Education and Training Providers
Early Years Learning
The early years of a child's life are a critical time for growth, development, and learning. In our region, a wide range of opportunities support children aged 0 to 5 and their families - from early learning centres to play-based programs and school readiness initiatives. These programs are delivered by dedicated schools, community organisations and the library all working together to give children the best possible start.
- Giggles Early Learning
- Star Early Learning
- Smithton Library: Baby Play and Rock and Rhyme and Storytime
- St Peter Chanel Primary School: Setup for Success
- Circular Head Christian School: Teddy and Friends
- First 1000 Days
- HIPPY Smithton
- Circular Head Aboriginal Corporation - Early Childhood Programs
All public primary schools offer Launching into Learning program. Launching into Learning (LiL) is a free early childhood program in Tasmania for children from birth to five years, designed to support learning, play, and family engagement.
Kinder to Year 12
Schools teaching from Kindergarten to Grade 6 are:
- Smithton Primary School
- St Peter Chanel
- Stanley Primary School
- Forest Primary School
- Edith Creek Primary School
- Redpa Primary School
Schools teaching up to Grade 12 are:
- Circular Head Christian School (Kindergarten to Grade 12)
- Smithton High School (Year 7 to Grade 12)
Circular Head Homeschooling Group
Children's University
The University of Tasmania (UTAS), through the Peter Underwood Centre, facilitate the Children’s University program alongside partnered schools in Circular Head. Children’s University is an international model, originally developed in the UK and now present in all Australian states excepting Queensland. The model celebrates engagement by children and young people (7-14 years) in informal learning, fostering their confidence and nurturing curiosity through a wide range of learning opportunities outside the school curriculum. This extracurricular learning is recognised and rewarded through graduation ceremonies across the State each year.
If your school would like to know more about Children’s University, please contact the team on CU.Tasmania@utas.edu.au.
Further and Vocational Education
University of Tasmania
To support the students of Study Centre Circular Head, UTAS provides on-the-ground assistance in the form of a Community Learning Officer. This person is a great resource for all things UTAS and has a broad scope to assist current and potential UTAS students with a variety of university-related tasks including:
- Finding relevant information on what to study at university
- Navigating university systems
- Applying for and enrolling in university courses
- Scholarship applications
- Accessing student supports
- And much more
For further information visit https://studycentrech.com.au/utas/
The Cradle Coast Campus of the University of Tasmania is located in Burnie. Other campuses are located in Hobart and Launceston.
For further information visit the UTAS website:
Study Centre Circular Head
Studying at any age can be difficult. Studying online or remotely can be even more challenging. Study Centre Circular Head places great importance on lifelong learning and understands the barriers you can face living in a regional area.
Study Centre Circular Head partner with education providers, industry and community to support you in a variety of learning pathways that empower you to continue your learning journey and stay connected to community. Enjoy free academic support, wraparound student services and study advice in a safe inclusive learning environment.
The Study Centre offers:
- Academic support for university and vocational education and training
- Education pathways
- Student support and wellbeing
- Access to secure facility 7 days a week
- High speed internet
- Printing
Study Centre Circular Head is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education through the Regional University Study Hubs Program.
Circular Head Trade Training Centre
Situated on the Smithton High School’s Southside Campus, the Circular Head Trade Training Centre was established in 2012 with funds from the Australian Government’s Trade Training Centres in School program.
The Centre has classrooms (with desktop computers and full audio-visual capability) , trades workshops and a commercial kitchen/cafe where Vocational Education and Training programs such as Certificate II in Construction, Automotive, Engineering, and Hospitality and a range of short courses are offered.
Whilst priority of use is to Smithton High School students, the Centre also accommodates training for job seekers and local business/industry utilising various Registered Training Organisations. Specific spaces in the Centre are also available for commercial use by arrangement with the coordinator.
For further information, please contact Sharalyn Walters sharalyn.walters@decyp.tas.gov.au or (03) 6452 9288
School Term Calendar
Information on term dates for Tasmanian Government School students is available from the department's website.