Senior School

Year 12 Leavers' Service 2024

Monday 25 November - 4.30pm

The Year 12 Leavers’ Service will take place on Monday 25 November from 4.30pm in The Farrall Centre and will be an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our leaving students. Parents and friends are welcome to join us for this special event or, for those unable to be with us, a live online stream will be provided closer to the date. The service will feature musical items, reflections from students and guest speakers. We hope you can join us in person or online for this special occasion. Please find the Trybooking link for the Leaver's Service here.

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.

Parent Information Session - Texas Music Trip opportunity, July 2025

Tuesday 22 October at 5.15pm

In July 2025, we are offering students who play a wind, brass or percussion (orchestral) instrument the opportunity to attend the summer music school, hosted by A and M University in West Texas. This will be for students from Years 7-12 in 2025.

Here is a link to the West Texas university webpage. This will provide you with some information from this year's camp.

Members of our school community are invited to attend an information session about the planned music trip to West Texas in July 2025.

The information evening will be held on Tuesday 22 October at 5.15pm and will be in the Sheila Give Music Centre, located on the Senior School Campus (Commercial Road).

For more information please contact Hilary Morgan.

Careers and Pathways Newsletter

The latest Careers and Pathways Newsletter is available here

Features include:

Deakin Resident Scholarships
UNSW Portfolio Entry
UTAS Webinar - Environment and Antarctic
Tasmanian Police Student Program
Australian Federal Police - Online session
TasTAFE Information Week
UTAS - Outdoor and Environmental Education
Exam Tips from Studyworkgrow
Medical Pathway Seminar featuring Dr Jana Pittman
Challenges Abroad Scholarships
Summer Job Cherry Picking

Year 10 Ceramics Excursion

Monday 21 October - 1.15pm to 3.30pm

The Year 10 Ceramics class will be visiting the Ceramics studio of artist Anna Williams to participate in a Raku and pit firing workshop. This is the culmination of a curriculum unit that explores alternative firing techniques. You will need to bring your lunch and a drink bottle.

On the day please wear warm outdoor clothing, sturdy shoes and bring a raincoat and a sun hat, prepared for all weather conditions. You will be handling sooty ceramics, so do not wear anything precious. If you have long hair you will need to tie it back or wear a beanie or hat, as we will be dealing with combustible material. We will provide safety equipment. A bus will leave the Senior School Campus at 1.15pm returning to the Senior School by 3.30pm.

Year 12 IBDP Final Examinations

The Year 12 IBDP examinations will commence on Monday 21 October and finish on Monday 11 November. The students have received their examination timetable along with important information about the running of examinations.

Year 11 IBDP anticipating students of SL Philosophy and SL Economics will also be sitting their final examinations. Students are reminded to be outside the examination rooms at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled starting times.

Should any additional information be required, please do not hesitate to contact Sarah Walker.

Quiet Study Zone

The Senior School Library will have a quiet study zone and extended opening hours from next Monday over the IB and TCE exam period. The Library opens daily at 8am and will remain open Monday - Thursday until 5pm (Fridays closing at 4pm).

Staff-led Exchange Trip to Germany in 2025

EOI due Monday 21 October

Additionally to the group of 10 confirmed students, we are seeking expressions of interest from current Years 10 and 11 students for our exchange trip to Germany in April 2025. A maximum of four students (a minimum of two years of German learning is expected) are given the opportunity to participate in the exchange, as the School has not offered an exchange with our Sister School in Germany since 2019. These four students will then be part of a group of 14 students + two staff members.

Please send an email to Christine Wittlinger - German Exchange coordinator cwittlinger@friends.tas.edu.au to receive further details.

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 Help Your Child Manage Their Time - 30th October 6:30pm (AEDT)
How To Help Your Child Alleviate Stress– 13th November 6:30pm (AEDT)
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.

Information for TCE students

TASC has prepared some resources for our TCE students as they approach their exams. Please follow the links below for helpful information prepared by TASC.

Art Club

Do you love Art and want to develop techniques and creative thinking? The group offers students the opportunity to extend their art making practice in a number of forms which include but is not limited to: drawing, paint, photography and sculpture skills. Materials are provided, come and enjoy a stimulating pursuit with people who love Art. Students from Year 7 to 12 who would like to join co-curricular Visual Arts, should contact Luke Edmunds.

When - The group starts in Term 4 - Friday 18th Oct from 7:30am - 8:25am

Where - To be advised - The new Middle School Art room in Meredith (If completed) or Studio 2, room A302 Senior School

Old Scholars’ Memorial Grant for Year 11 Tuition 2025

Applications for the Old Scholars’ Memorial Grant are now open. The Grant is open to current students, continuing on to Year 11, who have an alumni connection in the previous generations (e.g. parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents, etc). There is one grant of $4,000 towards Year 11 fees in Term 1 2025 for a student who is academically sound, an active participant in the life of the School and strong in service. Applications can be submitted online by Monday 28 October at 4pm.

For more information please contact Adam Chambers.

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