91-507: Hobart College is a government comprehensive senior secondary school located in Mount Nelson , a suburb of Hobart , Tasmania, Australia. Established in 1913 as Hobart High School , it was later renamed as Hobart Matriculation College in 1965, and subsequently renamed as Hobart College. The college caters for approximately 1,300 students in Years 11 and 12 and is administered by
182-513: A bishop . In practice, the bishop assigns a Catholic Education Office (CEO), Catholic Education Commission, Catholic Schools Offices, or a similar body with daily operational responsibility for the leadership, efficient operation, and management of the Catholic systemic schools which educate in parish primary and regional secondary schools in Australia. These diocesan bodies are charged with
273-423: A co-payment for their child's education. As of 2019 across primary and secondary education, approximately two-thirds of all school students attended government schools; with the remaining one-third of students educated in non-government schools. A small portion of students are legally home-schooled , particularly in rural areas. According to the 2022 PISA evaluations, Australian 15-year-olds ranked ninth in
364-563: A concrete bridge. The road skirted around the edge of the Queens Domain to an area known as Cleary's Gates. At the intersection with the Domain Highway, a grade-separated intersection was completed which is commonly known as the 'clover-leaf'. Between here and the city the new road consumed much of Park Street. At Liverpool St a new roundabout, named ' Railway Roundabout ' (as it was adjacent to Hobart Passenger Rail Terminal),
455-452: A contribution fee and a materials and services charge for stationery, textbooks, sports, uniforms, school camps and other schooling costs that are not covered under government funding. In 2010 the additional cost for schooling was estimated to be on average $ 316 per year per child. Government schools may be further categorised into open or comprehensive schools, selective , special , and specialist schools; all defined below. In 2009
546-678: A cost of A£ 2,162 by H. W. Pease. The 21st celebration of the Hobart High School was celebrated with a speech night at the Hobart City Hall attended by the Governor of Tasmania , Sir Ernest Clark on 6 March 1934. Later in the week there was a swimming carnival and sports competition. A special church service at the Wesley Church completed the week of celebration on Sunday. In 1935 two blind pupils enrolled from
637-823: A foreign language, science, and woodwork or cookery. Students desiring to enter university had to study two foreign languages, and two science subjects. Commercial school students had to study business principles and practice, shorthand and bookkeeping . The industrial course was for those that wanted to be mechanics. It included drawing, benchwork and science. The domestic course included needlework , cooking and domestic hygiene. The foreign language courses included Latin for university entrance, and French and German were considered more useful for occupational benefit. History covered Australian history and English history . Science subjects included Chemistry and Physics. Mathematics included Geometry and Algebra. An intermediate certificate would be issued after two years of education on passing
728-566: A large margin, with 812,000 international students enrolled in the nation's universities and vocational institutions in 2019. However, Australian students placed 16th in the world in reading, 29th in maths and 17th in science in the 2018 PISA study by the OCED . This continues a sharp decline in educational standards. The Education Index , published with the UN 's Human Development Index in 2018, based on data from 2017, listed Australia as 0.929,
819-531: A national Australian Curriculum has been progressively developed and implemented since 2010. Australia is a leading global provider of education to international students, and in 2012 was ranked as the third-largest provider of international education after the United States and the United Kingdom. Australia has the highest ratio of international students per head of population in the world by
910-504: A national student loan scheme , and regulates vocational education providers. 96.3% of gross income for government schools was government funds in 2022, as was 76.4% for Catholic schools and 48.7% for independent schools. Post-compulsory education is regulated within the Australian Qualifications Framework , a unified system of national qualifications in schools, vocational education and training, and
1001-611: A new interchange at Berriedale Road to the Claremont Link Road. This section was initially a single-lane road each-way but with a third climbing lane in the north direction. In 1981 the final section between Claremont Link Road and Midland Highway at Granton was commenced. This was opened in 1983 as a single-lane road each-way, and with a long climbing lane in the south direction, commencing from Black Snake Lane and merging in near Hilton Road, in Austins Ferry. In 1992
