Sarah Courtney,Minister for Education
I am excited to announce that Hobart City High School is the proposed name of the new school, formed through the merger of Ogilvie and New Town High Schools next year.
This is a significant step in forming the identity for the school and follows an extensive engagement exercise with the school community and a range of stakeholders.
The clear consultation feedback was that the community wanted a name based on the location of the school, with Hobart City High School identified.
To honour the history and tradition of each of the current schools, and in response to feedback, the two school sites will be known as Ogilvie and New Town campuses.
I would like to thank the community for their engagement and contribution, with overwhelming feedback proving an eagerness to connect with the Hobart City High School process and community.
I am confident that the name Hobart City High School will bring with it a sense of pride, along with an identity that helps define the school for generations to come.
The Tasmanian Liberal Government is supporting this project with $1.6 million to undertake essential capital improvements in preparation for the new school in 2022.
This includes upgrading toilet facilities and refurbishing general learning areas at the Ogilvie and New Town campuses.
A further $20 million will be invested to undertake more substantial infrastructure upgrades, to ensure students can learn in contemporary and flexible facilities.
The Department of Education has commenced scoping work on a masterplan, which has identified a need for: contemporary learning spaces across all grades; sports facilities; a performing arts centre; upgraded technology; and VET and food training facilities for senior students.
Suggestions put forward include a performing arts centre at the Ogilvie Campus, VET facilities at the New Town Campus and food training facilities at Elizabeth college.
As master planning continues there will be opportunities for consultation and input from the school community into key priorities.
This is part of our plan to secure Tasmania's future, with record investment in education infrastructure to meet the needs of our learners.
