Senior School
Theatre Performance Production
We warmly invite all members of the School community to attend the Year 11/12 Theatre Performance class’ production of Chaos by Laura Lomas.
“Laura Lomas’s play Chaos is a symphony of dislocated and interconnected scenes. A series of characters search for meaning in a complicated and unstable world. Bouncing through physics, the cosmos, love and violence, they find order in the disorder of each other.” (Nick Hern, 2021)
When: Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 June. Doors open at 6.45pm for a 7pm start. It is a one act play – no interval – and runs for approximately 1 hour.
Where: Bill & Marjorie Oats Drama Theatre, Senior School Campus
Viewer advice: Please note this performance contains some strong language
The performance is free of charge.
For more information, please contact Sophie Hope, Teacher of Drama Years 9 to 12.
TCE Chemistry Excursion to Nyrstar
Thursday 26 June - 10.40am to 1.20pm
TCE Chemistry classes will be visiting Nyrstar, Lutana, to complement their current study of electrolysis. All students are permitted to wear suitable free dress, due to OH&S regulations on the site that includes long sleeves, long trousers and enclosed footwear. Nyrstar will provide all other safety equipment required on the day. Students will be leaving school at recess and returning at lunch time. Further details have been sent via Operoo.
Please contact Simone Summers if there are any questions.
Senior School Dance Showcase
Friday 27 June - 5.30pm to 6.35pm
The Senior School Dance Showcase will take place at the Farrall Centre on Friday 27 June from 5.30pm. This free event is a celebration and display of the work our Years 9-12 Dance students have completed throughout the semester.
No bookings required, just turn up on the day. It is a family friendly event that will run for approximately 65 minutes.
Share the Dignity Product Drive
Senior Student Amelia Cooper is facilitating a period/feminine hygiene products drive until August for Share the Dignity. Senior students recently heard from Share the Dignity’s Tasmanian CEO about the instances in which women, girls and those who menstruate may be in need of these products whilst already experiencing difficult circumstances. There is a collection box at the Senior School Office where students and parents can donate. All donations will directly support women in need through Share the Dignity.
Any queries to Amelia Cooper or Karina Churchill.
Home Base Free Dress Day Fundraiser
Friday 27 June
Senior IBDP Students Jameson Eastoe and Grace Hortle are hosting a Free Dress Day for local charity and support service, Home Base on Friday 27 June. For a Gold Coin Donation students can wear free clothing in support of the programs Home Base provides such as; Mara House or Colville Place temporary housing, Jumpstart Rental Subsidy, Reconnect - for students aged 12-18 or Step Up - for young people aged 11-17 experiencing violence at home or in relationships.
Any inquiries, contact students Jameson Eastoe, Grace Hortle or IBDP CAS Coordinator Hamish Hall.
Studiosity Services
More and more students are using our Studiosity service for assignment work and independent study after hours. In this way, we are supporting students to receive instant feedback and guidance from a professional whenever they encounter difficulties.
Students should ensure they have set up their free Studiosity account at studiosity.com/access or via the SEQTA splash page.
For any questions, please check the Studiosity FAQ or contact a member of staff.
Magical Mystery Tour Concert
Thursday 26 June - 6pm to 7.30pm
Sixty years after they first toured Australia, The Music of The Beatles will be celebrated by many of our talented Senior School music ensembles in our Magical Mystery Tour Concert to be held in The Farrall Centre on Thursday 26 June, from 6pm - 7.30pm.
This is a free concert and all are welcome.
Register for Elevate’s Parent Webinar Series
This Term, Elevate Education delivers high-impact workshops to our students that help to develop their study skills, motivation, and exam preparation.
Over the term, you're invited to join their parent webinar series, where you can help support your child at home by reinforcing the skills they're learning at school.
Upcoming Webinars:
- How to Help Your Child Alleviate Stress – Wednesday 2 July 6:30pm
Register for the series by clicking the following link and learn some great practical strategies to help support your child this year. https://go.elevateeducation.com/auschoolwebinars
Subject Selections Years 11 and 12 - 2026
You will now have access to the Years 11 and 12 coursebook for 2026. This has important information about each of the pathways, as well as the courses that will be offered for study in 2026 and 2027. The coursebook also includes a videolink to the Pathways evening recording for those unable to attend.
Students will also have received an email from the timetablers with information about WebPreferences access for subject selection. Although we encourage students to make their selections early, they are able to change their subject preferences until the due date of Thursday 26 June. Some subjects will be offered every second year - these are clearly indicated in the course book- so please think carefully about a two year program when making decisions about courses.
Courses may not run if there are insufficient numbers.
Year 7-10 Art Exhibition
Fight MND Big Freeze 11 - 2025
Wednesday 25 June - 11.00am
Students from the R5 tutor group and the Service Committee have organised a fundraiser event with a number of staff members bravely registering their interest to “take the plunge” for an important cause. Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a debilitating disease which attacks the patient’s nerves and takes away their ability to walk, speak, swallow and ultimately breathe with an average life expectancy of just 27 months from diagnosis. With many family members and friends of our School community affected by MND this is a valuable opportunity to raise much needed funds and awareness.
Students, staff and community members are invited to come along to the Top Basketball Courts from 11am to 11.30am to show their support on Wednesday June 25. Those donating $15 or more get to be bucket tippers on the day! We also welcome your donation to our fundraiser using this LINK or by making a cash/card donation at the Senior School office.
Hobart City Mission Emergency Relief Drive
Senior School student Oliver Magill and Tutor Group R6 are seeking donations of nonperishable food for Hobart City Mission’s Emergency Relief program which will be donated to those in need.
Non-perishable food includes:
- Cans of Big’N Chunky soup (525g)
- Long life (UHT) milk (1lt)
- Jars of pasta sauce
- Cans of tuna (185g and 95g)
- Cans of spaghetti & baked beans
- Packet noodles
- Packets of plain pasta
- Packets of rice (1kg)
- Cereal
- Biscuits
- Muesli bars
- Lunchbox snacks
Donations that are ion-date/not about to exceed their expiry or best by date can be placed in collection boxes in the Senior School Office/Library. Any queries to Oliver Magill or Karina Churchill. The drive will run until the 20 June.
More information about Hobart City Mission and their cause can be found here.
Family/Sibling Photos - Limited Spaces
Wednesday 25 June | Hodgkin Hall
MSP Photography will be running family/sibling photos in Hodgkin Hall (Commercial Road Campus) on Wednesday 25 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 23 June and allocate your family a timeslot.
Please view a copy of the packs and prices here prior to having your photo taken.
Please email our Communications and Marketing Specialist, Holly Chilman if you have any queries.
SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY - Shorts Day 2025
It is nearing the shortest day of the year, which means it is almost SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTy's Shorts Day.
This year the Senior School are asking students to get involved while braving the cold and braving the conversation about mental health.
Friday 20 June
Students are encouraged to wear their funkiest shorts with your school uniform on top and make a gold coin donation to Speak Up Stay ChatTy.
Traditional Sunrise Walk
Students are invited to join the annual Sunrise Walk. We will meet at 7am at the W N Oats building and walk to the Domain. The Speak Up Stay ChatTy team will join us to see the sunrise. On our return you will enjoy a warm breakfast before heading to class. Students are required to sign up using the link emailed to them and also located on SEQTA. Parents will be shared into an Operoo form.
So it's time to pull out your shorts and brave the cold and brave the conversation.
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.
Important Dates
Term 2 Monday 28 April to Friday 4 July