Senior School
Years 7-12 House Athletics Carnival
The Years 7-12 Athletics Carnival is on Tuesday 24 February. All students are to make their own way to the Domain Athletics Centre, arriving no later than 8.30am, when student registrations will take place. Students will be dismissed from the Domain at 3.30pm. Transport back to School has been organised for students who need to catch Roberts or Lovell's Coaches and the Eastern Shore Metro service. Students may enter as many events in their age group as they wish. Entries for all events will be taken on the day.
Further information may be viewed here
Parents are welcome to attend. In the case of adverse weather, the event's cancellation will be posted on The Friends’ School’s Facebook page and emailed out to students and guardians.
Please note: Due to the Years 7-12 Athletics Carnival on Tuesday 24 February, Senior Wind Ensemble and Senior Vocal Ensemble will be cancelled. Tutors look forward to seeing you on 3 March.
TCE and IB Reasonable Adjustments
Reasonable adjustments applications for TCE and IB students are now underway. The cut off dates for applications are at the beginning of May but to support students it is very important that these are done early.
If your child is in Year 11 this year, and they have had a diagnosis, then we will be in contact shortly to discuss and arrange applications for adjustments.
If your child is new to the School, and has a diagnosis, or believes that they are requiring adjustments for exams and tests, please contact: Joe Cairns, Nicola Anderson, or Annabelle Black.
Careers & Pathways Newsletter
The latest edition of our Careers & Pathways Newsletter is available here.
Features include:
- Compare Universities Tool
- UTAS Maria Island Marine Experience
- UTAS School Recommendation Program
- Academy of Interactive Education
- UQ Medicine - Information Evening
- UTAS Natural Science Experience
- Tools for Researching Future Options
Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS)
There will be a presentation to all Years 11 and 12 students on Wednesday 25 February during Long Tutor from the Tasmanian Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS). SASS aims to promote the interests of young people, working towards a healthy, safe Tasmania free from sexual harm. Their prevention education programs aim to drive cultural change. There will be a similar presentation to staff on Wednesday 18 February. Students and/or parents should be in touch with senior staff if they have any concerns about attending this presentation.
School-Based Immunisation Catch-Up Session
A message from Hobart City Council:
Council will be offering catch-up vaccination for students in Years 8, 9, 11, and 12 for vaccines they may have missed in previous years at The Friends’s School campus on Tuesday 3 March.
The Vitavo online consent platform is now be available for all school year levels, enabling streamlined consent collection for the following vaccines:
Please find the link to the consent platform here:
https://hobart.book.vitavo.com.au/school/TheFriendsSchool-DN9ui6
It remains strongly recommended that students continue to receive their scheduled adolescent vaccinations in Year 7 and Year 10. However, any students who have missed these vaccinations should complete them as soon as possible for optimal protection.
Immunisation staff will have real-time access to each student’s Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) record, allowing them to verify missed vaccinations prior to administration.
Please note:
Students in Years 10–12 who missed their Year 7 vaccinations will need to receive these at their GP, local pharmacy, or council immunisation clinic.
The online link is required to be completed online by Wednesday 25 February.
Please contact Hobart City Council or go to immunisation@health.tas.gov.au if you require any information.
NAPLAN - Years 9 students
For those families with students in Year 9 NAPLAN assessments will be held in March between Wednesday 11 March and Tuesday 20 March. The NAPLAN assessments will be conducted online.
Further information and specifics on the tests and timing will be provided to families with students in these year levels soon. In the meantime, more information for parents regarding Naplan Online can be found here. Please contact Aaron Davey, adavey@friends.tas.edu.au if you have any queries.
Music Tuition, Instrument Hire and Cocurricular Music
We are excited to welcome students from Years 3-12 to the 2026 Cocurricular Music Program! Whether for private lessons or in ensembles, there is a place for every student in Music. Here is how to register:
Individual Lessons: Enrol Here. Students can choose from a variety of instruments to learn with expert music educators. Please read the linked guidelines carefully, as there are changes for 2026.
Instrument Hire: Register Here. String, brass, and woodwind instruments are available for hire. Please note that all families must complete this form annually, even if you are retaining an instrument from 2025, as some of the terms and conditions have changed.
- Co-curricular Ensembles: View the rehearsal schedule here for our extensive cocurricular music program. Register your child via Clipboard under the Activity Selection (also available through SEQTA Engage). Access the Co-curricular Handbook on Clipboard for details about each ensemble.
For further information, or to discuss how we can support your child’s musical pathway, please contact Michael Power (Head of Music) and Tam Bloomfield (Music Administrator) via the Music Admin.
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 Senior School Office (phone: 6210 2255, or email: seniorschooloffice@friends.tas.edu.au). We appreciate your support in this process.