At the end of 2021, The Friends’ School Board of Governors approved a Climate Impact Policy, and correlating set of Guidelines, to be developed. Since…
Each year the School expresses its appreciation for the many contributions of our community to Friends’ – whether that be time, funds, mind or items.…
The Art2Words writing prize is an annual Friends’ School writing competition open to students in Years 7-12, based upon the Ancient Greek practice of ekphrasis:…
The Festival: Why a writers festival? Why not? The Friends’ School English Faculty has a long tradition of creating connections with the wider community of…
By Tracie Acreman The Friends’ School voices a strong commitment to peace and reconciliation. Through our Purpose and Concerns, and every day across the school,…
By Sarah Walker, International Baccalaureate Diploma Coordinator In his 1924 analysis of public speaking, The Art of Public Speaking, Albert Beveridge offers advice to orators…
The March 2022 Alumni Reps Meeting was as informative and friendly as usual with Reps dialling in from across Australia and from Canada. It was…
Stitching over time The Australian Quaker Narrative Embroidery Project began in 2007. A community arts project, it is based on the UK Kendal Quaker Tapestry,…
A summary of topics discussed: Principal Nelson File updated the Alumni Reps on the current and future focus of the School, including progress on the…
On behalf of The Friends’ School Board of Governors, I wish to advise that Principal Nelson File will continue in his role as Principal until…
At last night’s opening of our TCE & IB Art Exhibition, the Visual Arts Prize was awarded to Alia Haider (Year 12 Higher Level IB)…
Mary Stanfield was a stalwart of The Friends’ School; she gave devoted and loyal service during her 36 years as a teacher at the School…