Whole School
Term 2 Starting - Tuesday 5 May
A reminder to families that Monday 4 May, Week 1 of Term 2 is a scheduled Staff Day. There will be no classes for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Alternative arrangements will need to be made for students on this day. Term 2 will commence on Tuesday 5 May.
School Office Closures
The School Main Reception will be closed to visitors in the first week of term break (Monday 20 to Friday 24 April). The School will be operational and working with contractors and staff. Families, guests and visitors are welcome to visit Main Reception from Monday 27 April. The School section offices will be closed for the duration of the term break.
2027 Term Dates
Please find the term dates here for the 2027 school year as approved by the Principal’s Advisory Committee on Thursday 9 April.
Uniform Shop Holiday Trading Hours
The Friends' School Uniform Shop will close for the school holidays on Thursday 16 April at 5pm and reopen for Term 2 on Monday 4 May from 9am to 12pm.
Normal trading hours will resume on Tuesday 5 May - open 8am to 5pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays.
Visit the online store here. Use Pass Phrase: quaker
Book a uniform fitting appointment here.
Contact the Uniform Shop on 6238 2328 or via friends@midford.com.au
Bus Changes in Term 2 | Route 447 to The Friends’ School
The Department of State Growth (DSG) has announced changes to bus timetables across Greater Hobart as part of the Greater Hobart Network Review.
From Sunday 3 May 2026, updated timetables will apply to Metro school bus services. Timetables will be updated to better reflect real travel times, with a small amount of additional time added to some journeys to improve reliability. This does not mean trips will take longer than they do today, rather it ensures timetables more accurately reflect current travel conditions, giving customers greater confidence and certainty around arrival times. In some cases, students will be required to transfer between buses where a direct service previously operated.
Change
From Term 2 2026 (Tuesday 5 May 2026), students travelling to The Friends’ School on routes 447 and 562 will need to change buses at the Hobart Interchange.
What this means for your journey
• Catch route 447 from stops in South Hobart
• The bus will arrive at St David’s Cathedral on Macquarie Street at 8:07am
• Get off the bus and walk 92 metres along Macquarie Street to Stop C1
• Catch route 562 that departs Stop C1 at 8:09am
If students miss this service, they can walk 72 metres to Stop A1 and catch the route 504 that departs at 8:13am.
View more info here.
PDF timetables will be available to preview online from 17 April 2026 at transport.tas.gov.au/bus-network-review.
View Term 2 school bus timetables here: https://www.metrotas.com.au/ghnr-school-timetables/
We encourage students and families to check their school bus times before Term 2 begins on Tuesday 5 May 2026, as some students may need to be at their bus stop earlier.
If you have any questions, or would like to speak to a Metro representative for a more detailed briefing, please reach out to them at: contact@metrotas.com.au
eSafety Commissioner Webinars for Parents/Guardians
The eSafety Commissioner has published the free live Term 2 webinars, which give parents/guardians the knowledge, skills and tools to support their children to have safer online experiences.
Term 2 webinars are now available:
- Navigating screen time: tools for today’s families Suitable for parents and carers of young people in primary and lower secondary school.
- Exploring the online experiences of boys and young men Suitable for parents and carers of young people in upper primary and secondary school.
- How AI is influencing new online risks for children and young people Suitable for parents and carers of young people in primary and secondary school.
- The trust trap: navigating friendships, pressure and manipulation online Designed to support shared viewing and conversations between parents/carers and young people (13+).
Click here for more information and to register.
2026 Friends' Senior School Musical Legally Blonde The Musical | Tickets On Sale Now
The Friends’ School is excited to announce the Senior School Musical in 2026 – Legally Blonde the Musical, which will be staged at the Theatre Royal in June. This high-energy, hilarious and heart-warming production follows Elle Woods on her journey from heartbreak to Harvard Law School, where she challenges stereotypes, defies expectations and proves that staying true to yourself is the ultimate strength. Packed with show-stopping numbers, dynamic choreography and plenty of iconic moments, this vibrant production is as full of fun as it is of heart—celebrating resilience, friendship and the power of believing in yourself. Don’t miss your chance to bend and snap your way to the box office!
Book Now: https://www.theatreroyal.com.au/shows/legally-blonde
Sings and Strings Concert - Wednesday 27 May
Come along and support our student musicians as we celebrate all things vocal and orchestral! This concert features a wonderful variety of ensembles from across the Primary, Middle and Senior Schools. The concert starts at 6pm and all are welcome to attend this free event.
For families of performers, please keep an eye out for a Paperly notification early next Term, which will contain all the specific participation and permission details.
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
Every Wednesday during Term time - 7.45am in 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.
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.