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.
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.
Sings and Strings Concert
Tuesday 27 May | The Farrall Centre from 6.00-7.30pm
This annual concert is a wonderful opportunity for audiences to appreciate the depth of hard work and talent across our school strings program, choirs and vocal ensembles. Students from Years 3 to12 will perform a range of works in our many string and vocal ensembles, supported by our dedicated music teachers, tutors and accompanists.
All welcome, no ticketing required.
Marimba Concert
Tuesday 3 June | The Farrall Centre from 6.00-7.30pm
Did you know that the word ‘marimba’ means ‘Wood that sings’ in the African Bantu language? What a great way of describing the wonderful sounds our students from Year 3 - 12 are able to make in our Marimba Ensembles. Students have been working with our Marimba teachers and tutors and we would love to invite you to come along to our annual Marimba Concert to enjoy the work of our ensembles.
All welcome, no ticketing required.
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.
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, a bake sale and planned Tutor group activities.
For more information on Friends Together 2025, please visit giving.friends.tas.edu.au
Secondhand Uniform Pop-up Shop and VET Coffee - Friends' Fellowship Fundraiser
Tuesday 27 May - 3pm to 4pm & Wednesday 28 May - 8am to 9.30am
The Parent Year Group Reps are assisting the School in organising a Secondhand Uniform Pop-up, to be held from:
- Tuesday 27 May - 3pm to 4pm
- Wednesday 28 May - 8am to 9.30am (PLUS Coffee & Hot Chocolate from VET)
Find more details in the Whole School Section.
Years 7 -10 Art Exhibition
Working with Vulnerable Peoples Pass - Senior Student Workshop
Monday 2 June at 2.50pm
In keeping with Tasmanian legislation to assist with the protection of vulnerable people and children, the School Service Program offers students the opportunity to apply for their Working with Children registration (WWCR). The WWCR legislation is managed by the Tasmanian Department of Justice. All individuals involved in regulated activity are required to obtain their WWCR; this includes any students aged 16 years and over engaged in volunteer (Community Service) work with vulnerable people and children.
The Senior School is running a Registration Workshop in W114 in the WNOats building on the Commercial Road Campus. The workshop runs between 2.50-3.45pm and outlines the sites, information and documentation students will require to successfully apply for their WWCR. Students will need their laptops, information relating to the full address of places they have lived in the past 5 years (including passports, etc), and original copies of points of identification such as birth certificate, passport and/or driver’s licence. For more information, students can consult Information for Friends’ Students about Volunteering.
Students can then complete their registration by making payment at Service Tasmania. The current cost for volunteer registration is $21.36* (subject to inflation). Students can apply for reimbursement of this cost from the School via a reimbursement form at the Senior School Office.
Students should email Karina Churchill - Service Coordinator to indicate their intention to attend by 9am Friday 30 May
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 on-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 or Karina Churchill. The drive will run until the 20 June.
More information about Hobart City Mission and their cause can be found here.
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.
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 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
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