Whole School
Changes To Wearing Face Masks
As at 25 June, face masks are no longer required to be worn indoors at School UNLESS you are bound to do so by the Public Health Close Contact Rules. Any individual can still choose to wear a face mask whilst at School and naturally, they will be supported if they choose to do so. Please see the link to the School's COVID-19 safety measures for details.
Year 11 Drama Performance, The Dream
Year 11 Drama students invite you to Kristen Doherty’s play, The Dream. Set in an Athenian High School, students are rehearsing scenes from A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The real world merges with the fantasy world and magic, mystery and mayhem abound. Suitable for all ages and free entry.
When: Wednesday 29 June, 7pm and Thursday 30 June, 7pm. Doors open at 6.45pm.
Where: Bill and Marjorie Oats Theatre, High School Campus
Festival of Voices - Years 5-8
The Morris Maestros Choir and Years 7/8 Choir are very excited to be participating in the Festival of Voices’ Young Tasmania Sings again this year. The event will see choristers from schools and choirs across Tasmania combine to create an impressive massed choir under the direction of acclaimed conductor, Kate Albury.
This will involve students attending two rehearsals (Friday, July 1 and Tuesday, July 5) and an evening performance at the Federation Concert Hall.
On Friday July 1 and Tuesday July 5, the Morris Maestros and Years 7/8 Choir students will depart The Friends’ School at 9.00am travelling to the Federation Concert Hall and returning at 2.00pm. Students are asked to bring a packed lunch and drink bottle.
On the concert evening (Tuesday, July 5), singers should arrive by 6.30pm. The concert will commence at 7.00pm and should conclude by 8.30pm. Don’t forget to book tickets! https://festivalofvoices.com/act/youngtasmaniasings/
Information has been sent home regarding all the relevant arrangements and uniform requirements.
Paul Dillon Parenting Presentation
6-7pm, Thursday 30 June in The Farrall Centre - Please book here
View flyer here
Parents, guardians and carers are invited to a complimentary presentation by Paul Dillon titled, ‘Risk taking’ – why do teens do the things they do? What can parents do to keep them as safe as possible?
Adolescence is a risky time. As a teen matures and becomes more independent, they experience dramatic hormonal changes, increasing social and peer pressure and have greater access to alcohol and other drugs. This presentation will briefly examine the history of ‘teenagers’, rebellion and the different ‘temptations’ that have existed over time. Using the latest research on the developing brain, it will also discuss why young people make the decisions they do during this time. Sleepovers, parties and gatherings provide teens with valuable opportunities to develop important socialising skills but are not ‘risk-free’. Some practical strategies and tips for parents considering allowing their teen to attend such events to help ensure they are as safe as possible. Masks must be worn.
Family/Sibling Photos - more timeslots added
MSP Photography will be running family/sibling photos in Hodgkin Hall on Tuesday 5 July from 3.15pm-5.00pm. If you would like to have a family/sibling photo you will need to complete this form by 4pm, Monday 4 July and allocate your family a timeslot.
Please view a copy of the packs and prices here prior to having your photo taken.
**Note: Due to the popularity of the family photos, we have have now opened up more bookings and will be open until 5.00pm instead of 4.30pm as previously advertised.
Please email our Communications and Marketing Coordinator, Holly, at hchilman@friends.tas.edu.au if you have any queries.
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
All members of the school community are welcome to participate in Community Yoga each Wednesday from 7.45-8.15am, during term time. We meet in The Farrall Centre. Come and enliven your body, calm your mind and set yourself up for a positive week ahead.
If you need more information please contact our school Yoga teacher, Julia