Senior School

TCE Year 11/12 Reasonable Adjustment Applications

The closing date for Reasonable Adjustment applications to TASC closes at the end of the term, Friday 4 July.

To support students it is very important that these are done early and correctly and as soon as possible.

If your child has a diagnosis, or believes that they are requiring adjustments for exams and tests, please contact: Joe Cairns (TCE Coordinator), Catherine Gray (Access and Inclusion) or Annabelle Black (School Psychologist) so that we do not miss the opportunity for adjustments.

Year 11/12 TCE Mid Year Exam Schedule

In Term 3, the Year 11/12 TCE August Exams will be happening. The dates for these exams are: Week 3 Monday 4 August to Wednesday 13 August. All information including expectations and exam schedule will be shared soon.

Year 11/12 TCE November Exams Schedule

Clear your calendar and save the dates

The 2025 written exam period is from Monday 10 November to Thursday 20 November 2025. Students are expected to be ready to attend the scheduled exams for Level 3 and 4 courses as they are a necessary part of your assessment for the courses being studied.

Art Class Excursion to Art Rage Exhibition

TCE Visual Art 2, Visual Art 3 and Studio practice students will be attending the Art Rage exhibition at the Long Gallery during their extended art lessons next week, from 19–23 May. This visit is a great opportunity to explore inspiring works by young artists who have undertaken TCE Art courses and to view an examiner's complete body of work.

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 Senior School students will be participating in the 2025 Student Giving Day, raising awareness and money for The Friends' Fellowship. This needs based scholarship will enable a student, who's family can least afford it, to access a Friends' education next year. The Senior School will be hosting a plain clothes day and planned Tutor group activities.

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.

Argyle Street Overpass

We’ve received some reports of students crossing Argyle Street near the Argyle Motor Lodge without using the overpass.

All students, staff and families are strongly urged to use the overpass or middle island (north of Boa Vista Rd) when crossing Argyle Street. Please refer to page 2 of the Road Safety Map for details.

Studiosity

Studiosity is a free online service available to all Senior School students to support your learning. Student access Studiosity using their school Google username and password via the link on the SEQTA Learn splash page.

Studiosity is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Studiosity offers two main services:

1. Get writing and referencing feedback in just hours

"Here's my file, I'll check back later." For when you've been looking at your draft for too long; for when you want referencing feedback that doesn't come at the last second. Get feedback on your work before assessment to improve your grades.

2. Get one-to-one, online study help

"I need help this second!" It's 24/7 help with all the core skills you need to succeed. You will be put in touch with a subject expert to talk in real time. You can talk with the tutor, upload documents and draw diagrams to work through your issue.

Speak with your tutor or teachers to find out more or to request assistance.

Senior School Aviation Club

Monday 19 May | 3pm (after school) W109

Calling all aviation lovers! The Senior School Aviation Club will be joined by Guest Speaker Captain Emily Sidoti in a Q&A session to hear insights and tips for aspiring aviators.

Emily Sidoti grew up in Sydney where she gained her Commercial Pilots Licence soon after finishing Year 12. She has flown the Saab 340 for Regional Express (REX), the A320 for Jetstar and is currently flying the A380 as Captain for Emirates based in Dubai.

Learn more about:

Aeroplane general knowledge
Aerodynamics
Navigation
Flight radio
Meteorology

Whole School Marimba Concert

Tuesday 3 June | 6pm

The Farrall Centre

Featuring all Year 3 to 12 Marimba Ensembles

All welcome, no ticket required

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:

How You Can Help Your Child Prepare for Exams – 21 May 6:30pm
How You Can Support Your Child During Exams - 4 June 6:30pm
Ask Me Anything (Live Q&A) - 18 June 6:30pm
How to Help Your Child Alleviate Stress – 2 July 6:30pm

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

Pathways Evening 2026

The 2026 Year 11 and 12 Pathways Evening will be held on Wednesday 21 May in The Farrall Centre, commencing at 7.00pm. We ask all students commencing Year 11 at the Senior School in 2026 (along with their parents) to attend this information session to enable them to better understand the pathways available at The Friends’ School.

The format for the evening will be as follows:

Years 11 and 12 at Friends’ - Adam Chambers, Head of Clemes
International Baccalaureate Diploma - Stephen Barratt, IB Diploma Coordinator
Tasmanian Certificate of Education - Joe Cairns, TCE Coordinator
Vocational Education and Training courses - Joni Chuter, VET Coordinator
Personal experiences of pathway options - Year 12 students
Final summary and next steps in the process - Kate Baldry; Deputy Head of Senior School, Learning

Parents have also been emailed further information about the pathways process.

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 21 May in The Farrall Centre. The event will be recorded and linked to the course book for those not able to attend in person.

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