Middle School
Wellbeing Week in the Middle School
Between Monday 8 September to Friday 12 September the Friends’ School will focus on the well-being of our students and staff. In the Middle School, a variety of activities are offered to students to focus on mental fitness, self-regulation and speaking up for yourself and your peers when things get tough. The library will host a variety of initiatives during break times, including making fidgets and a yoga session with Jayne. Moreover, our annual bake sale, in recognition of RUOK Day and a focus on Assertive Help-Seeking in the students’ Social Emotional Learning program on Wednesday, will encourage students to care for the needs of others and seek assistance if they or someone they know is not okay.
Finally, our Wellbeing Weekend will be held for staff and students on Friday 12 September, allowing everyone to take a break and spend additional time with their loved ones.
Year 7 Environment Excursions
Thursday 18 September
Year 7 students will undertake the culminating element of their Environment Action Quest on Thursday 18 September. This will include a range of off-campus activities. Relevant details have been sent out through Operoo this week, including all clothing/resource requirements.
Students require a packed lunch and drink bottle, personal medications, a hat and sunscreen (if applicable), a raincoat and sturdy footwear for practical activities.
Students will depart from and return to the Middle School from 8.30am to 3.30pm. We ask that students arrive promptly to school on this day.
Year 7 Gymnastics
Year 7 students are currently attending Kingborough Sports Centre during their double PE lesson.
For students who have PE lessons in Period 1 and 2 (Monday and Wednesday), we request that students arrive at school on time. Please contact the Middle School Office if you are running late.
Students should pack any required medication and will need a drink bottle and warm clothes.
Manga Art Competition
The Middle School Manga Club has organised a Manga Art Competition.
Entries close on Friday 19 September. Artwork will be displayed in the Middle School Library, and students will be able to vote for the winner. Details are available on posters around the campus.
The winner will be announced on Thursday September 25. Get your imagination into gear and submit an entry, or support your fellow students and vote in Week 10!
R U OK? Day Bake Sale
Thursday 11 September
We are excited to announce that the Middle School will be holding a special bake sale on Thursday 11 September, in recognition of R U OK? Day. This important day encourages all Australians to meaningfully connect with the people around them and start a conversation with anyone who may be struggling. It's about building the confidence and skills to have conversations that could change a life.
During this event, the Middle School's Wellbeing Committee will be sharing strategies on how students can check in with their peers and offer support when needed. These valuable skills will help foster a caring and supportive school community.
We kindly ask families to contribute baked goods for the sale. Please drop off your donations at the Middle School Office on the morning of Thursday 11 September. Items will be sold for $2-$3 each, with all proceeds going towards the Build a Brick campaign, organised by the Women's Shelter, which supports those affected by domestic violence in our community.
Your support in this initiative is greatly appreciated.
Middle School House Panto
Wednesday 17 September - 6pm
It's that time of year again, HOUSE PANTO time!
Students and staff will be putting their House Pride and theatre skills to the test as they go head-to-head to take out the coveted House Panto shield for 2025. We warmly invite family and friends to our performance on Wednesday 17 September at 6pm in The Farrall Centre.
This year, the Student Voice Council has chosen to support the Hobart City Mission with the proceeds of the tickets sold. After a visit to their Safe Sleep Space early this term, the students are hoping to raise awareness and funds for some of our city's most vulnerable citizens. We will also be launching a Donation Drive in Term 4, and a Middle School cook off, to prepare much needed frozen meals for the shelter.
In the spirit of our Quaker Values of Community and Integrity, students are requesting a $5 donation per ticket to support the Hobart City Mission to continue their amazing work with Hobart's homeless.
Tickets are available here and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds, but we thank you for your generous donation to the Hobart City Mission!
Any questions? Contact Essie Hoggart
Year 8 Geometry Zoo - Donation of Boxes and Containers
Friday 19 September
On Friday 19 September Year 8 students will be using their geometry skills to create (and measure up) a special project (all to be revealed on the day). We need boxes and containers (all shapes and sizes), including cylinders.
If you can donate boxes, please deliver them to the Middle School Office.
Middle School Co-Curricular Sport Sign Up - Term 4
The following sports are on offer for Term 4 : Rowing, Sailing, Tennis, Cricket, Touch Football.
Students have been emailed the information and are asked to sign up by Monday 8 September so that further information can be sent out to parents via Operoo.
Students sign-up on Clipboard at the following link: https://portal.clipboard.app/the-friends-school/
The Schools Triathlon Challenge sign up is also available on Clipboard.
The Secondary Schools event is on 27 November at Bellerive Beach.
Any queries about signing up can be directed to the Middle School Office.
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
Important Dates in Middle School:
Thursday 11th September - MS Bakesale
Friday 12th September - Wellbeing Day - No Classes
Wednesday 17 September - Middle School House Pantomime 6pm to 7.30pm
Thursday 18 September - Year 7 Environment Quest Excursions (refer Operoo forms)
Thursday 25 September - Year 7 Activity Day
Friday 26 September - Year 8 State Cinema visit
Friday 26 September - Last Day of Term 3
Co-curricular Opportunities
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