Middle School

Attendance Reminder

Regular attendance helps ensure your child doesn't miss valuable learning opportunities and maintains strong connections with their teachers and peers. When your child needs to be absent, a quick call to the Middle School Office before 9:00 am helps us ensure their safety and wellbeing. We know life happens – whether it's illness, appointments, or family circumstances, our office staff are happy to help navigate these situations.

The State Education Act requires us to closely monitor attendance, which means we need to document the reasons for absences. While we recognise that families sometimes need flexibility, planned absences during term time (such as holidays) are recorded as unapproved for official purposes, and extended unapproved absences may need to be reported to the Tasmanian Office of Education Registrar.

For medical absences lasting more than three consecutive days, a medical certificate helps us maintain accurate records and support your child's return to learning. Prolonged absences for medical reasons where no medical certificate has been provided may also require the school to notify the Tasmanian Office of Education Registrar of the nonattendance.

Finally, for early departures or partial-day absences, advance notice helps us ensure a smooth transition. Students will need to sign out and back in at the Middle School Office – this simple step helps us keep everyone safe and accounted for.

If you have questions about attendance requirements or need support managing your child's school commitments, please don't hesitate to contact the Middle School Office. Our full attendance policy is available in the Middle School Handbook for your reference.

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.

Middle School Mid-Semester 1 Reports

Middle School Mid-Semester 1 Reports will be made available on Thursday 16 April. For full-year subjects, these reports provide a broad indication of academic Progress and Effort for the year so far. For single-term Arts and Technology subjects, they provide a final A-E Award and Effort rating for the course. Further information is provided with the report. An email to parents and guardians on 16 April will confirm when reports are ready for viewing in SEQTA Engage.

Chamber Music Concert

Join us for an evening of collaborative music-making at The Friends’ School Chamber Music Concert on Tuesday 14 April. This 90-minute showcase highlights the dedication of our musicians from Years 5 to 12 performing in a range of small ensembles. From classical trios to contemporary quartets, the program features a rich mix of genres. Please come along to support our creative music students as they take to the stage and share their music with us all.

This is a free event and all are welcome to attend.

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

Friday 3 April - Tuesday 7 April - Easter Break

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

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