Whole School
The TCE & IB Art Exhibition 2023
3 - 17 November - The Farrall Centre
This is a fantastic showcase of work from our TCE and IB art students. The exhibition is open during school hours (9am - 3.30pm, Monday to Friday) from 3 - 17 November for general public viewing in The Farrall Centre at 395 Argyle Street, North Hobart.
Please note you do not need a ticket but we ask that you check in at the Clemes or Morris Office's prior to making your way to The Farrall Centre if you are not a staff member.
*Artwork by Sarah Jameson (Year 12).
Commonwealth Regional Scholarship Program
The Commonwealth Regional Scholarship Program is a pilot program. Starting in 2024, it will provide scholarships to boarding school students from regional, rural and remote communities in Australia. Scholarships will assist with secondary school boarding fees and associated costs.
For more information and how to apply - please click here
Drama Awards 2023
Any students in Year 7-12 who have participated in Drama/Theatre events this year, both at school and/or in the community may be eligible for Drama Full or Half Colours, a Drama Certificate or Drama Merit award recognising their contributions and efforts in activities such as Madagascar Jr, backstage crew work for Clemes plays, or Musical Theatre performances in the community.
DRAMA AWARDS 23 has further details regarding eligibility. Please download a copy, complete and submit electronically to Tammy Giblin.
A hard copy of this form may be collected from the High School Office. These forms are due by Friday 22 November. Please email Tammy if you have any questions.
Friends' Food Festival
Saturday 25 November | 4.30pm - 7pm
The Friends' Food Festival is coming along nicely. We have over 10 food trucks confirmed, a variety of music by the students, craft stalls, silent disco and a drinks bar. We are really looking forward to a fun event!
If you would like to be kept up to date with event details we recommend following our facebook event here.
Friends' Food Festival - Volunteers
Thank you to those of you who have contacted us about helping at the upcoming Food Festival, we will be in touch shortly with more details. We are still looking for some additional volunteers who can help us on the Saturday 25 November. Specifically, we are looking for members of the community who could help with venue set-up, pack down, children's crafting stations, entertainment and bar staff (you will be required to have a RSA) on the day (Saturday 25 November). So if you are interested in participating in this exciting whole school event, please email Emma Gilligan with your name, which roles you are interested in, your availability and contact details. *Please note that for all Friends’ School volunteer activities you will also need to complete a Volunteer Registration Form
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
Quaker Meetings for Worship Storytelling Experience
On Sunday 5 November, Jess Dundas and Robin McLean will be offering a storytelling experience to the children and the wider Meeting during our regular Meeting for Worship. The story is from the 'Faith and Play' series of Quaker stories and is a story about Quaker testimonies for younger children (and adults too!). The Meeting will start at 10am, with the story in the first 10-15 minutes. The children will leave for their usual program after the story and worship will continue until 11am for the adults.
We invite all children, their parents and other interested people from our School community to come along and join us for this intergenerational worship experience.
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
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 our Wednesday morning sessions from 7.45 - 8.15am in The Farrall Centre. Mats provided. Please feel free to come at any time. If you want more information contact our school Yoga teacher, Julia Gibson jgibson@friends.tas.edu.au