Senior School
Moderation Day
Friday 6 September
On Friday 6 September we will be having a Moderation Day in the Senior School, providing an important opportunity for our staff to work with TCE teachers from other schools to ensure consistency of marking. There are no classes in the Senior School on this day and the campus will be closed for all 9-12 students.
Wear it Purple Day
Friday 30 August
The Senior School Diversity Club is hosting Wear it Purple Day on Friday 30 August. Wear it Purple Day empowers LGBTQIA+ youth to dream big and to share "Your Passion, Your Pride" which is this year's theme. To mark the occasion, we're encouraging everyone to wear purple accessories. Students are also welcome to collect a free Wear it Purple wristband from the Senior School Office or the library to show your support.
Additionally, we will be hosting a relaxed queer short film screening in room S203 from 1pm to 1.30 PM (Friday lunchtime). It promises to be a laid-back event, and we’d love to see you there!
Chinese/German/Japanese Cultural Celebration Day
Friday 30 August
Culture Celebration Day will this year celebrate Chinese/German/Japanese culture. See Chinese, German and Japanese culture come to life right here at The Friends’ School.
Events will include:
Recess - Calligraphy in the library.
Lunch at the undercover gym:
- German Bratwurst - $5
- Two mini Berliners - $2
- Chocolate milk - $2
- Vegetarian spring rolls x 3 - $2
- Packet of prawn crackers $2
All profits will go to a S.H.E. Gynaecological Cancer Research. We hope to see you there!
Spring Music Concert
Wednesday 18 September
6pm- 7.30pm - The Farrall Centre
The evening will feature:
- Year 7-12 String Ensembles
- Year 7-12 Choirs
- The Senior Guitar Ensemble
- The Wind Ensemble
- and much more!
This is not a ticketed event, we welcome all Friends' School community to attend.
Friends’ Certificate - Senior School
The closing date for this year’s Friends’ Certificate and Service Award applications is Monday 16 September. Students must complete and submit their completed CAS Record via the Friends’ Certificate Google Site using the Friends’ Certificate and Service Award Nomination form (Google Form) for their year level.
Students who have already gained their “Clemes Certificate” in 2023 can apply for a 2024 Service Award using the CAS Record template by recording their Service in that section only and clicking yes, or no, in the appropriate boxes in the Google Form.
Any queries should be directed to Karina Churchill, Service Coordinator K-12.
Senior School Student Council 2025
All Year 11 students have been shared information for nominating for the positions of Student House Leader and Committee Reps for 2025.
We encourage all Year 11 students to consider nominating, as being part of the Council is a great way to build leadership skills, advocate for areas they are passionate about and work with their peers and teachers to build a positive school environment.
Nominations for all other Year 12 positions are due Thursday 4 September. The Years 9 - 11 nomination process will be shared later this term.
Please contact the relevant House Leader or Deputy Head of Senior School - Pastoral Care, Amy Harris for further information.
Friends’ School Amnesty Battle of the Bands 2024
Thursday 29 August | 6pm to 9pm
The Friends’ School Amnesty Battle of the Bands is held in The Farrall Centre and will feature student bands from Years 7–12. Entry is gold coin donation and soft drinks will be available for purchase with all proceeds going to the school’s Amnesty group. VET students will cater for the event with food available in the Farrall foyer between 5pm - 5.45pm.
Attending students are to be dropped off and collected from the venue. This is an ‘in-house’ event for school students and parents only. Any non-school student/adult arriving will be asked to leave as The Friends’ School cannot accept responsibility for non-Friends’ students. There will be no pass-outs and there are to be no bags brought into the venue by students other than that required by the performers.
School parents are welcome to attend and will be seated upstairs in The Farrall Centre, students (Years 7 to 12 only) will be situated downstairs. We ask that audience members refrain from attending if unwell with flu-like symptoms.
We would love to see you come along and support the students at this evening of musical celebration.
For enquiries, please email Dave Wilson
Old Scholars’ Memorial Grant for Year 11 Tuition 2025
Applications for the Old Scholars’ Memorial Grant are now open. The Grant is open to current students, continuing on to Year 11, who have an alumni connection in the previous generations (e.g. parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents, etc). There is one grant of $4,000 towards Year 11 fees in Term 1 2025 for a student who is academically sound, an active participant in the life of the School and strong in service. Applications can be submitted online by Monday 28 October at 4pm.
For more information please contact Adam Chambers.
Senior School Office
Please note that the School Office contact details for Years 9 to 12 are as follows:
Phone: 6210 2255
Email: seniorschooloffice@friends.tas.edu.au
Important Dates
Term 3 Tuesday 23 July to Friday 27 September
Monday 9 September – Wellbeing Day, as part of Wellbeing Weekend (no K-12 classes)
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