The Hutchins School Information for Parents 2011.pdf

will be available during the week 1 – 4 February for coursecounselling. Appointments for these days should be made throughthe Academic Assistant, Mrs Els on 6221 4218.YEAR 11/12 LESSONS AT COLLEGIATEAND FAHAN IN FEBRUARYLessons at Fahan and Collegiate commence on the same day as atHutchins – Tuesday 8 February. Textbooks for subjects at theseschools should be purchased through the relevant school. Pleasecontact the respective schools for further details.BOARDERSMonday 7 February 2011It is requested that new boarders arrive at 4.00 pm on Monday 7February. All arrivals should meet at the entrance to 193 ChurchillAvenue to be shown to their accommodation arrangements for2011. The Director of Boarding, Matron and other staff will bein attendance to assist with the orientation of new boys. NewInternational students will follow an induction program onMonday 7 February which may require an earlier arrival intothe boarding house (see International Students) preferably onSunday 6 February. All returning boarders are requested to bein attendance by 5.00 pm. All parents are invited to attend predinnerdrinks from 5.00 pm followed by a buffet dinner for allmembers of the Burbury House community to be held in the BillToppin Room.BUSES STUDENTS MAY CATCH TOHUTCHINSPublic and private bus companies service the general public andHutchins students. Details of their schedules can be obtaineddirectly by telephoning the company concerned. They include:Ace Bus Service 6272 4833 New Norfolk areaCresswell Coaches 6234 1818 Brighton, KemptonHobart Coaches 6233 4232 Channel, Blackmans Bay,MargateLovell’s Coaches 6267 4405 Kingston, Blackmans Bay,ChannelMTT / Metro 6233 4232 South Hobart, Taroona,Hobart, Cambridge,Seven Mile BeachRedline Coaches 1300 360 000 Dunalley, Forcett, Sorell,Midway PointRoberts 6264 1174 Cygnet, Geeveston, Judbury,TaroonaTiger Line 1300 653 633 Port Arthur, Geeveston,Dover, East Coast, West CoastINTERNATIONAL STUDENTSArrivalSchool begins for all returning International students at 8.30am on Tuesday 8 February 2011 unless required earlier fororientation programs as detailed in the separate mini-schoolsections. Students who are unable to commence on required dateseach term must seek absentee approval by their Head of Houseor the Deputy Headmaster. It is not acceptable for returningInternational students to arrive after commencement dates withoutprior approval being granted.New International students should book flights to arrive intoHobart in accordance with induction program commencementdates provided. Newly arriving students and families will be metat Hobart airport on arrival. Please ensure that arrival flight detailsare provided as soon as possible to the Director of Boarding formeet and greet to be scheduled.InductionAll new International students will be guided through an inductionprogram following their arrival at the School (an inductionoutline and timetable will be provided). This induction programwill be conducted by the Director of Boarding. The programincludes ESL testing (where applicable), Mathematics testing,a familiarisation tour, selection of subjects and preparation oftimetable, introductions to academic and pastoral care staff,informational technology, library and other identity cards asrequired by the School and assistance with uniform, textbooks andbanking needs. The induction and orientation process may take1 – 3 days before class participation can commence.Intensive EnglishStudents who have been advised they are required to attendintensive English studies prior to mainstream school subjectscommencing are still required to arrive for induction andorientation programs as advised.Non-Boarding StudentsNew International students who are not boarding and thereforehave other approved accommodation arrangements in place arestill required to advise flight arrival details as soon as possibleto the Director of Boarding. Students will be required to attendorientation on Monday 7 February 2011.Further AssistanceMr Joshua HanekDirector of BoardingEmail: Joshua.Hanek@hutchins.tas.edu.auAfter Hours Mobile: +61 439 305 762INDUCTION OF CAPTAINSThe Captains are inducted at the Headmaster’s Assembly forYears 7 to 12 at 9.30 am on Tuesday 8 February 2011. Parentsof the students being inducted are cordially invited to attend theAssembly and morning tea in the Conference Centre.2 - Start of Year Information 7