Newstead College

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

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	Newstead College

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

• English
• Health and Physical Education
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Languages
• Mathematics
• Science
• Technologies
• The Arts

VET

• Environmental Effects of the Combustion Engine
• Furniture Making
• Hairdressing
• Electrotechnology
• Construction
• Automotive
• Tourism
• Retail
• Business
• Hospitality

The College is well known for its music and drama programs, particularly the Rock Music Summer School which was held on campus for over ten years; ceasing the year after the departure of music director Roger Francis.