Whole School
Term 1 Co-curricular Information
At The Friends’ School, we are proud to offer a rich and diverse co-curricular program that complements our formal curriculum and enhances students' educational experiences from Kindergarten to Year 12.
With activities spanning Sport, Music, Service and Enrichment, we encourage every student to explore their interests and talents. Participation fosters skills, values, and connections that support holistic development.
View the co-curricular opportunities for Term 1 in the online handbook here, noting that some activities have already commenced and the sport sign ups have now closed (information was sent separately on these).
Rowing Silent Auction Donation Request
Our amazing rowing teams are gearing up for their end-of-year presentation and silent auction on Friday 21 March. We are seeking donations of items or services from local businesses to help raise funds for new rowing equipment and boats.
If you are able to contribute, please contact Philippa Bowman by Friday 7 March. Your generosity is greatly appreciated, and your support will make a lasting impact on our athletes!
NAPLAN - Years 3, 5, 7 and 9
For those families with students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9, NAPLAN assessments will be held in March. The NAPLAN assessments will be conducted online (with the exception of Year 3 Writing, which remains paper-based). The NAPLAN assessments in Primary, Middle and Senior Secondary School will take place between Wednesday 12 March and Monday 24 March.
Further information and specifics on the tests and timing will be provided to families with students in these year levels soon. In the meantime, more information for parents regarding Naplan Online can be found here Please contact Wendy Crow in relation to Years 3 and 5, John Hoggart for Year 7, Kate Baldry or Aaron Davey for Year 9 if you have any questions.
Casual Main Reception / Administration Cover Role
The School is seeking expressions of interest from a suitable person to add to its Reception and Administration casual staff list. This person may be available on a casual basis to cover Main Reception and perform administration duties from 3 to 6 hours at a time. This position creates a welcoming, warm and positive first impression with all they come in contact with, whether via telephone, email or in person. Experience working in an office environment, skills in managing telephone enquiries and prioritising work is desirable.
Suitable candidates must have a current Working with Vulnerable People (employment level) registration in Tasmania or the ability to obtain registration.
If you would like to discuss this role further or submit an expression of interest (including your Resume), please contact the Human Resources department at employment@friends.tas.edu.au by 9am Monday 17 February.
2026 Scholarship Applications Now Open
Online applications for Merit, Music and Boarding Scholarships for entry into Years 7 and 11 in 2026 are now open. More information on these scholarships can be found on the Scholarships & Bursaries page of the website. Scholarship applications are submitted online and there is no cost to apply.
Applications close at 12.30pm Monday 24 February 2025.
If you have any queries, please don't hesitate to contact our Enrolments Office or call 6210 2286.
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
Starting 12 February - Wednesdays 7.45am - 8.15am
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.