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#17327935304901092-588: A pedestrian thoroughfare, with under-road tunnels connecting to the two sides of Liverpool Street, the original site of the railway station to the north-east, and to the Domain and the suburb of The Glebe to the north-west. The roundabout was originally just an un-controlled intersection, but with the gradual increase in traffic, particularly from the eastern shore of the Derwent, it was often in grid-lock at peak travel times. Traffic lights were introduced and alleviated
1183-419: A physical disability. Class sizes at specialist schools are smaller than at mainstream schools, and there is a much lower ratio of teaching and support staff to students. Some specialist schools also have therapists on staff. Specialist schools generally already have an accessible environment and curriculum for their student population; this may mean that there are limited subjects on offer. A selective school
1274-421: A preschool or kindergarten that delivers quality early childhood education and care. Federal and state legislation now requires preschool services to implement and deliver programming based on the nationally approved Early Years Learning Framework The first exposure many Australian children have to learn with others outside of traditional parenting is daycare or a parent-run playgroup . This sort of activity
1365-757: A rural area that provides both primary and lower secondary education to students, usually concluding at Year 10 . As of 2019 there were 62 Australian central schools, and all except one were located in rural New South Wales. In Western Australia, the term district high school is synonymous with central school. Schools are broadly categorised into government and non-government schools. The non-government schools are further categorised into Catholic schools and private schools. As of 2018 , 65.7% of students were enrolled in government schools, 19.7% in catholic schools and 14.6% in private schools. Also called state schools or public schools, government schools educate approximately two-thirds of all school students in Australia. If
1456-651: A school is government or non-government, it is regulated by the same curriculum standards framework. The framework is administered by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority . Most schools require students to wear prescribed school uniforms . A school year in Australia starts in January and finishes in December. School education in Australia is compulsory between certain ages as specified by state or territory legislation. Depending on
1547-441: A student elects to attend a government school, they are required to attend a school within their local school district unless the student has dispensation to attend another school, usually approved based on academic merit, specialisation, or other reasons, such as a student disability. Government schools are run by the respective state government agency. They offer free education; however, many government schools ask parents to pay
1638-885: A system such as those coordinated by the Catholic Education Commission in each state and territory. All non-government schools in Australia receive funding from the Commonwealth government. The education system delivered by the Roman Catholic Church in Australia has grown from 18th-century foundations to be the second-biggest provider of school-based education in Australia. As of 2018 , one in five Australian students attended Catholic schools. There are over 1,700 Catholic schools in Australia with more than 750,000 students enrolled, employing almost 60,000 teachers. Administrative oversight of Catholic education providers varies depending on
1729-570: A year) for each enrolled child in the year before they commence formal schooling In 2023, 4,086,998 students were enrolled in 9,629 primary, secondary and special schools in Australia. As of 2023, government schools educated 64% of all students, while Catholic schools (19.7%) and independent schools (16.3%) educated the rest. In 2023, there were just under 311,655 full-time equivalent (FTE) teaching staff in Australian primary and secondary schools. The major part of government-run schools' costs
1820-488: Is 5 years old. However, most children commence the preliminary year of formal schooling, in Pre-Year 1 , between four and a half and five and a half years of age, variously called kindergarten (sometimes called Year K), reception, preparation (also abbreviated as "prep"), transition, or foundation. As of 2010 , the national apparent retention rate (ARR), a measure of student engagement that provides an indicator of
1911-429: Is a government school that enrols students based on some sort of selection criteria, usually academic. The term may have different connotations in different systems and is the opposite of an open or comprehensive school, which accepts all students, regardless of aptitude. In New South Wales, student placement in fully and partially selective high schools is highly competitive, with approximately 3,600 places offered to
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#17327935304902002-639: Is a school catering for students who have special educational needs due to learning difficulties , physical disabilities , developmental disabilities or social/emotional disturbance, or who are in custody, on remand or in hospital. Special schools may be specifically designed, staffed and resourced to provide appropriate special education for children with additional needs. Students attending special schools generally do not attend any classes in mainstream schools. The schools cater for students with mild, moderate and profound intellectual disabilities, deaf and hard of hearing students, students with Autism and students with
