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End of Year Gathering and Principal Farewell

The whole School community came together for a special event on Wednesday 6 December 2023 in The Farrall Centre. We came together to listen, reflect,…

Class of 2022, 1 Year Reunion

On Saturday 2 December, we welcomed back alumni from the Class of 2022 for their 1 year out reunion at the Hobart Brewing Company. Please…

Class of 2018, 5 Year Reunion

On Friday 17 November, we welcomed back the Class of 2018 for their 5 year reunion. A tour was held in the morning visiting the redeveloped…

Melbourne Reunion

Melbourne treated us to beautiful sunny weather on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 November where after a considerable hiatus, we finally got to hold our…

Dr Alison Canty (Class of 1993) Associate Professor of Neuroscience

Dr Alison Canty has recently returned to Hobart after a year in Ireland with her family. Alison accepted a one-year position as an Atlantic Fellow…

Aidan Lewis and Katie Quirk (Class of 2003)

It’s been 20 years since the Class of 2003 bid farewell to Clemes, ready to find their way in the world. Looking back, two of…

Classes of 1983 and 1993 Reunions

On Saturday 16 September we held reunions for the Class of 1983 (40 Year Out) and Class of 1993 (30 Year Out). The occasion kicked…

Classes of 2003 and 2013 Reunions

On Saturday 9 September, we welcomed back alumni from the Class of 2003 (20 Year out) and Class of 2013 (10 Year out) to their…

Update from Roberta MacLeod (Class of 1987)

Roberta MacLeod (1987) Horse trainer, adventurer and Associate Lecturer Roberta MacLeod has been around horses for as long as she can remember – and she’s…

Madagascar the Musical

The Friends’ School Years 5-8 students presented Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. on Friday 2 and Saturday 3 June. They worked incredibly hard, and…

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…