Newstead College

Newstead College is a government comprehensive senior secondary school located in Newstead, a suburb of Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. Established in 1997, the college caters for approximately 500 students in Years 11 and 12. The college is administered by the Tasmanian Department of Education.

Newstead College
Front of Newstead College
Address
30 Cypress Street

Launceston, Tasmania

Australia
Coordinates41°25′59″S 147°9′34″E
Information
TypeGovernment comprehensive senior college
MottoExcellence, opportunity, success
Established1997 (1997)
StatusOpen
School districtNorthern
Educational authorityTasmanian Department of Education
OversightOffice of Tasmanian Assessment, Standards & Certification
PrincipalDianne Freeman
Teaching staff38.9 FTE (2019)[1]
Years11-12
Enrolment458[1] (2019)
Campus typeRegional urban area
Websitenewsteadcollege.education.tas.edu.au

In 2019 student enrolments were 458.[1] The college principal is Dianne Freeman.

History

The first intake of students to Newstead College was in 1997, However, in late 1996 high school students from around the region were shown through the college while the final work was carried out. During 1997, the College hosted various government figures who toured the College grounds and students attended many ceremonies for the College opening.

Curriculum

Newstead College offers a broad range of subjects and study options. There is a wide offering of both TASC-approved subjects and VET courses. These include;

TASC-approved
  • English
  • Health and Physical Education
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Languages
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Technologies
  • The Arts

VET
  • Environmental Effects of the Combustion Engine
  • Furniture Making
  • Hairdressing
  • Electrotechnology
  • Construction
  • Automotive
  • Tourism
  • Retail
  • Business
  • Hospitality

The College is well known for its music and drama programs, particularly the Rock Music Summer School which was held on campus for over ten years; that ceased the year after the departure of music director, Roger Francis.

Looking Glass Productions

Looking Glass Productions is Newstead Campus's production company which puts together and performs an annual production of professional quality in August at the Princess Theatre. Looking Glass's Production's include:

DateProduction nameNotes
2006The Wizard of Oz
2007Cabaret
2008Cats
2009Jesus Christ Superstar
2010Dusty – The Original Pop Diva
2011Peter Pan: The British Musical
2012A Midsummer Night's Dream
2013Xanadu
2014Godspell

Notable alumni

See also

References
  1. "Newstead College, Newstead, TAS: School profile". My School. Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. 2019. Retrieved 15 October 2020.


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