Senior School
Year 10 Examinations
Year 10 exams will be held in the week starting 18th of November. Monday the 18th will be a study day for Year 10 students, and no classes will run. The Senior School Library will be open as a quiet study area throughout the examination period. Any student on campus is required to sign in to the library when they are not in exams.
If your child is unwell on a day of exams, please contact the Senior School office before 10am.
The examination timetable and further information is available here.
Year 12 Leavers' Service 2024
Monday 25 November - 4.30pm
Family of Year 12 students are warmly invited to attend the Leavers’ Service in The Farrall Centre from 4.30pm on the Monday 25 November. The Service will run for approximately 1.5 hours, and there will be refreshments available in the Middle School Foyer after. All leaving students are required to wear formal uniform.
Please contact Emma Gilligan in Community Engagement or Kate Baldry if you have any questions.
Please book your tickets here (maximum 4 tickets per family)
Year 11 IB Diploma and TCE Examinations
Important information about the Year 11 IB Diploma examinations was shared with students and families last week. The examinations will commence on Tuesday 12 November and continue through until Friday 15 November. Students are not expected to be at school on Monday 11 November. Please contact Sarah Walker if any additional information is required.
Information for TCE Students
Year 11 and 12 TCE students will begin their TCE exams the week starting Monday 11 November and finish Thursday, 21 November. We wish our students the very best for these exams.
We encourage all families and students to check the TCE Exam schedule carefully and set reminders for exams. We also encourage students and families to read The TCE Exam Guide prior to exams.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Senior School Office for assistance.
Climate Action & Awareness Event
Sunday 1 December | 2pm - 4.30pm
Join us for a viewing of three short environmental films, involving a Q&A panel with Tasmanian environmental activists and documentary makers. Guest speakers include Cassy O'Connor, Pete Walsh (known for his Platypus Guardian' documentary), Grassroots Action Network representative Darcy Wright, and an owner of the Eaglehawk Neck Dive Centre. All are Welcome.
Event: Spreading Awareness
Date: Sunday December 1 2024
Time: 2pm - 4.30pm
Venue: Friends' School Farrall Centre Auditorium (395 Argyle Street,
North Hobart)
RSVP: Friday 29 November 2024
For catering purposes, please RSVP interest by emailing Eve Cooper
Lighting Production – Crash Course
Do you need some extra CAS hours? Are you creative-minded and interested in lighting design and operation? Would you prefer to be behind the spotlight rather than in it? Maybe you just want to have a play or maybe you’re keen to work on performances in the future (small or large scale) No experience necessary!
Come to the Drama theatre (BAMOT) Monday lunchtimes for the (remainder of Term 4) to explore, experiment and learn how to design and operate the lights in our performance space.
Email Sophie Hope if you have any questions. Otherwise rock up and join some like-minded creatives!
The TCE & IB Art Exhibition 2024
Monday 18 November to Thursday 21 November- The Farrall Centre
This is a fantastic showcase of work from our TCE and IB art students. The exhibition is open during school hours (9am - 3.30pm, Monday to Thursday) from 18 - 21 November for general public viewing in The Farrall Centre at 395 Argyle Street, North Hobart.
Please note you do not need a ticket but we ask that you check in at the or Primary School Office prior to making your way to The Farrall Centre if you are not a staff member.
Quiet Study Zone
A reminder that the Senior School Library will have extended opening hours over the entire IB and TCE exam period for quiet private study. The library is open school days Mondays to Thursday from 8am until 5pm and Fridays from 8am to 4pm.
Register for Elevate’s Parent Webinar Series
This Term, Elevate Education delivers high-impact workshops to our students that help to develop their study skills, motivation, and exam preparation.
Over the next Term, you're invited to join their parent webinar series, where you can help support your child at home by reinforcing the skills they're learning at school.
Upcoming Webinars:
- How To Help Your Child Alleviate Stress– 13th November 6:30pm (AEDT)
- How You Can Build Resilience in Your Child - 27th November 6:30pm (AEDT)
- How You Can Set Your Child Up for Success - 11th December 6:30pm (AEDT)
Register for the series by clicking this link and learn some great practical strategies to help support your child this year.
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 4 | Monday 14 October to Thursday 12 December
CLICK HERE to view the School calendar