Whole School
Metro Bus Disruptions
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) has notified Metro that its members will be undertaking Protected Industrial Action (PIA) on Friday 29 November, between 5am and 7am, and again between 5pm and 7pm. This is expected to cause significant disruptions across Metro’s southern network throughout the day on Friday.
Metro has worked to prioritise dedicated school bus services as best they can however, there will be some general access services that connect with school buses that are significantly affected.
End of Year Gathering - Limited Tickets
The Friends' School warmly invites you and your family to attend our annual End of Year Gathering.
End of Year Gathering
Wednesday 4 December from 6.00pm
The Farrall Centre | 395 Argyle Street, North Hobart
This year the theme for the End of Year Gathering is 'Community and Belonging'. This is an opportunity for The Friends’ School community to come together to listen, reflect, centre and share. 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 in the audience, wishing to attend are requested to book via this link. Please note students who are participating or presenting are not required to book. There is a maximum of four people per booking.
We look forward to you joining us for this meaningful and reflective event.
Term 4 Finish Dates
A reminder of the following school finish dates:
Thursday 12 December – Last day of Term 4
Friday 13 December – Whole School closing at 12.30pm (*except for Friends' Early Learning and Friends Health & Fitness)
Friday 20 December - Last day the School will be open, with the Main Reception and the School closing at 4:30pm.
The School will be open for staff and contractors from Thursday 2 January 2025 and re-open fully for visitors and families from Monday 6 January 2025.
2025 Music Ensemble Schedule
The final 2025 Music Ensembles Rehearsal Schedule is now available here.
For any questions, please contact Paul Kershna - Head of Music.
Wind, Brass, and Percussion Concert
Monday 2 December
We invite you to join us for a short, informal concert featuring our wind, brass and percussion ensembles at The Farrall Centre on Monday 2 December, starting at 6pm. Performances will include students from the Intermediate Band, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band. Families are warmly welcome to attend.
This is a free and unticketed event.
Uniform Shop Summer Holidays Opening Hours
The School Shop will be closed from 5pm, Thursday 12 December 2024 and will re-open Monday 13 January 2025 at 9am for general sales and appointments. Fitting appointments are highly recommended and will be prioritised. You can book your appointments here.
Normal trading hours will resume on Tuesday 4 February 2025. Open 8am to 5pm on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.
School Holidays Opening Times | |
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Monday 13 January to Friday 17 January | 9am - 4pm |
Monday 20 January to Friday 24 January | 9am - 4pm |
Monday 27 January - CLOSED PUBLIC HOLIDAY | |
Tuesday 28 January to Thursday 30 January | 9am - 4pm |
Friday 31 January | 8am - 3.30pm |
Annual Home Base Christmas Appeal
Every year Home Base (formerly Colony 47) offers a free community lunch in Hobart on Christmas Day for some 400 people and distributes more than 800 gifts around the state for Neighbourhood Houses and via local councils.
This year Home Base is asking for donations of gifts/items suitable for children 12 years old and under. Donation ideas could include toys, games, books, toiletries, school and stationery supplies, arts & craft supplies and sporting equipment.
Students and their families can support this initiative by bringing in donations to their Campus office, Main Office reception or Senior School Library until Wednesday 4 December, or to the Giving Tree in the Farrall Centre Upper Level Foyer at End of Year Gathering on the evening of Wednesday 4 December.
Climate Action & Awareness Event - THIS WEEKEND!
Sunday 1 December | 2pm - 4.30pm
Join us for a viewing of three short environmental films, involving a Q&A panel with Tasmanian environmental activists and documentary makers. Guest speakers include Cassy O'Connor, Pete Walsh (known for his Platypus Guardian' documentary), Grassroots Action Network representative Darcy Wright, and an owner of the Eaglehawk Neck Dive Centre. All are Welcome.
Event: Spreading Awareness
Date: Sunday December 1 2024
Time: 2pm - 4.30pm
Venue: Friends' School Farrall Centre Auditorium (395 Argyle Street,
North Hobart)
RSVP: Friday 29 November 2024
For catering purposes, please RSVP interest by emailing Eve Cooper
Community Yoga
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.