Senior School
Year 12 Leavers’ Service
Monday 24 November - 4.30pm to 6pm
The Year 12 Leavers’ Service is a formal event celebrating our leaving students’ time at Friends’ and acknowledging their contribution to the School. We invite all Year 12 students and their families to The Service to be held at The Farrall Centre following their external exams.
Students are asked to wear formal uniform (with blazer or Leavers’ top). Further information, including access to tickets, will be provided closer to the date. The event will be live streamed for those unable to make it.
For further information, contact Kate Baldry
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 next 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 You Can Help Your Child Manage Their Time – Wed 29 October 6:30pm
- How To Help Your Child Alleviate Stress - Wed 12 November 6:30pm
- How You Can Build Resilience in Your Child – Wed 26 November 6:30pm
- How You Can Set Your Child Up for Success - Wed 10 December 6:30pm
Register for the series by clicking the link here and learn some great practical strategies to help support your child this year.
Careers and Pathways
The latest edition of the Careers and Pathways Newsletter is out now!
This edition includes the following features:
- STEM and Tech Careers
- UTAS – ICT Showcase
- Bond University
- The George Alexander Foundation Scholarship
- Is a Gap Year Right for You?
- Gap Year to the UK?
- Join the Police Force?
- How to Stay Organised!
- Career Hub Resources
- Moving to Deakin?
Click HERE to see the full edition.
School References for Year 12 Students
Due Monday 29 October
Each year, leaving students have the opportunity to request a reference from Friends'. A reference is an important document that can be used to support residential college, scholarship and job applications.
To streamline the process and ensure all students have equal access, reference requests must be made by students via the form emailed by Kate Baldry on the Monday 2 September. Student references are completed by their tutor with input from up to three teachers who are well placed to comment. The form will be closed on Monday 29 October. Note that this process is the only way students are able to request an official school reference from Friends' school staff.
Please be in touch with Kate Baldry, Amy Harris, Adam Chambers or your child’s tutor if you would like any more information about the process.
PAT Testing
Tuesday 21 October
Year 9 students will be completing their PAT Reading test during Opportunity Block next Tuesday 21 October. This provides important data to help inform our teaching and learning programs.
For more information contact Aaron Davey.
TCE Theatre Performance Production
We warmly invite all members of the School community to attend the Year 11/12 Theatre Performance class’ production of Decision Height by Meredith Dayna Levy.
Decision Height is a beautiful story that captures the courage, sacrifice and sisterhood of the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II.
When: Thursday 16 and Friday 17 October. Doors open at 6.45pm for a 7pm start. The play has two acts with a short interval, and will finish at approximately 8.45pm.
Where: Bill & Marjorie Oats Drama Theatre, Senior School Campus.
The performance is free of charge.
For more information, please contact Sophie Hope, Teacher of Drama 9-12.
Senior School Year 10 Ceramics excursion
Friday 31 October - 8.40am to 12.30pm
The Year 10 Ceramics class will be visiting the Ceramics studio of artist Anna Williams at South Lea to participate in a Raku firing workshop. This is the culmination of a curriculum unit that explores alternative firing techniques.
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 4, 2025
Monday 13 October – Term 4 commences
Thursday 23 – Friday 24 October – Hobart Show holiday
Thursday 11 December – Last day Term 4
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.