Middle School
Year 8 Woodbridge Excursion Dates
During Term 2, Year 8 classes will travel to Woodbridge Marine Discovery Centre. A Paperly permission form has been sent out this week advising each class of their excursion date:
- Bracey: Thursday 4 June
- Rustin: Thursday 11 June
- Knight: Thursday 18 June
- Stowe: Thursday 25 June
- Tuke: Thursday 2 July
Preston: Thursday 9 July
Students will need to bring recess, lunch and a water bottle as well as warm and waterproof clothing.
A reminder that on completion of the Paperly form, it will issue a confirmation email. If you do not receive the email, you will need to access the form again and ensure you have confirmed whether medical details are up to date.
PRIDE Month Activities
For the month of June, Middle School students and staff will celebrate PRIDE in a number of ways to promote belonging and diversity in the Middle School. We would love the community’s help in making it the best one yet!
Week 6 | Wednesday 10 June – PRIDE Bake Sale
Please consider donating baked goods for our bake sale. PRIDE colours are encouraged. Donations can be dropped off at the Middle School Office on the morning of the event and must include a complete ingredients list.
Week 7 | 15–19 June – PRIDE Bracelet Making
Students are invited to create PRIDE bracelets in the Library throughout the week.
Week 8 | Wednesday 24 June – PRIDE Lolly Sale
Students can purchase colourful treats and help celebrate PRIDE Month. The House Table Tennis Final will also be played during this week.
Week 9
- PRIDE Art Show entries due: Monday 29 June. Judging will take place throughout the week.
Colourful Free Dress Day: Tuesday 30 June (the final day of PRIDE Month). Students are encouraged to wear their brightest and most colourful outfits to celebrate diversity and inclusion.
Week 10 | Wednesday 8 July – PRIDE Art Show Winners Announced
Winners of the PRIDE Art Show will be announced at Assembly.
PRIDE Art Show 2026
Calling all budding artists! Create a piece of art that represents diversity and PRIDE in the Middle School Campus and enter it in our 2026 PRIDE Art Show. Art is whatever you want it to be - painting, sculpture, fashion design - the opportunities are endless! Pieces are due to the library on Monday 29 June. We can’t wait to see what our talented Middle School students create.
House Pantomime 2026
It’s nearly that time of year again; House Panto Time! Writing will begin for each House in Week 7.
This is a great chance to meet new people in your House, and flex your creative writing muscles. This year’s theme will be announced in our Week 6 assembly.
House Table Tennis is BACK!
Mather came away victorious over Hodgkin this week - who will win between Ransome and the reigning champs, Unwin?!
Games are played on Tuesdays at first break, and the more players that show up for a House, the more likely they are to win. See you on Tuesdays - bring your House pride!
Student House Leadership Semester 2
Are you in Year 8 and interested in applying for a House Leadership position?
Details will be sent out next week. Semester 2 offers some fantastic leadership opportunities, including involvement in carnivals, service initiatives, and leading the organisation of the House Panto. Keep an eye on your emails during Week 6 for further information.
K-12 Plain Clothes Day for Refugee & Migrant Scholarship - 17 June 2026
With annual giving fast approaching, we are pleased to announce this year’s fundraising focus is a Refugee & Migrant Scholarship (needs based). To support this aim, all students K-12 are invited to participate in a school wide plain clothes day with a gold coin donation going towards the Scholarship.
Students will also be reflecting on the educational disruption displaced students experience, and taking part in activities across the School. More information will be shared about the School’s 2026 Annual Giving appeal soon. “When we listen deeply… we hear voices calling for welcome.”
Years 7-10 Art Exhibition
Family and friends are invited to view an exhibition of Years 7 - 10 artwork on display in The Farrall Centre. The exhibition will run from Thursday 21 May until Friday 3 July and will be open to visitors during school hours. Please sign in at the Middle School or Primary School Offices.
Peter Jones Peace Prize
This writing competition is open to Years 7-10 students.
The 2026 theme is…
“Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.” – Albert Einstein.
Entries close at 4pm on the last day of Term 2: Friday 10 July.
For more information, talk to your English teacher, contact Nadine Frick or visit our TFS Writing Prizes Google site via the English page on our Library Learnpath.
Family/Sibling Photos Wednesday 24 June | Hodgkin Hall
MSP Photography will be running family/sibling photos in Hodgkin Hall (Commercial Road Campus) on Wednesday 24 June from 3.15pm-5pm. If you would like to have a family/sibling photo you will need to complete this form by 4pm, Monday 22 June and allocate your family a time slot.
Please view a copy of the packs and prices here prior to having your photo taken.
Please email our Marketing and Communications Specialist, Holly Chilman, if you have any queries.
Co-curricular Opportunities
Discover our Co-curricular Online Handbook—your essential guide to enrichment, clubs, sports, music, service, policies, and key dates across all year levels. Visit the handbook to explore opportunities, plan ahead, and get involved in our vibrant co-curricular life.
Absentees
If your child will be absent from school for the day please advise the Middle School Office (phone: 6210 2235, or email: middleschooloffice@friends.tas.edu.au). We appreciate your support in this process.
Important Dates in Middle School
Friday 5 June - Statewide Staff Moderation Day – no classes
Monday 8 June - King’s Birthday
Thursday 11 June - Rustin Woodbridge Excursion
Wednesday 17 June - Giving Day - Student Free Dress
Thursday 18 June - Knight Woodbridge Excursion
Thursday 25 June - Stowe Woodbridge Excursion
Thursday 2 July - Tuke Woodbridge Excursion
Thursday 9 July - Preston Woodbridge Excursion
Friday 10 July - Last day of Term 2