Middle School
2025 Year 9 Student Orientation
Monday 2 December - 8.30am to 2.30pm
Current Year 8 students will meet outside WN Oats Building on the Commercial Road campus.
Casual clothes can be worn, and students only need to bring a snack for morning tea and a drink bottle. A BBQ lunch will be provided.
Students will not return to Middle School at 2.30pm. If you require supervision from 2.30pm to 3.30pm, please email Aaron Davey.
2025 Year 7 Student Orientation
Monday 2 December - 8.45am to 3pm
Students will meet in the Mark Curtis Foyer at the Middle School between 8.45am and 9am. Students should bring their own lunch and a drink bottle.
Students are not required to wear school uniform on this day, however please wear casual clothes that are suitable for easy and fun physical activities.
For students being collected by car, pick-up will be from Boa Vista Road. Please note that Boa Vista is quite busy at this time, and you may need to allocated enough time to find a park.
Year 8 2025 Orientation Day - ‘Big Day In’
Monday 2 December - 8.30am to 3.30pm
Students will be able to access the Mark Curtis Foyer at The Middle School from 8.15am, and be in their new Key Classes by 8:30. Students should bring their own lunch and a drink bottle.
Students are required to wear sports uniform on this day.
Refurbished Meredith Building Open Morning
Families and staff are warmly invited to view the refurbished Meredith Building, which is home to new Middle School art and maker spaces.
When: 8:15am to 9am, Thursday 28 November
Where: Meredith Building, 6 Boa Vista Road
There will be some refreshments, so please pop in for a look around during this time. There will be additional viewing opportunities in the new year for those who can't make it this time.
Early Departures From Year 7 Film Festival
Thursday 5 December to Monday 10 December
All Year 7 Students will be involved in a 4 day Film Festival from Thursday 5 December to Monday 10 December inclusive. Students will work in their 2025 Key Teaching Classes, who they will meet during Orientation Day on Monday 2 December.
In order to facilitate the final groups, parents are asked to contact Nicola Collins or the Middle School Office at your earliest convenience to let them know if students will be departing early for holidays or if they will be absent for some or all of this time due to sporting or other commitments.
Thank you to those parents who have already notified Key Teachers or the Middle School Office.
2025 Music Ensemble Schedule
The final 2025 Music Ensembles Rehearsal Schedule is now available here.
For any questions, please contact Paul Kershna - Head of Music.
Year 7 PE Update - Week 7
Year 7 PE lessons were previously scheduled to be at Bell Street for weeks 6 and 7 but will now run as normal in Week 7.
Essie Wants Your Newspapers!
Do you have any old newspapers lying around? Essie Hoggart is collecting newspapers for activities on the 2025 Year 7 Orientation Day and the current Year 7s’ ‘Big Day In’ (their Orientation into Year 8). Please drop off to the Middle School Office or Essie Hoggart’s office.
Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast
Wednesday 27 November
Years 5, 6 and 7 Choir students have been invited to be the feature choir at Tasmania’s 2024 Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast on Wednesday 27 November. This is a significant event and we are honoured to be asked. The audience will comprise of approximately 400 guests, including the Governor, Premier, numerous members of Parliament and business leaders from across the community. This year’s speaker is former NSW Premier, Mr Mike Baird.
Please make sure that your child is dressed in the correct full uniform for their year level.
Outdoor Marimba Concert
Friday 22 November
We warmly invite you to our upcoming Outdoor Marimba Concert on Friday 22 November. Beginning at 5pm in the beautiful outdoor area beside The Farrall Centre and Walpole (Bark Chip/Courtyard), this concert will showcase the talents of our Marimba ensembles from Years 5 to 12.
A BBQ will be available in partnership with the Rotary Club, with all proceeds going toward their community initiatives. We look forward to sharing this special evening of music with you and your family.
Year 7 Information Evening
Tuesday 26 November
There will be an Information Evening on Tuesday 26 November for parents and guardians of students commencing Year 7 in 2025. The evening will run from 7.00pm until 8.30pm and will be held in The Farrall Centre.
This is a valuable opportunity to learn more about our Year 7 and the Middle School program, to meet key staff members and other parents. Presentations will include information about the curricular and co-curricular programs, our Quaker values and pastoral care.
Book your tickets here.
Wind, Brass, and Percussion Concert
Monday 2 December
We invite you to join us for a short, informal concert featuring our wind, brass, and percussion ensembles at The Farrall Centre on Monday 2 December, starting at 6pm. Performances will include students from the Intermediate Band, Wind Ensemble, and Jazz Band. Families are warmly welcome to attend.
This is a free and unticketed event.
Small Paws Animal Rescue Drive - Student Voice Council and Service Council initiatives (Dates extended)
In Term 4, the Student Voice Council and Service Council have joined forces to raise awareness and much needed funds for Small Paws Animal Rescue. Owned and run by ex-staff member, Whendiey Stewart. Whendiey discussed the vital work of the charity at our assembly on Wednesday, and how care, compassion and giving to the community is so important.
To support Small Paws, the Middle School will be running a number of initiatives in November.
Firstly, we are asking for donations for the Small Paws House Donation Drive, particularly their most needed items, until Friday 29 November.
Important Dates
Term 4 | Monday 14 October to Thursday 12 December
Friday 22 November - Outdoor Year 5 to Year 12 Marimba Concert and BBQ
Tuesday 26 November - 2025 Year 7 Information Evening
Wednesday 27 November - Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast
Thursday 28 November - Schools Triathlon Challenge
Friday 29 November - Year 8 Big Day Out (Mud Run)
Monday 2 December Orientation for 2025 Year 7s - Middle School Campus
Orientation for 2025 Year 9s - Senior School Campus
CLICK HERE to view the School calendar