2093-493: Is in a reasonable condition for its age, but does experience congestion for certain periods during the day. Trees line the middle nature strip for several kilometres, and fencing prevents pedestrian access at various points. The Highway makes its way past The Domain , Cornelian Bay Hockey Grounds, Rugby Park, The Royal Hobart Showgrounds , Tattersalls Park and the Derwent Entertainment Centre . At
2184-482: Is made up of the following eight learning areas: English; Mathematics; Science; Humanities and Social Sciences; The Arts; Technologies; Health and Physical Education as well as Languages. In the senior secondary Australian Curriculum, for Year 10 , Year 11 and Year 12 , fifteen senior secondary subjects across English, Mathematics, Science, History and Geography were endorsed between 2012 and 2013. The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority has mandated
2275-498: Is met by the relevant state or territory government. The Australian Government provides the majority of public funding for non-government schools, which is supplemented by states and territories. Non-government schools, both religious or secular typically charge compulsory tuition and other fees. Government schools provide education without compulsory tuition fees, although many government schools ask for payment of 'voluntary' fees to defray particular expenses. Regardless of whether
2366-555: Is more congested off-peak than roads in Queensland , Western Australia , and almost as congested as those in New South Wales . It is thus a busy road by any Australian standard. The Brooker Highway is currently below the acceptable levels of service , and congestion issues are expected to worsen significantly over the next 20 years with the highway already approaching its designed capacity. A current proposal to convert
2457-496: Is not generally considered schooling, as preschool education is separate from primary school in all states and territories except Western Australia—where pre-school education is taught as part of the primary school system —and Victoria, where the state framework, the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) covers children from birth to eight years old, is used by some schools over
2548-465: Is offered for children ages three to five; attendance numbers vary widely between the states, but 85.7% of children attended preschool the year before school. The year before a child is due to attend primary school is the main year for preschool education. This year is far more commonly attended and may take the form of a few hours of activity during weekdays. Most states of Australia now fund government preschools to offer 15 hours per week (600 hours over
2639-513: Is provided to the relevant state Catholic Education Commission for needs-based distribution. Sixty-one Australian Catholic schools are non-systemically funded ( independent schools) and receive government grants directly. Private schools are non-government schools that are not operated by government authority and have a system of governance that ensures their independent operation. Such schools are typically operated by an independently elected school council or board of governors and range broadly in
2730-490: Is tasked with maintaining liaison with the federal government and other key national education bodies and complements and supports the work of the state and territory Catholic education commissions. While some Catholic schools operate independently via religious institutes, the majority of Catholic schools, called systemic schools , operate under the Canon Law jurisdiction of an ecclesiastical public juridic person, such as
2821-532: Is the major road connection to the cities and towns of northern Tasmania. With an annual average daily traffic of 48,000, the highway is one of the busiest in Tasmania. The Brooker Highway has recently been declared part of the National Highway . The Brooker Highway runs approximately 17 km (11 mi) north from the central business district, through the northern suburbs of Hobart, and through
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2912-719: Is used as the perimeter of the campus grounds. Outside of the ring-road is the Sustainability Learning Centre where the Student Environment Team (SET) gather and develop strategies for a more sustainable environment. The SET has audited the fortnightly collection of recycling wheelie bins by Veolia , partnered with the City of Hobart to introduce the Food Organics and Garden Organics collection scheme, removed single-use plastics from
3003-619: The City of Glenorchy , bypassing commercial and industrial centres along the original Main Road . It is primarily a four lane ( dual-carriageway ) highway, and apart from the Domain Highway junction, only the northern sections of the highway have grade separated junctions. The remainder of the junctions are regulated by traffic light intersections. While the highway is substantially less congested than in other states during peak hours, it
