a list of schools in Tasmania. ... Some of the worlds best known boarding schools offering a curriculum in English and other languages are: // Musikili Primary School Prempeh College Rift Valley Academy Kamuzu Academy Diocesan School for Girls Diocesan College (Bishops) Highbury Preparatory School Hilton College Kearsney College Michaelhouseindia Roedean School St. ... The education system in Tasmania comprises of two tertiary education institutions; the government run K-12 schooling system, and numerous religious based private schools and colleges. ...

External link

• The Hutchins School website