Whole School
School Office Closures
The School Main Reception will be closed to visitors in the first week of term break (Monday 29 September to Friday 3 October). The School will be operational and working with contractors and staff. Families, guests and visitors are welcome to visit the School from Monday 6 October 2025. The first day of Term 4 is Monday 13 October.
Withdrawals for 2026
We would like to remind all families that if your child is not returning to Friends’ in 2026 the procedure to withdraw a student is to provide one term’s notice in writing, via letter or email addressed to the Principal Esther Hill. Therefore, notice is due by the end of tomorrow, Friday 26 September 2025. If notification is received after this day, one term's fees in lieu of the notice period will be applied. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Enrolments Office on 6210 2286 or via enrol.office@friends.tas.edu.au to discuss.
Term 4 Co-curricular Information
At The Friends’ School, we are proud to offer a rich and diverse co-curricular program that complements our formal curriculum and enhances students' educational experiences from Kindergarten to Year 12.
With activities spanning Sport, Music, Service and Enrichment, we encourage every student to explore their interests and talents. Participation fosters skills, values and connections that support holistic development.
View the co-curricular opportunities for Term 4 in the online handbook here
Uniform Shop Holiday Trading Hours
The Friends' School Uniform Shop will close for the school holidays on Thursday 25 September at 5pm and reopen for Term 4 on Monday 13 October at 8am until 1pm.
Normal trading hours will resume on Tuesday 14 October - 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
Quaker Quest 2025
Who are the Quakers?
What do they believe?
Are they relevant today?
The Hobart Regional Meeting invites you to satisfy your curiosity and
find out at the 2025 Quaker Quest series.
- Wednesday 1 October - Early Quaker History and how Quakers began
- Wednesday 8 October- Quakers and Peace
- Wednesday 15 October - Quakers and Simplicity
- Wednesday 22 October - Quakers and God
Venue: Quaker Meeting House | 5 Boa Vista Rd, North Hobart
Time: Bread and soup available at 6pm
6.30pm start for the formal session, 7.30pm finish
All welcome. Come to any one, or all sessions.
Enquiries can be directed to Peter Jones or Jen Newton.
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 (Closed for school holidays 1 October & 8 October)
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.