Middle School
Middle School Uniform Reminder
We would like to issue a brief reminder regarding our uniform expectations. Students are not to wear non-uniform items to school, including beanies, hoodies and non-school tights (for example, Lululemon tights). Students may wear sports uniforms for the day if they have one or more physically active learning experiences during a school day. This includes HPE, Outdoor Education/excursions (unless otherwise advised), Dance, Drama Connections and school sports/co-curricular training or school sports/co-curricular match/activity, or if they ride a bicycle to School over a substantial distance (to be negotiated with a Head of Middle School). If there is a day in the week for which none of these apply, students are expected to wear their formal uniform. Students are not to wear items of the Sports uniform and the Formal uniform together.
Family/Sibling Photos
Wednesday 25 June | Hodgkin Hall
MSP Photography will be running family/sibling photos in Hodgkin Hall (Commercial Road Campus) on Wednesday 25 June from 3.15pm-5pm. If you would like to have a family/sibling photo you will need to complete this form by 4pm, Monday 23 June and allocate your family a timeslot.
Please view a copy of the packs and prices here prior to having your photo taken.
Please email our Communications and Marketing Specialist, Holly Chilman if you have any queries.
Year 8 Camp Lost Property
The Middle School Office has a tub of lost property from camp, including wetsuits, sleeping bags, waterproof pants, etc. Please contact the office on 6210 2235 or email middleschooloffice@friends.tas.edu.au if you are missing anything, and we can check for you.
Term 3 Sports Co-Curricular
Sign-up for Term 3 sports is due by the morning of Tuesday 10 June.
Students have been emailed a link on 30 May and sign-up is through a student portal called Clipboard.
Sports on offer for Middle School in Term 3 are:
- Basketball - 7/8 Girls
- Soccer - 7/8 Boys
- Hockey - 7/8 Boys
- Hockey - 7/8 Girls
- Golf - Limited spaces for 7 to 12
Neurodiversity Day
Wednesday 11 June
We are pleased to welcome psychologist Emma-Rose Parsons back to The Friends' School and to continue our endeavour to create a more neuro-affirmative school environment. We invite parents to a Parent Information Evening on Wednesday 11 June, from 6:30-7:30pm in The Farrall Centre. This event will focus on supporting your child's self-advocacy and communication of needs effectively. This session will benefit both parents of neurodivergent and neurotypical children from Years 7-12.
Emma-Rose Parsons is a registered psychologist with extensive experience supporting neurodivergent young people and their families.
The evening will focus on:
- The importance of developing self-efficacy as children grow and gain independence.
- Understanding that the ability to advocate is often assumed, yet many students may struggle to do so or choose not to.
- How effective advocacy can be empowering for children and reduce anxiety and distress.
Emma-Rose will guide us in exploring these areas through a neuro-affirming lens, offering practical strategies to help our children build these vital skills in a safe, supportive way.
There will also be a Q&A session at the end, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and engage in meaningful discussion.
Please click here to secure your tickets for the event.
Kinder to Year 12 Moderation Day - Friday 6 June
There will be no classes tomorrow across the whole school as all teaching staff participate in the Moderation day work and activities. Alternative arrangements will need to be made for students tomorrow.
Year 7 - 10 Art Exhibition
PRIDE Bake Sale
June is Pride Month in the Middle School, with the Student Voice Council running many activities to celebrate diversity on Campus.
The Student Voice Council and Service Council will be joining forces on Wednesday 11 June to run a Rainbow Bake Sale, and would love your donations of rainbow-themed baking on the day! Please ensure there is a list of ingredients with your baking, and NO NUTS please. We will also be having a Colourful Clothes free clothes day on Friday 13 June, with money raised supporting Working It Out, a local LGBTQIA+ organisation.
Middle School PRIDE Art Show!
We are so excited to launch our second year of our Middle School PRIDE Art Show. We are calling all Middle School students to enter a piece in our Art Show. Entries are due on Monday of Week 9 (24th June). Art can be anything! Painting, drawing, sculpture, collage, photography, sewing - just be creative! Pieces will be on show in the Middle School Library, and winners will be announced at our July 2nd assembly.
Middle School PRIDE Film Competition
Are you a budding film maker, who wants to celebrate diversity in the Middle School? We are looking for entries in our Pride Short Film Competition. Your entry needs to be one minute long, and the theme is celebrating diversity in the Middle School. Films are due on Wednesday of Week 9 (26th June). The winning film will be shown in assembly the following week.
Tickets Selling Fast - Matilda the Musical JR.
Saturday Tickets Nearly SOLD OUT
Join us for a magical time as our talented Years 5-8 students bring Matilda the Musical JR. to life on stage! Based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl, this inspiring story follows the extraordinary Matilda as she discovers her inner strength, courage and determination.
Dates: Thursday 19 - Saturday 21 June 2025
Location: The Farrall Centre, Argyle Street Campus
Tickets available here (until sold out)
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
Term 2 Monday 28 April to Friday 4 July
Friday 6 June - Kinder to Year 12 Moderation Day (non school day)
Monday 9 June - King’s Birthday
Wednesday 11 June - Neurodiversity Day (Bake Sale)
Friday 13 June - Colourful Clothes Day
Matilda the Musical - 19th to 21st June (Tickets on sale)
Wednesday 25 June - Sibling Photos
Friday 4 July - Year 7 Activity Day
Friday 4 July - Last day of Term 2
Monday 21 July - Staff Professional Learning Day
Tuesday 22 July - Term 3 Commences