Senior School
Year 11 & 12 TCE Exams
Years 11 and 12 TCE exams start soon, Monday 4 -13 August. An email was sent to families from Joe Cairns (TCE Coordinator) regarding the August mid-year exams. Please check that you have read the information carefully. It is recommended that students start preparation for exams.
Any questions, please contact Joe Cairns.
NEW Resource for Student and Parents – TCE Achievement Checklist
TASC has created a new resource, the TCE Achievement Checklist, to help students plan how to achieve the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE). Students are encouraged to use this checklist during course counselling (noting that achieving the TCE is one of the requirements for ATAR eligibility).
The Checklist recommends students use the TCE Course Planner to check that their senior secondary study choices will help them to achieve the TCE.
Tips for using the TCE Course Planner
- You can use the Planner's filter options to easily generate lists of courses by level (e.g. Level 2, Level 3, Certificate II) and type (e.g. TASC, VET, UCP/HAP, RFL).
- The TCE Course Planner - VET page provides step-by-step information about how to use the ‘VET Units’ tab to add each of a student's VET Units into the Planner.
- You can use the TCE Course Planner filters to generate lists of courses that offer one or more of the TCE Everyday Adult Standards upon successful completion (achieving an award of ‘Satisfactory Achievement’ or higher). Courses that offer the Standards are also listed on a single page at Everyday Adult Standard Courses.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Peter Gibson and Trish Menadue our Pathways advisors
Year 9 Subject Selection Info Night - Save the Date!
Tuesday the 29 July - 7pm
Next term, students in Year 9 will be making their subject choices for 2026. As part of this process, there will be a Subject Selection evening held in The Farrall Centre from 7.00pm on Tuesday the 29 July. On the 30 July, students and parents will be emailed details on how to choose their subjects via Web Preferences, and will also receive a link to the 2026 Year 9 and 10 Coursebook. Subject choices will be due on Monday 11th of August.
Magical Mystery Tour Concert - TONIGHT
Thursday 26 June | 6pm
Sixty years after they first toured Australia, The Music of The Beatles will be celebrated by many of our talented Senior School music ensembles in our Magical Mystery Tour Concert to be held in The Farrall Centre on Thursday 26 June from 6pm-7:30pm.
This is a free concert.
Careers and Pathways
The latest edition of the Careers and Pathways Newsletter is now out!
This edition includes the following:
- How to Apply
- Mainland Uni
- Plan Your Pathway
- Career in Trades?
- ADFA Open Day
- Early Entry Explained (NSW)
- GAP Year Idea
- UTAS Open Day
- Scholarships
Take a look at the full edition HERE
Term 2 Holiday Planner
The Term 2 holiday planner is now accessible to Years 11/12 students. The planner provides information on study techniques, strategies, key links to additional resources as well as a study planner.
Click here to access a digital version. Students are encouraged to make their own copy. Hard copies can be collected from the Senior School Office.
Senior School Dance Showcase - Tomorrow
Friday 27 June - 5.30pm to 6.35pm
The Senior School Dance Showcase will take place at the Farrall Centre on Friday 27 June from 5.30pm. This free event is a celebration and display of the work our Years 9-12 Dance students have completed throughout the semester.
No bookings required, just turn up on the day. It is a family friendly event that will run for approximately 65 minutes.
Home Base Free Dress Day Fundraiser
Friday 27 June
Senior IBDP Students Jameson Eastoe and Grace Hortle are hosting a Free Dress Day for local charity and support service, Home Base on Friday 27 June. For a Gold Coin Donation students can wear free clothing in support of the programs Home Base provides such as; Mara House or Colville Place temporary housing, Jumpstart Rental Subsidy, Reconnect - for students aged 12-18 or Step Up - for young people aged 11-17 experiencing violence at home or in relationships.
Any inquiries, contact students Jameson Eastoe, Grace Hortle or IBDP CAS Coordinator Hamish Hall.
Studiosity Services
More and more students are using our Studiosity service for assignment work and independent study after hours. In this way, we are supporting students to receive instant feedback and guidance from a professional whenever they encounter difficulties.
Students should ensure they have set up their free Studiosity account at studiosity.com/access or via the SEQTA splash page.
For any questions, please check the Studiosity FAQ or contact a member of staff.
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 Help Your Child Alleviate Stress – Wednesday 2 July 6:30pm
Register for the series by clicking the following link and learn some great practical strategies to help support your child this year. https://go.elevateeducation.com/auschoolwebinars
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