Clemes
Outdoor Experience - Climbing Program
This weekend students will develop a safety ethos whilst challenging themselves on cliffs up to 60m in height. The views down the slabs of granite and across the Tasman Sea are certainly worth the effort. A bush campsite will be utilised and if the whales make a ruckus we may well be roused in time to catch a glimpse of their lifting tails. Also, if the clouds part at just the right time, we will see five planets and our moon in alignment. It is going to be an amazing experience that’s for sure.
National Youth Science Forum
Do you know a Year 11 student passionate about science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM)? Applications for the 2023 @NYSFoz Year 12 Program have now opened! Students will tour state-of-the-art STEM facilities, hear talks from Nobel Laureates, and network with like-minded young people from across the country! If you think you know someone who might be interested, tell them to head to https://www.nysf.edu.au/programs/year-12-program/ to find out more! #NYSFoz
Check out this video for more details
University Applications
University of Tasmania - applications for the Schools Recommendation Program open on 30 June. This will allow students to receive offers as early as August for many courses.
Mainland universities - for nearly all mainland universities, applications are completed through the relevant tertiary admission centre, for example VTAC for Victorian universities. Admission centres open for applications on or around the 1 August. Many mainland universities will also have early offer schemes. A guide to this will be available from Study Work Grow later this term. On time applications need to be completed towards the end of September. Study Work Grow will also produce a guide to applying in each state.
Scholarships - Students are encouraged to start their research on scholarships. These may include accommodation, merit or access scholarships. They can be accessed via admission centres, universities or colleges. Closing dates for scholarships is towards the end of October, however students must always check dates carefully.
The Big Freeze
On Friday 24 June during Long Tutor, C12 will be running an ice bucket challenge event. You can donate to see your favourite teachers get dunked. Current candidates are Adam Chambers, Amy Harris, Pete Gibson, Shaun O’Rourke, Nelson File and Sam Norton. Our fundraising goal is $50 for each of our teachers to get frozen. You can donate using the link below or via the QR codes around the Clemes campus. Please put your chosen teacher’s name in the comment section. https://hub.fightmnd.org.au/diy-big-freeze-8/the-friends-school-freeze
2023 Leavers’ Tops
The Year 11 Representatives have been working hard to make sure the 2023 Year 12's will have their Leavers’ Tops at the beginning of next year.
We are currently seeking entries for the top design, so if you are keen to have a say in what next year’s jersey will look like, pick up a template from the Clemes office. Entries close 4pm, 1st of July.
Paul Dillon Parenting Presentation
6-7pm, Thursday 30 June in The Farrall Centre - Please book here
View flyer here
Parents, guardians and carers are invited to a complimentary presentation by Paul Dillon titled, ‘Risk taking’ – why do teens do the things they do? What can parents do to keep them as safe as possible?
Adolescence is a risky time. As a teen matures and becomes more independent, they experience dramatic hormonal changes, increasing social and peer pressure and have greater access to alcohol and other drugs. This presentation will briefly examine the history of ‘teenagers’, rebellion and the different ‘temptations’ that have existed over time. Using the latest research on the developing brain, it will also discuss why young people make the decisions they do during this time. Sleepovers, parties and gatherings provide teens with valuable opportunities to develop important socialising skills but are not ‘risk-free’. Some practical strategies and tips for parents considering allowing their teen to attend such events to help ensure they are as safe as possible. Masks must be worn.
Student Absences
Parents, guardians or carers are requested to contact the appropriate School Office for planned or unplanned absentee:
Clemes – Years 11 & 12 Office
Phone 6210 2255 clemesreception@friends.tas.edu.au
8am – 4pm Monday – Friday