Senior School

Year 11 Term 2 Update

After a focused and productive Term 1, Year 11 students have been given the opportunity to take greater responsibility for their learning. As of Term 2, they are permitted to arrive later if they do not have a Period 1 or 2 class and may leave earlier if they do not have a Period 5 or 6 class. Students can access private study spaces on campus during this time.

Tutor/Registration attendance remains compulsory, and students are expected to be on campus during the school day when they have scheduled classes or other commitments.

This added flexibility recognises the maturity students have shown so far, but also comes with the expectation that they continue to meet all academic and organisational responsibilities. This privilege may be reviewed if necessary on an individual basis.

We commend Year 11 on a strong start to the year and look forward to a productive and successful Term 2.

PPEP Talk for Year 10 Students

Next week, all Year 10 students will hear a presentation from the Pelvic Pain Foundation - Periods, Pain and Endometriosis (PPEP Talk®) Program during one of their Health lessons. This Program is delivered by fully trained educators and incorporates animation, video and interactive components. PPEP Talk® provides early intervention and supports students, families, teachers, and schools at a time when pain is more easily managed, and the life effects of pain and missed school can be most efficiently minimised. All students participate in this program so that we learn how to best support the people in their life with pain.

The Pelvic Pain Foundation have provided a Pre PPEP Talk® Video for students, parents, or staff who want information about periods and pelvic anatomy before the PPEP Talk® session. They also offer a follow-up session called PPEP Talk® Next Steps, a FREE online session for any student who identifies a complex pain concern or would like their caregiver to know more. Students can register for upcoming sessions here

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 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 Get (And Keep!) Your Child Motivated - 7th May 6:30pm (AEST)
How You Can Help Your Child Prepare for Exams – 21st May 6:30pm (AEST)
How You Can Support Your Child During Exams - 4th June 6:30pm (AEST)
Ask Me Anything (Live Q&A) - 18th June 6:30pm (AEST)
How to Help Your Child Alleviate Stress – 2nd July 6:30pm (AEST)

Register for the series by clicking the link below and learn some great practical strategies to help support your child this year. https://go.elevateeducation.com/auschoolwebinars

Share the Dignity School Fundraiser

Senior School student, Amelia Cooper (Year 11), and the Stewardship Committee will be holding a fundraiser on Friday 9 May, where students can dress in pink (with a gold coin donation), as well as buy from a pink-themed bake sale.

Students wanting to contribute to the bake sale can sign up through a link on Seqta Notices.

During the month of May there will also be a collection box at the Senior School Office where students and parents can donate period/feminine hygiene products.

All donations will directly support women fleeing domestic violence, in homelessness, or in extreme poverty through Share the Dignity.

Pathways Evening 2026

The 2026 Year 11 and 12 Pathways Evening will be held on Wednesday 21 May in The Farrall Centre, commencing at 7.00pm. We ask all students commencing Year 11 at the Senior School in 2026 (along with their parents) to attend this information session to enable them to better understand the pathways available at The Friends’ School.

The format for the evening will be as follows:

Years 11 and 12 at Friends’ - Adam Chambers, Head of Senior School
International Baccalaureate Diploma - Stephen Barratt, IB Diploma Coordinator
Tasmanian Certificate of Education - Joe Cairns, TCE Coordinator
Vocational Education and Training courses - Joni Chuter, VET Coordinator
Personal experiences of pathway options - Year 12 students
Final summary and next steps in the process - Kate Baldry; Deputy Head of Senior School, Learning

Parents have also been emailed further information about the pathways process.

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 21 May in The Farrall Centre.

The latest volume of the Careers and Pathways Newsletter is out now

This volume includes the following features:

ACU – Allied Health
HYDRO Tasmania Work Experience
Pathway Popup – Deakin Residence
Science or Engineering Program
Explore Careers
Monash Online Seminars
Gap Year Guide
Young Tassie Climate Change-Makers
Applying to University?
UTAS – Meet the Students
Uni of Melbourne Accommodation

Take a look at the full volume HERE

Term 2 Co-curricular Information

At The Friends’ School, we are proud to offer a rich and diverse co-curricular program that complements our formal curriculum and enhances students' educational experiences from Kindergarten to Year 12.

With activities spanning Sport, Music, Service and Enrichment, we encourage every student to explore their interests and talents. Participation fosters skills, values, and connections that support holistic development.

View the co-curricular opportunities for Term 2 in the online handbook here, noting that some activities have already commenced and the sport sign ups have now closed (information was sent separately on these).

Student Photo Packs

This is a note to advise the printed student photo packs are arriving at the School by the end of this week and will be sent home with students over the next week.

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 2 Monday 28 April to Friday 4 July