Bothwell District High is a rural K to 10 school situated in the Central Highlands 74 kilometres north of Hobart and 15 minutes from the main highway. The school is located on one campus incorporating a small farm, a 25 metre swimming pool and a full-sized gymnasium. Literacy and Numeracy are priorities within the curriculum as are maintaining a supportive school environment, a welfare and behaviour policy and inclusion. A Japanese program is offered to primary students. Promoting leadership skills with the secondary students is important and enrichment/vocational education programs have a high profile and on-line learning is also available. Due to the relative isolation of the school and community there is a strong focus on interaction with neighbouring schools. Having strong community ties is seen as essential and involving community members in school programs is emphasised. Launching into Learning is a valued program operating in the school gathering up children in the Birth to 4 years age groups. An Active After School program is available twice weekly to primary students with many sports and visiting coaches and sports coordinators being an important part of the program.