Senior School
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.
Years 9 and 10 Subject Selection Reminder
On 6 August, students and parents were emailed details on how to choose their subjects via Web Preferences, and received a link to the Year 9 and 10 Coursebook. Subject choices are due on Monday 17 August.
We encourage students and families to think carefully about their subject choices, and to talk to their teachers about options.
Contact Kate Baldry for further information.
House News Term 3
The race for the Aggregate Shield is heating up!
Mather have reclaimed top spot back from Unwin after their House Chess victory last Term, sitting on 6,970 points, just ahead of Unwin on 6,878. Hodgkin has closed the gap with outstanding performances, winning both the Year 9/10 and Year 11/12 House Netball competitions to move to 6,794 points. Ransome remains well within striking distance on 6,223 points and will be looking to make their move this term.
Term 3 House Events:
- Weeks 1–6: House Basketball Friday’s
- Week 5: Aquatics Carnival Tuesday 25 August
- Weeks 6–9: CAS House Badminton Tuesday’s
- Week 8: House Dance Friday 18 September
It has been fantastic to see the enthusiasm, participation and House spirit across the Senior Campus. The friendly competition continues to strengthen the connections within our school community, with students and staff embracing every opportunity to represent their House. With plenty of points still on offer this Term, the competition is wide open.
Who will be leading the Aggregate Shield race by the end of Term 3?
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.
Year 10 RYDA Program - Off Campus All Day
All Year 10's will be attending RYDA on 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 3.30 pm.
Any queries please contact Kaity Fassina.
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 3 - Indigenous Immersion Week.
- Week 4 - in class.
Year 10:
- Week 3 - Futures Days on Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th, in class for the rest of the week.
- Week 4 - in class Monday-Thursday, Rotary Youth Driver Awareness (RYDA) on Friday 21st.
TCE Students:
- Week 3 - Exams.
- Week 4 - Exams Monday-Wednesday, in class Thursday and Friday.
Year 11 IB:
- Week 3 - in class.
- 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 August 25. In class for the remainder of the week.