High School
Year 7 Camp
Year 7s will embark on their first Outdoor Education camp to Maria Island.
- Backhouse/ Fry 20-22 Feb
- Penn/ Walker 22-24 Feb
- Mott/Oats 27 Feb - 1 Mar
The students will be accompanied by Outdoor Education staff and their Connections teachers. Please make sure you have read the Operoo letter, respond accordingly, and ensure all medical information is up to date. Students can access the Information Letter and Packing List via the outdoor education website:
https://sites.google.com/friends.tas.edu.au/oed/y7-2023
Year 7-12 Athletics Carnival Information
Thursday, 23 February - 800 & 3,000m Events
The House Athletics events for the 800m and 3000m will be on Thursday, 23 February at the Domain Athletics Centre. Students have been emailed a form to sign up for these events. A bus will transport students at the following times.
- Year 9/10 students meet at the top courts (Elizabeth St) at 12.20pm.
- Year 7/8 students meet at the top courts (Elizabeth St) at 1.00pm.
- Year 11/12 students meet Boa Vista at 1.00pm
Students competing in just the 800m will return at approx 2.15pm. All other students competing in the 3,000m will return to school after the events by 3.30pm.
The Year 7-12 Athletics Carnival will be held on Thursday, 2 March.
Rivulet Walk - Year 7 Connections Day
Mott and Oats: Thursday 23 February
Backhouse and Fry: Wednesday 1 March
Penn and Walker: Friday 3 March
Students will be participating in a day-long walk along the Hobart Rivulet. The day will have an environmental science focus. Students will conduct environmental surveys at 4 - 5 sites along the Hobart Rivulet. Students should arrive at school at the usual time and will travel by bus to Strickland Falls. Students will be bused back to school after pick-up from Molle Street at the end of the day for usual dismissal times.
On the day, students should wear sports uniform including a hat and a waterproof coat. Students should also bring any personal medications, and sunscreen. A change of shoes or gumboots are also required. Students will need recess snacks, lunch and a drink. As this trip is a full day in the field, please ensure that students have packed plenty to eat and drink. A clipboard and pencil will also be required.
Outdoor Education
Students have access to the outdoor education site via The School intranet. This is where staff will post information about upcoming programs, student preparation and planning ideas and photos and videos of past trips.
Please note that to access the site you will need to be logged on to a Friends’ school account. Please sit down with your child to look at the variety of programs on offer.
Students in Year 10 and Clemes are currently choosing the optional programs on offer this year. Please direct any queries to Michael Francis mfrancis@friends.tas.edu.au
Important Dates
Term 1
Thursday 2 February - Thursday 6 April 2023
Thursday 23 February - Year 7-12 Athletics Carnival
Wednesday 8 - Friday 10 March - Year 7 Beach Days
Monday 13 March – Eight Hour Day holiday
Tuesday 14 March & Thursday 16 March - Year 10 Sense of Future
Saturday 18 March - Relay for Life
Wednesday 22 March – Friday 24 March – Year 7 Beach Days
Wednesday 29 March - Year 7-10 Language Celebration Day - German
Friday 7 April - Tuesday 11 April – Easter
Term 2
Wednesday 26 April | Friday 7 July 2023
High School – Years 7 to 10 Office
6210 2235 | hsoffice@friends.tas.edu.au
8am – 4pm Monday – Friday