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Middle School

Cyber Safety Presentation

All Year 7 and 8 students are participating in a presentation on cyber safety run by AFP volunteers on Tuesday 17 September. The ThinkUKnow program aims to educate young people about child exploitation online as well as raise awareness about sexual extortion. Appropriate conduct online and the rights and responsibilities that come with an individual’s presence online will also be explored. 

Year 8 Outdoor Education - River Rafting Day 

The Year 8 rafting trip on the Huon River is a valuable experience that emphasises teamwork, safety awareness, and problem-solving skills. As students work together to navigate the river, they will apply essential safety practices while overcoming challenges. This journey also deepens their connection to the environment, fostering a sense of responsibility and respect for nature.

 

Students and staff will travel to either the Huon River above Huonville or the Derwent River above New Norfolk, depending on water levels. Upon arrival, the group will inflate the rafts, gear up, and participate in a pre-trip briefing before starting the rafting adventure. Students will self-guide the rafts, with a guide closely following each raft in a kayak. In more technical sections, the guides may take over steering to ensure safety. Lunch will be enjoyed on the riverbank. No prior rafting experience is required, as this program is designed to be an introductory and enjoyable experience for all students.

 

Start: 8:30am Drop off at  Bell St Campus

End: 3:30pm Collection from Bell St Campus

  • 8C     Wednesday 18 September
  • 8A     Thursday 19 September
  • 8E      Friday 20 September
  • 8F      Wednesday 25 September
  • 8D     Thursday 26 September
  • 8B     Friday 27 September

Please refer to details in Operoo to give permission for this activity and for a comprehensive list of what clothing and gear is required for this activity. 

Year 7 Environment Action Quests

Friday 13 September

Year 7 students will undertake the culminating element of their Environment Action Quest on Friday 13 September. This will include a range of off-campus activities. Relevant details have been sent out through Operoo, including all clothing / resource requirements. Students require a packed lunch and drink bottle, personal medications, hat and sunscreen (if applicable), raincoat and sturdy footwear for practical activities.

 

Students will depart from and return to the Middle School at the usual times. We ask that students arrive promptly to school on this day.

Spring Music Concert

Wednesday 18 September

6pm- 7.30pm - The Farrall Centre

The evening will feature:

  • Years 7-12 String Ensembles 
  • Years 7-12 Choirs 
  • The Wind Ensemble 

This is not a ticketed event, we welcome all Friends' School community to attend.

Middle School Service Awards

Applications for Middle School Service Awards are now open and will close on Monday 16 September. Instructions and a copy of the Service Record/Award form, students should go to the Service Awards Page of the Service Learning Google Site.

 

To apply for an award;

  1. Record all service activities as you participate in them and have them verified with adult supervisors by sharing the Service Record Award Application Form (Google Doc) with them and politely emailing to ask them to verify your participation.
  2. Count up the total number of hours completed for both School based and Community based service and enter this on the Record.
  3. Label your Service Award (Record) Application with your Full Name, Year and Class Teacher and indicate which form of Award you are applying for from the choices at the top.
  4. Google Share the Google Doc with Liesa Winkler or Karina Churchill by Monday 16 September.

For more information please contact Liesa Winkler or Karina Churchill

Important Dates 

Term 3 | Tuesday 23 July to Friday 27 September

 

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