Middle School
Free Clothes Day | Wednesday 1 April
Donations accepted for one more week!
We are pleased to report that the Middle School Student Voice Council’s Donation Drive is going strong, with wonderful books and footy boots beginning to fill the donation tubs in the library. Have you had a chance to donate? We would gladly accept any books suitable for ages 0-8, or any clean footy boots you have! Please see the donation guide about what we can and can’t accept.
To assist us to freight the donations to the mainland, we are holding a plain clothes day on Wednesday 1 April. Students are asked to bring a gold coin donation if they choose to wear free dress.
For more information about the campaign, or any questions you might have, contact Essie Hoggart, House Leader - Middle School (ehoggart@friends.tas.edu.au).
Relay for Life 2026 - THIS WEEKEND!
Parents/carers of students who have registered for Saturday’s (28 March) Relay at the Domain have been sent further information through Paperly. Please ensure that you have an email confirming that the form has been accepted.
Donations can still be made online to team Friendlies here.
Please contact Simone for any queries.
Year 8 Environmental Impact Excursions
In weeks 7-9, Year 8 students will travel by bus to the Resource Work Co-operative at the South Hobart Tip Shop. Students will tour the Co-operative to learn about what a co-operative is, and get behind the scenes to see how the Tip Shop runs. Depending on the day, activities may include visiting teams in salvage, sorting, scrap, e-waste, collectables and timber processing. The tour will finish with a visit to the tip shop, where students can make purchases if they wish.
Students will need to bring a packed recess and lunch, as depending on their rotation, they may not be at school during recess or lunchtime. They will also need to bring a hat and a drink bottle.
Classes will rotate through this Connections Day on the following date: Stowe + Knight - Thursday 2 April.
An email was sent out on 3 March with details.
Term 2 Co-curricular Sport Sign Up
The following sports are on offer for Term 2:
- Australian Rules Football Boys Years 7/8
- Badminton Years 7/8
- Netball Years 7/8
- Water Polo Years 7/8
- Learn to Play Rugby
Please take a moment to browse the handbook together with your child and discuss which activities they might like to join. We encourage students to maintain a balanced approach, with the support of their families, to ensure both academic and co-curricular commitments are manageable and rewarding.
Some offerings have limited places or require early sign-up (e.g. sport by 2 April), so we encourage you to register as soon as possible by logging into SEQTA Engage and clicking on the Clipboard link or directly at https://portal.clipboard.app/the-friends-school.
Parents / Guardians and students can view the available activity selections in Clipboard. Sport activities require parents / guardians to complete the selection to give permission for their child to participate.
For assistance with logging in to your school account, contact the Information Services team via the Support Portal. If you use the "forgot username" option in the portal, you will get an automated response with account activation instructions.
Year 7 Beach and Bike Day Programs
Year 7 students have two upcoming outdoor education excursions in March.
Drop off at: 8:30am Bell St Campus
Collect from: 3:30pm Bell St Campus
Walker | 27 March | Beach/Coasteering |
Mott | 27 March | Bike/walk |
Beach Day
Coasteering journey from Blackmans Bay to Boronia Beach. The school provides helmets, life-jackets, and wetsuits, though students may bring their own full-length wetsuit if they prefer.
Bike Day
Bike Day features a beginner mountain bike ride at Meehan Range and a bushwalk to Doyles Lookout. All bikes, helmets, and gloves are supplied.
Please refer to the Paperly form for detailed information about the day and the Equipment List. Students who need to borrow gear can do so on the morning of the program.
Food: Students are responsible for their own food rations for the whole day. Please ensure all items are nut-free and stored appropriately.
Water: Students will need to carry 1 litre of water and manage hydration throughout the day. Additionally, students will have access to a water drum to top up drink bottles.
Medical & Medication: Parents/guardians are required to hand any personal medication directly to staff at Bell Street on the morning of their child's program. Please include written instructions for the medication. If your child uses an EpiPen or asthma puffer, these must be in-date and carried with them at all times. Kindly inform staff if your child will be carrying these items. Ensure your child’s Paperly profile is updated with current medication details, dosage, dietary requirements, swimming ability and health concerns.
All students must bring a broad-brimmed bucket hat. Students are responsible for managing their personal sunscreen application and must wear appropriate layers to manage both sun and cold conditions. All students should always be prepared for rain and changing weather.
Please email Thomas van Sant tvansant@friends.tas.edu.au if you have any questions.
Chamber Music Concert
Join us for an evening of collaborative music-making at The Friends’ School Chamber Music Concert on Tuesday 14 April. This 90-minute showcase highlights the dedication of our musicians from Years 5 to 12 performing in a range of small ensembles. From classical trios to contemporary quartets, the program features a rich mix of genres. Please come along to support our creative music students as they take to the stage and share their music with us all.
This is a free event and all are welcome to attend.
Co-curricular Opportunities
Discover our Co-curricular Online Handbook—your essential guide to enrichment, clubs, sports, music, service, policies, and key dates across all year levels. Visit the handbook to explore opportunities, plan ahead, and get involved in our vibrant co-curricular life.
Absentees
If your child will be absent from school for the day please advise the Middle School Office (phone: 6210 2235, or email: middleschooloffice@friends.tas.edu.au). We appreciate your support in this process.
Important Dates in Middle School
Friday 27 March - Walker Beach / Mott Bike - Bell Street
Saturday 28 March - Relay for Life (sign-up required for Friendlies team)
Thursday 2 April - Stowe & Knight Environmental Impact Excursion
Friday 3 April - Tuesday 7 April - Easter Break
Thursday 16 April - Semester 1 Reports Released
Friday 17 April - End of Term 1
Monday 20 April - Friday 1 May - Term 1 Break
Monday 4 May - Student-Free Day
Wednesday 6 May - House Cross Country