High School

High School Biological Science 1 Excursion

All of the Biological Science 1 classes will have an excursion to the rocky platform called Bambra Reef at Roches Beach next week. The excursion will be held between 10.50am and 1.30pm and all students will be bussed to and from the location.

Wednesday 18 March - Lisa Arthur’s Class (Bioscience 1C)

Thursday 19 March - Both Karina Potter’s Classes (Bioscience 1A and B)

Students will need to wear sensible outdoor-education style clothing that is suitable for two hours of exposure to Tasmanian weather. This should include solid footwear, a hat, sunscreen and raincoat. Gumboots or water proof shoes would also be helpful if available. Students should also bring a drink and their lunch. There will be no access to a shop or the canteen for lunch that day.

School Immunisations

On Tuesday 17 March Year 7 students will receive their immunisations. This will occur throughout the day. If you have any questions about this process please do not hesitate to contact the High School Office.

Orienteering

The Wednesday Twilight season has only two weeks to go. Friends’ students have performed very well with effective navigation and prompt running leading to good times. Thank you to Tara Powell for volunteering her time as a course setter for Orienteering Tasmania.

Year 7 Beach Days

Year 7 Outdoor Education Beach Days will begin next week. Please refer to the Outdoor Education Connections Day Trips shared via CareMonkey for more information and equipment list. If any equipment is needed from School this can be borrowed on the day.

Backhouse: Wednesday 18 March

Mott: Thursday 19 March

Penn: Friday 20 March

Fry: Wednesday 25 March

Oats: Thursday 26 March

Walker: Friday 27 March

If your child wishes to depart from Browns Rivulet Kingston at the end of the day an adult will be required to meet the group prior to departure back to Friends’. Please contact Lauren lstranger@friends.tas.edu.au to organise.

Big Science Competition

Many students in the past have enjoyed the challenge of the Big Science Competition. This is an optional competition for students in Years 7-10. It will be held after school on Wednesday 27 May 2020 in the Connections Room. It is a 50 minute, online multiple-choice competition testing critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, not just factual recall. Questions are set in real-life, contemporary contexts, making them relatable.

Students will be invited to sign up for the competition during Science classes this week and next week. Signing up is a firm commitment to attend, so please ensure that co-curricular and sporting commitments have been considered carefully before signing up. The School will be covering the cost of entry.

Studiosity

This online homework support service is available to students (Years 7 – 12). All subjects and all levels are catered for and it includes a 24-hour turn around for asynchronous essay feedback.

Access is through the SEQTA homepage Studiosity link.

Further information from subject teachers, tutors or directly to bcarr@friends.tas.edu.au

Assessment in Years 7-12

An email was sent to all parents of students in Year 7-12 this morning regarding the School making adjustments to our Secondary Years assessment processes. Please click here for the relevant email, which includes information links and an invitation for parents to attend an information session on 30 April 2020.

Drop-off and Pick-up in Carr Street

Thank you to parents and guardians who have been utilising the school-side drop-off and pick-up zones in Carr Street. We encourage everyone to use the nearby roads and footpaths respectively and in a compliant manner. Please do not stop or park over driveways and/or stop or park on footpaths or nature strips. There is information regarding these rules on the Hobart City Council website.