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Careers & Pathways

The latest issue of the Careers & Pathways Newsletter is now available here.

 

Features include:

  • EducationUSA
  • Physiotherapy Seminar
  • Study Podiatry
  • UTAS Medicine
  • UNSW Early Offers
  • All about Scholarships!
  • UNI Sydney - Open Night
  • STEM Research Program
  • Online Work Experience
  • Cert II Construction
  • Accountant Cadetship
  • Audition Support

Parent Year 7 & 8 Campus Tour

Parents/guardians of current Year 6 & 7 students are invited to view some of the learning areas on the Year 7 & 8 Campus for 2024. The 30 to 40 minute tour will commence outside the Clemes building on the Argyle Street Campus and will be conducted by Lindy Gannon (Head of Year 7 & 8 in 2024), John Hoggart (Deputy Head of Year 7 & 8 in 2024), Shaun O'Rourke (Deputy Principal) and other staff.  Parents will have an opportunity to ask questions and be provided with more information on the structures and format for 2024.

 

New students and families to the School in Years 7 & 8 in 2024 will be provided with an opportunity to view the campus in Term 4.

 

There are currently two date options and we ask that parents/guardians book a spot to assist us in managing group sizes allocated to staff tour guides.  

  • 4:30pm to 5:15pm Tuesday 12 September 
  • 4:30pm to 5:15pm Thursday 14 September 

To book, please CLICK HERE

Chinese Speaking Awards

Friday 8 September | 6pm - 7.30pm

Chinese Speaking Competition Award Ceremony will be held at 6pm - 7:30 pm on Friday 8 September at The Farrall Centre. 

 

17 Friends' students will be receiving an award from the CLTAT! All parents and friends are welcome.

High School Learning Conferences - change of date

Wednesday 27 September | 3.10pm to 6pm

Learning Conferences for High School students will take place on Wednesday 27 September between 3.10pm and 6pm. Please note that this is a change from what was previously in the calendar. For students in Years 11 and 12, individual contact will be made with families as appropriate if there are any concerns about progress.

 

We encourage students to be in attendance where possible. More details about this event, including links for making bookings, will be provided in conjunction with the upcoming Progress Reports.

 

If you have any questions, please contact John Hoggart, Deputy Head of High School - Curriculum, or your child's Head of House.

Plant Donations

Year 10 students and our High School Environment Representatives, Ava Gelman and Remy Zeigler, are organising a plant initiative to bring more plants into classrooms around the school. The goal is to enhance air quality and oxygen levels, which enhance the aesthetics of our learning spaces and have been proven to enhance brain retention and concentration.

 

To bring this idea to life we need help from you. Either bring in any plants you or family members have at home that you wish to donate or bring cuttings of plants you already have. The Landcare group, run by Katrina Munting and Peter Smythe, will supply soil and pots. We invite anyone from the Friends' community who wishes to be a part of the process to bring these plants/cuttings in on the 11th of September to the Biology lab at 12:55 (N205) or non-students to bring them to the High School Office. Please feel free to contact Environment Representatives Remy or Ava or Peter Smythe if you have any questions.

Co-Curricular Photo Day

Tuesday 12 September

On Tuesday 12 September, our annual Co-Curricular Photo Day is being held in The Farrall Centre. Students who are involved in a co-curricular photo have been sent an email from the Group Coordinator. 

 

Please ensure you have the correct uniform for each photo you are in;

  • Sports photos: Full sports uniform (track pants or shorts, polo t-shirt)
  • Music or formal photos (Student Council etc): Years 7 - 12 students need full formal uniform including tie, blazer, black school shoes, grey pants or skirt
  • Year 3 - 4 students: Sports uniform
  • Year 5 - 6 students: Formal uniform with the shell jacket

Contact your group coordinator if you have any questions. 

Spring Celebration

Tuesday 12 September | 6pm - 7pm

We welcome you to join us for a concert at The Farrall Centre, celebrating Years 7-12 Friends' Musicians. This concert will include performances by Years 7-12 Choirs, Guitar Ensemble and Friends' Camerata. Please join us for a fantastic evening of music - no tickets necessary. 

 

For more information contact Estelle Levy

2023 Term Dates 

Term 3 Tuesday 25 July - 29 September

 

Term 4 Monday 16 October - Tuesday 12 December

High School – Years 7 to 10 Office

6210 2235  |  hsoffice@friends.tas.edu.au

8am – 4pm Monday – Friday