The acceptance date for Hall of Excellence nominations has been extended until 31 August 2020. Please consider Old Scholars who may qualify for recognition of their outstanding achievements in the following categories; Academic & Professional Arts / Culture Community Service and Leadership Sport To date 4 nominations have been received Continue Reading
Old Boys: Ken Midson
Welcome to the latest in our series of stories about the life and times of former students of New Town High School, Hobart Technical High School and Hobart Junior Technical School. In this edition of our Newsletter, we’re very pleased to introduce you to Ken Midson. Ken was a student Continue Reading
Old Scholars 2020 update
Good day all, With the Corona Virus currently dictating most of our thoughts and actions the Old Scholars’ Association committee is aware many of the School old boys are in the high risk, vulnerable category. The committee hope all is well as possible with you and your family in these Continue Reading
Old Boy: Max Angus AM
This is the latest in our ongoing series of articles about former students of New Town High School, Hobart Technical High School and Hobart Junior Technical College. In this edition, we feature the late Max Angus AM. A prominent Australian artist, best known for his watercolour paintings of Tasmanian landscapes, Continue Reading
Centenary Dinner
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
Official Launch: Hall of Excellence
A key feature of the Centenary Celebrations will be the opening of the Hall of Excellence. Nominations have been received in the categories of: Academia and Professional; Arts / Culture Community Service and leadership; and Sport An independent commitee has considered the 40+ nominations and 22 will be inducted into Continue Reading
Centenary Dinner – bookings open!
The Centenary Dinner celebration will be held on Saturday 2nd November 2019, at the Elwick Racecourse Function Centre. Time: 6:00pm for 6.30pm start Cost: $75 per head, for two course buffet dinner and a welcome drink. Don’t miss this special occasion – a great opportunity to catch up with old Continue Reading
Old Boy Peter Tucker Swims the English Channel!
On 21 August 2019 I swam the English Channel in 15 hours, 38 minutes covering 59 kilometres. The shortest distance between England and France is 30 kilometres, but strong tides and currents mean it is impossible to swim it in a straight line. The average time is around 13 hours, Continue Reading
Keep in Touch, Get involved
Since the event last Friday we have had contacts from several old boys wanting to get involved. Don Reid’s recollections of getting to school from Gretna each day makes a great story. These contributions are appreciated and we look forward to more. Here are seven ways you can help NTHOSA Continue Reading
Old Boy: Don Reid
My time at Tech: a brief recollection. Following the Beer and Chat evening on 2nd August, Don kindly sent in his memories of school in the ‘good old days’. When my father returned from Service in WWII, he resumed employment with the Postmaster General’s Department and was posted to Gretna Continue Reading