Articles for Parents

Year 9 Curriculum Camp 28/2/2011 to 4/3/2011

15 March 2011

On Monday 28 February to Friday 4 March, Year 9 students attended a week long Curriculum Camp at Fahan’s Outdoor Education Centre at Kelvedon, near Swansea, designed to extend classroom learning and provide social benefits.

Year 9 Experience at Fahan

15 March 2011

Red and Black Day to Support Christchurch

09 March 2011

There were no blue and orange uniforms at Fahan on Friday 4 March when the entire school population, from Kinder - 12, dressed in red and black, the colours of the Canterbury Crusaders rugby team, to raise money for victims of the Christchurch earthquake.

First Customised Buddy Bear in Australia

07 March 2011

As an extension of Fahan’s Pastoral Care program, Fahan is now a Better Buddies school and Lucy Rees, Year 10, has created the School’s own logo for the program by redesigning the Alannah and Madeline Foundation’s Better Buddies mascot, Buddy Bear.

Relay For Life 2011 - 26/27-02-2011

28 February 2011

On the 26-27 of February, Fahan School took part in Cancer Council Tasmania's Relay For Life fundraiser, marking the School's tenth consecutive year of participation.

Fahan Marks 10 Years of Relay For Life

28 February 2011

On the 26-27 of February, Fahan marked 10 consecutive years of participation in Cancer Council Tasmania’s Relay For Life fundraiser, which celebrates survivors, remembers loved ones lost and aims to fight back against a disease that affects so many.

Sunset Under the Sails - 18-02-2011

28 February 2011

The Parents and Friends association's casual welcome back event for the Fahan School community. Images by Abbie Rothery.

Senior Swimming Carnival 22-02-2011

27 February 2011

Students in Years 7-12 did an outstanding job at the 2011 House Swimming Carnival. Participation was very high and Franklin House came home with the trophy.

Franklin Wins 2011 House Swimming Carnival

25 February 2011

On Tuesday 22 February, girls in Years 7 to 12 braved the weather and travelled to the Glenorchy pool for the annual House Swimming Carnival where Franklin House won the day.

Helen Stephen Wins Fahan's Flood Relief Fundraiser

24 February 2011

The Fahan School Community Committee, under the direction of Anna Forward, coordinated a Flood Relief Hamper that was raffled off during February to raise money for the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal.

Sunset Under the Sails

21 February 2011

Over 100 people attended this year’s annual Parents and Friends Association Sunset Under the Sails evening and everyone at the casual get together had a wonderful time, thanks to the hard work of the P & F and in particular, Birgitta Browning.

Honours Assembly Celebrates Achievement

15 February 2011

Seven 2010 graduates were invited back to Fahan today to be honoured for their outstanding academic achievements during their time at Fahan. Each of these girls received an ATAR over 95, placing them in the top 5% of Australian students.

The 2011 School Year Off To A Great Start

08 February 2011

Several hundred students donned the blue and orange for the first day of the 2011 Fahan School year. Staff welcomed back familiar faces and enjoyed the chance to meet many new students who have joined the Fahan community this year.

The Our Promise Story In New Idea Magazine

17 January 2011

The inspirational Our Promise story, a campaign to help in the fight against cyberbullying, has attracted the attention of the national media with a story on page 34 of this week's edition of New Idea magazine.

Back To School in 2011 - Important Information

10 January 2011

If you are returning to Fahan School for 2011, or you are starting at Fahan for the first time, you can find all the information that you need to ensure you are ready to start on Tuesday 8 February, 2011 right here.

Fahan Alumni Featured in Tasmanian Life

22 December 2010

The December/January edition of one of Tasmania’s most popular magazines, Tasmanian Life, features a social page spread on the Fahan School Alumni Association’s 75th Anniversary Lunch from October. There are beautiful photos that capture the excitement of

Congratulations on Your TCE Results Year 12s

22 December 2010

The wait for our 35 Year 12 students is over as their Australian Tertiary Admissions Ranks (ATARs) were released this week. Once again one in three girls achieved an ATAR of 90 or above placing them in the top 10% of the Nation. Two of our students also m

Epitome of Elegance

15 December 2010

The Year 12 Leavers of 2010 had their spectacular Leavers' Dinner at the Hobart Function Centre at the Elizabeth Street Pier. The sun came out in time for their arrival and every single girl looked outstanding.

Tossed Out!

14 December 2010

All of our 2010 Year 12 leavers left School in the Fahan tradition on Tuesday 14 December when they were 'tossed out' by the Year 11 girls following the Final Assembly. Their parents and friends watched the ceremony and joined the girls for morning tea.

A Fantastic Speech Night in 2010

13 December 2010

On Wednesday 8 December the Fahan Community and students in Years 7-12 attended the 75th Annual Speech Night at the Theatre Royal to recognise the exceptional achievements of our students and members of the Fahan Community.