Whole School
IBDP Exams
Monday 24 October - Friday 10 November
Clemes IBDP exams will be commencing next Monday 24 October. Please be mindful of any unnecessary noise around the Clemes Campus during this period.
Part-time Main Receptionist Vacancy
The School is seeking applications for a Main Receptionist (Commercial Road Campus), in a part-time (2 days per week) capacity, with the successful applicant to commence before the end of this term.
Information is on the School's employment webpage, with applications closing 9am Monday 6 November 2023. If you have any queries, please contact the Director of Community Engagement, Bill Avery.
Friends' Food Festival
The School invites Friends' community members to our upcoming Friends' Food Festival, to be held 4.30pm-7pm on Saturday 25 November.
A wide range of food options, from international cuisines to local favourites will be available. Enjoy live music and performances from our Friends' School Students, along with activities for all ages. Bring your friends and family for an enjoyable afternoon filled with good food and community spirit.
eSafety Guidance for Dealing with Distressing Online Content
With the horrific and disturbing situation in Israel and Gaza, there may be associated distressing online content circulating on social media.
eSafety has prepared the attached document and this webpage to assist with information and resources.
The School no longer requires you to complete the school-based e-form notification.
Covid-19 Update
The School no longer requires you to complete the school-based e-form notification. Please refer to the Department of Health COVID-19 website for further information.
It is still important to note that any person MUST NOT visit or enter the School premises if they identify with any of the following:
- Have any COVID-19 symptoms
- Are COVID-19 positive and have not recovered
- Are awaiting a COVID-19 test result
- Are subject to quarantine or isolation requirements
Thank you for everyone's support over the last 4 years and into the future with the Covid-19 pandemic.
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 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 Clemes office on Boa Vista Road.
Community Yoga
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 our Wednesday morning sessions from 7.45 - 8.15am in The Farrall Centre. Mats provided. Please feel free to come at any time. If you want more information contact our school Yoga teacher, Julia Gibson jgibson@friends.tas.edu.au