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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.
School Uniform
The updated School Uniform and Price List is located on the following webpage - click here. The handbook contains open hours, a fitting appointment system and uniform requirements with pricing.
Booklists (Years 7 to 12)
Booklists are now available on the School’s website and ready for online orders.
Here is the link to order - Campion Online Orders - The Friends School. You will be sent a 6-digit number to your email or mobile to register - please check your junk folder if using email. Once you have registered and connected, the code you need to access the lists online is 8FQX
Students need to place their orders by close of business Thursday 14 December 2023 to receive discounted home delivery of $8.95. Orders will be delivered to students’ nominated address by 25 January 2024.
Term 4 finish dates
A reminder of the following school finish dates:
Tuesday 12 December – Last day of Term 4 for Years 7-12
Wednesday 13 December – Last day of Term 4 for Kindergarten to Year 6
Wednesday 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 Tuesday 2 January 2024 and re-open fully for visitors and families from Monday 8 January 2024.
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.
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