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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…

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The Art2Words writing prize is an annual Friends’ School writing competition, based upon the Ancient Greek practice of ekphrasis: responding to an art work in…

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

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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On Thursday 19 to Saturday 21 June, our Years 5 to 8 students performed Matilda the Musical JR. at The Farrall Centre. Based on the…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Ten students studying German from Years 10-12 and two teachers, Christine Wittlinger and Shaun O’Rourke, left Tasmania on the first day of term break (9…

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

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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