3094-503: The Department for Education, Children and Young People . In 2023 student enrolments were 1285.1 FTE . The college principal is Dr Libby Robinson. As of 2018, the college had educated twenty students who progressed to being awarded a Rhodes Scholarship . An independent school , called Hobart High School operated from 1850 to 1884. Hobart College was the first government school in Tasmania to be developed solely for years 11 and 12,
3185-618: The Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources announced plans to replace the sub-standard rusted light poles between Risdon Road and Clearys Gates Road. These are over 40 years old and were the first lights on the Highway, which sparked some concern from the Hobart City Council . They argue that the light poles are in good condition and are a significant feature of the Brooker Highway entrance to Hobart. While
3276-752: The Northern Territory Government introduced a three-tier system featuring middle schools for Year 7 to Year 9 (approximate age 12–15) and high school for Year 10 to Year 12 (approximate age 15–18). In Australia, combined schools are schools that have classes from both primary and secondary year levels. These schools may be located in an urban, regional or rural area and can be government or non-government schools. As of 2019 there were approximately 500 Australian combined government schools and approximately 850 Australian combined non-government schools. Central schools are predominantly, but not exclusively, government schools located in
3367-543: The South Line rail corridor for use as a light rail system has the potential to alleviate the Brooker Highway's traffic problems. The first stage of the Brooker Avenue was constructed as a dual carriageway four-lane road in 1954 between Risdon Road, New Town, and Elwick Road, Glenorchy. The north-bound and south-bound roads were divided by a wide median strip with trees planted at intervals. At various points
3458-572: The States and territories ; however, the Australian Government also plays a funding role. Education in Australia is compulsory between the ages of four, five, or six and fifteen, sixteen or seventeen, depending on the state or territory and the date of birth. For primary and secondary education, government schools educate approximately 64 per cent of Australian students, with approximately 36 per cent in non-government schools. At
3549-540: The 15,000 students who sit the Selective High School Test. As of 2019 there were 47 fully or partially selective government high schools, including 17 fully selective high schools (some of which are co-educational and others provide a single-sex educational environment); 25 partially selective high schools (high schools with both selective and comprehensive classes); four selective agricultural high schools ; and one virtual selective high school. Of
3640-481: The 47 schools, 34 are located in greater metropolitan Sydney . Of the government selective high schools in New South Wales, James Ruse Agricultural High School is renowned for its academic achievements and competitiveness, as well as a near-perfect record of all students gaining university admission, especially in medicine, law and science. The school has outperformed every high school in New South Wales in
3731-415: The 9,477 schools in Australia 1,140 schools (12 per cent) are in the private sector. In the same year, private schools enrolled over 617,000 students or 16 per cent of the Australian student population. Private school fees can vary from under $ 100 per month to $ 3,200, depending on the student's year level, the school's size, and the socioeconomics of the school community. In late 2018 it was reported that
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3822-549: The Arts Secondary School , John Monash Science School and Elizabeth Blackburn School of Sciences which cater to students opting for focused education in arts and science respectively. Brooker Highway The Brooker Highway is a highway in the Australian state of Tasmania . As one of Hobart 's three major radials, the highway connects traffic from the city centre with the northern suburbs and
3913-489: The Brooker Hwy, also known as the 'railway roundabout'. The report stated "The railway roundabout is a major cause of congestion... A possible solution is the grade separation of the roundabout." Recently the government came under pressure from the community to improve pedestrian access over the highway at Goodwood and eliminate the stairs primarily for the benefit of the elderly and handicapped. The highway starts in
4004-508: The CBD). Apart from the connection to Davey and Macquarie Streets, the major intersection with streets in the CBD is the three-lane roundabout at the north-east end of Liverpool Street. Because it was built in close proximity to the main railway station at the time, the roundabout was, and continues to be, called the " Railway Roundabout ". The sunken garden in the centre of the roundabout functions as
4095-732: The Hobart CBD at the junction with Eastern Outlet (A3, Tasman Highway), Davey Street (A6) and Macquarie Street (A6). The Tasman Highway heads east over the Tasman Bridge , past the Airport and eventually leads to the east coast of the state, while Davey Street leads towards the Southern Outlet (A6), which in turn heads south towards Kingston and Huonville (Davey and Macquarie are one-way streets - Davey Street flows south-west, and Macquarie Street flows north-east through
