Whole School
Welcome to 2023 at The Friends' School
Welcome to the start of the 2023 school year. A reminder that What's On is sent out every Thursday during term time and will contain important information for parents and students. Please take the time to read the Whole of School section, along with school campus-specific information, as we often place notices that affect multiple campuses.
Road Safety & Compliance
The Friends’ School takes road and traffic safety very seriously and as we commence Term 1, it is important to remind you that keeping people safe around schools is everyone’s responsibility. Understandably, traffic will be busy and we appreciate that there is limited space around our campuses, however, we ask you not to compromise on road safety.
All drivers must travel safely, drive to the road conditions and follow all traffic rules and parking restrictions. In particular, please do not:
- Park over driveways or areas that are not permitted for stopping or parking
- Stop illegally or in the middle of the road to pick up or drop off students
- Right turn into the Morris carpark from Argyle Street or Archer Street.
Pedestrians must use appropriate and designated crossings. Students are not permitted to cross busy roads which may endanger themselves and others.
Please allow additional time to travel to school and if possible, park or stop further away from the campus.
For more information about traffic safety around the School, please visit our website.
Thank you for working together to create a safe and healthy environment for our students, families, staff and the local neighbourhood.
Student Photos
There will be student photos on the following days:
- Monday 6 February - Morris Primary Years K-6
- Tuesday 7 February - Clemes Years 11 & 12
- Wednesday 8 February - High School Years 7-10
Morris students from Kindergarten through to Year 4 are required to be in sports uniform with black shoes. Morris Students in Years 5 and 6 will need to be in their full formal school uniform with their shell jacket. View the Uniform Handbook
High School and Clemes students are required to be in full Formal School Uniform including blazer and tie (where applicable). We would appreciate all students being neat and tidy for these days and at all times while representing the School. View the Uniform Handbook
Vocal and Instrumental Tuition - 2023
Parents wishing for their child to receive vocal and/or instrumental tuition through the School in 2023 are asked to submit an application form by tomorrow, Friday 3 February. The application form may be found at the end of these guidelines.
Enrolment in the tuition program will not be rolled over from 2022, requiring new application forms to be submitted. For more information, please contact Music Administration.
Instrument Hire
We have instruments available for hire for students wishing to receive tuition or participate in an ensemble. To request to hire an instrument, please use this form.
2024 Scholarship Applications Now Open
Online applications for Merit, Music and Boarding Scholarships for entry into Years 7 and 11 in 2024 are now open. More information on these scholarships can be found on the Scholarships & Bursariespage of the website. Scholarship applications are submitted online and there is no cost to apply.
If you have any queries, please don't hesitate to contact our Enrolments Office on 6210 2286 or enrol.office@friends.tas.edu.au
Fee Statements
A reminder that the School Fee Statements will be emailed (from friends@pml.com.au) to the nominated parent/guardian email account this week. Please check your spam or junk email folders to ensure you have received these statements. If you have any queries, please don't hesitate to contact Financial Services at fees@friends.tas.edu.au
Flexible payments by Edstart: Pay your fees in flexible instalments or reduce repayments by extending the cost over a longer timeframe. View more information here or visit www.edstart.com.au/friends
Parent Social Drinks
6pm, Wednesday 8 March
Reconnect with fellow parents or introduce yourself to new families at our 2023 Parent Social Drinks, this year being held at Boodle Beasley (North Hobart). Food Platters provided, drinks available to purchase.
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 call Ruth Raward 0431 887 354 or email roo.raward@gmail.com
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, starting on 8 February. 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