Whole School
Supporting Young People to Stay Safe Online – ThinkUKnow Australia Parent and Staff Presentation
To complement the learning taking place with students, we warmly invite parents, guardians and staff to attend a ThinkUKnow Parent Presentation.
4pm-5pm, Thursday 9 July
Bill & Marjorie Oats Theatre, Senior School Campus
The presentation will explore:
- what young people see, say and do online
- the online challenges they may encounter, including online child sexual exploitation
- practical strategies parents and carers can use to support children and young people to stay safe online.
The session has a strong focus on prevention and provides practical, evidence-based advice to help families have informed and supportive conversations about online safety at home.
Please note: This presentation is for adults only. Attendance is free, however, bookings are requested to assist with seating and planning. Click here to register to attend
Social Media Delay Consultation - Australian Parents Council
Parents/guardians are invited to participate in a focus-group style consultation on the recent Social Media Delay Policy. The consultation session is intended to provide 8 to 15 parents with an opportunity to share their views, concerns and experiences regarding the social media delay laws and the broader impacts of social media on children and young people.
The sessions are being conducted by the Australian Parents Council (APC) on the Argyle St Campus at:
- 5:30pm - 6:30pm Tuesday 7 July; and
9am - 10am Wednesday 8 July
Light catering will be provided for each session. Any feedback gathered would be de-identified and used to help inform APC advocacy and submissions to government regarding the implementation and impact of the legislation.
If you would like to participate and attend, please contact the President of the APC, Jenny Branch-Allen.
Uniform Shop Holiday Trading Hours
The Friends' School Uniform Shop will close for the school holidays on Thursday 9 July at 5pm and reopen for Term 3 on Monday 27 July from 9am to 12pm.
Normal trading hours will resume on Tuesday 28 July - open 8am to 5pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays.
Visit the online store here. Use Pass Phrase: quaker
Book a uniform fitting appointment here.
Contact the Uniform Shop on 6238 2328 or via friends@midford.com.au
Focus Newspapers
Focus newspapers will be sent home this week with the youngest child in each family. If your family does not receive a copy, please feel free to collect one from your respective School Office or from Main Reception.
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 – Returning in Term 4
Please note that Community Yoga will pause over the winter period and will return in Term 4. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the mat later in the year.