Whole School
Whole School Gathering
Friday 21 March
A Whole School Gathering is being held tomorrow, Friday 21 March from 12pm - 1pm for all K-12 students and staff. This Gathering will be held at the Argyle Street Campus on the top green. All students are asked to attend this event. Due to capacity, the gathering will not be open to parents.
Students will need to bring their Friends' School hat and sunscreen will be available.
Relay for Life 2025 - 29 & 30 March
The last day to sign-up for the school’s Relay for Life team, the Friendlies, is THIS MONDAY 24 March. Registrations are invited for students from Years 5 - 12.
Join the Friendlies team or make donations here.
More information will be shared via Operoo and student bulletins next week.
Any questions please contact Simone Summers
Uniform Shop Holiday Trading Hours
The Friends’ School Uniform Shop will close for the school holidays on Thursday 10 April at 5pm and re-open for Term 2 on Monday 28 April from 9am to 12pm. The Shop will return to normal trading days on Tuesday 29 April at 8am.
You are welcome to purchase from the online uniform shop at your convenience and your order will be filled when the store is next open.
Pass Phrase: Quaker
Phone: 6238 2328
Email: friends@midford.com.au
Friends' School Rowing Team Silent Auction - Bidding Closing Tomorrow
The Friends' School Rowing Team is thrilled to present a silent auction, open to the entire school community! With over $7,000 worth of donated prizes, this is your chance to bid on a fantastic selection of items generously donated by local businesses and families.
We have something for everyone – from a Body System Physio voucher to thrilling adventures with Pennicott Wilderness Tours, Roaring 40's kayaking tours, and Tahune Adventures. Plus, enjoy wine and beverage packs from Kate Hill Wines, Derwent Estate Vineyard, Spotty Dog Brewery, and Derwent Distillery. There are hampers galore, even a fully butchered sheep. Not to mention, signed Jack Jumpers and Bombers jerseys, family experiences, gift vouchers, and so much more!
Your participation not only gives you the chance to win amazing prizes but also helps raise much-needed funds to support the rowing team’s growth and success. All proceeds will go directly to purchasing new equipment to enhance our athletes' training and performance.
Closing on Friday 21 March at 7.45pm.
Create an account and bid now https://www.32auctions.com/friendsrowing2025
Thank you for supporting our students and being part of this exciting event!
Quaker Meetings for Worship
All members of The Friends’ School community are welcome to attend our Meeting for Worship any Sunday from 10.00am, closing about 11.00am, with morning tea available afterwards.
Children are always welcome and there is a Children’s Meeting held concurrently with the Meeting for Worship. They learn about Quaker values through a range of interesting and fun activities. Around 10.50am the children join the Meeting for Worship, settling into the gathered Meeting for the last 10 minutes, usually sitting with their parents.
If you have any enquiries about the Children’s meeting please email the Clerk, Margaret Bywater, rmtasclerk@quakersaustralia.info
Thursday Morning Meeting for Worship
Members of The Friends' School community are welcome to attend a short Meeting for Worship held each Thursday morning during term time, starting at 7.40am. Just come quietly in when you can and join us until 8.20am in the Hobart Quaker Meeting House, which is located just below the Middle School Office on Boa Vista Road.
Community Yoga
Wednesdays 7.45am - 8.15am
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 7.40am. If you would like more information contact our school Yoga teacher Julia Gibson.