Middle School
Year 8 Woodbridge Excursion Dates
During Term 2, Year 8 classes will travel to Woodbridge Marine Discovery Centre. A Paperly permission form has been sent out this week advising each class of their excursion date:
- Knight: Thursday 18 June
- Stowe: Thursday 25 June
- Tuke: Thursday 2 July
Preston: Thursday 9 July
Students will need to bring recess, lunch and a water bottle as well as warm and waterproof clothing.
A reminder that on completion of the Paperly form, it will issue a confirmation email. If you do not receive the email, you will need to access the form again and ensure you have confirmed whether medical details are up to date.
PRIDE Month Activities
For the month of June, Middle School students and staff will celebrate PRIDE in a number of ways to promote belonging and diversity in the Middle School. We would love the community’s help in making it the best one yet!
Week 7 | 15–19 June – PRIDE Bracelet Making
Students are invited to create PRIDE bracelets in the Library throughout the week.
Week 8 | Wednesday 24 June – PRIDE Lolly Sale
Students can purchase colourful treats and help celebrate PRIDE Month. The House Table Tennis Final will also be played during this week.
Week 9
- PRIDE Art Show entries due: Monday 29 June. Judging will take place throughout the week.
Colourful Free Dress Day: Tuesday 30 June (the final day of PRIDE Month). Students are encouraged to wear their brightest and most colourful outfits to celebrate diversity and inclusion.
Week 10 | Wednesday 8 July – PRIDE Art Show Winners Announced
Winners of the PRIDE Art Show will be announced at Assembly.
PRIDE Art Show 2026
Calling all budding artists! Create a piece of art that represents diversity and PRIDE in the Middle School Campus and enter it in our 2026 PRIDE Art Show. Art is whatever you want it to be - painting, sculpture, fashion design - the opportunities are endless! Pieces are due to the library on Monday 29 June. We can’t wait to see what our talented Middle School students create.
House Pantomime 2026
It’s nearly that time of year again: House Panto Time! Writing will be on Tuesdays at first break until the end of term. This is a great chance to meet new people in your House, and flex your creative writing muscles!
This year’s theme is Pixar Movies with a Friends’ School twist:
Mather: Cars
Unwin: The Incredibles
Ransome: Toy Story
Hodgkin: Inside Out
House Table Tennis is Back!
Mather came away victorious over Hodgkin last week; Unwin took away the honours this week against Ransome!
The final will be on Tuesdays at second break, and the more players that show up for a House, the more likely they are to win! See you on Tuesday - bring your House pride!
Student House Leadership Semester 2
Are you in Year 8 and interested in becoming a House Leader? Application details have now been sent to your school email.
Semester 2 is packed with exciting leadership opportunities, including carnivals, service initiatives and helping to bring House Panto to life.
If you're keen to get involved and make a difference in your House community, be sure to check your inbox and submit an application.
Giving Day and Shorts Day - Wednesday 17 June
On Wednesday 17 June, we will take part in our annual Student Giving Day. This year, we are raising funds to help provide a scholarship for refugees or recent immigrant students to attend The Friends' School. To support this initiative, students are invited to wear free dress and bring a gold coin donation.
Throughout the day, students will hear stories from refugees and migrants, including members of our own school community. These stories will highlight both the challenges people have faced and the strengths they bring to our community. Along with their donation, students are encouraged to bring open hearts and listening ears as we learn from the experiences of others.
The Middle School will also be participating in Shorts Day for the Speak Up! Stay ChatTY campaign. Shorts Day raises awareness of mental health and encourages us to check in with one another, speak openly, and seek support when needed.
Year 7 and 8 students are encouraged to wear shorts as part of their free dress on the day. There will also be a prize for the best shorts in each year level.
Term 3 Co-Curricular Sport Sign-Up Information
The following sports are on offer for Term 3:
- Hockey Boys & Girls Years 7/8 (Division 3)
- Soccer Boys Years 7/8
- Basketball Girls Years 7/8
- Canoe Polo Years 7/8
Please take a moment to browse the Co-Curricular handbook together with your child and discuss which activities they might like to join. We encourage students to maintain a balanced approach, with the support of their families, to ensure both academic and co-curricular commitments are manageable and rewarding.
We encourage you to register as soon as possible by logging into SEQTA Engage and clicking on the Clipboard link.
Parents / guardians and students can view the available activity selections in Clipboard. Sport activities require parents / guardians to complete the selection to give permission for their child to participate. For assistance with logging in to your school account, contact the Information Services team via the Support Portal. If you use the "forgot username" option in the portal, you will get an automated response with account activation instructions.
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.
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.
Family/Sibling Photos Wednesday 24 June | Hodgkin Hall
MSP Photography will be running family/sibling photos in Hodgkin Hall (Commercial Road Campus) on Wednesday 24 June from 3.15pm-5pm. If you would like to have a family/sibling photo you will need to complete this form by 4pm, Monday 22 June and allocate your family a time slot.
Please view a copy of the packs and prices here prior to having your photo taken.
Please email our Marketing and Communications Specialist, Holly Chilman, if you have any queries.
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 in Middle School
Wednesday 17 June - Student Giving Day - Free Dress
Thursday 18 June - Knight Woodbridge Excursion
Thursday 25 June - Stowe Woodbridge Excursion
Thursday 2 July - Tuke Woodbridge Excursion
Thursday 9 July - Preston Woodbridge Excursion
Friday 10 July - Last day of Term 2