Senior School
Careers and Pathways Newsletter
The latest edition of the Careers and Pathways Newsletter is available here
Features include:
- Pathway Popup Business & Hotel Management
- What do I need to study Medicine & Dentistry?
- University of Melbourne Hansen Scholarship
- Letz Live Gap Year 2027
- Tas Police Career Development program
- Talk with Industry ACU program (Allied Health, Law, Arts, Biomedicine, Nutrition)
- University of Melbourne Accommodation
- UTS Bachelor of Accounting Coop Program
Year 10 Morrisby Assessment
On Tuesday 24 March, our Year 10 students will participate in the Morrisby assessment, marking an important milestone in their journey toward future pathways and career planning. The assessment process encourages students to reflect on their individual strengths, interests, and preferences, while also introducing them to a wide range of potential careers and educational opportunities. Through a combination of aptitude testing and personal profiling, students will gain valuable insights into how their abilities align with different industries and roles. In the coming weeks, students will have the opportunity to explore their personalised Morrisby profile in greater depth, helping them make informed decisions about subject selections for Years 11 and 12, as well as longer-term goals beyond school.
Morrisby Student & Parent Information session
Save the Date: Tuesday 31 March, 5.30-6.30pm
At this information session, students will be able to access their profile and with their parents learn how to interpret their Morrisby profile report. We encourage all Year 10 families to attend this session.
Catch-up Assessments
Students who miss in-class assessment tasks are reminded that catch-up sessions run from 3.00-4.00pm on Mondays and 3.45-4.45pm on Thursdays. Your teacher and/or tutor will let you know of expectations.
Relay for Life 2026
This year’s Relay for Life will be held at the Domain Athletics Centre on Saturday 28 March from 10am - 10pm. Students in Years 7-12 are invited to join our team and walk for an hour or more, throughout the event with team Friendlies, to help raise money and awareness in support of the Cancer Council of Tasmania. Students in Years 5-6 are invited to participate between 2-5pm.
Registration and donations can be made online at team Friendlies here.
Please contact Simone for general information and Sharon Ryan for specific Years 5/6 queries.
Further details will be shared with registered participants closer to the event.
Uniform Reminder
Families are reminded that students are required to wear their Friends’ uniform each day. There are multiple options for both formal and sports uniform. It is important to be aware that non-uniform shorts, including blue branded or non-branded shorts, are not part of the uniform and students who arrive in these will be provided with uniform items to change into.
Please check the Uniform handbook for further information on acceptable items. The Uniform Shop is also able to assist.
Progress Checks and Learning Conferences
Progress checks for Years 9-12 was shared with families on Wednesday 18 March, followed by Learning Conferences on Monday 23 March from 3-6pm. The Progress Checks and Learning Conferences are an opportunity to check in on your child’s progress and can help identify opportunities for growth prior to the end of semester reports.
Further details will be provided closer to the date.
SMITH FAMILY - Student2Student Reading Program 2026
The student2student program works by matching students who need to improve their reading with peer buddies who help and encourage them with their reading. Peer support is central to the program’s success. Each student and buddy read two to three times a week for at least 20 minutes, over an 18 week period. The Student2Student digital model enables students to connect using a website called Chatty Kids. Students read eBooks provided on the site and use the Voice over IP function to speak to their buddy.
The key dates for recruitment and training of students in Years 7-12 as reading buddies for Student2Student are below. Please note Phase 1 is for Years 11/12 students as it concludes in Term 3 to allow for external examinations in Term 4.
Program Reading Dates for 2026
- Phase 1: 4 May to 18 September
- Phase 2: 18 May to 2 October
Buddy Registration due dates
- Phase 1: By Friday 10 April
- Phase 2: By Friday 24 April
Buddy Registration Link
Buddy Training due dates
- Phase 1: By Friday 1 May
- Phase 2: By Friday 15 May
We are aiming to get 10 to 15 students volunteering as a Buddy if that is possible. The 1 hour training program is coming soon.
Please contact Karina Churchill (kchurchill@friends.tas.edu.au) to indicate your interest or if you have any questions.
Term 2 Co-curricular Sport Sign Up
The following sports are on offer for Term 2:
- Australian Rules Football Years 10-12
- Badminton Year 9/10
- Hockey Div 1 and 2
- Netball Years 9/10
- Water Polo Years 9-12
- 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.
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 Senior School Office (phone: 6210 2255, or email: seniorschooloffice@friends.tas.edu.au). We appreciate your support in this process.
Important Dates
Term 1 Monday 2 February to Friday 17 April
Saturday 21 March - Friends’ School Fair
Friday 3 - Tuesday 7 April - Easter holiday