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New Careers and Pathways Newsletter

The latest Careers and Pathways newsletter is available here.

 

Features include:

  • Accommodation at Uni Guidebook
  • Gap Year Guidebook
  • School Leavers Toolkit
  • Apprenticeship: Carpentry or cabinet making
  • Scholarship for UTAS Economic students
  • UTAS Med Applications and 2nd Round SRP open now
  • Pathway Popup Tasmania Academy of Leadership and Sport
  • Pathway Popup UTAS Support - Accepting Offers QTAC Information Session
  • Work and Learn  to be an Accountant with BDO

Years 9 and 10 Subject Changes Semester 2

There will be no changes to subjects for students in Years 9 and 10 after the end of Week 4, Term 3 (21 August). We encourage students to think carefully about any change and be aware that some courses are already full. 

 

Subject change forms are available from the Senior School Office. Contact Kate Baldry for more information.

Year 10 RYDA Program - Off Campus All Day

All Year 10's will be attending RYDA tomorrow, Friday 21 August. Students will meet at the top courts at 9.00am and will depart for Claremont College. All students will arrive back at school at 2.30pm, where they will be dismissed. 

 

Supervised study will be available for students who need to stay on campus until 3.30pm.

Any queries please contact Kaity Fassina. 

Years 7-12 House Aquatics Carnival - Tuesday 25 August, 8.30am-1.30pm

The Years 7–12 House Swimming Carnival will be held at the Hobart Aquatic Centre (1 Davies Avenue, Hobart) on Tuesday 25 August from 8.30am to 1.30pm.

 

Students are to make their own way to the Aquatic Centre, arriving by 8.30am to sign in at the registration tables located near the 50m pool before proceeding to their House area.

 

Students should wear their Friends' sports uniform to and from the carnival and bring swimmers, a towel, goggles (optional), a House-coloured swim cap, and water bottle. Students are encouraged to wear House colours and support their House throughout the day.

 

Attendance is compulsory for all Years 7–12 students. Students who are unable to swim will be allocated service roles to assist with the running of the carnival. If a student is unwell, parents should notify the School through the normal absence procedures.

 

Years 11 and 12 students who wish to drive themselves to or from the carnival must have prior parental permission lodged with the Senior School Office. Students travelling as passengers with another student driver must also have parental permission submitted, identifying the student driver. Any appointments or early departures must be approved by parent email no later than Monday 24 August. 

 

Students will be dismissed from the Aquatic Centre at 1.30pm and should make their own travel arrangements home. Please be aware that traffic around the venue is often congested at the conclusion of the carnival. Arrangements will be made for students travelling on country buses.

 

The carnival will include events across both the 25m and 50m pools, with opportunities for all students to participate and earn valuable House points. Entry into individual events will take place on the day.

 

A program of events will be shared with students prior to the carnival.Parents and families are warmly invited to attend. 

 

Please note that parking at the Hobart Aquatic Centre is limited to three hours, with overflow parking available at the Regatta Grounds from 8.00am.

Volunteers Needed: Hospitality Showcase Dinner

Years 10 - 12 students are invited to help front-of-house at the 2026 VET Hospitality Showcase Dinner,  a food-stall-style event with live music, great food and drinks.

Friday 4 September from 5.00pm - 8.45pm (arrive 5.00pm; event runs 6 - 8.30pm).

 

Help out with table clearing, running food to stalls, and (if you hold your RSA) serving drinks. Counts toward service hours, plus pizza and a soft drink on us before we start!

 

Interested? Contact Bree Pensalfini-Taylor by the end of Week 4.

Marimba Concert Years 3-12 - Tuesday 1 September

Please join us as we celebrate all things marimba! With ensembles from Years 3-12, this concert will be filled with the sounds of joyous mallets at play.

 

This concert is a free event and will run from 6.00pm-7.30pm in The Farrall Centre on Tuesday 1 September.

Battle of the Bands - Thursday 27 August

Join us for The Friends’ School annual Battle of the Bands, a student music event showcasing talented bands from across the Middle and Senior Schools. The event raises funds for the Migrant Resource Centre and is a great opportunity for students, parents and families to enjoy an evening of live music together.

 

Entry is just $2, with pizzas prepared by our VET Hospitality students and soft drinks available to purchase from 5.30pm. The battle begins at 6pm, featuring performances from student rock bands, as well as a special staff band item that is not to be missed.

 

Entry fee: $2, with pizza and soft drinks available to purchase separately.

For Friends’ School students and K–12 families

The Farrall Centre, Thursday 27 August, from 5.30pm.

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.

Important Dates in Senior School

Year 9: 

  • Week 4 - in class. 

 

Year 10: 

  • Week 4 - in class Monday-Thursday, Rotary Youth Driver Awareness (RYDA) on Friday 21 August.

 

TCE Students: 

  • Week 4 - Exams Monday-Wednesday, in class Thursday and Friday.

 

Year 11 IB: 

  • Week 4 - Core Monday-Thursday, in class Friday.

 

Year 12 IB: 

  • Week 3 - Exams. Week 4 - Exams Monday-Wednesday, in class Thursday and Friday.

 

Years 7-12:

  • Week 5 - The Aquatics Carnival for all students on Tuesday 25 August. In class for the remainder of the week.