A growth mindset
Located in the heart of Hobart, our Middle School is an integral part of our City Campus.
Designed for the learning needs of students from Years 5 to 8, our Middle School delivers a supportive environment which acknowledges the change and growth associated with this time of development.
Student development
Throughout their Middle School journey, students are encouraged to become less reliant on the direct support of teachers and parents, who then begin to take on a more adult, mentoring relationship with their girls.
In the Middle School students begin to control and understand how to self-regulate their social, emotional, spiritual, physical and intellectual interests.
We encourage the further development of innovation, imagination, inquiry skills and the capacity to take a chance.
Students develop key skills in teamwork, communication, problem-solving, empathy, gratitude and respect for all.
Increased personal responsibility, taking and using initiative and learning to lead is also central to the Middle School experience.
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Student wellbeing
We see education as a partnership between home and school with your first point of contact with Collegiate being you child’s Mentor teacher.
Our Learning
The Middle School program is aligned with the Australian Curriculum and offers the core subjects of English, History, Geography, Mathematics and Science. All year groups also take part in Faith and Life, Health and Physical Education, LOTE and an increasing number of electives in the Expressive Arts or Project Based Learning areas. All subjects are led by specialist teachers who have a genuine passion for their learning area.
Students are able to choose from a wide range of co-curricular activities including music, art, dance, drama, sport, debating and public speaking, clubs and EDGE.
We support our students to strive for their personal best in all areas of their development.
experiential learning
Year 8 Explore
8Explore (for our Year 8 students) includes specific experiential learning experiences around themes such as life skills, leadership, team building, personal management, and environmental awareness.
Frequently asked questions
What is your policy around mobile phones and smart devices?
From the start of 2026, Collegiate has updated how mobile phones, laptops and other personal devices are used at school. This sits alongside broader state and federal shifts on phones and social media – but it’s driven by something very simple: we want calmer classrooms, stronger relationships and healthier young people.
This is not about being “anti-technology”. It’s about being pro-learning, pro-wellbeing and pro-connection.
At Collegiate, we:
- Keep personal mobile phones “off and away” for the entire school day, including break times.
- Require smartwatches and similar devices to remain on aeroplane mode during school hours.
- Are more intentional with laptops and tablets in lessons, with more activities that are deliberately device-free – think discussion, problem-solving, experiments, reading, writing and collaborative work without a screen in sight.
- Continue to use technology where it clearly adds value, but remove it when it is simply a default or a distraction.
What time does school start / finish?
The school day starts at 8.30, with the doors of Middle School opening from 8am.
We finish classes at 3.20pm
We would like to join Collegiate, but we are unsure what year to move in. What are the benefits of moving in Year 5 vs Year 7?
Every child is different and it may suit some to change schools earlier than others. Some things to consider are:
- Is your child showing signs of being ready for the next step (looking for more of a challenge, looking to expand friendships, etc)?
- Moving in Year 5 can give some students a head start with developing friendships and adjusting a more “high school” environment early.
- Moving in Year 5 can give your child access to specialist teachers and programs earlier than if they were to move in Year 7.
- As girls often develop earlier, they may encounter the social and emotional changes of adolescence at a younger age. Moving in Year 5 helps students form friendships and settle into new routines before these changes begin.
I’m worried about my child fitting in. What do you do to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the students in your care?
At Collegiate, your child is never navigating school life alone.
Our Deputy Heads of School (Middle and Senior School) play an active role in supporting students’ wellbeing, particularly during transition periods. They work closely with teachers, families and students to ensure each girl feels secure, seen and supported.
Students are also supported through their Home Group Mentors, who act as trusted adults and consistent points of care, monitoring wellbeing, academic progress and social connections.