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school located in

Launceston, Tasmania Launceston () is a city in the north of Tasmania, Australia, at the confluence of the North Esk River, North Esk and South Esk River, South Esk rivers where they become the Tamar River, Tasmania, Tamar River (kanamaluka). As of 2021, the Launc ...

, Australia. Established in 1913 as the Launceston State High School and subsequently known as Launceston College, the college caters for approximately 1,200 students in Years 11 and 12, and an optional Year 13. The college is administered by the Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People. In 2019 student enrolments were 1,430. The college principal is Vicki Mackrill. The college has an International Student Program.

Facilities

The college is located on a site that was the location of the former Launceston Female Factory and Gaol, built in 1834, and is listed on the Tasmanian Heritage Register. Originally named Launceston State High School, the college became Launceston Matriculation College in 1967, and subsequently Launceston Community College to reflect its broader academic curriculum and

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influence, and then Launceston College. The campus stretches over two city blocks and incorporates a gymnasium complex including a swimming pool with sauna and spa, two basketball courts, rock climbing wall, full weights gym and squash courts. It has a commercial equipped training restaurant, an FM radio station, automotive workshop and television studio. The Launceston College on air radio station (LCFM) can be found on the FM frequency of 87.8 and is also streamed to the web.

Co-curricular activities

The college also offers the yearly opportunity to students to be involved in stage productions. Since 2008, the college has presented '' Rent (Schools Edition), Grease, Flashdance'', '' Matilda'', '' In the Heights'', '' Rock of Ages'', '' Bring It On'', '' Aida'', the remake of '' Footloose'', '' Hairspray'', and '' Seussical''. Earlier productions have been ''

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'', '' All Shook Up'', '' Disco Inferno'', and '' Back To The 80s''. The school also offers overseas travel opportunities.

Publications

The college has produced several publications since 1913, such as: * ''The Northern Churinga'' (1914–1966) * ''Churinga'' (1967–present) * ''The history of the Launceston State High School, 1913–1966 and Launceston Matriculation College, 1967–1976'' * ''Prospectus' * ''LC in ... : Orientation Guide'' * ''100 years of excellence: Launceston State High School to Launceston College 1913–2013''

Headmasters and principals

Launceston State High School

The High School's alumni include Dora Turner who had a school named after her.

Launceston Matriculation College

Launceson Community College

Launceston College

References

{{Tasmanian Colleges Colleges in Tasmania Schools in Launceston, Tasmania Tasmanian Heritage Register Educational institutions established in 1913 1913 establishments in Australia Art Deco architecture in Tasmania