Senior School
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).
Senior School Information:
Year 9/10 students will finish their P.4 class at 12.30pm and walk to Bell Street via the route listed in red. Please follow staff instructions and be very careful when crossing the roads.
Year 11/12 students will finish their P.4 class at 1:00pm and either walk or drive their own car to Bell Street. Year 11/12 students wishing to drive their own car to Bell Street must have signed permission; so too must students wishing to be taken to Bell Sreet by other students. In each case permission must be submitted to the Senior School Office by the recess on Wednesday 6 May. Parking is available either in the car park beside Runnymede OR on Queens Walk. Students are not permitted to access the driveway into the Main Oval.
Carr St to the overpass, Argyle St - Boa Vista Rd, Argyle St - Stoke St, Park St - Bishop St (both ends), Bellevue Parade /Bell St.
Students may wear sports uniform to School and will also need to come prepared for all weather conditions! All students should bring a drink bottle and some energy food.
Race times
U15 Girls 4km 1:50 (finish chute lane 3)
U15 Boys 4km 2:00 (finish chute lane 5)
U16 Girls 4km 2:10 (finish chute lane 1)
U16 Boys 4km 2:20 (finish chute lane 3)
Open Girls 4km 2:30 (finish chute lane 3)
Open Boys 4km 2:40 (finish chute lane 5)
Students are to make their own arrangements to travel home at the conclusion of the cross-country presentation at 3.30pm.
Students needing to link up with buses to outlying areas can either catch our commuter buses back to school at 3.20pm or make their own arrangements. Students need to advise the Senior School Office if they need to travel on the School commuter by Tuesday 4pm.
Metro services will not be operating. Students will need to walk to the bus stop on New Town Road to catch city buses.
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.
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.
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Catch-up Assessments
Students who miss in-class assessment tasks are reminded that catch-up sessions run from 3.00-4.00pm on Mondays and 3.45-4.45pm on Thursdays. Your teacher and/or tutor will let you know of expectations.
Academic Integrity
All students in Years 9-12 should now have completed the relevant academic integrity modules. These clearly outline expectations of students around academic honesty, referencing, collusion and use of genAI in assessment tasks. The modules for Years 11 and 12 are based on the expectations of TASC/IBO and are specific to your child’s academic pathway. As the workload increases through Terms 2 and 3, we encourage parents to speak with their children about the importance of academic honesty. The modules, and student responses, are available on SEQTA and can be viewed via the Tutor assessment.
Please contact Kate Baldry if you have any questions about these modules.
Uniform Reminder
Families are reminded that students are required to wear their Friends’ uniform each day. There are multiple options for both formal and sports uniform. It is important to be aware that non-uniform shorts, including blue branded or non-branded shorts, are not part of the uniform and students who arrive in these will be provided with uniform items to change into.
Please check the Uniform handbook for further information on acceptable items. The Uniform Shop is also able to assist.
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 Senior School Office (phone: 6210 2255, or email: seniorschooloffice@friends.tas.edu.au). We appreciate your support in this process.
Important Dates
Term 1 Monday 2 February to Friday 17 April