What's On

Middle School

Year 9/10 Information Evening

Tuesday 30 July | 7pm to 8.30pm

The evening will commence in The Farrall Centre and then representatives from each learning area will be available to answer any questions you may have about subject pathways and electives.

MS Readathon

The MS Readathon runs throughout August. We encourage students to join the Middle School team and help raise money for families affected by multiple sclerosis. This activity attracts five service hours. A link and instructions to register are on the Middle School Library page.

 

For more information please contact Nicole Parums at the Middle School Library.

Year 7 Winter Experience

The aim of the Winter Experience program is for students to experience an alpine environment and to develop winter survival skills, outdoor focussed decision-making, risk management skills, organisation and self-management.  

  • Wednesday 31 July - Mott and Walker 
  • Thursday 1 August - Backhouse and Oats
  • Friday 2 August - Fry and Penn

Departing Bell Street at 8.30am

Collected from Bell Street at 3.30pm

 

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 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

Students depart from school at approximately 8.30am and will return to school near the end of the day where they will be dismissed from Middle School Campus.

 

All students will need to wear their sports uniform (no jewellery) and ensure that they are wearing appropriate footwear for sports participation. Additionally, they will need a packed recess and lunch, a large drink, a bucket hat and a warm top.  Students who require medication for any medical condition, including asthma and allergies, are reminded to bring this with them. 

 

Students will be undertaking all activities under the supervision of specialised staff. Please complete the Operoo permission below prior to the excursion date.

 

If you have any queries please contact your child’s Key Teacher.

Amnesty Battle of the Bands - Registrations NOW OPEN for Years 7-12

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 running 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

Consent forms have been distributed to Year 7 students. Please complete the consent forms even if your child will not be receiving the vaccines. If you have not returned your form, please forward to the Office by the end of the week.

Middle School Learning Conferences

Wednesday 7 August | 3.50pm to 6.30pm

The Learning Conferences take place in Week 3 of this Term, on Wednesday 7 August, from 3.50 pm to 6.30 pm. Please click here to book your Learning Conference times.

 

All interviews will take place in the Middle School on the Argyle Street Campus.

 

Please note that 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.

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