Senior School
Careers and Pathways
The latest edition of the Careers and Pathways Newsletter is out now!
Here are some of the features in this edition:
• HAWKER SCHOLARSHIP
• THE GEORGE ALEXANDER• SCHOLARSHIP
• AGRICULTURAL TRAINING• UTAS SCIENCE EXPERIENCE
• STUDENT ATHLETES WEBINAR
• TAS POLICE RECRUITMENT &• FITNESS INFO SESSION
• THINKING ABOUT UNI?• HERE’S WHERE TO START
• EXPLORE CAREERS WITH THE• AIR FORCE
• UTAS KNOW YOUR OPTIONS
Please take a look at the full edition HERE
Headspace Parent, Carers and Mentors Sessions
Wednesday 20 November & Thursday 21 November
Please RSVP by COB Monday 18 November to workandstudy@thelink.org.au.
TASC Results
On 18 December TASC will send results email/s to the email address students provided when completing their Student Declaration. Students may receive the following results emails (if eligible):
- Course Criterion Profile Statement
- Statement of Results
- ATAR Statement.
The Course Criterion Profile Statement email includes extra detail not provided in the posted results package, including the ratings the student achieved for each criterion (both internal and external).
If a student needs to update their preferred email address with TASC, they can do that using the Update your email address webform. Students that register a personal email address with TASC can help them retain easy access to their results email.
Years 9 and 10 Twilight Concert
Thursday 28 November
The Year 9 and 10 Twilight Concert will take place Thursday 28 November at Hodgkin Hall, starting at 6pm.
Students from Years 9 and 10 music classes will present a diverse program, featuring works they've prepared throughout the semester. Admission is free and everyone is welcome to attend!
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 10 Examinations
Year 10 exams will be held in the week starting 18th of November. Monday the 18th will be a study day for Year 10 students, and no classes will run. The Senior School Library will be open as a quiet study area throughout the examination period. Any student on campus is required to sign in to the library when they are not in exams.
If your child is unwell on a day of exams, please contact the Senior School office before 10am.
The examination timetable and further information is available here.
Year 12 Leavers' Service 2024
Monday 25 November - 4.30pm
Family of Year 12 students are warmly invited to attend the Leavers’ Service in The Farrall Centre from 4.30pm on the Monday 25 November. The Service will run for approximately 1.5 hours, and there will be refreshments available in the Middle School Foyer after. All leaving students are required to wear formal uniform.
Please contact Emma Gilligan in Community Engagement or Kate Baldry if you have any questions.
Please book your tickets here (maximum 4 tickets per family)
Information for TCE Students
Year 11 and 12 TCE students will begin their TCE exams the week starting Monday 11 November and finish Thursday 21 November. We wish our students the very best for these exams.
We encourage all families and students to check the TCE Exam schedule carefully and set reminders for exams. We also encourage students and families to read The TCE Exam Guide prior to exams.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Senior School Office for assistance.
Climate Action & Awareness Event
Sunday 1 December | 2pm - 4.30pm
Join us for a viewing of three short environmental films, involving a Q&A panel with Tasmanian environmental activists and documentary makers. Guest speakers include Cassy O'Connor, Pete Walsh (known for his Platypus Guardian' documentary), Grassroots Action Network representative Darcy Wright, and an owner of the Eaglehawk Neck Dive Centre. All are Welcome.
Event: Spreading Awareness
Date: Sunday December 1 2024
Time: 2pm - 4.30pm
Venue: Friends' School Farrall Centre Auditorium (395 Argyle Street,
North Hobart)
RSVP: Friday 29 November 2024
For catering purposes, please RSVP interest by emailing Eve Cooper
The TCE & IB Art Exhibition 2024
Monday 18 November to Thursday 21 November- The Farrall Centre
This is a fantastic showcase of work from our TCE and IB art students. The exhibition is open during school hours (9am - 3.30pm, Monday to Thursday) from 18 - 21 November for general public viewing in The Farrall Centre at 395 Argyle Street, North Hobart.
Please note you do not need a ticket but we ask that you check in at the or Primary School Office prior to making your way to The Farrall Centre if you are not a staff member.
Quiet Study Zone
A reminder that the Senior School Library will have extended opening hours over the entire IB and TCE exam period for quiet private study. The library is open school days Mondays to Thursday from 8am until 5pm and Fridays from 8am to 4pm.
Register for Elevate’s Parent Webinar Series
This Term, Elevate Education delivers high-impact workshops to our students that help to develop their study skills, motivation, and exam preparation.
Over the next Term, you're invited to join their parent webinar series, where you can help support your child at home by reinforcing the skills they're learning at school.
Upcoming Webinars:
- How You Can Build Resilience in Your Child - 27th November 6:30pm (AEDT)
- How You Can Set Your Child Up for Success - 11th December 6:30pm (AEDT)
Register for the series by clicking this link and learn some great practical strategies to help support your child this year.
Senior School Office
Please note that the School Office contact details for Years 9 to 12 are as follows:
Phone: 6210 2255
Email: seniorschooloffice@friends.tas.edu.au
Important Dates
Term 4 | Monday 14 October to Thursday 12 December
CLICK HERE to view the School calendar