Senior School
Term 1 TCE/IB Holiday Planner
The Term 1 holiday planner is now accessible to Years 11/12 students. The planner provides information on study techniques, strategies, key links to additional resources as well as a study planner.
Click here to access a digital version. Students are encouraged to make their own copy. Hard copies can be collected from the Senior School Office.
The latest edition of the Friends' School Careers and Pathways Newsletter is out now!
Click HERE to see the full edition.
This edition includes the following features;
• Job Spotlight: Outdoor Instructor
• Careers in Finance
Work Experience Placements for Year 10 Students
Our Year 10 students are keen to get some work experience in a range of fields and industries as part of their Career Development program.
We would love to hear from members of our community who might be able to host a Year 10 student this year for some Work Experience (August 4 to August 8, 2025).
If you are able to support this valuable program, please email Trish Menadue or Pete Gibson
Chamber Music Concert - Tuesday 8 April
Join us from 6pm in The Farrall Centre as we enjoy an evening of music presented by our string ensembles and other music students from across The Friends' School. From Bach and Chopin to ABBA and Bluegrass, there’s something for everyone. Fancy some club swinging? Come along and find out what it’s all about.
Tassie Mums Coat Drive
The Senior School Stewardship Committee are seeking donations of old, too small/large or unused coats to the Tassie Mums Coat Drive, an organisation which helps mums and children in need. Coats must be in good condition - no fading, tears, rips or stains, please.
Donations can be placed in the allocated House boxes in the Senior Library/Senior School Office. The House with the most donated coats wins House Points!
The drive will run from next week, and into the first week of Term 2. Collect your coats over the holidays and donate!
Any queries to Karina Churchill
Studiosity is a free online service available to all Senior School students to support your learning.
Student access Studiosity using their school Google username and password via the link on the SEQTA Learn splash page.
Studiosity is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Studiosity offers two main services:
1. Get writing and referencing feedback in just hours
"Here's my file, I'll check back later." For when you've been looking at your draft for too long; for when you want referencing feedback that doesn't come at the last second. Get feedback on your work before assessment to improve your grades.
2. Get one-to-one, online study help
"I need help this second!" It's 24/7 help with all the core skills you need to succeed. You will be put in touch with a subject expert to talk in real time. You can talk with the tutor, upload documents and draw diagrams to work through your issue.
Speak with your tutor or teachers to find out more or to request assistance.
Writer in Residence - Tasmanian Poet, Sarah Day
From Monday 7 to Friday 11 April, Tasmanian poet, Sarah Day, will be working with students across Years 7-12.
Sarah will be visiting some Senior School English classes and facilitating workshops with focus groups. Some of these workshops will specifically focus on supporting student writers; both an open invitation to participate, and extension to further develop their poetic craft.
A central theme of Sarah’s workshops will be helping students prepare entries for the 2025 Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Competition, for which the optional theme is “All the beautiful things”. Additionally, students may also consider submitting their poems to the Art2Words Writing Competition, which has a submission deadline of 4.00pm on Friday 11 April.
We trust that the various opportunities Sarah offers will inspire our students, helping them develop a deeper appreciation for poetry as a powerful literary form, and nurturing their poetic talents.
Any queries, please contact Karina Churchill Learning Leader: Senior School English or Nicola Collins: Learning Leader - Middle School
Exam Attendance Expectations and Special Exam Centres
Reminder to all parents and students studying the TCE. The 2025 written exam period is from Monday 10 November to Thursday 20 November 2025.
Students are expected to be ready to attend the scheduled exams for Level 3 and 4 courses as they are a necessary part of their assessment for that particular course.
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
Term 1 Friday 31 January to Friday 11 April