Middle School
Sausage Sizzle for a Cause
Friday 8 August - Lunch Time
As part of National Homelessness Week 2025, the Friends' Middle Campus Service and Wellbeing Committees are holding a sausage sizzle at lunchtime on Friday 8 August to support the Hobart Women’s Shelter Buy a Brick campaign. This initiative aims to build 25 new long-term homes for women and children in need of safe and affordable housing. 2 homes have been built so far.
Between 1 July 2020 and 30 June 2024, more than 4,500 women and children sought emergency support from the shelter. Sadly, eight out of ten were turned away due to limited capacity.
Sausages will be $3 each or two for $5, with a range of options available to suit different dietary needs. Cash and card payments available (cash payments preferred).
Hobart City Mission Excursion
As part of National Homelessness Week, Hobart City Mission has offered to take our Student Voice Council on a tour of their Safe Sleep Space shelter in Davey Street on Friday 8 August, from 12pm - 1pm.
This opportunity is designed so our students can learn about the causes and effects of homelessness in our community, and how we can work together to overcome the crisis. Note: Night Safe Space is not used during the day by clients.
Inspired by our Quaker values, students will collaborate on ideas for initiatives in the Middle School, including raising awareness and funds for Hobart City Mission at the Middle Campus. It is recommended that students pack their own lunch, in case of any delays that might impact the use of the canteen.
We ask that parents of students in the Student Voice Council please accept the Operoo permissions asap.
Please contact Essie Hoggart if you have any questions.
Road Safety Around School
The Road Safety Advisory Council have created a short reel as a reminder to drive safely around school zones. We ask you to spend less than a minute watching this important video here:
Wind, Brass and Percussion Concert - TONIGHT
Thursday 31 July, 6pm to 7.30pm - The Farrall Centre
Our Wind, Brass and Percussion Concert features ensembles from Years 5 to 12 and demonstrates the progression of students through our music ensemble program.
Entry is free and all are welcome to attend.
Uniform Reminder
As we are having a renewed focus on our uniform guidelines, we would like to ask students and parents for assistance. The full guidelines can be accessed here, but we would like to particularly remind families of the following:
- Only official uniform items bearing The Friends’ School logo should be worn once students enter school grounds, apart from free dress days. This includes non-uniform hoodies, tights (including Lululemon), caps and jumpers
- Students may wear small jewellery items and blemish-control makeup (colourful nail polish, lipstick or mascara are not permitted)
- Students may wear their P.E. uniform if they: Have a scheduled P.E., Drama, Dance or Connections class, an excursion or co-curricular sports. Otherwise, they should wear their Formal Uniform.
Thank you for supporting us in ensuring that our students represent our school community in a positive way.
Senior School Music Scholarship Applications - CLOSING TOMORROW
Applications for this scholarship are closing tomorrow Friday 1 August. This scholarship is suitable for students who will be in Years 9 to 11 in 2026. Music Scholarships are offered to students who demonstrate outstanding musicianship and the ability to make an ongoing, strong and varied contribution to the musical life of the School.
A Music Scholarship provides a 25% reduction in tuition fees only. All scholarships are tenable throughout the student’s enrolment time.
Applications close: 12.30pm Friday 1 August 2025
If you have any queries or would like to discuss, please contact the Enrolments Office on either enrol.office@friends.tas.edu.au or 6210 2286.
MS Readathon
We are very excited to let you know that the Middle School is taking part in the MS Readathon this year to encourage reading and to support people living with multiple sclerosis.
We’d love to get as many students involved as possible, reading lots of books and raising funds throughout August. Parents can visit the link below to sign up their student. This activity can be included as part of the Year 7 Health challenge, and all students who participate are eligible for up to 5 service hours depending on their level of engagement. Please contact Nicole Parums in the Library if you need any assistance or have any questions. Happy Reading!
Find out more here.
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 1 August - Winter Skills Backhouse & Oats
Wednesday 13 August - Middle School Learning Conferences
Friday 15 August - Year 7 to 12 Swimming Carnival
Tuesday 19 August - Middle School Learning Conferences
Thursday 21 August - Middle School Showcase Concert