Whole School
Last Day to Book: Global Day of Parents Breakfast
7.30-8.30am | Wednesday 3 June
The Farrall Centre - 395 Argyle Street, North Hobart
We warmly invite you and your family to join us for a special community breakfast as we celebrate the UN Global Day of Parents. This occasion provides an opportunity to acknowledge and thank the parents, guardians and caregivers in our community for the care, encouragement and support you provide to our students each day. It is also a lovely opportunity to reconnect with friends and families across our community as we reach the halfway point of Term 2.
Students from all campuses will share musical performances throughout the morning, creating a joyful atmosphere as you enjoy freshly prepared BLTs by our VET students, with vegetarian and vegan options also available.
We also extend our thanks to our talented VET students, who will be serving tea, barista coffee, hot chocolate and other beverages throughout the morning.
Families from all Year levels are welcome and tickets are $5 per person, with all proceeds going to Hobart City Mission. Please make sure to book tickets for all attendees, including students, for catering purposes using the button below.
RSVP by Thursday 28 May
For further information please contact our Events and Marketing Coordinator, Mitzi Quill.
2026 Friends' Senior School Musical Legally Blonde The Musical | Tickets On Sale
The Friends’ School is excited to announce the Senior School Musical in 2026 – Legally Blonde the Musical, which will be staged at the Theatre Royal in June. This high-energy, hilarious and heart-warming production follows Elle Woods on her journey from heartbreak to Harvard Law School, where she challenges stereotypes, defies expectations and proves that staying true to yourself is the ultimate strength. Packed with show-stopping numbers, dynamic choreography and plenty of iconic moments, this vibrant production is as full of fun as it is of heart—celebrating resilience, friendship and the power of believing in yourself. Don’t miss your chance to bend and snap your way to the box office!
Book Now: https://www.theatreroyal.com.au/shows/legally-blonde
Family/Sibling Photos Wednesday 24 June | Hodgkin Hall
MSP Photography will be running family/sibling photos in Hodgkin Hall (Commercial Road Campus) on Wednesday 24 June from 3.15pm-5pm. If you would like to have a family/sibling photo you will need to complete this form by 4pm, Monday 22 June and allocate your family a time slot.
Please view a copy of the packs and prices here prior to having your photo taken.
Please email our Marketing and Communications Specialist, Holly Chilman, if you have any queries.
Moderation Day - Friday 5 June
A brief reminder that Friday 5 June is Moderation Day and there will be no regular timetabled classes from Kindergarten to Year 12. School buildings for K to Year 12 students will not be accessible. Teacher attendance at these Moderation Day meetings is a State Government regulatory requirement that aims to improve the integrity of assessment and ensures common standards across all schools in Tasmania.
Friends' Early Learning and Friends Health & Fitness will operate as normal. Primary School Outside School Hours Care bookings for this day remain open - please refer to last week's What's On newsletter for details.Senior students have been reminded that this is a timely opportunity for private study and learning resources are available for all classes on SEQTA Learn.
Have Your Say - Better Streets Project
The City of Hobart is working on a project to improve walking, cycling, public transport and to make streetscapes more beautiful. Called a Better Streets project, it has two focus areas:
- Upper Elizabeth Street - between Federal Street and Augusta Road.
- Augusta Road - between Elizabeth Street and Greenway Avenue.
The project is currently in Stage 1 engagement, which focuses on:
- sharing information about the project and past planning work
- highlighting previous engagement and Council decisions
- listening to community views, concerns and priorities
- gathering feedback to help guide any future concept development
Friends' parents and staff are encouraged to share their views by:
- completing the online survey
- registering for an online or in‑person information session with the project team
- sharing what you love about your community through a creative picture or short story.
You can find more details and information about the project on the Better Streets page on Your Say Hobart.
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 – Returning in Term 4
Please note that Community Yoga will pause over the winter period and will return in Term 4. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the mat later in the year.
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.