Senior School
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 Senior School Marimba groups will be performing.
Comfy Clothes Day
Friday 2 August
Ransome 1 have organised a Comfy Clothes Day to raise funds for the Pyjama Foundation, a wonderful Australian organisation that supports young people in foster care by providing mentors, learning and life support. Students are encouraged to wear their cosiest, comfiest clothes to school and bring a gold coin donation to help support disadvantaged young people.
Year 11 & 12 TCE Exams
Year 11 & 12 TCE exams start next week, Monday 5 August. An email was sent to families today from Joe Cairns (TCE Coordinator) regarding the mid-year exams. Students are required to be at school a minimum of 15 minutes before the exam starts. You need to meet Joe on the North Block Patio with all your materials ready for the exam.
Year 11 IB Diploma Core Days
The second set of IB Diploma Core Days for Year 11 will occur from 12-15 August. An overview is below and additional details of each day will be shared with families through Operoo.
Monday 12 August & Tuesday 13 August
Students will take part in a blended programme whereby they will be engaging in some timetabled classes, Extended Essay sessions (EE) and the Collaborative Science Project which is addressing the two UN Sustainable Development Goals that specifically relate to water.
Wednesday 14 August
The Theory of Knowledge day will focus upon the intersection of Indigenous Knowledge, The Arts and History as Areas of Knowledge.
Thursday 15 August
The Creativity, Activity & Service Day will see students undertake a range of service experiences with either the Young Migrant Education Programme or Colony 47.
Register for Elevate’s Parent Webinar Series - Term 3
This Term Elevate Education delivers high-impact workshops to our students that help to develop their study skills, motivation, and exam preparation. Over the next term, you're invited to join their parent webinar series, where you can help support your child at home by reinforcing the skills they're learning at school.
Upcoming Webinars:
- How to Get (And Keep) Your Child Motivated - Wednesday 7 August 6:30pm
- How You Can Make Technology an Ally (& Not the Enemy!) – Wednesday 21 August 6:30pm
- How To Help Your Child Improve Their Note Taking - Wednesday 4 September 6:30pm
- How You Can Support Your Child During Exams - Wednesday 18 September 6:30pm
Register for the series by clicking this link and learn some great practical strategies to help support your child this year.
Amnesty Battle of the Bands Registrations NOW OPEN for Years 7 to 12
Thursday 29 August
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!
Senior School Office
Please note that the School Office contact details for Years 9 to 12 are as follows:
Phone: 6210 2255
Email: seniorschooloffice@friends.tas.edu.au
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