Whole School
Your Feedback Requested - Discussion on Quaker Testimonies
On Wednesday 12 August (Week 3, Term 3), our Quaker Gathering Advisor, Jess Dundas, and Quaker Advisor, Mark Macleod, will lead a discussion and share information about the Quaker testimonies: Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Earthcare and Equality (sometimes simplified to “SPICEE”).
As part of the session, we would like to focus on one particular testimony and explore how it is expressed in daily life at Friends’ and in the wider world.
If you have a question, suggestion, or would like to learn more about a specific testimony, please complete this simple Google Feedback Form by Friday 26 June. Your feedback and interests will help shape the discussion in August.
Year 10 Mock Interviews - Volunteers Needed - 7 & 9 July
As part of their Career Development program, Year 10 students are building employability skills and exploring future pathways through career profiling, guest speakers, workplace learning and mock interviews. We are seeking support from members of the School community to help with:
- Mock Interviews: Tuesday 7 July (12.00–1.00pm) and Thursday 9 July (2.30–3.30pm). Volunteers will conduct short interviews with students applying for a fictional café position.
- Work Experience Placements: 28 September – 2 October. We are particularly seeking opportunities in IT, hospitality, engineering and health-related fields.
If you, or someone you know, can assist with either opportunity, please contact Trish Menadue
Wind, Brass and Percussion Concert - Monday, June 29
Join us as we celebrate the world of all things woodwind, brass, and percussion at the upcoming Wind, Brass and Percussion Concert on Monday 29 June, 6pm in The Farrall Centre. This concert brings together musicians from across the Primary, Middle, and Senior Schools, featuring everyone from our youngest performers in the Year 5 Band through to the Development Band, Intermediate Band, Senior Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Combo Group and Percussion Ensemble.
This is a free event and we look forward to seeing you all there to support these dedicated students.
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.
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.