Grandparents and Older Friends' Day 2026
Location
Primary School Campus, Argyle Street Campus, 395 Argyle Street
Hosted by
The Friends' School Hobart About
Wednesday 21 October
The staff and students at Friends’ Primary School are delighted to invite grandparents, older friends or family members to attend Grandparents and Older Friends’ Day 2026 on Wednesday 21 October.
Join us for a morning of activities and time together, as our Primary students welcome their grandparents, older friends or family members into their School day. Come along to see them in action, take part in activities and enjoy the opportunity to experience a little of life at Friends’ through their eyes.
The staff and students at Friends’ Primary School are delighted to invite grandparents, older friends or family members to attend Grandparents and Older Friends’ Day 2026 on Wednesday 21 October.
Join us for a morning of activities and time together, as our Primary students welcome their grandparents, older friends or family members into their School day. Come along to see them in action, take part in activities and enjoy the opportunity to experience a little of life at Friends’ through their eyes.
Kindergarten
9.00am - 9.45am
Kindergarten family and friends will gather in the Kindergarten grounds at the
Argyle Street Campus.
Prep to Year 2
9.00am - 9.45am
Prep - Year 2 family and friends will gather behind the Wells classrooms at the
Argyle Street Campus.
Morning Tea
9.45am - 10.15am
We welcome you to drop into our morning tea before or after your sessions.
This year the morning tea will be located outside The Farrall Centre.
Hot drinks and snacks will be provided.
Year 3 to Year 6
10.15am - 10.50am
Year 3 - Year 6 family and friends will gather outside the Walpole area at the
Argyle Street Campus.
Meeting House Gathering
10.50am - 11.10am
Kindergarten to Year 6 students and their grandparents, older friends or family members are invited to attend a Meeting House Gathering, guided by our Gathering Advisor, Jess Dundas.
Parking around the campus is limited. We recommend allocating extra time to find parking around the area. We are offering a shuttle bus and drop off service for guests. The bus will pick up guests in New Town and drop them off to the campus, and return.
If you would like to use the free shuttle service please make sure to select the shuttle bus option when booking your tickets.
Contact Details:
For more information please contact the Primary School Office - primaryschooloffice@friends.tas.edu.au