4186-486: The Hobart City Council supports the replacement, they have written to Infrastructure Minister Jim Cox asking him to consider retaining the ornate arms on modern pole bases. On 4 April 2010 18-year-old pilot Patrick Humphries made world headlines by using the normally busy highway as an emergency landing strip after running out of fuel. Humphries was unhurt from the accident and no vehicles were involved in
4277-498: The Hobart State High School contained the first aid post for sector 7, North-East Hobart. A new canteen opened at the site on 12 March 1953. College facilities include a drama auditorium , sport and recreation centre, library, various computer laboratories, canteen, and many sporting fields. Hobart College also has a car park for student and teacher use and a bus mall. A ring-road surrounds Hobart College that
4368-675: The North Hobart recreation ground. One building was designed with space, ventilation, lighting and heating. The building cost £15,000. The new site was officially opened by the premier G. H. Lee on 18 December 1917. The Hobart State High School started at the new location on 29 September 1918. By 1919 in addition to the main building there was a separate block containing science laboratories and wordworking and fitting shops. A new building for science and music opened on 7 June 1958. Students were organised into three colour groups for sporting competition purposes, red green and blue. Later on gold
4459-837: The OECD for reading and science and tenth for maths. However, less than 60% of Australian students achieved the National Proficiency Standard – 51% in maths, 58% in science and 57% in reading. Also sometimes called infants schools, Australia adopts the UNESCO term of primary school that generally covers a child's education from pre– Year 1 and finishes with Year 6 . The duration of primary school years varies across each Australian state and territory, with most adopting seven years; except in South Australia, where, until 2022, students finish with Year 7 , making
4550-541: The Western Australia government introduced Independent Public Schools to describe a government school that, while a part of the state education system, was granted a higher degree of decision-making authority than a regular government school. A similar reform was introduced in Queensland and, as of December 2018, 250 government schools commenced as independent public schools in Queensland. In February 2014
4641-593: The achievement standards that describe the quality of learning (including the depth of understanding, the extent of knowledge, and the sophistication of skill) expected of students who have studied the content for each subject. The types of schools in Australia fall broadly into two categories: government schools , being those schools operated by state or territory departments or agencies ; and non-government schools, being those schools that are not operated by government departments or agencies. Non-government schools can be further classified, based on self-identification of
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#17327935304904732-617: The building was sold by the Tasmanian Government for A$ 2.8 million. From 1918 to 1984 the school was located at 71 Letitia Street, North Hobart. A new site for the Hobart State High School was selected in North Hobart on a 1-hectare (2-acre) block between Park Street (now the Brooker Highway ), Federal Street and Letitia Street, on which a tramway ran. It was adjacent to the Queens Domain and close to
4823-490: The college canteen, and developed a draft College Waste Management Policy. Graduates from the Hobart State High School are called "Old Hobartians". This term was suggested by the teacher R. C. Stephens. The Old Hobartians Association was formed on 19 June 1915. Over the years the school has produced several publications. Education in Australia#Government schools Education in Australia encompasses
4914-937: The duration of primary school eight years; until they are 11, 12 or 13 years of age. Primary schools focus on developing essential literacy, numeracy and social skills, and provide foundational knowledge to children about the world around them. Secondary schools in Australia are also called high schools and colleges (or junior, intermediate, or senior colleges). Secondary schools vary across each Australian state and territory, but they generally cover Year 7 to Year 9 (compulsory period of education) and senior secondary schools continue to Year 12 . Progressively, as students move from primary into secondary schools, subject matters becomes increasingly specialised, offering opportunities to students that show preferences in STEM , or in Humanities and Social Sciences, among other interests. In
5005-474: The establishment of the Australian Curriculum that sets the expectations for what all young Australians should be taught, regardless of where they live in Australia or their background. The development of the Australian Curriculum is based on the principles of improving the quality, equity and transparency of Australia's education system. The Australian Curriculum, for pre-Year 1 to Year 9 ,
