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
Recent Event: Beer and Chat
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
Incorporation of NTHOSA
As part of the process to incorporate New Town High Old Scholars Association (NTHOSA) a meeting will be held at the school at 4pm on 27 August to elect office bearers and finalise its objectives. Office bearers required are: President / Chair Vice President Treasurer Secretary Public Officer Committee (total Continue Reading
Welcome to NTHOSA news!
During the planning for the Centenary Celebration events, the committee decided that an old scholars’ association was needed. Various groups of former scholars meet from time to time, however (since OTOS) there hasn’t been an overall group to join. Several hundred signed up for more information on the school site, Continue Reading
Next Event: Beer and Chat
Yes, our next NTHOSA event is an informal Beer and Chat at the school assembly hall. Please make a note in your diary for Friday the 2nd of August from 5.00pm. At the Government House Reception, a few old boys regretted the limited time available to catch up after many Continue Reading
Hall of Excellence: Nominations Open
Recognition of former students’ outstanding achievements is a key objective of the schools Centenary celebrations. To achieve this, a Hall of Excellence has been created. This will recognise those former students of Hobart Junior Technical School, Hobart Technical High School and New Town High School who have achieved excellence in Continue Reading
Old Boy: Charlie Caulfield
Charlie Caulfield attended New Town High School from 1968 to 1971, and was a very popular member of his year group.The school leavers group of 1971 held a 40 year reunion towards the end of 2011, and Charlie was a very keen participant in activities associated with the reunion, including Continue Reading
The Great Debate: School Team v The Justice Crew
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