Middle School
Middle School Learning Conferences
Wednesday 7 & 14 August | 3.50pm to 6.30pm
Middle School Learning Conferences are being held at the Middle School on the Argyle Street Campus. Please click here to book your Learning Conference time.
Bookings for the Learning Conferences will close at 1pm on Tuesday 6 August. If you have any questions or require assistance with bookings, please do not hesitate to contact John Hoggart on 6210 2235.
Year 7 Winter Experience - Fry and Penn
Friday 2 August
Departing Bell Street at 8.30am
Collected from Bell Street at 3.30pm
Fry and Penn Students will spend the day on Kunanyi/Mt Wellington for an introduction to alpine winter walking and snow survival skills.
As students may well be exposed to harsh conditions it is essential they have suitable clothing, footwear and food. Please note that road closures are highly likely and there may be significant walking to get to snow. Please keep this in mind when choosing clothing for the day. If weather conditions are deemed to be unsatisfactory then students will participate in an alternative activity.
Year 8 Connections Day
Thursday 15 August
As part of Year 8 Connections, students in Year 8 will participate in an Environmental Impact Service Excursion. Each class will travel to a different activity where they will learn about sustainability and assist.
An Operoo form was sent to families last week, providing information on what to wear and bring on the day, including lunch and a drink bottle. Students will depart Middle School by bus in the morning and return in the afternoon.
- 8A - Hobart City sorting centre in Moonah
- 8B - Mornington Park Waste Transfer Station
- 8C - Mornington Park Waste Transfer Station
- 8D - Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
- 8E - Pine Creek and Bluff Beach (Nth end of Marion Bay)
- 8F - Sustainability Learning Centre in Mount Nelson
Year 7 Connections Day
For our Connections Activity Day, students will be participating in some sports activities, including; Putters Golf (Moonah), Eastside Squash (Bellerieve), Bounce (Derwent Park).
- Friday 2 August - Mott and Walker
- Friday 9 August - Backhouse and Oats
- Friday 30 August - Penn and Fry
Further information, including a permission form, has been shared in Operoo.
If you have any queries please contact your child’s Key Teacher.
MS Readathon
The MS Readathon starts today! So far we have 10 people on the Middle School Team and have already raised over $50. It’s not too late to join! This activity attracts five service hours. A link and instructions to register are on the Middle School Library page. Contact Nicole Parums for more information.
National Homelessness Week
It’s National Homelessness Week from Monday 5 to Sunday 11 of August. The theme for this week is ”Homelessness Act Now”. Homelessness affects people of all ages, and in all regions of lutruwita/Tasmania up to 10% of young people between the ages of 15-20 are or have experienced insecure housing at some point. You are not just considered homeless if you are sleeping rough. People staying temporarily with others (couch surfing), in precarious and substandard accommodations, emergency shelters or in overcrowded dwellings are also considered homeless. Anyone can become homeless due to negative life events, such as mental health issues, drug abuse or when feeling family violence. Please watch the following video about Lydia's story who is local to Hobart.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Wo0UnnWX8U
At the Middle Campus, we are going to be running several events this term to support organisations such as Hobart City Mission, who help people experiencing homelessness. Stay tuned for further details. We would love for you to get involved and be part of the solution.
Amnesty Battle of the Bands - only ONE week left to Register you band!
Registration closes on Friday 9 August. So, grab your instrument, form your band, and sign up now using the form here: Registration Form.
For more information or any enquiries, feel free to reach out to any member of our Music Staff and get ready for a night of fantastic music and friendly competition at the Amnesty Battle of the Bands!
Years 3-12 Marimba Concert
Thursday 1 August
We warmly invite families and members of our school community to join us in The Farrall Centre at 6pm on Thursday 1 August for our annual Years 3-12 Marimba Concert. All of our Middle School Marimba groups will be performing.
School Based Immunisation Program for Year 7 students
Tuesday 13 August
The Hobart City Council’s Immunisation Team will be conducting an immunisation clinic for Year 7 students at The Friends' Middle School on Tuesday 13 August.
The following vaccines will be provided:
- Gardasil 9 - Human Papillomavirus (HPV) - one dose
- Boostrix - Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis dTpa (whooping cough) - one dose
If you have not yet returned your consent form, please contact the Middle School Office.
Road Safety and Parking
A reminder to all drivers, please do not park or stop and leave your car unattended over driveways, partially or fully in or around the campus, as it is illegal to do so and very inconvenient to our neighbours.
A reminder that for safety reasons, Boa Vista Road is a 40 km/h speed zone between 8am-9:30am and 2:30pm-4pm on School days. Please ensure you drive slowly in and around our campuses and be mindful of students crossing the roads.
Important Dates
Term 3 | Tuesday 23 July to Friday 27 September
Monday 9 September – Wellbeing Day, as part of Wellbeing Weekend (no K-12 classes)
CLICK HERE to view the School calendar