Term 4 Secondary Enrichment
Term 4 Middle and Senior School (Years 7-12) Enrichment
As well as sport, music and service, the School offers a diverse range of co-curricular activities designed to provide extension and enrichment opportunities for students, particularly in the key learning areas and which typically involve team competition, team challenge or a significant individual or group performance.
Head of Co-curricular Enrichment Years 7-12: Adam Blackburn
Clipboard Enrichment Co-curricular Sign-up
Students will need to use their Google login details to access the Enrichment sign-up page using the following link.
Or copy/paste the following web address into your browser:
https://portal.clipboard.app/the-friends-school/
Make sure once you have selected your activity that you want to join and go to Cart - click check out now.
Mountain Bike Club
Mountain Bike Club will run in Term 1 and Term 4 for 2025. The sessions will be run on a Thursday after school. Students meet at the Weetbix, with all the necessary equipment ready to ride at 3:45pm and will return to school at 6:00pm ready for pickup. A room will be made available (E201) for students to store bags and equipment while out riding.
The aim of these sessions is to build riding fitness, develop confidence and bike handling skills and connect with other riders in the school community. It is also a great opportunity for students to familiarise themselves with the local trail network. Some previous experience riding on rough and uneven surfaces is advised. However, if your child has had no previous Mountain Biking experience and would like to join please contact Anthony Petty. The rides will be guided by Anthony Petty with the support of older students. The trail locations will comprise Knocklofty, the foothills of kunanyi/Mt Wellington, or the Domain; the group will ride from school up to these trails.
Available for students in Years 7-12
Students to sign-up using Clipboard - see instructions at top of page
Contact: Anthony Petty
Art Club
Do you love Art and want to get better at drawing, painting, photography or sculpture? Art Club is a great way to improve your skills, try new techniques, and be creative with others who share your passion. All materials are provided - just bring your imagination!
Who can join? Art Club is open to students in Years 7 - 12
When? Commences Week 3 - Term 4 Friday 31 October 2025
Time: 7:30am - 8:25am
Where? Middle School Art Room, Upstairs Meredith
Students to sign-up using Clipboard - see instructions at top of page
Contact: Luke Edmunds
Maker Space
Students are supported with the development of digital technologies and design projects, individually and in groups. Students that are guided to learn and develop self-directed inquiry skills in: Art or CG based projects, Animation, Ceramics for Des. Tech, Film production or other projects. Students will be supported with the development of their projects by a teacher experienced in film and animation production.
Projects incorporate digital hardware such as stop motors, wearable technologies, sensors etc, Animation projects using 3D to produce VR content using Blender 3D software, 3D printing, block-based coding or a technology that you would like to bring into the space. Students access a range of Arduinos and connectable hardware, Micro:Bits and hardware, Lego EV3 kits, 3D printers, Vive VR kits, fabric printing and other hardware.
Available to students in Years 7-12
Commences Week 3 Term 2 - Term 4
Monday 2:50 - 4:30pm
Location: H215 (Senior School)
Students to sign-up using Clipboard - see instructions at top of page
Contact: Stuart Packwood + https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0655532/
Chess Club
There are three ways you can be involved in chess this year. You don't have to be a Grand Master, if you're keen to be involved, then come along to one, two or all three opportunities.
- House Chess is a House-based chess competition run one recess a week for a series of weeks. There is honour, glory and a House Cup to vie for! Sign-up details for this competition will be provided later in the term.
- After School Chess is held nearly every Wednesday after school of term time and is run by professional coaches. You can hone your skills and have fun competing against other Friends' students.
- Interschool Chess Competition is held once a term at various schools around the Hobart region, with a state final being held in Term 4. Play against students from other schools in what tends to be fun and competitive days.
- For more information see Richard Lawler
Available to students in Years 9-12
Students to sign-up using Clipboard - see instructions at top of page
Contact: Richard Lawler
Community Yoga
An inspiring way to start your day with energising movement, focused breathing and a moment for relaxation and stillness. All members of the school community are welcome to attend and no prior yoga experience is necessary.
Community Yoga is held in Hodgkin Hall and Julia will meet you outside the door on the Carr Street side of the school at 7.40-8.15am. If you would like more information contact our school Yoga teacher Julia Gibson.
Available to students in Years 7-12
Equipment is supplied and yoga is for any skill level.\
Contact: Julia Gibson
D & D (Dungeons and Dragons) Club
D&D is a fun, imagination-based role-playing game where you take on the role of a character and play through an adventure. You are guided through the adventure by a Dungeon Master (DM). You do not need any experience to join this club, just a willingness to have a go and have fun.
This club is run by students for students in Years 7-12 and will operate the first Tuesday of every month from after school to approximately 7.00pm.
Available to students in Years 7-12
Students to sign-up using Clipboard - see instructions at top of page
Contact: Richard Lawler & Hera Sutton
Inclusive Coder Club
Only about 10% of software developers identify as female or non-binary. This club aims to provide a safe, inclusive space for students in Years 9-12 to learn or practice their coding skills. Everyone is welcome to join, especially those who identify as female or non-binary, as well as any allies of the LGBTQI+ community. The club is entirely run by a student, Isabel Adams, with Richard Lawler serving as a mentor for the group. The goal is to have plenty of fun with interesting puzzles and projects to tackle using coding. Coding sessions will occur after school at a time to be determined later this term.
Available to students in Years 9-12
Students to sign-up using Clipboard - see instructions at top of page
Contact: Richard Lawler & Isabel Adams
Mathematics Support
This program gives students the opportunity to get mathematics support throughout the school year. Every Monday Verticle Opportunity Block (2:50pm to 4:00pm) Maths teachers will make themselves available in E301 (upstairs East Block) for any student needing assistance. This is a great time to get help with any questions students might have with homework tasks, assignments or to address any problems before end of unit testing. Bring along any questions or work from your Maths classes.
Available to students in Years 9-12
Contact: Joe Boyer and Greg Downes
Writing Competitions
Many opportunities exist for students to enter a range of writing competitions, from a local or national focus. Students from the School can enter the City of Greater Dandenong and Dorothea Mackellar competitions, the Central Highlands, Kathy Sussanah Pritchard and Somerset Competitions as well as The Write for Fun competition.
The School also has in-house competitions. The Peter Jones Peace Prize is open to students from Years 7-10. The Jean Yeates Writing Prize is open to students in Years 11 and 12.
Contact: Karina Churchill (English Faculty)
Outdoor Education - Year 10 Weekend Program
Year 10 students may continue their outdoor development and interest through skill focused challenge programs. Options include: ultralight hazards traverse, Winter Skills training at Mt Field and Sea Kayaking the Tasman Peninsula, or going low tech and finding your own food for a weekend.
Check out the OED website or get in touch with Thomas Van Sant for more information.