Whole School
Term 3 Starting - Tuesday 22 July
A reminder to families that Monday 21 July, Week 1 of Term 3 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 3 will commence on Tuesday 22 July, starting with our Parents and Family Breakfast (see below for details).
School Office Closures
The School Main Reception will be closed to visitors in the first week of term break (Monday 7 to Friday 11 July). The School will be operational and working with contractors and staff. Families, guests and visitors are welcome to visit the School from Monday 14 July.
Parents and Family Breakfast - Bookings Closing Soon
Tuesday 22 July - 7.45am to 8.45am
We warmly invite you and your family to join us for a special breakfast in celebration of our wonderful parents and families. This event is an opportunity to express our heartfelt thanks to the parent/guardian community for your ongoing support and the nurturing guidance you provide to our students. It is also a nice way to welcome in the second half of the school year and catch-up with school friends.
Students from all campuses will share musical performances throughout the morning, creating a joyful atmosphere as you enjoy freshly prepared breakfast rolls (gluten-free and vegetarian options available). We also extend our gratitude to our talented VET students, who will be serving tea, coffee, and hot chocolate on the day.
Families from all year levels are welcome and tickets are $2 per person to assist with catering. Please make sure to book tickets for all attendees, including students, for catering purposes using the link below.
Book your tickets here.
Canteen and Walker House Catering Surveys
A reminder to families that the School is undertaking a review of the School’s Canteen and catering services. To assist in gaining your feedback and insights, we are inviting applicable students, staff and parents to complete a Canteen Survey and/or a Walker House Catering Survey.
An email was sent to students (Y5 to 12), staff and parents on Wednesday 25 June with the survey link.
It would be appreciated if you could complete this survey to the best of your ability by Monday 7 July. This information will be used to help inform our catering services and experiences for the future.
Wind, Brass and Percussion Concert - Save The Date!
Thursday 31 July
Our Wind, Brass and Percussion Concert features ensembles from Years 5 to 12 and demonstrates the progression of students through our music ensemble program.
Entry is free and all are welcome to attend.
Term 3 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 3 in the online handbook here, noting that sport sign ups have now closed (information was sent separately on these).
Uniform Shop Holiday Trading Hours
The Friends' School Uniform Shop will close for the school holidays on Thursday 3 July at 5pm and reopen for Term 3 on Monday 21 July at 9am until 2pm.
Normal trading hours will resume on Tuesday 22 July - 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
Wednesdays 7.45am - 8.15am | Recommencing Week 5, 27
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.
Please note there will be no yoga for the first 4 weeks of term 3.