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Class of 1973 50 Year Reunion

On Saturday 27 May, we welcomed back the Class of 1973 to school for a tour, followed by dinner at The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania.…

The Friends’ School Announces New Principal

The Friends’ School is pleased to announce Esther Wilkes Hill as the new Principal, commencing in January 2024. Esther brings with her years of experience…

Community Appreciation Day and Reopening of the WN Oats Centre

Each year the School expresses its appreciation for the many contributions of our community to Friends’ – whether that be time, funds, mind or items.…

50+ Alumni Reunion

On Sunday 26 February, the School held its annual 50+ Alumni reunion at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania for those who are 50 years…

Deputy Head of Campus Announcements

Prior to the holiday, Deputy Principal Shaun O’Rourke announced that Lindy Gannon will assume the new Head of Campus role for Years 7 & 8,…

Heads of Campus Announcement

I, along with our Principal Nelson File, am delighted to announce that Adam Chambers has been appointed as Head of Campus Years 9 to 12…

Climate Impact Update Term 4 2022

Nicola Anderson presented an update on the formation of the School’s Climate Impact Policy at the End of Year Gathering on Wednesday 7 December 2022.…

How a love of music became a long career

Vera HOPKINS had a love of music and playing the violin which enabled her to have a long career teaching the violin at Friends’ School…

Class of 2021 Reunion

On Friday 25 November we welcomed alumni from the class of 2021 to their one year out school reunion at Hobart Brewing Co. Please enjoy…

Class of 2017 Reunion

On Friday 18 November we welcomed alumni from the class of 2017 to their 5 year school reunion at Boodle Beasley. It’s always a pleasure…

Class of 1972 Reunion

On Saturday 12 November we welcomed alumni from the class of 1972 to their 50 year school reunion. We were lucky with the weather which…

Canberra Alumni Reunion

The Friends’ School Alumni Reunion, Canberra, 25 September 2022 By Elizabeth Field (nee Murphy) 1966 leaver On Saturday, 24 September, I set off for the…

Climate Action Group

By Sahansa Udawatta (Year 10) One Planet, One Chance As Tamanians we congratulate ourselves on the beauty of our natural environment, yet we repeatedly seek…

We are never too small to make a difference

By Emily Keeling (Year 4 Teacher) This year, the primary school has established the Morris Environment Council. This representative body provides students with an avenue…

Climate Impact Update Term 3 2022

Term 3 has seen the School engage the consultancy firm, Carbon Neutral, who are now working with us to audit the School’s greenhouse gas emissions.…

Class of 1992 Reunion

The Class of 1992 had their 30 year reunion in Hobart on Friday 12 August 2022. Director of Community Engagement, Bill Avery, hosted a personalised tour…

Alumni Story – Reia Anquet (Farrall) (1992)

We were delighted to catch up with Reia Anquet (Farrall) recently whilst she was visiting from France. Reia kindly shared a bit about her life…

Alumni Story – Lucy Given (1982)

Lucy Given graduated from Friends’ School in 1982 and has gone on to have a successful career in Interior Design within the retail industry giving…