Whole School
Feeling Sick? Please stay home
At The Friends’ School, the safety, health and welfare of our students, staff and parents remain our highest priority. We have noticed a rise in coughs and colds at the School in recent weeks so if your child is feeling unwell, please keep them home to rest.
We have hand sanitiser stations at various locations around the School and we ask our community to remain vigilant with hand hygiene practices, particularly as we are now entering flu season.
Principal's Address to the Association
The purpose of the Principal's Address in May each year is to provide an update to the Association on the status of The Friends' School. For those of you who might not know who the Association is, the Association consists of current and former Board members and interstate Quaker members of Board committees who are current members of The Religious Society of Friends. Their membership in the Association is for life, or until they otherwise indicate that they no longer wish to be a member of the Association. The Association serves as the ‘owners’ of The Friends’ School.
Community members are welcome to read the full addresshere.
School Choice Survey
Independent Schools Australia (ISA) has released their School Choice Survey. ISA periodically undertakes research into factors influencing school choice. The research aims to identify what families consider important when choosing a school (Independent, Catholic or government), what they value about the school in which their children are currently enrolled, the reasons why some families choose not to enrol their children at an Independent school and their voting preferences. They are also interested in overall impressions of Independent schools as compared to government and Catholic schools and the impacts of COVID-19 on parents’ choice of school. It is intended that the research design and survey questions allow for comparison with ISA’s previous national research which means that while the survey has been updated and includes new questions about the impact of, for example, COVID-19 and social media on school choice, many questions are consistent with those asked five years ago.
You can complete the survey here.
FriendsMusic Meeting
FriendsMusic meets again on Thursday 10 June, from 6pm to 7pm in the Green Room of The Farrall Centre. During this meeting, we will hear from the 2021 Music Representatives about their aspirations for Music at Friends’. All are welcome to attend.
Reminder: Whole School Concert
We’re delighted that our first whole-school concert for some time will take place on Thursday 3 June, commencing at 6pm and finishing at approximately 7.30pm in The Farrall Centre.
The following ensembles will perform:
- Morris String Ensemble
- Morris Band
- Morris Majors Choir
- Morris Maestros Choir
- Guitar Ensemble Year 7-12
- Chinese Music Ensemble 7-12
- Year 7/8 Choir
- Bella Voce Choir
- Man Choir
- High School Chamber Strings
- Camerata
- Intermediate Band
- Wind Ensemble
- Clemes Combo Group.
Performing students will need to be present in The Farrall Centre from 5.40pm, in formal uniform, on the night of the concert.
Reminder: High School Art Exhibition
The High School Art Exhibition is now open in The Farrall Centre. Come and see some amazing works by our talented High School students. Open until Wednesday 30 June during School hours.
Reminder: Resilience Project Connected Parenting Workshop
This Connected Parenting Workshop offers a valuable set of tools for parents and carers aiming to raise children through positive connections and communication.
Monday 7 June | 6.30pm - 8pm
The Farrall Centre - Friends' School
395 Argyle Street, North Hobart
Facilitated by educator and parenting expert Lael Stone, this 90-minute workshop provides parents and carers with practical strategies to build stronger connections with children including:
- Ideas to support children when they are frustrated or going through challenging situations
- Simple ways to create co-operation
- Dealing with our own triggers as a parent
- Understanding big emotions and feelings to assist kids in becoming emotionally resilient
Lael Stone
Lael Stone
Lael Stone is an educator, author, mother, and parenting counsellor who has been working with families for over 17 years. As an Aware Parenting Instructor, she facilitates workshops and support groups that empower parents to create connections and stronger relationships with their children. She is also the co-creator of Woodline Primary School, an innovative new school based on emotional wellbeing and connection. Lael is a TEDx speaker, co-host of The Aware Parenting Podcast, and a sought-after public speaker who talks candidly about her experiences and her great passion; creating wellness in families through connection and communication.
Reminder: Composition Club
The next meeting of the Composition Club will take place on Friday 28 May from 4pm to 6pm in The Green Room of The Farrall Centre. Our guest composer will once again be Saxon Hornett.
Students wishing to attend are asked to register their interest using this 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 please ring Sally McGushin 6278 9149 / 0456 600 287 or Maddy Walker 0402 320 920.
Community Yoga
All members of the School community are welcome to join us in The Farrall Centre on Wednesdays from 7.45 - 8.15am during term time. Energise your body, calm your mind and inspire your day. These sessions are taught by Julia Gibson.