Claremont College (Tasmania)
Claremont College opened in 1990 as a senior secondary Government school in Tasmania, Australia, for students in Years 11, 12 and optional year 13. It provides a full range of courses, preparing students for university, TAFE, traineeships and employment. Its 500 students study either on-campus or off-campus. The college is located at Claremont, Tasmania, in a picturesque setting overlooking the Derwent River, 15 km from Hobart. It particularly targets students living in Hobart's Northern Suburbs.
Claremont College | |
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Address | |
61 Link Rd Claremont College , , 7011 | |
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School type | Public, Post Year 10 educational institution |
Status | Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:30pm |
Authority | Department of Education (Tasmania) |
Grades | 11 - 13 |
Gender | Co-ed |
Enrolment | ~ rough estimate of 500 |
Color(s) | Blue and yellow |
Website | claremontcollege |
College facilities include a drama auditorium, sport and recreation centre, library, various computer laboratories, canteen, and many sporting fields.
A Block Front Office, Staff Room and ITC B Block Principal, assistant Principals, social worker/psychologist C Block Library D Block common room/ canteen E Block hospitality/ Cooking F Block Photography/Art G Block English communications H Block Science/ Glass work shop I Block drama/ Music J Block special needs K Block ITC/ Maths
Notable alumni[1]
- Luke Butterworth, cricket player
- Nathan Dwyer, cardiologist
- Emma Eaton, neuroscientist
- Dana Faletič, economist / Olympic rower
- Rado Faletič, scientist / business owner
- Brett Geeves, cricket player
- Jackie Harnett, lawyer
- Peta-Gai McLaughlin, lawyer / business owner
- Ashley Norris, scientist / business owner
- Andrew Phipps, medical scientist / business owner
- Bridget Pross, singer
- Alison Rutledge, urologist
- Joanna Siejka, politician
- Corey Smith, futsal and soccer player/coach
- Carissa Wells, foreman
- Lindsay Wells, computer scientist / business owner
- Julia Wheeler, lawyer
References
- "Hobart's star students: Claremont College graduates who have made a name for themselves". The Mercury. Tasmania, Australia. 18 March 2019. Retrieved 18 March 2019.