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Da Vinci Decathlon is a gala-style event with tasks in Mathematics, English, Science, Code Breaking, Engineering, Philosophy, Creative Production, Art and Poetry, Cartography and General Knowledge. The Mathematics Challenge for Young Australians is offered to Years 7–10, with six problems to solve over a four-week period and an option to continue into the Enrichment Stage and the Australian Intermediate Mathematics Olympiad. Robotics and Programming opportunities include RoboCup Junior Australia competitions; younger students use Lego and block-based coding, while senior teams typically program their robots in Python. There are additional competitions such as the Tasmanian Science Talent Search, Science Junior Olympiads and the Tasmanian Model Solar Challenge for extension and challenge.
The Friends' School offers an extensive and varied co-curricular music program for both experienced players and beginners. Students join ensembles by attending rehearsals; there is no formal registration, though some ensembles have prerequisites. The program includes Senior Camerata, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Middle School Chamber Strings, Years 7–12 Guitar Ensemble, Marimba Ensembles, Music Theory Group and a range of vocal ensembles, with performance opportunities across school and in the wider community. The Amnesty Battle of the Bands and a broad slate of concerts showcase contemporary and classical music throughout the year.
The Friends' School welcomes international students and offers boarding, being one of only two Tasmanian schools to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and hosting about 1,300 students with capacity for international students in Years 4–12. The International Enrolments program emphasises immersion in a diverse community and the school's global outlook. The school engages with Indigenous cultures through a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), with National Reconciliation Week activities, guest speakers and in-class learning to deepen understanding of Indigenous histories and contributions.
Co-curricular offerings include Chess Club with House Chess, After School Chess and Interschool Chess. Maker Space and Maker's Club provide hands-on design and digital project opportunities, including robotics, animation and crafting. Dungeons & Dragons Club and the Philosophy Club offer imaginative and critical-thinking avenues, while Ethics Olympiad provides structured debate and ethical reasoning opportunities in a school context. Community Yoga invites all members of the school community to start the day with movement, breathing and relaxation.
Students are strongly encouraged to engage in service activities through personal community links or structured school initiatives. Service opportunities include Middle School and Senior School committees (Service and Stewardship), Relay for Life, Sewing for Service, Climate Action/Advocacy Service Learning, and Environment and Landcare activities, with a range of projects that benefit the broader community.
Leadership and professional development are fostered through the Duke of Edinburgh International Award, a school-wide program that develops practical, cultural and adventurous skills. Senior School leadership structures include the Stewardship Committee and the Senior Student Council Service and Environment Representatives, which plan and run service initiatives and school-wide projects. Students can earn recognition such as Service Colours and The Friends' Certificate for their service achievements.
Sport is seen as a core part of life, promoting physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle, with all offered sports available to students of any gender and ability. The School participates in SSATIS & SATIS carnivals (Swimming, Cross Country, Athletics) and offers a wide range of sports including Australian Rules Football, Badminton, Hockey, Basketball, Netball, Soccer, Volleyball, Golf, Canoe Polo, Waterpolo, Orienteering, Rowing, Sailing and Tennis. The campus also supports wellbeing through programs like Community Yoga and a broad suite of wellness and outdoor education activities.
Situated in Hobart, The Friends' School is an independent, coeducational day and boarding school offering the IB Primary Years Programme, IB Diploma Programme and the Australian Curriculum. It educates students from 0 to 18 years across four campuses, including Argyle Street Primary and the Commercial Road Senior School. The curriculum is organized around eight learning areas: The Arts, English, Health, Humanities, Languages, Mathematics, Science and Technology. In Years 8–10, English, Mathematics, Science and Health and Physical Education are compulsory. Outdoor Education features regular whole‑day activities about every three weeks. The school has a Quaker heritage, established in 1887, and remains connected with its Quaker values under the leadership of Esther Hill since 2024. Facilities include the Farrall Centre (an 800‑seat assembly hall), Revell Sports Centre, and the Health & Fitness complex. The Friends' School emphasizes Rowing and a broad co‑curricular program, including international enrolments for students from around the world.
