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The End of Year Gathering & Farewell for Principal Nelson File

The Friends' School warmly invites you and your family to attend our annual End of Year Gathering.

 

End of Year Gathering & Farewell for Principal Nelson File

Wednesday 6 December from 6.00pm 

 

The Farrall Centre | 395 Argyle Street, North Hobart

 

This year the theme for the End of Year Gathering is 'Change'. This is an opportunity for The Friends’ School community to come together to listen, reflect, centre and share. This is also an opportunity to farewell and acknowledge Principal Nelson File for his 11 years of outstanding service and leadership at The Friends' School. 

 

The End of Year Gathering includes contributions from all sections of the School and staff. During the event we will welcome our Quaker Advisors to say a few words. We will have a variety of music to enjoy, while also allowing some time for reflection.

 

All guests, including students, wishing to attend are requested to book via this link.  There is a maximum of four people per booking.

 

We look forward to you joining us for this meaningful and reflective event.

Friends' Food Festival 

Saturday 25 November | 4.30pm - 7pm

All students, their families and the Friends' School community are warmly invited to the Friends' Food Festival on Saturday 25 November. The day will encompass a wide variety of food vans and stalls serving freshly cooked foods, prepared by local food vendors, at the Argyle Street Campus. The Food Festival promises to be a feast for the senses and is a coming together and celebration of our school community.

 

If you would like to be kept up to date with event details we recommend following our Facebook event here. 

Volunteers for Years 9–12 Musical 2024 

The School is calling for support from parents, friends and students to assist with the

production of a 9 -12 musical in 2024. Involvement could be in the form of a (full or part) co-ordinator or assistant in the following areas:

  • Choreographer
  • Stage manager
  • Designer
  • Costumes and props
  • Set construction
  • Backstage crew

Please contact Paul Kershna Head of Music, if you are able to

assist in any way.

Notification of Amendments to Surveillance Guidelines

On 24 October the Board of Governors approved minor changes to a document that is associated with the Enrolment Contract, working at and visiting the School, namely, the Surveillance Guidelines.  The amendments provide additional means to effectively monitor health and safety on campus that is in line with our Privacy Policy.

The TCE & IB Art Exhibition 2023

3 - 17 November - The Farrall Centre

This is a fantastic showcase of work from our TCE and IB art students. The exhibition is open during school hours (9am - 3.30pm, Monday to Friday) from 3 - 17 November for general public viewing in The Farrall Centre at 395 Argyle Street, North Hobart.

 

Please note you do not need a ticket but we ask that you check in at the Clemes or Morris Office's prior to making your way to The Farrall Centre if you are not a staff member.

*Artwork by Sarah Jameson (Year 12).

Commonwealth Regional Scholarship Program

The Commonwealth Regional Scholarship Program is a pilot program. Starting in 2024, it will provide scholarships to boarding school students from regional, rural and remote communities in Australia. Scholarships will assist with secondary school boarding fees and associated costs.

 

For more information and how to apply - please click here

Drama Awards 2023

Any students in Year 7-12 who have participated in Drama/Theatre events this year, both at school and/or in the community may be eligible for Drama Full or Half Colours, a Drama Certificate or Drama Merit award recognising their contributions and efforts in activities such as Madagascar Jr, backstage crew work for Clemes plays, or Musical Theatre performances in the community. 

 

DRAMA AWARDS 23 has further details regarding eligibility. Please download a copy, complete and submit electronically to Tammy Giblin.

 

A hard copy of this form may be collected from the High School Office. These forms are due by Friday 22 November.  Please email Tammy if you have any questions.

Friends' Food Festival - Volunteers

Thank you to those of you who have contacted us about helping at the upcoming Food Festival, we will be in touch shortly with more details. We are still looking for some additional volunteers who can help us on the Saturday 25 November. Specifically, we are looking for members of the community who could help with venue set-up, pack down, children's crafting stations, entertainment and bar staff (you will be required to have a RSA). So if you are interested in participating in this exciting whole school event, please email Emma Gilligan with your name, which roles you are interested in, your availability and contact details. *Please note that for all Friends’ School volunteer activities you will also need to complete a Volunteer Registration Form

School Shop Update

Please note that School Shop items can only be purchased directly with Midford via credit card in store or their online store (link and details to be shared soon).  School uniform cannot be placed on school fee accounts.

 

A reminder of the following information:

  • The trading hours of our on-campus store are: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8am to 5pm
  • Secondhand uniform will not be sold in the Shop from February 2024. The Shop has now ceased accepting secondhand uniform stock for resale. There is however a Facebook group page available for buying and selling secondhand uniform. Please contact the enquiries@friends.tas.edu.au email address if you would like this link.
  • Contact information for the School Shop is:
    • Phone (03) 6238 2328
    • Email friends@midford.com.au

The online store and fitting appointment link will be shared soon.

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