Senior School

Year 10 Upturned and Tree Climb - 10 and 11 August

Over the course of two days, Monday 10 August and Tuesday 11 August, all Year 10 students will participate in both an essential life-skills program and an outdoor adventure day.

Upturned runs an incredibly practical program designed to support students with the vital real-world skills that aren't always covered in a traditional classroom setting. This program will feature three highly engaging sessions:

Insurance, Bills, and Budgeting: Navigating independent financial responsibilities.
Living Well and Looking After Yourself: Practical strategies for mental and physical well-being.
Transport and Car Costs: Understanding the real costs of buying, running, and maintaining a vehicle.

For the active component of these days, everyone will be heading out for a day of outdoor challenge at TreeClimb, a brand-new adventure high and low ropes course that has recently opened in Kingston. It promises to be a brilliant day of team-building, personal challenge, and fun.

You can check out the course ahead of time at treeclimb.com.au. Adjusted Paperly has been released this week for Year 10 Families.

Indigenous Learning Week - 10 to 14 August

An integral part of the Year 9 Program is an Indigenous Understanding Week. Allowing students to learn more about First Nations culture in Australia and specifically Tasmania.

From Monday 10 August to Friday 14 August students will be engaged in numerous activities in House Groups led by staff and external facilitators, both on campus and off-site. The week is divided into different workshops that are shared across the five days.

Paperly has been released this week for Year 9 Families.

TCE Chemistry Excursion to Nyrstar - Tuesday 30 June (8.30am-11.00am)

Both TCE Chemistry classes will be visiting Nyrstar, Lutana, to complement their current study of electrolysis.

Due to workplace health and safety requirements, all students are required to wear suitable free dress, including:

Long-sleeved shirt or top
Long trousers
Enclosed footwear including thick socks (safety boots provided).

Nyrstar will provide all additional personal protective equipment required for the visit. Students will depart from the Elizabeth Street bus stop promptly at 8:30 am.

Further details, including permission information, have been distributed via Paperly. Please contact TCE Chemistry teachers Simone or Paul if there are any questions.

Exchange Trip to Germany 2027

We are thrilled to announce that planning is underway for an exciting educational and cultural exchange program to Germany in April 2027! This program offers students a unique, life-changing opportunity to immerse themselves in German culture, dramatically improve their language skills, and build global friendships that last a lifetime.

Trip Overview (Provisional)

When: April 2027 (Approx. 2–3 weeks, aligning partly with school holidays)
Who: Open to students in Years 9–11 having studied German for a minimum of two years.
What’s Included: Homestays with host families, attending our sister school, Lessing Gymnasium Uelzen, a 3-4 day stay in Berlin and a visit to Hamburg.

Why Participate?

Language Immersion: There is no better way to learn a language than to speak it every day with native speakers.
Cultural Growth: Students will experience authentic daily life in Germany, broadening their perspectives and building independence.
Reciprocal Hosting: As part of the exchange tradition, we also hope to welcome German students to our community later in the year (October 2027).

Next Steps: Express Your Interest

At this stage, we are gathering Expressions of Interest (EOI) to determine if we have sufficient numbers to move forward with booking and logistics. Submitting an EOI does not commit you financially or contractually; it simply helps us gauge viability. If your child is interested in this incredible adventure, please complete our quick digital form by Monday, 6 July, 2026.

Information Evening

We will host an information session at the beginning of Term 3 to discuss estimated costs, draft itineraries, and safety protocols. Stay tuned for the date and time! If you have any immediate questions, contact Christine Wittlinger.

Wind, Brass and Percussion Concert - Monday, June 29

Join us as we celebrate the world of all things woodwind, brass, and percussion at the upcoming Wind, Brass and Percussion Concert on Monday 29 June, 6pm in The Farrall Centre. This concert brings together musicians from across the Primary, Middle, and Senior Schools, featuring everyone from our youngest performers in the Year 5 Band through to the Development Band, Intermediate Band, Senior Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Combo Group and Percussion Ensemble.

This is a free event and we look forward to seeing you all there to support these dedicated students.

Year 10 Mock Interviews - Volunteers Needed - 7 & 9 July

As part of their Career Development program, Year 10 students are building employability skills and exploring future pathways through career profiling, guest speakers, workplace learning and mock interviews. We are seeking support from members of the School community to help with:

Mock Interviews: Tuesday 7 July (12.00–1.00pm) and Thursday 9 July (2.30–3.30pm). Volunteers will conduct short interviews with students applying for a fictional café position.
Work Experience Placements: 28 September – 2 October. We are particularly seeking opportunities in IT, hospitality, engineering and health-related fields.

If you, or someone you know, can assist with either opportunity, please contact Trish Menadue

Peter Jones Peace Prize

This writing competition is open to Years 7-10 students.

The 2026 theme is…

“Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.” – Albert Einstein.

Entries close at 4pm on the last day of Term 2: Friday 10 July.

For more information, talk to your English teacher, contact Nadine Frick or visit our TFS Writing Prizes Google site via the English page on our Library Learnpath.

Jean Yeates Writing Prize

This writing competition is open to Years 11-12 students.

The 2026 theme is… Knot

Entries close 4pm on the last day of Term 2: Friday 10 July.

For more information talk to your English teacher, contact Nadine Frick or visit our TFS Writing Prizes Google site via the English page on our Library Learnpath.

Years 7-10 Art Exhibition

Family and friends are invited to view an exhibition of Years 7 - 10 artwork on display in The Farrall Centre. The exhibition will run from Thursday 21 May until Friday 3 July and will be open to visitors during school hours. Please sign in at the Middle School or Primary School Offices.

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.