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Whole School

Communications Survey Reminder

Thank you to those parents/guardians who have provided valuable feedback via the Parent Communications Survey. A reminder, that the School is keen to obtain feedback from parents/guardians about their communication preferences and experiences with the School.  We would like to enhance and improve the type of information and the way it is delivered to help keep you informed, engaged and conversant with School activities. 

 

Please complete the online survey by Wednesday 20 March. If you have any queries, please contact our Director of Community Engagement, Bill Avery.

The Friends' School Fair

Saturday 4 May | 12pm to 3pm on the Argyle Street Campus

 

We are thrilled to announce our charity partner this year will be Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. Through the sale of food, activities and craft, we aim to raise much needed funds to continue their work on conservation projects, the building of their wildlife hospital, rescue and educational work. We welcome all families to get involved by donating their time, services or goods. More information about this below:

 

Providore Stall:

Stall Coordinator Allison Black is looking for donations which can be made into preserves. These can be dropped at Reception (enter at 23 Commercial Road, North Hobart):

  • Jams, preserves, sauces or relishes
  • Fresh produce, including; tomatoes, lemons, quinces, apples, plums, rhubarb

Bake and Cake Stall:

Now would be a good time to start planning what you would like to contribute to the Bake and Cake Stall, which can be donated closer to the time. Donations could include; cakes, muffins, slices or cupcakes. For more information please contact Jennifer Stacey.

 

Donations:

We are also opening donations of other items, which will be available to purchase at the Fair. These can be dropped at The Friends' School Main Reception at our Commercial Road Campus (enter at 23 Commercial Road, North Hobart):

  • Books in good condition (no magazines please) - suitable for children & adults
  • Friends' School Uniform - in good condition
  • Board games - in good condition
  • Bottles of wine - for wine lucky dip

Volunteers:

Parent Reps will be sharing opportunities to volunteer at the School Fair shortly.

However, if you can assist in one or more of the following roles, we’d love to hear from you: 

  • 1 x Cake stand coordinator
  • 1 x Books and board games stall coordinator 

Please advise our Events & Marketing Coordinator Emma Gilligan if you can assist with any of the above Committee roles.

Music Ensembles

Co-curricular music ensembles have kicked off. If your child is interested in joining one of our many ensembles, please encourage them to talk to a member of the music staff who will be able to suggest an ensemble appropriate to their instrument and experience. You can find the ensemble rehearsal schedule here.

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 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 7.45am. 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 Clemes office on Boa Vista Road.

Community Yoga

Wednesdays 7.45am - 8.15am | Hodgkin Hall

 

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. 

 

Julia will meet you outside the door on the Carr Street side of the Senior chool at 7.40am. If you would like more information contact our school Yoga teacher Julia Gibson.