Middle School
SSATIS Cross Country
Wednesday 22 May
The SSATIS Cross Country carnival is to be held at the Domain - Soldiers Memorial grounds on Wednesday 22 May. Middle School students will travel to and from the venue by bus. This will depart from the Argyle Street bus stop at 9.00am and return at approximately 2.30pm. Students will need to bring suitable energy food, a drink bottle and their lunch.
We ask that students ensure they are organised to wear the correct sports uniform. Given the time of year, a warm jacket and wet weather gear is highly recommended for this event.
Parents are most welcome to attend.
Year 7 Outdoor Education - Beach & Bike Days
Mott & Walker - Wednesday 22 May
Fry & Penn - Thursday 23 May
Backhouse & Oats - Friday 24 May
Start: 8:30am Bell Street Grounds
End: 3:30pm Bell Street Grounds
Beach Day
Students will participate in a coasteering experience traversing along the coast from Blackmans Bay Beach to Boronia Beach. This will involve short swims and navigating the coastline. Students will be wearing a wetsuit, helmet and life-jacket. All these will be provided by the school. If a student has their own wetsuit they can bring it as long as it is a full length suit.
Bike Day
Half the class will bike ride on the Meehan Range while the other half participate in a bush walk in the area. The two groups will then meet for lunch and swap over. The riding at the Meehan Range will be on beginner trails with the focus being on community and establishing foundation bike riding skills. Students will be in ability-based groups with support for inexperienced riders. Bikes, helmets and gloves will be provided.
The Outdoor Education website located here is always available for more detailed information.
Coats for Kids - Donations
Thursday 9 - Friday 31 May | Middle School Library
The Middle School Student Voice Council has just launched an initiative to help keep Tasmanian children in need warm this winter by donating coats to the Tassie Mum's 'Coats for Kids' campaign. It's time to clean out the wardrobe!
Coats must be cleaned, free of any holes, stains or broken zips and the size must be clearly labeled.
Donations of childrens' coats can be placed in the House tubs in the Middle School library from 9th - 31st of May. Which House will collect the most coats for Tassie kids in need?!
With over 1200 books donated to Library Aid International in Term 1 (and Unwin taking out top honours for the most donations), the Student Voice Council looks forward to seeing how many coats we can collect to help Tassie Mums' aim to collect 1000 coats in May!
Any questions, contact Essie Hoggart, House and Student Leadership Coordinator.
The Middle School House Pantomime
Friday 31 May | 6pm
The Middle School House Pantomime will be the night of nights for House spirit and frivolity! Traditionally based on a fairytale, a Pantomime is a comedic show, featuring song, dance, audience participation and slapstick humour. Written with a Friends’ School twist, the Middle School House Pantomime promises to be a school event not to be missed! Set to lift the roof of The Farrall Centre on Friday 31 May, we ask that audiences are seated at 5.45pm for a 6pm start. Who will our guest judges crown as the winners of the 2024 Middle School House Panto? Be there to find out!
Performances are as follows:
Hodgkin: Cinderella
Ransome: Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
Unwin: Jack and the Beanstalk
Mather: Hansel and Gretel
We cannot wait to show the School community all of the students’ hard work! Tickets for the 6pm performance are available through Try Booking. Proceeds from this event will be proudly donated to The Humour Foundation who promote wellbeing, lift spirits and improve health through joyful humour, insightful connection, and creative play in hospitals around Australia.
Need more information? Email Essie Hoggart, House and Student Leadership Coordinator, Middle School.
Middle School Office
Phone: 6210 2235
Email: middleschooloffice@friends.tas.edu.au
Important Dates
Term 2 Monday 29 April to Friday 5 July
Monday 10 June – King’s Birthday
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