Middle School
No Access to Argyle Motor Lodge (AML)
A reminder that the AML site is a business with separate operations and is not part of our School premises. Unless you are staying at the AML, could all parents/guardians and students please ensure that you do not enter the AML premises either;
- to walk through;
- to access the parking; or
- to use the facilities.
Thank you for your adherence to this important request.
Friends Together Student Giving Day & Free Dress Day
Wednesday 28 May
As part of our Friends Together Annual Giving Program, on Wednesday 28 May 2025, all Middle School students will be participating in the Student Giving Day, raising awareness and money for The Friends' Fellowship. This needs-based scholarship will enable a student, whose family can least afford it, to access a Friends' education next year.
In the Middle School, students are encouraged to get cozy and wear their pyjamas to school for a gold coin donation. Students will also be able to purchase hot chocolates and cookies supplied by our VET Cookery students for $2 a piece.
For more information on Friends Together 2025, please visit giving.friends.tas.edu.au
Friends Fellowship Secondhand Uniform Pop-Up
Tuesday 27 May and Wednesday 28 May | Farrall Centre Upper Foyer
Please see the notice under the 'Whole School' section regarding the Secondhand Uniform Pop-Up.
Year 7 Outdoor Education Beach and Bike Days
Year 7 students will be attending the second Outdoor Education Day Trips that they began in March. The May days are listed below. An Operoo was sent out in February that has the information for each activity.
Reminder: Drop off and pickup from Bell St Campus (8.30am to 3.30pm).
- Thursday 22 May Oats (Beach / Coasteering)
- Thursday 22 May Backhouse (Bike / Walk)
- Friday 23 May Penn (Beach / Coasteering)
- Friday 23 May Mott (Bike / Walk)
- Monday 26 May Walker (Beach / Coasteering)
- Monday 26 May Fry (Bike / Walk)
Please ensure any medication is handed directly to a staff member on the morning of the excursion (at Bell Street) with written instructions included. A reminder that an asthma puffer or Epipen must be in-date and carried at all times by the student.
More information about the Outdoor Education programs can be accessed by the student and viewed with the family. The Operoo has a link to a google site that has extra information about the Beach and Bike Day.
Tickets on Sale Now - Matilda the Musical JR.
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)
Middle School Semester 1 Learning Conferences
All interviews will take place in the Middle School on the Argyle Street Campus on Tuesday 20 May and Wednesday 28 May from 3.50pm to 6.30pm.
The Learning Conferences take place in Weeks 4 and 5 of this Term, on Tuesday 20 May and on Wednesday 28 May. If you have not yet booked a spot, you can click here to book your Learning Conference times via SchoolInterviews.com.au.
Classes and room numbers are listed for each teacher within the system to assist you when making bookings, and are also available in an easier-to-read format here, with teachers organised by Key Class.
We strongly encourage students to be present during these meetings as an important part of their voice and agency in their learning journey.
Please note that bookings for the Learning Conferences will close at 1:00pm the day before each Learning Conference session.
If you have any questions or require assistance with bookings, please do not hesitate to contact the Middle School Office.
Year 7 Immunisation Program
Friday 30 May
Hobart City Council have advised that most families have now completed the link.
Could those that have not yet completed do so before Friday 16 May. The email with the link was sent out on 2 May. Please contact the Middle School Office if you did not receive the email (it has gone to some Junk Mail folders).
Hobart City Council have requested that if you complete the form but want to change it or are not sure it went through to contact the Middle School Office rather than lodging a new form.
Middle School Term 2 Donation Drive
Launching in Week 1 until Week 4, the Student Voice Council are launching their first donation drive for the year, supporting the Hobart Womens’ Shelter. The Hobart Womens’ Shelter house and support Tasmania’s most vulnerable women, and the Council has researched a list of their most needed items for donation: long life milk, canned foods, pasta and pasta sauces, instant noodles, biscuits, muesli bars, cereal, oil, jam, juice pop tops, new single sheet sets or doona covers. Vouchers are also welcomed. Can we beat our record of over 600 items donated from 2024? Which House will collect the most items? Donations can be brought to the House tubs in the library, or to the Middle School Office.
Middle School House Pantomime - Coming Soon!
The theme of the Middle School House Pantomime has been launched for 2025; Disney Musicals! Student House Leaders for each House will draw their Disney Musical out of a hat at assembly on May 29th, and writing will begin straight away! Students interested in writing should contact their Student House Leader or Essie Hoggart asap, and auditions for aspiring performers will be before the end of Term 2! House Panto is a great way to show your leadership, get to know your peers and have a whole lot of fun!
Any questions? Email Essie Hoggart
Year 8 Connections Day
Friday 16 May, classes Preston, Stowe & Rustin
Classes will participate in a Field Trip to the Royal Botanical Gardens. This excursion will support the Science curriculum as students consolidate their understanding of plant structure, classification, and scientific drawing. Students will also participate in an IPad Photography Competition as part of this trip.
Students will walk from school to the Tasmanian Royal Botanical Gardens, leaving at the end of first break, and they will return to school by the end of the school day. They will need to bring their iPad, pencil case, recess and lunch, water bottle, hat, raincoat, warm clothing and appropriate footwear.
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
Friday 16 May - Year 8 Connections (Botanical Gardens Field Trip)
Tuesday 20 May - Middle School Semester 1 Learning Conferences
Tuesday 27 May - Sings and Strings Concert (6pm to 7.30pm)
Wednesday 28 May Middle School Semester 1 Learning Conferences
Friday 30 May - Year 7 Immunisations
Monday 2 June - Rustin & Bracey River and Coasteering Day
Wednesday 4 June - Knight & Stowe River and Coasteering Day
Thursday 5 June - Preston & Tuke River and Coasteering Day
Wednesday 11 June - Neurodiversity Day (Parent Info Evening 6.30pm)
Wednesday 25 June - Sibling Photos
Friday 4 July - Last day of Term 2