Senior School

Senior School Reports

Semester 1 Subject Reports for the Senior School will be sent to parents on the 18th of June. The reports will have a link to the booking sheet for Learning Conferences, to be held on the afternoon of the 23rd of June. We encourage students and their families to use these Learning Conferences as an opportunity for reflection, affirmation and goal setting.

A reminder that SEQTA provides ongoing assessment information and parents are encouraged to keep in touch with the school in the event of any concerns.

Register for Elevate’s Parent Webinar Series

This Term, Elevate Education delivers high-impact workshops to our students that help to develop their study skills, motivation, and exam preparation.

Over the 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:

Ask Me Anything (Live Q&A) - 18th June 6:30pm (AEST)
How to Help Your Child Alleviate Stress – 2nd July 6:30pm (AEST)

Register for the series by clicking the link below and learn some great practical strategies to help support your child this year. https://go.elevateeducation.com/auschoolwebinars

Subject Selections Years 11 and 12 2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the Pathways evening last Wednesday. You will now have access to the Years 11 and 12 coursebook for 2026. This has important information about each of the pathways, as well as the courses that will be offered for study in 2026 and 2027. The coursebook also includes a videolink to the Pathways evening recording for those unable to attend.

Students will also have received an email from the timetablers with information about WebPreferences access for subject selection. Although we encourage students to make their selections early, they are able to change their subject preferences until the due date of 26th of June. Some subjects will be offered every second year - these are clearly indicated in the course book- so please think carefully about a two year program when making decisions about courses.

Courses may not run if there are insufficient numbers.

Year 7-10 Art Exhibition

Hobart City Mission Emergency Relief Drive

Senior School student Oliver Magill and Tutor Group R6 are seeking donations of nonperishable food for Hobart City Mission’s Emergency Relief program which will be donated to those in need.

Non-perishable food includes:

Cans of Big’N Chunky soup (525g)
Long life (UHT) milk (1lt)
Jars of pasta sauce
Cans of tuna (185g and 95g)
Cans of spaghetti & baked beans
Packet noodles
Packets of plain pasta
Packets of rice (1kg)
Cereal
Biscuits
Muesli bars
Lunchbox snacks

Donations that are ion-date/not about to exceed their expiry or best by date can be placed in collection boxes in the Senior School Office/Library. Any queries to Oliver Magill (oliver_magill25@student.friends.tas.edu.au) or Karina Churchill (kchurchil@friends.tas.edu.au). The drive will run until the 20th of June.

More information about Hobart City Mission and their cause can be found here.

Next Week is Pride Week!

The Senior School Diversity Club has been busy organising a series of events for Pride Week, raising awareness and visibility of the LGBTQIA+ community and Allies:

Tuesday 10th June: Pin making in the foyer
Wednesday 11th June: Bake Sale
Thursday 12th June: Queer Trivia in the library
Friday 13th June: Accessories Day

Pride Week is an important week in The Friends’ School calendar and an opportunity to remind all members of our community that they are valued and welcome.

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.

Theatre Performance - IB Year 11 Theatre present ‘Love & Information’

We warmly invite family and friends to the Year 11 IBDP Theatre class’ production of Caryl Churchill’s ‘Love & Information’. This is Year 11’s first ensemble performance together and they have worked as actors, directors and designers to stage this eclectic play. Described as “A myriad of short scenes, a plethora of ideas, a wonderful web of complex emotions, memories, secrets and facts”. (Nick Hern Books, 2025). This play contains a small amount of strong language and does include adult themes, it is most suitable for 14 years and over.

When: Thursday 12 June | 7.00-8.00pm (doors will open at 6.40pm)

Where: Bill & Marjorie Oats Theatre, Commercial Road Campus

For more information please contact Tammy Giblin tgiblin@friends.tas.edu.au

Speak Up Stay ChatTy Shorts Day

It is nearing the shortest day of the year, which means it is almost Speak Up Stay ChatTy's Shorts Day.

This year the Senior School are asking students to get involved while braving the cold and braving the conversation about mental health.

Friday 20 June

Students are encouraged to wear their funkiest shorts with your school uniform on top and make a gold coin donation to Speak Up Stay ChatTy.

Traditional Sunrise Walk

Students are invited to join the annual Sunrise Walk. We will meet at 7am at the W N Oats building and walk to the Domain. The Speak Up Stay ChatTy team will join us to see the sunrise. On our return you will enjoy a warm breakfast before heading to class. Students are required to sign up using the link emailed to them and also located on SEQTA. Parents will be shared into an Operoo form.

So it's time to pull out your shorts and brave the cold and brave the conversation.

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.

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 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 public holiday