Whole School

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
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.
Chamber Music Concert
Join us for an evening of collaborative music-making at The Friends’ School Chamber Music Concert on Tuesday 14 April. This 90-minute showcase highlights the dedication of our musicians from Years 5 to 12 performing in a range of small ensembles. From classical trios to contemporary quartets, the program features a rich mix of genres. Please come along to support our creative music students as they take to the stage and share their music with us all.
This is a free event and all are welcome to attend.
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
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.

