Senior School

Commercial Road Canteen Update

Due to low demand and financial considerations, breakfast service at the Commercial Road Canteen will no longer be offered, effective from the start of Term 4, 2026.

We thank you for your understanding as we work to ensure the Canteen operates sustainably for the whole school community.

Please note the updated opening arrangements for Commercial Road Canteen:

• The roller door will be up from 9:00am each day for over-the-counter, off-the-shelf sales.
• Pre-ordered items via Flexischools will be available from 10:30am (or when Recess commences), if ordered for recess.

Friends' Tutoring Program

To help with their preparation for exams, Year 11 IB students are organising a peer mentoring program for students in Year 9 and 10 who believe they would benefit from spending additional time discussing a school subject with a mentor. 

The Friends' mentors are happy to help with all core Year 9 and 10 subjects, especially providing explanations in maths, science, humanities, English, and languages. The service runs during break times and after school, and is completely free. Students can sign up for these sessions either as a single instance or on a regular basis, and can always change their mind if they wish. This program is targeted at students of any ability hoping to gain more confidence going into exams, and mentors adapt each session to fit the student's goals.

Scheduling a session with a mentor can be done by filling out this form. For more information, visit the Friends' Tutoring website.

UTAS Course Twilight Concert 3 - Monday 28 September 

The Year 11 and 12 Elective Music Students warmly invite The Friends’ School community to an evening of live music. This is the final concert for the year that is a showcase of the students' work within the University Connections Program. Each student will perform a solo piece from their repertoire across a variety of genres, and we value your support as they share in their music making in preparation for their upcoming exams. Doors open at 5:30pm, with the concert commencing at 6:00pm and should conclude by 8:00pm.

Screen Sounds Concert - Thursday October 1

Join our Senior School musicians next Thursday 1 October from 6:00pm as they roll out the red carpet for an evening of music from stage and screen! The Jazz Band, vocal ensembles, orchestral ensembles, and marimbas will come together in the Farrall Centre to perform iconic soundtracks and showstoppers. Glam up in your finest night out attire or dress as your favourite character for this showcase concert. Doors open at 5:30pm, and the concert will end by 7:30pm Grab your seat and get ready for a spectacular night of music and entertainment brought to you by the Senior School!

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.