The origin of Hutchins
Promoting education in the colony
The Hutchins School was founded in memory of the first Archdeacon of Van Diemen’s Land (Tasmania), William Hutchins, and is one of the oldest schools in Australia… Read more
Twelve story sites around the School are marked with an interpretive sign to explore as you journey around the campus. Join us on a walk through the rich history of The Hutchins School.
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Lead us home to thee
An Anglican school for boys
The first Hutchins chapel was located in a room in the boarding house in Macquarie Street and was consecrated in . On , Bishop Robert E Davies officiated at the dedication and consecration of the… Read more
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A home away from home
Boarding at Hutchins
The earliest boarders at Hutchins occupied the attic rooms at Ingle Hall. After the move in to the former site of the Government Gardens (which later became 167 then 181)… Read more
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‘Good morning Miss Todd’
Early learning
The first Hutchins Kindergarten opened in as part of the new Junior School at Macquarie Street, with Miss Mary Todd as Mistress in Charge… Read more
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A growing focus
Junior School
The Hutchins Junior School was opened on in Macquarie Street with 65 enrolments, however, primary-aged students had been enrolled at Hutchins since its inception… Read more
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The ‘Intermediate’ years
Middle School
The Middle School was known as ‘Intermediate School’ until and has been in operation in various forms at Hutchins since , catering to a mix of boys in Years… Read more
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Let your voices ring, lads!
Senior School
Opening at Ingle Hall in with just nine boys, Archdeacon Hutchins’ school had grown to 54 pupils by the time of its move to the William Archer-designed schoolhouse at the former… Read more
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Fields of play
Sporting life
Sport has always featured strongly in the educational ethos of Hutchins, with team sport becoming a compulsory component in the 1990s… Read more
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Life on the water
‘Keenness and perseverance’
Water sports such as swimming, lifesaving, rowing, sailing and surfing have traditionally played a significant part in the Hutchins educational program… Read more
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Adventures, trails and tales
Learning outdoors
In , Hutchins led the nation in establishing an Outdoor Education facility at Chauncy Vale Wildlife Sanctuary. Following the offer by Mr Anton Chauncy of a bush site… Read more
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Makers, musicians and performers
The creative arts
Emphasis on art, music and drama has long been an important element of Hutchins life. The School was closely associated with St David’s Cathedral Choir following its founding in the 1870s… Read more
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Lifelong fellowship
A sense of community
Based on the English public school model and established under Church of England guidelines, from very early days Hutchins has had a strong community service ethic… Read more