Activities

Life at Jane is full of the moments that make university unforgettable.

One day you might be heading off on a camping trip, the next you're at a formal dinner, cheering at intercollege sport, listening to live music or laughing with friends over dinner.

With a packed calendar of events, activities and traditions, there's always something to get involved in and plenty of opportunities to meet new people, try new things and make the most of your university experience.

There's always something happening at Jane

The best friendships often start with a shared experience.

Whether you're heading away on a camping trip, performing in the Jane Play, competing in intercollege sport, enjoying live music, attending a formal dinner or simply sharing a meal with friends, Jane offers countless opportunities to get involved and feel part of the community.

From your first week to your final year, college life is designed to help you connect, create memories and make the most of your university experience.

University is about more than lectures and assignments.

It's the friendships you build, the traditions you become part of and the experiences you'll remember long after graduation.

At Jane, activities aren't just events in a calendar. They're how students meet, connect, build confidence and make the most of university life.

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Settling in

Starting university is a big step, but you won't be doing it alone. From Move In Day and Welcome Week onwards, Jane is designed to help you settle in quickly, meet new people and feel at home.

Move in Day

On the first day, new residents and their families arrive at Jane to finalise their applications, register as a member of the Student Club, receive their academic gowns, and move in. Throughout the day, staff, Senior Residents and the Student Club Committee are present to make new arrivals feel welcome.

Welcome week

Welcome Week is what we affectionately renamed Orientation Week ('O-Week') at Jane, as it will be your first introduction to a new home, new people and the start of a new life stage.

Welcome Week is designed to help students settle in, meet new people and start building friendships from day one.

First Year Formal Dinner

To welcome all new residents and their families into the Jane community, we hold the First Year Formal Dinner on the evening of Move in Day. An occasion to don academic gowns and introduce our wider community, this dinner marks the beginning of forging new bonds that will last a lifetime.

Commencement

This is an important tradition of the College, where residents are formally introduced and inducted into the Jane community. To mark the occasion, each resident signs the Book of Commencement – which contains over 70 years of Jane history.

Jane Ball

The annual Jane Ball is a night of elegance and grandeur. Held in second semester, it’s a chance to get dressed up, spend an evening out with your friends and dance the night away.

The Jane Play

The Jane Play is run by residents annually and is the perfect chance for you to show off your acting skills.

The Jane Weekend

A highlight of the Jane calendar, The Jane Weekend is when students elect the Student Club committee for the following year. The weekend includes a dinner as well as a talent show. Our Car Rally is an annual city-based scavenger hunt. All residents are invited to participate in teams of 10, looking for certain Jane relics or places of interest around Hobart, by following cryptic clues.

Jane’s Got Talent

Do you have a talent that you want to show off to the world? You could do worse than start with the Jane’s Got Talent competition. It’s a fun way to get involved with and support the Jane community. Whether you're a singer, comedian, musician or hidden superstar, Jane's Got Talent is one of the most entertaining nights on the college calendar.

Intercollege Sport

Jane is sports crazy and regularly fields teams to play against other Tasmanian colleges. You can either play on one of Jane’s teams or come and support them during their games throughout the year.

Cultural Program

Jane’s Cultural Program offers subsidised opportunities to experience some of Hobart’s best cultural offerings, including the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra.

International Events

With more and more residents coming to Jane from overseas, the Student Club Committee is increasing the number of events celebrating multiculturalism throughout the year.

Dog Days at Jane

Every Semester we hold our very popular Dog Days during SWOTVAC. Breeders and trainers across Greater Hobart have been kind enough to bring their dogs to Jane, allowing our residents a fun and enjoyable way to relax and de-stress around exam time.

Trips and Excursions

During mid-semester and semester breaks the college organises small group excursions around Tasmania for those staying at the college over the break. Trips include local zoos, popular tourist attractions and National Parks and are usually all day events.

Live at Jane

Live at Jane brings residents together for a relaxed evening of live music, good company and great atmosphere.

Jam sessions

For the musicians in College, these casual sessions are a chance to play alongside other talented and enthusiastic musicians. All instruments, including voice, are welcome.

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