Middle School

Rites of Passage with Dr Arne Rubinstein - NEXT WEEK!

Monday 4 November | 6pm

The Friends' School warmly welcomes you to join us for an evening of discussion with world renowned Adolescent Development and Rites of Passage expert Dr Arne Rubinstein. This event is suitable for all parents who are interested in learning more about supporting their children's development and transition from adolescent to adult. Please note that this is a parent only event.

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Year 8 Gymnastics Program 

Year 8 students will complete three lessons of Gymnastics at Kingborough Gymsports within their PE lessons. These lessons will enhance strength, coordination, and balance through a variety of fun activities using specialist equipment. All sessions will be coached by qualified Gymnastics instructors. 

Students will travel to and from Kingborough Gymsports by bus and will need to wear their PE uniform, bring a drink bottle and warm clothes.

The dates for these activities are:

Small Paws Animal Rescue Drive - Student Voice Council and Service Council initiatives

In Term 4, the Student Voice Council and Service Council have joined forces to raise awareness and much needed funds for Small Paws Animal Rescue. Owned and run by ex-staff member, Whendiey Stewart. Whendiey discussed the vital work of the charity at our assembly on Wednesday, and how care, compassion and giving to the community is so important.

To support Small Paws, the Middle School will be running a number of initiatives in November. 

Firstly, we are asking for donations for the Small Paws House Donation Drive, particularly their most needed items, until Friday 22 November.

The second initiative we are running to raise awareness of the important work that Small Paws does in the community, and to encourage the community to donate, is a 30 second ad challenge. Students can submit their ads to Essie Hoggart by the Monday 25 November. 

We will also be running other fundraising activities during the next few weeks, including a bake sale on Friday 8th of November at recess. We would love to receive any donations of baked goods (animal themed is optional!), with the ingredient list attached. Please bring any donated goods to the Middle School office on the Friday morning. We are looking forward to sampling the treats on offer, and raising money for such a worthy cause!

Middle School Student House Leader 2025 Elections

Applications for Student House Leadership for 2025 have been flooding in, and the Middle School leadership team will be reviewing the applications in the coming week. Students who make it through to the next round of the leadership process will have interviews in Week 4, with elections set to happen in Week 5. We are so excited about the amazing range of students who are so passionate about leadership, making a difference and using their voice for change! 

Year 7 PE

As part of Year 7 PE curriculum, students will be walking to Bell St as their PE lesson (weather dependent). This will happen in Weeks 6 + 7. As this will take place in their PE lesson, students need to bring their warm clothes, sunscreen, and a water bottle.

Middle School House Chess Competition

Round 1 A and B  have been played, with wins to Mather, Hodgkin and Unwin! The next round begins next week; which House will be victorious?!

Important Dates 

Term 4 | Monday 14 October to Thursday 12 December

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