Middle School

Year 7 Connections | TMAG/Grote Reber Excursion

As part of our Year 7 Science unit on the sun, Earth and moon, students will participate in an excursion to the Grote Reber Museum and radio telescope at Cambridge. As part of our Deep Time unit in Humanities, students will participate in an excursion to TMAG. Students will leave and be returned to The Friends’ School by bus. 

Walker and Mott: Friday 15 May 10.30am - 3.30pm

Fry and Penn: Friday 15 May 11.00am - 3.30pm 

Backhouse and Oats: Friday 22 May 11.00am - 3.30pm 

Students will need to bring personal medication. If you have any questions, please email your child’s Key Teacher.

Term 2 Starting - Tuesday 5 May

A reminder to families that Monday 4 May, Week 1 of Term 2 is a scheduled Staff Day. There will be no classes for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Alternative arrangements will need to be made for students on this day. Term 2 will commence on Tuesday 5 May.

Year 7 Connections Activity Day

Students will be participating in the following activities on Friday 17 April:

Further information has been shared in Paperly.

If you have any queries, please contact your child’s Key Teacher.

Year 8 Camp - Term 2

Paperly permission forms for the Year 8 camp will be sent out shortly. 

It is important that medical information on Paperly is up to date as soon as possible.  Please contact the Middle School Office if you are not sure how to update information.  Medical Information can be accessed on the left menu under Details and by editing the selected student.

During the first week of Term 2, students will work in class with their teachers to organise tent groups, cooking groups, menu plans, and shopping lists. Families are asked to support their children through this process. The OED website (accessible on student iPads) is a great resource for students to use for extra guidance.

For Rustin, Stowe, and Preston, the preparation day is 11 May (Bell Street) and the camp dates are 12–15 May. 

For Bracey, Knight, and Tuke, the preparation day is 18 May (Bell Street) and the camp dates are 19–22 May.

Generations Connect Service Opportunity

A meaningful service opportunity is available for Middle School students through the Generations Connect Tech project in Term 2. This program offers students the chance to build friendships with elderly residents at Mary Ogilvy House while supporting them to develop their technology skills. For many residents, this is a chance to connect with young people and work together to solve tech problems. 

Students who participate will need to attend a training session at Friends’, 7 May from 1.20–3.30pm. From Week 4 to Week 10, they will then visit Mary Ogilvy House each Tuesday from 3.35–4.45pm. Students will be picked up directly from the venue after each visit.

To join the team, students can sign up here - https://forms.gle/vd2xYmYSBuctqNqA6 

Years 7-12 Cross Country Carnival

Wednesday 6 May - Bell Street Sports Grounds

The Years 7-12 Cross Country Carnival will be held on Wednesday 6 May (first week of Term 1).  

Middle School Information:

Periods 1 to 3 are normal classes with a recess break at 10:30am. Students will leave the School at 12:00pm to walk to the Bell Street sports grounds.

Students must follow the correct paths and instructions from staff when walking to the event. Staff are stationed at each crossing for student safety.

Boa Vista Rd, Argyle St - Stoke St, Park St - Bishop St (both ends), Bellevue Parade /Bell St.

Race times

U14 Girls  3km 1:05pm (finish chute lane 1 )

U14 Boys  3km 1:15pm (finish chute lane 3)

U13 Girls  3km 1:25pm (finish chute lane 5)

U13 Boys 3km 1:35pm (finish chute lane 1)

Sings and Strings Concert - Wednesday 27 May

Come along and support our student musicians as we celebrate all things vocal and orchestral! This concert features a wonderful variety of ensembles from across the Primary, Middle and Senior Schools. The concert starts at 6pm and all are welcome to attend this free event.

For families of performers, please keep an eye out for a Paperly notification early next Term, which will contain all the specific participation and permission details. 

Co-curricular Opportunities

Discover our Co-curricular Online Handbook—your essential guide to enrichment, clubs, sports, music, service, policies, and key dates across all year levels. Visit the handbook to explore opportunities, plan ahead, and get involved in our vibrant co-curricular life.

Absentees

If your child will be absent from school for the day please advise the Middle School Office (phone: 6210 2235, or email: middleschooloffice@friends.tas.edu.au). We appreciate your support in this process.

Important Dates in Middle School

Thursday 16 April - Middle School Mid-Semester 1 Reports Released

Friday 17 April - Year 7 Activity Day

Friday 17 April - End of Term 1

Monday 20 April - Friday 1 May - Term 1 Break

Monday 4 May - Student free day

Wednesday 6 May - House Cross Country (Years 7-12)

Monday 11 May - Rustin, Stowe & Preston at Bell Street

Tuesday 12 - Friday 15 May - Rustin, Stowe & Preston on Camp

Monday 18 May - Bracey, Knight & Tuke at Bell Street

Tuesday 19 May - Friday 22 May - Bracey, Knight & Tuke on Camp