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Year 8 Gymnastics Lessons

Next week will be our final visits to Kingborough Sports Centre for our gymnastics unit. Just a reminder that the buses leave at 8.35am after attendance is taken in class for 4 classes:

  • 8C and 8F depart on Monday morning
  • 8A and 8D depart on Wednesday morning

If students could be on time to class or advise the Middle School Office if they are going to arrive late.

Uniform Reminder

With the start of warm weather,  a reminder that it is important to wear approved school uniform. The School Shop is open 8am to 5pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. 

You are also able to purchase from the online uniform shop and the order will be filled when the shop is next open.

 

All students must wear The Friends’ School uniform, with information available in the handbook.

Year 8 Geology Excursions

As part of the current Geology unit, all Year 8 students will be undertaking a full day excursion to Sandy Bay foreshore and the University of Tasmania. Students will be learning about mineral deposits and rock formations and have the opportunity to discuss with postgraduate students about their studies and future job prospects.

 

Students will leave school at 8.30am and return back to school by the end of the school day. Classes will depart on the following dates:

  • Thursday 7th November - 8B and 8E 
  • Thursday 14 November - 8A and 8D 
  • Thursday 21 November - 8C and 8F 

Students will need to wear sports uniform, including solid footwear. They should also bring a hat, sunscreen, thermals, beanie, warm jacket and raincoat. Students will need to bring a drink, morning tea and lunch. Personal medication such as epipens and asthma puffers also need to be provided.

Small Paws Animal Rescue Drive - Student Voice Council and Service Council initiatives

In Term 4, the Student Voice Council and Service Council have joined forces to raise awareness and much needed funds for Small Paws Animal Rescue. Owned and run by ex-staff member, Whendiey Stewart. Whendiey discussed the vital work of the charity at our assembly on Wednesday, and how care, compassion and giving to the community is so important.

 

To support Small Paws, the Middle School will be running a number of initiatives in November. 

 

Firstly, we are asking for donations for the Small Paws House Donation Drive, particularly their most needed items, until Friday 22 November.

 

The second initiative we are running to raise awareness of the important work that Small Paws does in the community, and to encourage the community to donate, is a 30 second ad challenge. Students can submit their ads to Essie Hoggart by the Monday 25 November. 

 

 

 

We will also be running other fundraising activities during the next few weeks, including a bake sale on Friday 8th of November at recess. We would love to receive any donations of baked goods (animal themed is optional!), with the ingredient list attached. Please bring any donated goods to the Middle School office on the Friday morning. We are looking forward to sampling the treats on offer, and raising money for such a worthy cause!

Middle School Student House Leader 2025 Elections

Applications for Student House Leadership for 2025 have been flooding in, and the Middle School leadership team will be reviewing the applications in the coming week. Students who make it through to the next round of the leadership process will have interviews in Week 4, with elections set to happen in Week 5. We are so excited about the amazing range of students who are so passionate about leadership, making a difference and using their voice for change! 

 

Year 7 PE

As part of Year 7 PE curriculum, students will be walking to Bell St as their PE lesson (weather dependent). This will happen in Weeks 6 + 7. As this will take place in their PE lesson, students need to bring their warm clothes, sunscreen, and a water bottle.

Important Dates 

Term 4 | Monday 14 October to Thursday 12 December

 

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