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This article is about a high school in Australia. For a high school in the United States, see New Town High School (North Dakota).
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.
[edit] Notable alumni
[edit] Principals
- Mr Darryl Moir (2007 - present)[4]
- Mr Ian Morgan (2000 - 2006) [4]
- Mr P Storr (1992 - 1999) [4]
- Mr A Wilson (1991 (Acting)) [4]
- Mr Maurice Wenn (1989 - 1990) [4]
- Mr David J. Dilger (1975 - 1988) [4]
- Mr B J McShane (1973 - 1975) [4]
- Mr D P Mahoney (1966 - 1972) [4]
- Mr. Tim Jacobs (1962 - 1965) [4]
- Mr. Frank O. Close (1947 - 1962) [4]
- Mr. Robert Hudspeth (1919 - 1946) [4]
[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] See also
[edit] References
- ^ IHOS Music Theatre an Opera: Management. Ihosopera.com. Retrieved on September 21, 2006.
- ^ Tasmanian Police: Commissioner's Welcome. www.police.tas.gov.au. Retrieved on October 5, 2006.
- ^ The Port Arthur Massacre: A Killer Among Us. Crimelibrary.com. Retrieved on September 21, 2006.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k New Town High School - Principals. Retrieved on January 28, 2007.
- ^ a b c d e New Town High School - Rhodes Scholars. Retrieved on September 21, 2006.
- ^ Rhodes honour runs in family. Retrieved on November 9, 2006.