5096-520: The exams, and 513 qualified to enter high school either in Hobart or Launceston. However, only about half actually enrolled. Some of the students were permitted to start the second year when the school started. The old Trinity Hill state school was remodelled to accommodate the high school. There were five classrooms, a teacher's room, a science room, two cloak rooms, and a woodwork workshop. Classes started on 28 January 1913 at 9 AM. The new high school
5187-415: The exams. A leaving certificate was issued to those that completed the two year upper school courses. The purpose of the high school was to provide for education of students that would otherwise drop out after primary school. The aim was not to satisfy examiners, but to "broaden and deepen the educational outlook and cultivating right thoughts and actions". The first principal was Mr P. H. Mitchell B.A. who
5278-491: The four-lane dual carriageway highway that stands today was completed through to Granton and the Bridgewater bridge. The Brooker Highway was built as a replacement to the original Midland Highway route between Hobart city and Granton , which passed along Elizabeth Street , New Town Road and Main Road , through the built up areas of New Town , Moonah , Glenorchy , Rosetta, Montrose, Claremont and Berriedale. This
5369-413: The implementation and management of the policies of the diocese and the allocation and administration of the funds provided by the government and private sources to Catholic systemic schools, as well as the financial responsibilities for the administration of salaries for staff members. Most Catholic schools (96 per cent) are systemically funded, meaning that the government funding they nominally attract
5460-424: The incident. Before 2016, Elwick Road and Goodwood Road formed two separate t-junctions on opposite sides of the Brooker Hwy offset by around 100m. The upgrade undertaken between January 2016 and May 2017 aligned Elwick Road with Goodwood Road so that one set of traffic lights could be removed. Extra lanes were also added. At the same time the adjacent Brooker Highway intersection, Howard Road / Renfrew Circuit
5551-532: The inter-term holidays and TAFE colleges, and from late February until mid-November for universities with seasonal holidays and breaks for each educational institute. Historically, preschool and pre-prep programs in Australia were relatively unregulated and not compulsory. While still not mandatory for children to attend, the Federal Government has had a focus since 2009 on encouraging families to enrol their children (from around 4 years of age) in
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#17327935304905642-502: The late 1960s, with massive concrete facades and few windows in the earliest buildings. Hobart Matriculation College relocated to the Mount Nelson campus from its previous 71 Letitia Street, North Hobart location in 1984. Prior to this, between 1913 and 1917 the Hobart High School was located at Trinity Hill, also in North Hobart. The commencement of the Hobart State High School was an important step for education in Tasmania, as it
5733-465: The majority of Australian states and territories, middle schools are relatively uncommon. Students progress from primary school to secondary school. As an alternative to the middle school model, some secondary schools divided their grades into "junior high school" (Years 7, 8 and 9) and "senior high school" (Years 10, 11 and 12). Some have three levels, "junior" (Years 7 and 8), "intermediate" (Years 9 and 10), and "senior" (Years 11 and 12). In June 2006
5824-504: The median strip was dissected by a short roadway to enable traffic to U-turn to the opposite direction. In 1957 work began on extending the road into Hobart city. This work dissected part of the former racecourse grounds at Cornelian Bay, and the obliteration of Batman Place which was the location of huts built for affordable housing. The road was built on an embankment which crossed the Main Line Railway and Bellevue Parade via
5915-902: The most expensive private schools (such as the APS Schools , the AGSV Schools in Melbourne , the GPS Schools , QGSSSA Schools in Brisbane and the NSW GPS Schools , Combined Associated Schools and the ISA Schools in Sydney and New South Wales) charge fees of up to $ 500,000 for the thirteen years of private school education. Australian private schools broadly fall into the following categories: A special school
6006-536: The national framework. In Queensland, preschool programs are often called Kindergarten or Pre-Prep and are usually privately run but attract state government funding if run for at least 600 hours a year and delivered by a registered teacher. Preschools are usually run by the state and territory governments, except in Victoria , South Australia and New South Wales where they are more often run by local councils, community groups or private organisations. Preschool
6097-497: The nearby Institution of the Blind, Deaf and Dumb and were provided Braille textbooks. One of these successfully completed 5 years. The school was again excessively crowded, with the locker room in the basement being used as a classroom. In this year wireless was installed throughout the school. In 1936 the government considered building a new high school at nearby New Town . The Governor-General of Australia , Lord Gowrie visited
