Whole School
Family / Sibling Photos
MSP Photography will be running a family/sibling photo night in Hodgkin Hall on Thursday 1 July from 3.15pm - 5pm. If you are interested in having a family / sibling photo you will need to pick up a form from the appropriate office (Morris, High School or Clemes).
Please email our Communications and Marketing Coordinator, Zoe, at zgeard@friends.tas.edu.au if you have any queries.
School Shop Closed on Last Day of Term
The School Shop will close at 5.00pm on Thursday 1 July and remain closed for the duration of the term break. The Shop will re-open on the Term Time Schedule from the first day of Term 3, Tuesday 20 July.
Change in School Administration System
During the school holiday period, we will be moving to a new School Administration System. While our school community does not interact directly with the current system, we do anticipate that some processes may take a little longer than usual while the transfer takes place and we continue to ensure the data from our current system is accurately reflected.
Once implemented, the new system provides us with opportunities to implement functionality for parents and guardians, such as checking enrolment details and statements within SEQTA.
As part of the implementation schedule, fee statements for Term 3 are going to be sent during the week of 26 July (Term 3 Week 2).
Farrall 10th Anniversary Celebration - Showcase Tickets still available
A reminder that The Farrall Centre 10 Year Anniversary Celebration is this Saturday evening, 26 June 2021. This special event will showcase student performances and acknowledge the remarkable impact The Farrall Centre has had over the last 10 years.
All guests attending will receive an email on the event later today. There are still tickets available to the Showcase only, which commences at 7pm. Due to Covid restrictions, our capacity for those attending the Drinks and Showcase event on Saturday 26 June 2021 has sold out because the number of people we can have for standing drinks is restricted by Public Health directives.
For Showcase tickets please click HERE
Call-out for Blue Gum Sawdust and 20L Pails
The Climate Action Committee is looking to source Blue Gum sawdust and 20L pails (with lids) for their mushroom growing initiative. In the interest of sustainability the group aims to use recycled products where possible and would greatly appreciate community contributions. If you are willing to donate either product please contact Emma Nathan (enathan@friends.tas.edu.au).
Return Visit of Meg Corson
We’re delighted that Australian jazz musician Meg Corson will be returning to the School for a special concert on Friday 23 July, at 7pm in The Farrall Centre. The concert will feature Meg, accompanied by a band of Hobart musicians, and performances by our UTAS Music students, Clemes Combo Group, Camerata and our senior choirs.
Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students / concession and free for Friends’ students. Proceeds will aid the activity of our parent support group, FriendsMusic.
Tickets will be available at the door or online here.
Please join us for a wonderful night of music.
Mona Chepmell Awards for Instrumental & Vocal Tuition
We are currently seeking applications for the Mona Chepmell Awards for Instrumental & Vocal Tuition, which cover either 100% or 50% of the cost of tuition on an instrument or voice for a period of four consecutive school terms. Lessons are provided as part of the School’s Instrumental & Vocal Tuition Programme. Applications are welcome for students from Years 3 to 11.
Additional information, including a link to the application form, may be found here.
Applications are now closing Monday 28 June.
Reminder: Partial Closure of Commercial Road
The School has received notification from Fairbrother that they will be resuming the redevelopment of the Blue Gum Service Station Apartments at the top of Commercial Road. As part of the construction process, Fairbrother will be closing the top section of Commercial Road (adjacent to number 36 Commercial Road) from Monday 28 June 2021 until Friday 17 June 2022.
With this closure and other restrictions on Commercial Road, we request that families utilise other neighbouring streets for pick-up and drop-off and only use the Commercial Road Main Hobartville Entrance car park when absolutely necessary.
Parking Reminder - Friends Health & Fitness - Wilson Street
A reminder to all our community that the Friends Health & Fitness carpark is only to be used by members of the gym who are currently utilising the Friends Health & Fitness facilities. We also remind families to be mindful of road and parking rules in the surrounding streets (in particular, Wilson Street and Carr Street).
Reminder: Friends Health & Fitness - Changes to Spa Rules
A reminder that as of Friday 18 June 2021 the spa rules updated to include the following change:
The minimum age for the use of the spa is 16 years old
This change will mitigate a number of safety and supervision risks including child safeguarding concerns and will improve spa access for our members.
We seek your cooperation and support as our staff implement this change as of Friday 18 June 2021.
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 please ring Sally McGushin 6278 9149 / 0456 600 287 or Maddy Walker 0402 320 920.
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 join us in The Farrall Centre on Wednesdays from 7.45 - 8.15am during term time. Energise your body, calm your mind and inspire your day. These sessions are taught by Julia Gibson.