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The latest edition of the Careers and Pathways Newsletter is out now!

Included in this issue: 

  • Applying to Aus Uni’s?
  • Melb Uni Accommodation
  • Thinking about your ​career?
  • Jobs and the Ocean ​(working on water)
  • Uni Syd Scholarships
  • Accounting Cadetship
  • Apprenticeship ​Opportunity
  • Game Development ICT
  • UTAS OPEN DAY
  • Maritime Immersion
  • Paid Work @ the ATO
  • Careers in Agriculture

Click HERE to see the full issue

Friends’ Certificate - Senior School 

The closing date for this year’s Friends’ Certificate and Service Award applications is Monday 16 September.  Students must complete and submit their completed CAS Record via the Friends’ Certificate Google Site using the Friends’ Certificate and Service Award Nomination form (Google Form) for their year level. 

 

Students who have already gained their “Clemes Certificate” in 2023 can apply for a 2024 Service Award using the CAS Record template by recording their Service in that section only and clicking yes, or no, in the appropriate boxes in the Google Form.

 

Any queries should be directed to Karina Churchill, Service Coordinator K-12.

Senior School Student Council 2025

All Year 11 students have been shared information for nominating for the positions of Head Student, Student House Leader and Committee Reps for 2025. 

 

We encourage all Year 11 students to consider nominating, as being part of the Council is a great way to build leadership skills, advocate for areas they are passionate about and work with their peers and teachers to build a positive school environment. 

 

Important dates:

  • Nominations for Head Student are due Monday 26 August 
  • Nominations for all other Year 12 positions are due Thursday 4 September

The Year 9 - 11 nomination process will be shared later this term. 

Please contact the relevant House Leader or Deputy Head of Senior School - Pastoral Care, Amy Harris for further information. 

Friends’ School Amnesty Battle of the Bands 2024

Thursday 29 August | 6pm to 9pm

The Friends’ School Amnesty Battle of the Bands is held in The Farrall Centre and will feature student bands from Years 7–12. Entry is gold coin donation and soft drinks will be available for purchase with all proceeds going to the school’s Amnesty group. VET students will cater for the event with food available in the Farrall foyer between 5pm - 5.45pm. 

 

Attending students are to be dropped off and collected from the venue. This is an ‘in-house’ event for school students and parents only. Any non-school student/adult arriving will be asked to leave as The Friends’ School cannot accept responsibility for non-Friends’ students. There will be no pass-outs and there are to be no bags brought into the venue by students other than that required by the performers.

 

School parents are welcome to attend and will be seated upstairs in The Farrall Centre, students (Years 7 to 12 only) will be situated downstairs. We ask that audience members refrain from attending if unwell with flu-like symptoms.

 

We would love to see you come along and support the students at this evening of musical celebration. 

 

For enquiries, please email Dave Wilson 

Australian Infomatics Olympiad - Senior School

The Australian Informatics Olympiad (AIO) recognises and challenges students with an interest in computer programming. Participating students will need some programming experience and be able to write code. Allowed languages are C, C++, Java or Python 3. It is a challenging competition that will run for three hours next Thursday morning during periods 1, 2 and 3 in the Senior School.

 

If students would like to sign up for the competition, please register by completing the online form by lunchtime on Friday 23 August.

 

Any queries should be directed to Joe Boyer, Maths Competition Coordinator.

Parent Presentation on Neurodiversity - NEXT WEEK

Wednesday 28 August | 7pm - 8.30pm at The Farrall Centre

The Middle and Senior School's are embarking on a joint focus on Neurodiversity on Wednesday 28 August encouraging our community to develop a shared language and toolkit on how to create a neuro-affirmative learning space. 

 

We have invited psychologist Emma-Rose Parsons from Spectrum House in Melbourne to assist us in starting a conversation and to provide our students with a greater understanding of neurodiversity. In addition, we will host a parent presentation evening on that day from 7pm until 8:30pm in The Farrall Centre, where Emma-Rose will focus on how to continue the conversation at home

 

This session is suitable for parents of neurodivergent and neurotypical students. Please note this event is for parents only and is not suitable for students to attend.

 

We will cover topics including:

  • Respectful boundaries
  • Safe risk-taking
  • Emotional regulation & stress management
  • Understanding neuro-divergence in your school (ADHD and Autism)

Please book using the link here.

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.

The 2024 Service Quiz Night - NEXT WEEK

Friday 30 August at The Farrall Centre | 6.30pm for 7pm start

The Senior Stewardship Committee and Staff Service Coordinators warmly invite you to the 2024 Service Quiz Night.

 

The night will include the special guest quiz master John Xintalevonis, snacks, drinks to purchase, captivating questions, high class entertainment and an assortment of irresistible items to win or bid for as part of our silent auction. 

 

All proceeds will be donated to Friends of Refugee Communities Tasmania (FORCT).  So, why not come along and make a difference, all whilst enjoying a spectacular night? Gather some friends and make up a table.

 

To book a seat or a table please click here. 

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 3 Tuesday 23 July to Friday 27 September

Monday 9 September – Wellbeing Day, as part of Wellbeing Weekend (no K-12 classes)

 

CLICK HERE to view the School calendar