Senior School

Senior School Coffee Morning

8am-9am, Tuesday 17 February, North Block lawn & The Revell Centre (Carr Street)

All Senior School families are warmly invited to the Senior School Coffee Morning. This is a free event, and an opportunity to celebrate the start of the new school year, while meeting senior staff and fellow Friends' families. The Coffee Morning will be located on the North Block lawns, adjacent to The Revell Centre off Carr Street. There is no need to RSVP, just turn up, the coffees are on us!

For more information, please contact the Senior School Office on 6210 2255.

TCE and IB Reasonable Adjustments

Reasonable adjustments applications for TCE and IB students are now underway. The cut off dates for applications are at the beginning of May but to support students it is very important that these are done early.

If your child is in Year 11 this year, and they have had a diagnosis, then we will be in contact shortly to discuss and arrange applications for adjustments.

If your child is new to the School, and has a diagnosis, or believes that they are requiring adjustments for exams and tests, please contact: Joe Cairns, Nicola Anderson, or Annabelle Black.

Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS)

There will be a presentation to all Years 11 and 12 students on Wednesday 25 February during Long Tutor from the Tasmanian Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS). SASS aims to promote the interests of young people, working towards a healthy, safe Tasmania free from sexual harm. Their prevention education programs aim to drive cultural change. There will be a similar presentation to staff on Wednesday 18 February. Students and/or parents should be in touch with senior staff if they have any concerns about attending this presentation.

NAPLAN - Years 9 students

For those families with students in Year 9 NAPLAN assessments will be held in March between Wednesday 11 March 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.

800/3000m Events Sign Up

The House Athletics events for the 800m and 3000m for senior students will be on Tuesday 17 February at the Domain Athletics Centre. A bus will pick up students at the following times:

Years 9/10 students from 12.15pm from the top courts - Elizabeth Street bus stop.

Years 11/12 students from Carr Street (meet at the Revell Centre entrance) at 1.00pm and return to school after the events.

Students only running the 800m event will return to school at 2.15pm

Students running the 800m and /or 3000m will return at 3.15pm

Sports uniform may be worn for the day.

Music Tuition, Instrument Hire and Cocurricular Music

We are excited to welcome students from Years 3-12 to the 2026 Cocurricular Music Program! Whether for private lessons or in ensembles, there is a place for every student in Music. Here is how to register:

Individual Lessons: Enrol Here. Students can choose from a variety of instruments to learn with expert music educators. Please read the linked guidelines carefully, as there are changes for 2026.
Instrument Hire: Register Here. String, brass, and woodwind instruments are available for hire. Please note that all families must complete this form annually, even if you are retaining an instrument from 2025, as some of the terms and conditions have changed.
Co-curricular Ensembles: View the rehearsal schedule here for our extensive cocurricular music program. Register your child via Clipboard under the Activity Selection (also available through SEQTA Engage). Access the Co-curricular Handbook on Clipboard for details about each ensemble.

For further information, or to discuss how we can support your child’s musical pathway, please contact Michael Power (Head of Music) and Tam Bloomfield (Music Administrator) via the Music Admin.

Athletics Carnival

The Years 7-12 Athletics carnival will be held on Tuesday 24 February. There are no formal classes on this day. Students must sign in at the desk as you enter the front gate. All students are encouraged to participate in the carnival or to provide service on the day. Click here to view the program. Carnival information can be viewed here.

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.