Whole School
Climate Action & Awareness Event
Sunday 1 December | 2pm - 4.30pm
Join us for a viewing of three short environmental films, involving a Q&A panel with Tasmanian environmental activists and documentary makers. Guest speakers include Cassy O'Connor, Pete Walsh (known for his Platypus Guardian' documentary), Grassroots Action Network representative Darcy Wright, and an owner of the Eaglehawk Neck Dive Centre. All are Welcome.
Event: Spreading Awareness
Date: Sunday December 1 2024
Time: 2pm - 4.30pm
Venue: Friends' School Farrall Centre Auditorium (395 Argyle Street,
North Hobart)
RSVP: Friday 29 November 2024
For catering purposes, please RSVP interest by emailing Eve Cooper
Strategic Planning Invitation
Over the next nine months, we will embark on an engagement and planning process to develop a new Strategic Plan for the School. The objective of this Strategic Plan is to establish clear and shared goals that are understood and embraced by all members of our school community. Our plan will be developed through a collaborative process of Appreciative Inquirythat allows us to reflect on the School's past and current strengths and build upon them to benefit our students, staff and families. Together, we will explore the opportunities and aspirations that we collectively identify.
With Quaker values at the heart of what we do, our process will involve reflection, discernment and collaboration. We will be seeking participation and engagement from everyone in our school community. Your unique insights and knowledge will ensure Friends’ continues to be a leading values-driven school that empowers young people to develop the best in themselves and each other.
Parents/guardians are invited to attend and participate in the last strategic engagement session:
11am -12:30pm, Monday 4 November 2024 - at The Farrall Centre (Argyle St Campus)
To book your attendance for this sessions, please click here.
For those unable to attend, you will be able to provide your feedback through a Google form that will be shared in the coming weeks.
At this first session, we look forward to outlining the strategic planning process and engaging in the process of Appreciative Inquiry which involves four key stages: SOAR; Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations and Results.
If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact Principal Esther Hill or Director of Community Engagement Bill Avery.
End of Year Gathering
The Friends' School warmly invites you and your family to attend our annual End of Year Gathering.
End of Year Gathering
Wednesday 4 December from 6.00pm
The Farrall Centre | 395 Argyle Street, North Hobart
This year the theme for the End of Year Gathering is 'Community and Belonging'. This is an opportunity for The Friends’ School community to come together to listen, reflect, centre and share. The End of Year Gathering includes contributions from all sections of the School and staff. During the event we will welcome our Quaker Advisors to say a few words. We will have a variety of music to enjoy, while also allowing some time for reflection.
All guests, including students in the audience, wishing to attend are requested to book via this link. Please note students who are participating or presenting are not required to book. There is a maximum of four people per booking.
We look forward to you joining us for this meaningful and reflective event.
The TCE & IB Art Exhibition 2024
Monday 18 November to Thursday 21 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 Thursday) from 18 - 21 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 or Primary School Office prior to making your way to The Farrall Centre if you are not a staff member.
Community Yoga
Wednesdays 7.45am - 8.15am | Hodgkin Hall
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.
Julia will meet you outside the door on the Carr Street side of the Senior School at 7.40am. If you would like more information, contact our school Yoga teacher Julia Gibson.
Quaker Meetings for Worship
All members of The Friends’ School community are welcome to attend our Meeting for Worship any Sunday from 10am, closing about 11am, 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
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 Middle School office on Boa Vista Road.