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Oliffe Richmond (Class of 1936) – Sculptor of the World

Oliffe Richmond (1936), talented student of Friends’, sculptor to the world.Compiled by Kathy Rundle Robert Oliffe Gage Richmond (1919-1977), known as Oliffe, spent his early…

Samuel McLennan (Class of 1994) Building a Boat from Waste

In some ways, Samuel McLennan (1994) can thank his birth father Stephen for the idea. Samuel had returned to Tasmania from Sydney in 2020, hoping…

Anna Maynard (Hebblewhite) (Class of 2006) Doctor, Musician and Author

Dr Anna Maynard (Hebblewhite) (Class of 2006) found herself drawn to medicine young – her mother was a doctor too and Anna was seriously considering…

Letters Across Time: A Special Kindergarten Welcome From Our Alumni

On Sunday 26 February 2025, 150 past Friends’ students gathered for lunch at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania. These past students graduated from The…

Betty McElwee (Gibson – Class of 1935) Celebrating 104 Years!

As you might expect, people are always asking Betty McElwee (Gibson) (class of 1935) for the secret to living a long life. “All I can…

Felicity Ey (Class of 2002) – The Value of Giving

The Value of Giving By Felicity Ey Mum and dad put the three of us through friends, and I saw the sacrifices that they made…

Ray Westwood (Class of 1952) – Why I Donate to The Friends’ School

Why I Donate to the Friends’ School by Ray Westwood I attended The Friends’ School from 1948 until 1952. Yes, that was a long time…

Student Giving Day for Friends Together

This year’s Student Giving Day has been a highlight of the Friends Together Annual Giving Program.  Students from Kindergarten to Year 12 reflected on giving,…

Class of 1985 – 40 Year Reunion

Last month on Saturday 3 May we held reunions for the Class of 1985 (celebrating 40 years out) and Class of 1995 (marking 30 years…

Class of 1995 – 30 Year Reunion

Last month on Saturday 3 May we held reunions for the Class of 1985 (celebrating 40 years out) and Class of 1995 (marking 30 years…

Edward Doddridge (Class of 2004) – Path to Antarctica

Edward Doddridge (Class of 2004) studies the ocean around the Antarctic. He shares his journey with Alison Boleyn. What Ed did first Edward Doddridge says…

Laura Michaelson (Class of 2009) A Passion for Justice

All through her schooling, Laura Michaelson knew what she wanted to study – a choice that aligned with her desire to help the socially and…

Class of 2015 – 10 Year Reunion

On Saturday 3 May, we welcomed a fantastic turnout for the reunions of the Class of 2005 (celebrating 20 years) and the Class of 2015…

Class of 2005 – 20 Year Reunion

On Saturday 3 May, we welcomed a fantastic turnout for the reunions of the Class of 2005 (celebrating 20 years) and the Class of 2015…

Mathew Goggin (Class of 1991) Pro Golfer

Pro golfer Mathew Goggin (Class of 1991) splits his time between the United States and Hobart, where he’s focussed on building public golf courses at…

Madeleine Gasparinatos (Class of 2002) from City to Cradoc

Madeleine Gasparinatos (2002) was a Sydney-based writer and editor for 15 years before a job offer while holidaying in Tasmania saw her move back to…

Deirdre McCulloch (Hawson) (Class of 1952) a Story of Advocacy and Care

In 60 years of teaching and advocacy, Deirdre McCulloch (Hawson) (1952) pioneered early services and programs for Australian children and adults with disabilities. She says…

Elizabeth Pearce (Mead) (Class of 2000) and her Lockdown Learnings

During the Melbourne lockdowns of 2020, which scuttled her plans to move back to Hobart, Elizabeth Pearce (Mead) (2000) found herself fascinated by the government…