Whole School
Tickets on Sale Now - Matilda the Musical JR.
Join us for a magical time as our talented Years 5-8 students bring Matilda the Musical JR. to life on stage! Based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl, this inspiring story follows the extraordinary Matilda as she discovers her inner strength, courage and determination.
- Dates: Thursday 19 - Saturday 21 June 2025
- Location: The Farrall Centre, Argyle Street Campus
Tickets available here (until sold out)
Community Safety
As a reminder from the email that went to all parents last week; if you or a student has any safety concerns or witnesses suspicious behaviour outside of school hours, you are encouraged to contact the Main Reception (6210 2200), where they will alert the relevant senior staff member and if required, contact the Police. Students and families can go to one of the office or reception areas - Monday to Friday - if they feel unsafe or wish to report an issue:
- Prior to 4pm: School section offices
- Up to 4:30pm: Main Reception at 23 Commercial Road
- Up to 5:30pm: Friends’ Early Learning at 395 Argyle Street
- Up to 6:30pm: Friends Health & Fitness at 7 Wilson Street
No Access to Argyle Motor Lodge
The Argyle Motor Lodge (AML) site is a business with separate operations and is not part of our School premises. Unless you are staying at the AML, could all parents/guardians and students please ensure that you do not enter the AML premises either;
- to walk through;
- to access the parking; or
- to use the facilities.
Thank you for your adherence to this important request.
2026 Term Dates
Please find the term dates here for the 2026 school year as approved by the Principal’s Committee on Thursday 10 April.
You will note that, once again, there will be a staggered start to the year with Years 7, 11 and 12 and new Year 8 to 10 students commencing on Friday 30 January, and the rest of the students commencing on Monday 2 February.
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
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.