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Moderation Day - NEXT FRIDAY

A reminder to parents that Moderation Day in Tasmania is on Friday 6 June

 

Moderation provides a state-wide opportunity for teachers to share expertise and support standards that are consistently understood. 

 

There will be no classes on the Moderation day, as all teaching staff will participate in the Moderation day work and activities. Alternative arrangements will need to be made for students on this day.

Marimba Concert

Tuesday 3 June | The Farrall Centre from 6.00pm - 7.30pm

Did you know that the word ‘marimba’ means ‘wood that sings’ in the African Bantu language? What a great way of describing the wonderful sounds made by our Years 3 - 12 students during their Marimba Ensembles. Students have been working with our Marimba teachers and tutors and we would love to invite you to come along to our annual Marimba Concert to enjoy the work of our ensembles. 

 

All welcome, no tickets required.

Volunteers Needed for Year 10 Mock Interviews

As part of the Year 10 Career Development program, students are exploring opportunities for the future in a variety of ways. Integral to this program is raising awareness of, and developing, employability/ transferable work skills. One of these skills is that of communication. A Mock Interview, where students are interviewed by members of our community for a "coffee shop" position, is one experience we provide students to assist them in developing their skills.  To achieve the goal of 150 Mock Interviews we are seeking support from members of our school community.

 

Our Mock interviews are scheduled for:

  • Session 1:  Tuesday 24 June, 12.00pm - 1.00pm 
  • Session 2: Thursday 26 June, 2.30pm - 3.30pm.

It is anticipated that there will be 4 or 5 student interviews scheduled per session.

 

If you are able to assist with Mock Interviews we would love to hear from you. Please contact Trish Menadue or Pete Gibson and nominate which day suits you best. 

Volunteering at Friends’

A reminder that any person over the age of 16 who wishes to volunteer in programs run by The Friends’ School must register their interest and be approved before their start. Volunteer registrations are current for 12 months and the only exception to this process is for current Friends’ students.

 

Please complete all sections of this formto register your interest.

 

Once submitted, the application will be reviewed and once approved, you will be invited to complete an induction prior to involvement in the activity you will be undertaking. If you have questions about this process, please contact Christine Palmer or phone 6210 2200.

 

The person volunteering will receive an automated response once their volunteer registration has been approved.

Friends Together 2025

With the School’s throughline this year of Active Hope, we hope you can consider supporting the School’s annual giving program, Friends Together. This year we are focusing our efforts on raising money for The Friends’ Fellowship, to enable a student, whose family can least afford the fees, to access a Friends' education next year. There are also options to contribute to building and facilities developments, and information literacy through the School libraries. There will be multiple activities happening over the coming weeks which will contribute to these funds. Information about these are below.

 

To donate and for more information visit here.

Midyear Family Breakfast

Due to a busy June around the school, a Midyear Family Breakfast will be taking place at the start of Term 3. More information will be sent to families shortly. 

Tickets on Sale Now - Matilda the Musical JR.

Saturday Tickets Nearly SOLD OUT

Join us for a magical time as our talented Years 5-8 students bring Matilda the Musical JR. to life on stage! Based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl, this inspiring story follows the extraordinary Matilda as she discovers her inner strength, courage and determination.

 

- Dates: Thursday 19 - Saturday 21 June 2025

- Location: The Farrall Centre, Argyle Street Campus

 

Tickets available here (until sold out)

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.