Book a Tour
We would like to warmly invite you and your family to register for a personalised tour or Principal’s Tour to get a sense of the community, environment, culture and opportunities that The Friends’ School offers.
Principal's Tours 2025
Meet and greet with Principal Esther Hill, followed by small group tours of the campus with senior members of staff. Morning tea is provided.
Principal’s Tours will be added throughout the year.
If you cannot attend one of these group tours, please use the links below to book a personalised individual tour.
Personalised Tours
Our experienced staff are delighted to provide individual and personalised family tours of the school campuses.
Primary School tours (Kindergarten to Year 6)
Various times available.
Tours are provided by the Head of Primary School and commence at 395 Argyle Street, North Hobart.
Bookings are required, please CLICK HERE to book a tour of the Primary School.
Middle and Senior School tours (Year 7 to 12)
Various times available.
Tours are provided by senior staff and commence at 23 Commercial Road, North Hobart. Tours will cover both campuses and focus on the Middle School and/or Senior School programs and opportunities.
Bookings are required, please CLICK HERE to book a tour of the Middle School and Senior School.
Our school tours are held during term time.
Tours must be booked in advance by registering via the links provided above. After your tour, our Enrolments Office would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the application process. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the Enrolments Office enrol.office@friends.tas.edu.au or call (03) 6210 2286.
Discover Kindergarten at Friends'
Tuesday 8 April 2025 – 4:30pm to 5:15pm – Kindergarten room and grounds
Would you like to learn more about the Kindergarten learning experience at The Friends’ School? We warmly invite you to our Discover Kindergarten event, where you can explore what makes our Kindergarten experience so unique.
Join us to:
– Discover our curriculum: The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) which focuses on the development of the whole child, offering a framework to meet the academic, cultural, physical, social and spiritual development of each person.
– Meet our passionate and experienced Kindergarten teachers.
– Learn about our recognition that each student is an individual and that teaching and learning nurtures this individuality whilst encouraging growth in all areas.
– Tour our Kindergarten learning spaces and hear about how we value the indoor and outdoor environments as key ingredients in learning programs.
– Learn about how the Primary School makes connections to our world as we find authentic ways to participate and contribute to our local and global community.
Please confirm your attendance by booking using the following link:
Meet Principal Esther Hill on the East Coast
Thursday 1 May 2025 – 5pm to 6pm – Bicheno
Current and future families or people who are interested in learning more about the School’s philosophy and boarding life are warmly invited to meet our Principal, Esther Hill, on the East Coast.
During the evening, Esther will share her insights on fostering a supportive and enriching educational environment at Friends’. This is also a great opportunity to connect with other Friends’ families. Some complimentary light food and a drink on arrival will be provided.
Location: The Farm Shed – Bicheno
Date: Thursday 1 May
Time: 5pm to 6pm
Date: Thursday 1 May
Time: 5pm to 6pm
Please RSVP using the following booking link: