Middle School
Road Safety – Argyle Street Bus Travel
Concerns have been raised about students alighting a Metro Bus at Bus Stop 10 on Argyle Street around 8.30am. Despite a traffic island in this location, the high number of students crossing at the same time is a major safety risk.
We ask that students alight the bus at Bus Stop 9, which allows students to walk up to the overpass and cross Argyle Street safely. Whilst this takes a little longer, we prefer our students to arrive at school safely.
Tickets on Sale Now - Matilda the Musical JR.
Join us for a magical time as our talented Years 5-8 students bring Matilda the Musical JR. to life on stage! Based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl, this inspiring story follows the extraordinary Matilda as she discovers her inner strength, courage and determination.
- Dates: Thursday 19 - Saturday 21 June 2025
- Location: The Farrall Centre, Argyle Street Campus
Tickets available here (until sold out)
Save the Date - Middle School Semester 1 Learning Conferences
Semester 1 Learning Conferences will take place in the Middle School on the following dates:
- Tuesday 20 May from 3:50pm - 6:30pm
- Wednesday 28 May from 3:50 - 6:30pm
An email with more details and the booking link will be sent out at the beginning of next week.
Year 7 Immunisation Program
The vaccinations for dTpa and HPV will be administered by Hobart City Council at the Middle School campus on the morning of Friday, 30 May. A reminder that you need to complete the online form even if you are not registering for the immunisations.
Middle School Term 2 Donation Drive
Launching in Week 1 until Week 4, the Student Voice Council are launching their first donation drive for the year, supporting the Hobart Womens’ Shelter. The Hobart Womens’ Shelter house and support Tasmania’s most vulnerable women, and the Council has researched a list of their most needed items for donation: long life milk, canned foods, pasta and pasta sauces, instant noodles, biscuits, muesli bars, cereal, oil, jam, juice pop tops, new single sheet sets or doona covers. Vouchers are also welcomed. Can we beat our record of over 600 items donated from 2024? Which House will collect the most items? Donations can be brought to the House tubs in the library, or to the Middle School office.
Middle School House Pantomime - coming soon!
The theme of the Middle School House Pantomime has been launched for 2025; Disney Musicals! Student House Leaders for each House will draw their Disney Musical out of a hat at assembly on May 29th, and writing will begin straight away! Students interested in writing should contact their Student House Leader or Essie Hoggart asap, and auditions for aspiring performers will be before the end of Term 2! House Panto is a great way to show your leadership, get to know your peers and have a whole lot of fun!
Any questions? Email Essie Hoggart
Year 8 Camps
Bracey, Knight & Tuke - Camp Week
Monday 12 May - Preparation Day - Arrive / Depart Bell Street (8.30am to 3.30pm)
Bay of Fires and Freycinet camps depart on Tuesday 13 May from Bell Street and return to Bell Street by 3.30pm on 16 May.
Please refer to the Operoo for the equipment list.
Year 7 Excursion - Grote Reber and TMAG
As part of our Year 7 Science unit on the sun, Earth and moon, students will participate in an excursion to the Grote Reber Museum and radio telescope at Cambridge. As part of our Deep Time unit in Humanities students will participate in an excursion to TMAG. Students will leave and be returned to The Friends’ School by bus.
Grote Reber
Walker and Fry - Thursday 15 May (10.30 - 1.00pm)
Backhouse and Oats - Thursday 15 May (1.00 - 3.30pm)
TMAG
Mott and Penn Thursday 15 May (1.30 - 3.30pm)
Students will need to bring personal medication. If you have any questions, please email your child’s Key Teacher.
Year 8 Connections Days
Friday 9 May - Classes 8 Knight, 8 Bracey & 8 Tuke
Friday 16 May - Classes Preston, Stowe & Rustin
Classes will participate in a Field Trip to the Royal Botanical Gardens. This excursion will support the Science curriculum as students consolidate their understanding of plant structure, classification, and scientific drawing. Students will also participate in an IPad Photography Competition as part of this trip.
Students will walk from school to the Tasmanian Royal Botanical Gardens, leaving at the end of first break, and they will return to school by the end of the school day. They will need to bring their iPad, pencil case, recess and lunch, water bottle, hat, raincoat, warm clothing and appropriate footwear.
For any student who moves off the Middle School campus, this is a reminder that personal medication for any medical condition, including asthma and allergies, will be required for them to participate in the excursion.
If you have any queries please contact Kylie McKinnon and/or your child’s Key Class Teacher.
Absentees
If your child will be absent from school for the day please advise the Middle School Office (phone: 6210 2235, or email: middleschooloffice@friends.tas.edu.au). We appreciate your support in this process.
Important Dates
Monday 12 May - Bracey, Knight & Tuke - Camp Week
Thursday 15 May - Year 7 Connections (TMAG / Grote Reber)
Friday 16 May - Year 8 Connections (Botanical Gardens Field Trip)
Tuesday 20 May Middle School Semester 1 Learning Conferences
Tuesday 27 May - Sings and Strings Concert (6pm to 7.30pm)
Wednesday 28 May Middle School Semester 1 Learning Conferences
Friday 30 May - Year 7 Immunisations
Monday 2 June - Rustin & Bracey River and Coasteering Day
Wednesday 4 June - Knight & Stowe River and Coasteering Day
Thursday 5 June - Preston & Tuke River and Coasteering Day
Wednesday 25 June - Sibling Photos
Friday 4 July - Last day of Term 2