Whole School
Co-Curricular Photo Day
Thursday 22 August
Our annual Co-Curricular Photo Day is being held in The Farrall Centre. Students who are involved in a co-curricular photo have been sent an email from the Group Coordinator. Please ensure you have the correct uniform for each photo you are in;
- Sports photos: Full sports uniform (track pants or shorts, polo t-shirt)
- Music or formal photos (Council etc): Years 7 - 12 students need full formal uniform, including a blazer.
- Year 3 - 4 students: Sports uniform
- Year 5 - 6 students: Formal uniform with the shell jacket.
Contact your group coordinator if you have any questions.
The 2024 Service Quiz Night
Friday 30 August at The Farrall Centre | 6.30pm for 7pm start
The Senior Stewardship Committee and Staff Service Coordinators warmly invite you to the 2024 Service Quiz Night.
The night will include the special guest quiz master John Xintalevonis, snacks, drinks to purchase, captivating questions, high class entertainment and an assortment of irresistible items to win or bid for as part of our silent auction.
All proceeds will be donated to Friends of Refugee Communities Tasmania (FORCT). So, why not come along and make a difference, all whilst enjoying a spectacular night? Gather some friends and make up a table.
To book a seat or a table please click here.
Father's Day Movie
Tuesday 3 September - 5pm to 6.30pm | The Farrall Centre
All students and their families are warmly invited to our Father's Day event to celebrate their Dad, Guardian, Grandparent or special family friend. This is a free event and is accessible to all students and their families. This year we will be offering a viewing of the Dreambuilders, along with complimentary ice cream and popcorn treats.
For more information email Emma Gilligan
Whooping Cough
Several cases of whooping cough have been reported across the school community since the return to Term 3. Public Health also issued a new release stating that notifications of whooping cough are continuing to increase in Tasmania, with 72 cases this year to 23 June 2024. This compares to five cases in the same period in 2023 and 0 cases in 2022.
You should see your doctor if you think you or your child has whooping cough. This is to make sure you receive a diagnosis and the correct treatment.
Anyone who has whooping cough needs to stay home until at least 5 days after they started antibiotics, or for 21 days from the beginning of their cough.
Information on Whooping Cough symptoms and risks can be found at Healthdirect at https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/whooping-cough
Please also refer to the Tasmanian Government Public Health news release.
Community Yoga
Resumes Wednesday 14 August
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.