Whole School
School Read-In Event | Come and Join Us on Thursday 25 August to Celebrate Book Week
Morris Library 3.30pm–6.00pm
High School & Clemes Libraries 4.00pm–6.00pm
"I do believe something very magical can happen when you read a good book" – J.K. Rowling
Families and friends are invited to be a part of the magic, and come to our school read-in event on Thursday 25th August. To celebrate Book Week, and the inaugural Australian School Library Day, the Morris, High School and Clemes libraries will all be open until 6.00pm. We would love to see as many people as possible coming along to share in the joy of reading for pleasure.
Bring your own book or select a great read from us on the day. Adults are welcome to borrow from our senior collections at the High School and Clemes, as well as our junior collections. There will also be a number of read-alouds for families to enjoy.
At Morris, it’s mainly an outdoor occasion, so feel free to BYO camp chairs, cushions, beanbags, blankets or sleeping bags to make it a snuggly, comfy reading experience (it’s still winter after all!). The High School and Clemes libraries are warm and inviting spaces if you would prefer to be inside, or you are welcome to look for a spot in the Morris library.
Books will nourish your soul, but for your body, soup and dinner rolls will be available for everyone at Morris from 4.00pm–5.30pm and hot drinks will be provided at all three libraries. Donations to support the work of the Indigenous Literacy Foundation will be gratefully received.
Enjoy the chance to lose yourself in a great book! Come for a little while, or stay for longer, but do come and join us.
RSVP HERE by Monday 22 August
Father's Day Event | Wednesday 7 September, 5-6.30pm
All students and their families are warmly invited to our Father's Day event to celebrate their dad, guardian, grandfather or special family friend. This year our event will be held the week after Father's Day on Wednesday the 7th of September, 5-6.30pm. This is a free event and is accessible to all students and their families. We will be offering a free viewing of the new release movie, Sing 2, along with complimentary ice cream and popcorn treats.
Marimba Concert
Next Wednesday 17 August, there will be a whole-school marimba concert in The Farrall Centre starting at 6pm. The concert will showcase music from the nine marimba ensembles across all campuses of the school, featuring a variety of genres and styles.
Composition Club Returns
Next Wednesday 17 August from 3.30-5.30pm, the composition club will be returning. The tri-annual event will be held in The Farrall Centre Green Room. This time we are happy to be joined by singer/songwriter Mia Palencia. All are welcome.
Withdrawals for 2023
We would like to remind all families that if your child is not returning to Friends’ in 2023 the procedure to withdraw a student is to provide one term’s notice in writing, via letter or email addressed to the Principal Nelson File. Therefore, notice is due by the final day of Term 3, 2022. If notification is received after this day, one term's fees in lieu of the notice period will be applied. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Enrolments Office on 6210 2286 or via enrol.office@friends.tas.edu.au to discuss.
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