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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…

Class of 1975 50 Year Reunion

It was a pleasure to host the Class of 1975 on Saturday, 12 April, as they returned to campus for a nostalgic school tour, followed…

Wajan Hale (Class of 1992) Quaker United Nations Office Calling

Wajan Hale (Class of 1992) found her calling during a 2001 internship at the Quaker United Nations Office in New York. It was a small…

George Kennedy (Class of 2013) Glover Prize finalist

When George Kennedy (Class of 2013) went through Friends’, he loved maths. He still loves maths. But it took only a couple of months of…

Keon Pavlides (Class of 2021) Solving the Problems of Small Business

It was the late investor Charlie Munger’s description of “first principles thinking”– asking not “what business should I start?” but “what problem do I want…

50+ Alumni Luncheon 2025

Last month the School held its annual 50+ Alumni reunion, for those who are 50 years out of School or longer. Events kicked off with a…

Noah Sutton (Class of 2010) journey to the National Gallery of Victoria

In 2014, Noah Sutton (Class of 2010) took a casual holiday job at a Melbourne Aesop store and never returned to his double degree in…

Jeannette Propsting (Class of 1922) a Connection Beyond Generations

When Alfred Propsting learned he was dying, he knew he could only send one of his five children to study at Friends’. Of his three…

Marilyn Neilson (Class of 1962) and Peta Latimer (Hay, Class of 1962) Friends for 60 Years

When Marilyn Neilson (Class of 1962) first came to Friends’ in 1954, teachers “buddied” the new girl from New Zealand with a Year 4 classmate.…

Alice RG (Griffiths, Class of 2004) – coastal creativity on display at Hadley’s Orient Hotel

Paperclay is stronger than it looks. It’s possible to sculpt fine, seemingly delicate work with it, yet it’s far stronger than ordinary clay.  It’s fitting…

Nicola Hughes (nee Pearce, Class of 2000) Swag Family World Ride

Former Friends’ teacher and alum Nicola Hughes (nee Pearce, 2000) has spent most of 2024 cycling through South America with her husband Andrew and their…

Class of 2023, 1 Year Reunion

On Friday 6 December we welcomed back alumni from the Class of 2023 for their 1 year out reunion at the Hobart Brewing Company’s Red…

Past Staff Reunion

On Thursday 28 November we welcomed back past staff for a reunion. The occasion kicked off with a school tour earlier in the afternoon where…

Class of 2019, 5 Year Reunion

On Saturday 30 November, we welcomed back the Class of 2019 for their 5 year reunion at Boodle Beasley to catch up, reconnect and share…

Henry Brice (Class of 1981) from New York and back to Friends’

At 17, Henry Brice (1981) came to Friends’ from New York to prepare for Harvard. The experience was “the best of my life,” says Henry,…

Professor Brett McDermott (Class of 1978) Awarded by Order of Australia

Taking Care of the Children This year, Professor Brett McDermott (Class of 1978) was made a Member of the Order of Australia for services to…

Jethro Cohen (Class of 2012)

Jethro Cohen (2012) was convinced he wanted to be a lawyer. A casual job at an Apple store set him on a different path. Why…