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Australian U17 Schoolgirls 8’s winning Friends’ crew, Penrith 2014

By Greg Hill It took a little time and organisation to finally get almost all of these girls back from the mainland, one from NZ…

From the Water to the Worksite: Meaghan Volker’s (2008) Next Chapter

“There’s something about rowing that is unlike any other sport,” says Meaghan Volker (Class of 2008). “It’s mindful. I still can’t look at a body…

Lucy Loney (Ogilvie) (Class of 1988)

Tell us about the path you took after school. After a brief stint in a Masters of Education (after an Arts degree at The University…

Fliss Wilson-Haffendon (2023): Fast-Tracking to the World Tour

Felicity “Fliss” Wilson-Haffendon (2023) is a champion cyclist who competes internationally with the Lidl-Trek team. “I’m happy,” says Fliss from her base in Spain. “It’s…

50+ Alumni Luncheon 2026 

Last month saw the celebration of our annual 50+ Alumni reunion, for those that are 50 years out of School or longer. This year we…

Class of 2024 – 1 Year Reunion

On Thursday 4 December on a warm afternoon, we welcomed back alumni from the Class of 2024 for their 1 year out reunion at Boodle…

Class of 2020, 5 Year Reunion

On Saturday 29 November, we welcomed back the Class of 2020 for their 5 Year reunion. On a sunny afternoon, attendees toured WN Oats and enjoyed using…

Sydney Friends’ School Alumni Reunion

Even with the rainy weather, spirits remained high as alumni from Sydney and regional NSW came together for a long-anticipated reunion on Saturday 22 and…

2025 Service Planning Retreat

On Friday 28 November, Staff Service Coordinators and student leaders from Years 4-11 met at the Friends’ Boatsheds in Lutana to engage in a Reflection…

Celebrating a Successful APACS Conference in Hobart

The Friends’ School was proud to play a key role in the recent Australian Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools Association (APACS) Conference, hosted in Hobart.…

Gina Colhoun (Edwards – Class of 1984)

When Stephanie and Lyndsay Farrall employed Gina Colhoun (Edwards) (1984) to teach a composite year 1/2 class in 1990, she was so new to the…

Finian Stronach (Class of 2008) – The Joy of Flying

For a year after he left Friends’, Finian Stronach (2008) worked casual jobs to fund a dream: to get his commercial pilot’s licence. Fin had…

Nicole Gill (Class of 1994) Conservation Dog Handler & Author

Nicole Gill (1994) is a conservation dog handler and author, who uses her biology and zoology studies – and her three dogs – to help…

Max Clarke (Class of 2013) Head Coach at South Hobart Football Club

As Senior Academy Technical Director, South Hobart Football Club’s head coach Max Clarke (2013) assists director Ned Clarke (2011) to oversee the club’s training and…

Shane Wilson (Class of 2005) Wild Sea Adventures

Shane Wilson (2005) grew up on a cattle farm in Margate, but for as long as he can remember he wanted to be in the…

Professor Dugald Close – Growing Tasmanian Chinese Medicine

Part of the mission of the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) is to support the sustainable development of the state’s agricultural sector. So when a…

Ben Jones (1997) – Across the Generations

As part of Year 10’s Creativity Activity Service (CAS) Day on 11 August 2025, five alumni volunteered to be interviewed by students wanting to develop…

Greg Hill (1962) – Across the Generations

As part of Year 10’s Creativity Activity Service (CAS) Day on 11 August 2025, five alumni volunteered to be interviewed by students wanting to develop…