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Careers and Pathways Newsletter

The latest edition of the Careers and Pathways Newsletter is available here.

Features include:

Compare Universities Tool
UTAS University Pathways
UTAS Health Pathways information evening
UTAS Early Offer Timeline 2026
UTAS Discover Medicine Webinar
Study & Play USA Hobart Information Evening
Screen Industry Careers
ANU Pathway Pop-up
Victoria Indigenous Engineering Winter School
Hospitality business, hotel management Popup
Medical Information Sessions UNSW, UQ & Griffith University
Where can Art take you?

NAPLAN - Years 9 students

For those families with students in Year 9, NAPLAN assessments will be held between Wednesday 11 and Tuesday 20 March. The NAPLAN assessments will be conducted online.

Further information and specifics on the tests and timing will be provided to families with students in these year levels soon. In the meantime, more information for parents regarding Naplan Online can be found here. Please contact Aaron Davey, adavey@friends.tas.edu.au if you have any queries.

Relay for Life 2026

This year’s Relay for Life will be held at the Domain Athletics Centre on Saturday 28 March from 10am - 10pm. Students in Years 7-12 are invited to join our team and walk for an hour or more, throughout the event with team Friendlies, to help raise money and awareness in support of the Cancer Council of Tasmania. Students in Years 5-6 are invited to participate between 2-5pm.

Registration and donations can be made online at team Friendlies here.

Please contact Simone for general information and Sharon Ryan for specific Years 5/6 queries.

Further details will be shared with registered participants closer to the event.

Co-curricular Opportunities

Discover our Co-curricular Online Handbook—your essential guide to enrichment, clubs, sports, music, service, policies, and key dates across all year levels. Visit the handbook to explore opportunities, plan ahead, and get involved in our vibrant co-curricular life.

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 1 Monday 2 February to Friday 17 April

Monday 9 March – Eight Hour Day holiday

Saturday 21 March - Friends’ School Fair

Friday 3 - Tuesday 7 April - Easter holiday