6188-575: The origins, ethos, and purpose of each education provider. Oversight of Catholic systemic schools may rest with a Catholic parish , diocese, or archdiocese ; while religious institutes have oversight of Catholic independent schools. The National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC), established by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference through the Bishops Commission for Catholic Education,
6279-478: The overall national policy and direction for education in Australia. The following state and territory government departments are responsible for the administration of education within their respective jurisdictions: Schools from the non-government sector operate under the authority of state or territory governments but are not operated by government education departments. Schools from the non-government sector may operate as individual schools, in small groups or as
6370-413: The past 20 years in public university entrance examinations. In Victoria, selective government high schools select all of their students based on an entrance examination. As of 2011, there were four selective schools: Melbourne High School , Mac.Robertson Girls' High School , Nossal High School and Suzanne Cory High School . In addition, there are three special schools namely Victorian College of
6461-463: The school in February 1937. Film projectors were ordered in 1938. Also in 1938 intermediate exams were abolished, which meant that the intermediate certificate was based on schoolwork from 1939 onwards. A basketball court and two new tennis courts were made available in 1939. In 1940 extra building work included a library, dining room, gymnasium, domestic science block and fences. During World War II,
6552-581: The school was insufficient, and with overcrowding even the cloakrooms were used as classrooms. The teacher's residence at Ivy Lodge was then planned to convert to woodwork workshops for students. Later space was rented in the Hobart Baptist Tabernacle. The school moved to the Letitia Street building, and its accommodation was immediately taken over by the infant department of the nearby Elizabeth Street Practising School. In 2013
6643-513: The school's affiliation. Non-government schools are grouped for reporting as Catholic schools (including Catholic-affiliated private schools) or private (other non-government schools). Government schools receive funding from the relevant state or territory government. Non-government schools receive funding from the Australian Government and relevant state or territory government; and in most cases, parents are required to make
6734-413: The second-highest in the world. The regulation, operation, and funding of education is the responsibility of the states and territories , because the Australian Government does not have a specific constitutional power to pass laws with concerning education. However, the federal government helps to fund non-government schools, helps to fund public universities and subsidises tertiary education through
6825-404: The sectors of early childhood education (preschool) and primary education (primary schools), followed by secondary education (high schools), and finally tertiary education , which includes higher education ( universities and other higher education providers) and vocational education ( registered training organisations ). Regulation and funding of education is primarily the responsibility of
6916-546: The situation, and later construction of the direct links from the Tasman Bridge to Davey and Macquarie Streets further relieved the pressure. Other streets from the CBD provide access to the highway, but for much of its length to the city boundary at Risdon Road it is limited access road. Through the City of Glenorchy the highway has large multi-lane intersections, at Risdon Road, Elwick Road and Derwent Park Road. The highway
7007-531: The state or territory, and date of birth of the child, school is compulsory from the age of five to six to the age of fifteen to seventeen. In the ACT, NSW, the Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, and Western Australia, children are legally required to attend school from the age of six years old, until the minimum leaving age. In Tasmania, the compulsory school starting age
7098-479: The students in years 7–10 being re-directed to other government high schools such as Taroona High School . The current Hobart College campus was originally part of the former Tasmanian College of Advanced Education, established in 1972, a large part of which was eventually absorbed into the University of Tasmania . Buildings on the campus reflect the architectural style of inner city American college designers of
7189-597: The success of education systems in keeping students in school beyond the minimum leaving age, was 78 per cent for all full-time students in Year 12 . While state and territory governments are responsible for the regulation and delivery of school-based education within their jurisdiction, through the Council of Australian Governments , the Commonwealth Government has, since 2014, played an increasing role in
