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
Old Boy: George Goodwin
George Goodwin second from right with Harry Gilbert and prefects at Government House, February 2019. Our oldest old boy is George Goodwin, who turned 101 in 2019. George attended Hobart Junior Technical School, leaving in 1934. He joined the Royal Australian Air Force and trained as an Air-Frame Fitter. George Continue Reading