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Community Appreciation Afternoon Tea

Each year, the School takes a moment to extend its heartfelt appreciation for the myriad ways in which our community contributes to Friends’. Whether through…

Beverley Young (Class of 1955) – a Life Guided by the Friends’ Ethos

At 84, Beverley Young (nee Reid, 1955) recounts an interesting life underpinned by the values she learned during her days at Friends’. I left Friends’…

Jonny Scholes (Class of 2009) – a Life that Unites Two Loves: Painting and Technology

Artist Jonny Scholes (2009) never went to art school. Instead, he taught himself to code and has built a life that unites his two great…

Year 9 The Calling

The first Year 9 Program event, ‘The Calling’ was an overnight experience focussed on promoting community, connection and providing students with an opportunity to get…

50+ Alumni Luncheon 2024

Our annual 50+ Alumni Reunion was held on Sunday 25 February at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania for those who are 50 years out of…

Edith Rogers (Class of 1946) – The Voice of Friends’ School Radio

When asked for the secret to her longevity, Edith Rogers (nee Davies, 1946) answers, “Determination.” The day before she attended The Friends’ School reunion in…

Alumni Reps Quarterly Meeting | February 2024

The Friends’ Alumni Reps met on 28 February 2024, welcoming new Principal Esther Hill to her first meeting. Included here is a summary of topics…

Dr Elyse Allender (Class of 2004) – Assistant Director, Space Programs at the Australian Space Agency

Dr Elyse Allender (2004) is an Assistant Director, Space Programs at the Australian Space Agency. Here she describes the path she took since leaving The…

Dr Thomas Edwards (Class of 1994) Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Thomas Edwards (Class of 1994) has helped pioneer technologies that are designed to restore sight in people with formerly untreatable blindness. Tom worked on the…

Welcome New Principal Esther Hill

We are thrilled to welcome Esther Hill as the new Principal of The Friends’ School, who commenced her role in early January 2024. Esther is…

Friends’ Food Festival

Thank you to all those people who persevered through the damp weather to attend the Friends’ Food Festival on Saturday 23 November 2023. We are…

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…

Mary Stanfield Public Speaking Competition 2023

The Mary Stanfield Public Speaking Competition was held at the beginning of Term 4 (Monday 23 October 2023). The Student Chairperson introduced the Prize by…

Alumni Reps Quarterly Meeting | October 2023

What a vibrant and joyful discussion the Alumni Reps had at our meeting on 30 October 2023. We met online, as we now have Reps…

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…