7280-453: The tertiary education sector. The Australian Government's involvement in education has been the responsibility of several departments over the years, with the Department of Education, Skills and Employment being formed in 2020. The academic year in Australia varies between States and institutions; however, it generally runs from late January/early February until early/mid-December for primary and secondary schools, with slight variations in
7371-501: The tertiary level, the majority of Australia's universities are public, and student fees are subsidised through a student loan program where payment becomes due when debtors reach a certain income level, known as HECS. Underpinned by the Australian Qualifications Framework , implemented in 1995, Australia has adopted a national system of qualifications, encompassing higher education, vocational education and training (VET), and school-based education. For primary and secondary schools,
7462-486: The then Federal Education Minister , Christopher Pyne , announced a $ 70 million Independent Public Schools Initiative to support 1,500 Australian government schools to become more autonomous . Government hospital schools are located at some major hospitals and provide access to tuition for students who have extended stays in hospitals. Across Australia, the Federal Department of Education sets
7553-453: The type of school education provided and the socio-economics of the school community served. Some private schools are run by religious institutes ; others have no religious affiliation and are driven by a national philosophy (such as international schools ), pedagogical philosophy (such as Waldorf-Steiner schools ), or specific needs (such as special schools ). As of 2018 , including private schools run by Catholic religious institutes, of
7644-494: Was added. A Student's Christian Union formed in 1920, let by YMCA staff, it met once a week. By 1922 high school study had been extended to five years, with an additional year required to achieve the Intermediate Certificate. In the same year an inter-school sports included hockey, football, cross-country running, tennis, cricket and swimming. Four extra classrooms were added to the main building in 1928 at
7735-541: Was also converted from a five-exit two-lane roundabout to a traffic-lights controlled intersection. The fifth exit from the former Brooker Highway roundabout, Timsbury Road, is now accessed from Howard Rd. The contract for the works, awarded to Hazell Bros was worth $ 32 million. In February 2011, the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources revealed intentions to within 3 years "Finalise design options for Domain Highway intersection and increased lane capacity between Domain Highway and Risdon Road". This intention
7826-543: Was completed in 1960. In 1965, the Hobart Area Transportation Study was released and entailed large development plans for the Brooker Highway, that included extension as far as Granton. By 1966 the road was extended from Elwick Road to the Main Road at Berriedale . This entailed some shoreline reclamation works at Montrose Bay. In 1977 the highway was further extended, taking the road from
7917-454: Was officially opened by the Premier , Albert Solomon on 29 January 1913. The school started with 137 scholars, 69 girls and 86 boys. The original courses included teaching, university preparation, industrial, commercial, and home making. Common subjects for each course were English, geography, history, mathematics, music and physical culture . Students in the teaching course also had to learn
8008-571: Was previously working as principal at the Beaconsfield Primary school. The other original teachers that started at the school were Mr. G. L. Wood, Mr C. L. Sharp, Miss Law, Mr. R. C. Stephens, BA., and Miss M. W. Weaver, B.A. In 1914 the Hobart State High School in its second year had 113 first year students, 74 second year, and 35 in third year. Fourth year class had not yet started. Enrollments for each course were secondary course: 49; teachers: 28; industrial: 33; commercial: 97. Space for
8099-492: Was reaffirmed in an October 2017 submission by the Tasmanian Government to Infrastructure Australia: "Brooker Highway - Risdon Road to Domain Highway - no cost estimate, concept designs to be prepared." The Department of State Growth released a report titled Hobart Congestion Traffic Analysis 2016 prepared by traffic engineer Keith Midson. Under long-term solutions, the report considered the Liverpool St intersection with
8190-596: Was the first major highway construction in the Hobart City region, and was named Brooker Highway, after the Minister for Transport at the time of the conception of the project, Edward Brooker . Although the road's formal name is Brooker Avenue , it is more commonly referred to as Brooker Highway whilst the section between Berriedale and Granton is often referred to as the Northern Outlet . In April 2007,
8281-543: Was the first state high school set up in Tasmania. A high school was also established in Launceston sharing two classrooms of the Charles Street Primary School. In order to gain entrance to the new state high schools students had to have a qualifying certificate from a class teacher and pass their grade 6 exam. Attendance at high school was optional. On 26 November 1912, 885 students sat for
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