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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…

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…