Recent events – NTHS&Tech OSA

New Town High School & Tech Old Scholars' Association

Rugby Premiers celebrate 50 years

Posted on 19/07/202119/07/2021 by Tim Oxley

Members of the New Town High School 1971 Under 16 Rugby Team met on Saturday 17th July to celebrate their Grand Final win 50 years ago. They were joined by Assistant Principal, Ben Wilson for a lunch at University Rugby Clubrooms. It was at this ground where the ‘Boys of Continue Reading

Centenary Dinner

Posted on 28/11/201928/11/2019 by Tim Oxley

On Saturday 2nd November the Centenary was held at Elwick Racecourse Function Centre. The dinner celebrated 100 years since the opening of Hobart Junior Technical School in Bathurst Street, Hobart. Former scholars and partners, staff and students enjoyed a display of school memorabilia, music and memories of days gone by. Continue Reading

Recent Event: Beer and Chat

Posted on 08/08/201910/08/2019 by Tim Oxley

On Friday 2nd August 2019, over 100 Old Boys gathered for a beer and chat at the Hudspeth Hall, NTHS. The informal event was attended by former scholars of Hobart Junior Technical School, Hobart Technical High School and New Town High. Principal Dave Kilpatrick welcomed all former scholars to the Continue Reading

The Great Debate: School Team v The Justice Crew

Posted on 09/05/201927/06/2019 by Tim Oxley

On 6th March 2019, the school debating team took on some rather serious opposition. Three Supreme Court Judges, all former NTHS scholars had agreed to a debate to help celebrate the school’s Centenary. Here’s Head of English and Debating Coach Grace Guerzoni’s report: In the Affirmative Corner, we had ‘their Continue Reading

Use Your Head!

by Ron Manson

An early case of sport concussion. Five a side soccer was a new thing in the late 50’s/early 60’s. It has since been rebranded as Futsal but is basically the same game. ‘5 a side’ was introduced to ‘Tech’ in 1960 by then Sportsmaster Ken Dexter – of later Hutchins school infamy.

During an early try at the new game on the old basketball court Rodney Nicol was the unlucky goal keeper. In his enthusiasm ‘Nico’ stood in the crouch position underneath the bar which was much lower than the standard soccer goal frame.

With an early save attempt Rodney stood quickly and ko’d himself on the bar. Hilarity ensued and Rodney retired from the game but without referral to a team of medicos that now seem to rule over concussion in all sports.

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