Newstead College

Newstead College

Front of Newstead College
Address
30 Cypress Street
Launceston, Tasmania
Australia
Information
School type Public, Senior Secondary School
Founded 1996
Opened 1997
Status Open
Authority Department of Education (Tasmania)
Principal Deaine Coyle
Grades 11, 12
Number of students approx 770
Website www.academy.tas.edu.au/newstead

Newstead College is situated in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. The College provides senior-secondary education for year 11 and 12 students.

The first intake of students to Newstead College was in 1997, However, in late 1996 high school students from around the region were shown through the college while the final work was carried out. During 1997, the College hosted various government figures who toured the College grounds and students attended many ceremonies for the College opening.

Newstead College offers a broad range of subjects and study options. There is a wide offering of both TASC approved subjects and VET courses. These include;

TASC approved

VET

The College is well known for its music and drama programs, particularly the Rock Music Summer School which has been held on campus for over ten years.

Looking Glass Productions

Looking Glass Productions is Newstead Campus's production company which puts together and performs an annual production of professional quality in August at the Princess Theatre. Looking Glass's Production's include:

Past Students of Note

Lockhart Brownlee

See also

External links

Coordinates: 41°25′59″S 147°9′34″E / 41.43306°S 147.15944°E / -41.43306; 147.15944


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