Middle School
Middle School Semester 1 Learning Conferences
A reminder that the final Learning Conference will be on:
- Wednesday 3 June from 3:50pm - 6:30pm
An email with a booking link was sent out on 19 May. All interviews will take place on the Middle School campus on Argyle Street.
If you have not yet booked a spot, you can click here to book your Learning Conference times via schoolinterviews.com.au. Students are encouraged to be present during these meetings.
Classes and room numbers are listed for each teacher when making a booking and staff will be in the foyer to assist you find your meeting room. A reminder to only make one booking per teacher to assist us accommodate as many families as possible.
Bookings for 3 June Learning Conferences will close at 1pm on Tuesday 2 June. If you have any questions or require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the Middle School Office.
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:
- Bracey: Thursday 4 June
- Rustin: Thursday 11 June
- 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.
The Friends’ School Uniform
At Friends', the wearing of the School uniform is an important part of our students’ connection to and pride in our community. It helps foster a sense of belonging and reflects the shared expectations and values of the School.
Students may wear their sports uniform for the day if they have two or more sporting commitments, active classes such as HPE, Dance, Drama or Connections, or if they ride a bicycle a substantial distance to school. Further information regarding the school uniform is available here.
We appreciate the ongoing support of families in ensuring students wear the correct uniform items, including official school sports shorts for PE and sporting activities. Please note that plain navy or black shorts and bike pants are not part of the school uniform.
We also ask families to support students in wearing their uniform in a manner that reflects the expectations of the School and presents a neat and appropriate appearance. In particular, skirts should be worn at a practical and suitable length for the School environment. Earrings need to be small enough so that a little finger can't fit through them, and they should not be too dangly - this becomes a safety issue otherwise.
Students are welcome to wear blemish-control makeup. Clear nail polish is also acceptable with the school uniform; however, other nail polish colours and cosmetic options are not part of the school uniform expectations.
If a student is unable to wear the correct uniform for any reason, please contact your child’s Key Teacher in advance.
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.
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.
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
Thursday 28 May - Sings and Strings Concert (6pm to 7.30pm)
Wednesday 3 June - Family Breakfast - UN Global Day of Parents
Wednesday 3 June - Middle School Semester 1 Learning Conferences
Thursday 4 June - Bracey Woodbridge Excursion
Friday 5 June - Statewide Staff Moderation Day – no classes
Monday 8 June - King’s Birthday
Thursday 11 June - Rustin Woodbridge Excursion
Thursday 11 June - Middle School Soiree (5.30pm to 6.30pm TBC)
Wednesday 17 June - Giving Day - Student 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