Senior School
Year 10 Science Excursions
Tuesday 4 to Thursday 13 November
Between the Tuesday 4 and Thursday 13 November, Year 10 Science classes will each have a full day excursion to the Woodbridge Marine Discovery Centre. Here the classes will explore ocean currents and climate change as a part of the Global Systems unit. Students will spend two hours on a boat, conducting scientific ocean sampling and the rest of the time using the laboratory and accessing the touch tanks at the centre.
All students should meet promptly at the Weetbix at 8.30am and will return to school by 3.30pm. The dates for each class are as follows:
- Tuesday 4 November - Wade Van der Voort and Karina Potter
- Wednesday 5 November - Lainey James
- Thursday 6 November - Lisa Arthur
- Friday 7 November - Brenda Winnings
- Tuesday 11 November - Simone Summers
- Thursday 13 November - Matthew Davies
Students will need to wear sensible outdoor-education style clothing with solid footwear that is suitable for exposure to Tasmanian winter weather on a boat. This should include a sun hat/beanie, sunscreen, polar fleece/warm jumper and warm/ waterproof jacket.
Students should also bring a drink, morning tea and lunch and any personal medication, including travel sickness medication, if required.
If you have any concerns or questions please contact the students' Science teacher listed below.
TCE Exams
Year 11 and 12 TCE students will begin their TCE exams the week starting Monday 10 November and finish Thursday 20 November.
We encourage all families and students to check the TCE Exam Schedule carefully and set reminders for exams.
Students with extra time start 30 minutes earlier (8.30 am and 1pm). We encourage all students and families to plan carefully and ensure that students are at school at least 15 minutes prior to the start of 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. We wish all students the very best for exams.
TCE and IB Art Exhibition - Next Week
Opening Night - Thursday 6 November 5pm to 6pm and General Entry - Friday 7 November
Join us at The Farrall Centre for the official opening of the TCE and IB Art Exhibition on Thursday 6 November at 5pm, as we celebrate the incredible creativity and talent of our TCE and IB art students. Drinks and canapés will be served.
Can’t make the opening? The exhibition will also be open for viewing during school hours on Friday 7 November. Come and be inspired by the next generation of artists!
Please note you do not need a ticket but we ask that Friday during school hours you check in at the Primary School Office prior to making your way to The Farrall Centre if you are not a staff member.
Year 12 Laptop Return and Purchase
Year 12 students must return their laptops to the Service Desk by Friday 28 November. If the device is not returned by the due date it will be locked via our management system.
Students do have the option to purchase the laptop by completing the form via the link below.
Conditions of Sale:
The only devices being made available have an asset number beginning with 25. The asset number can be found on the sticker located on the lid / back of the device.
Only requests made prior to the Friday 12 December 2025 will be considered and you may only purchase your own device.
All devices are reformatted to the Apple original configuration. This means that only the original Apple OS will remain on the device. Word, Excel, Photoshop, etc, are applications owned by the School and cannot be included. The sale price for the MacBook Air is $396.00 inc GST.
The sale price is payable to The Friends' School by Cash or EFTPOS. Payment must be made at Main Reception on the Commercial Road Campus before Tuesday 16 December 2025. Your proof of payment will be required when collecting the device.
Collection of the device is from the Senior School Service Desk from the 12 January 2026. Students will be contacted via email and phone when the device is available for collection.
Any purchase not collected by the 23 January 2026 will be returned to the Lease Company, and a refund will be made.
If you would like to purchase your laptop, please complete the form at the link below. This form uses our "Atlassian" support system, you will need to sign in using you school account. Students will need to see the Service Desk if they need assistance with this. Year 12 Laptop Purchase Form.
Year 12 Leavers’ Service
Monday 24 November
The Year 12 Leavers’ Service is a formal event celebrating our leaving students’ time at Friends’ and acknowledging their contribution to the School. We invite all Year 12 students and their families to the Service to be held at The Farrall Centre, from 4.30-6.00pm on the Monday 24 November, following the external exams. Students are asked to wear formal uniform (with blazer or Leavers’ top).
Tickets are available to book here. The event will be live streamed for those unable to make it. There will be refreshments in the Middle School foyer following the event.
For further information, contact Kate Baldry
Year 10 Examinations
Year 10 families have been shared into the Term 4 Assessment Schedule which includes information on the Year 10 Examinations. Students have also been emailed a document outlining examination rules and expectations. We encourage Year 10 students and their families to read through these carefully. The exams provide an opportunity to develop skills in time management, organisation and exam strategy in preparation for their pre-tertiary studies.
Friday 21 November is swotvac and Year 10 students are not required to attend formal lessons on this day. The library will be available for private study. Year 10 students who chose to be on campus are required to remain in the library during regular lesson times.
Friday 28 November is set aside as an exam catch-up day. Students are not required to attend on this day.
Further information will be shared closer to the exams. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher, tutor, Aaron Davey or Kate Baldry.
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 - Wed 12 November 6:30pm
- How You Can Build Resilience in Your Child – Wed 26 November 6:30pm
- How You Can Set Your Child Up for Success - Wed 10 December 6:30pm
Register for the series by clicking the link here and learn some great practical strategies to help support your child this year.
Senior School Year 10 Ceramics Excursion
Friday 31 October - 8.40am to 12.30pm
The Year 10 Ceramics class will be visiting the Ceramics studio of artist Anna Williams at South Lea to participate in a Raku firing workshop. This is the culmination of a curriculum unit that explores alternative firing techniques.
Absentees
If your child will be absent from school for the day please advise the Senior School Office (phone: 6210 2255, or email: seniorschooloffice@friends.tas.edu.au). We appreciate your support in this process.
Important Dates
Term 4, 2025
Monday 13 October – Term 4 commences
Wednesday 3 December - End of Year Gathering (6pm to 7.30pm)
Thursday 11 December – Last day Term 4
Co-curricular Opportunities
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