Articles for Students

House Spirit on Display at Winter Sports Day

15 July 2026

House spirit, teamwork and plenty of energy were on display as our Senior School students came together for Winter Sports Day on the final day of Term 2.

Fahan Sailors Take on Australia's Best at the 2026 Australian Secondary Schools Team Racing Championships

14 July 2026

Congratulations to our Fahan sailors on an outstanding performance at the 2026 Australian Secondary Schools Team Racing Championships, finishing third as an all-female team after four days of racing on Hobart's River Derwent.

Year 9 Students Support Variety Monster Book Fair

07 July 2026

Community service is an important part of the Lumina 9 program at Fahan, giving students opportunities to put their leadership skills and values into action.

Outdoor Adventure Skills Students Take Learning Outdoors

07 July 2026

Last week, our Years 9 and 10 Outdoor Adventure Skills class travelled to Mt William National Park for a week of outdoor adventure, putting a semester of learning into practice.

A Fresh Take on DreamWorks' Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR.

06 July 2026

Fahan Senior School students delivered three memorable performances of DreamWorks' Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. on Thursday, 2 and Friday, 3 July, filling the Fahan stage with colour, humour and heart.

Battle of the Bands Showcases Year 6 Talent

03 July 2026

Battle of the Bands took centre stage as our Year 6 students performed for families following months of learning, rehearsing and collaborating in Music classes.

Year 9 Debating Team Wins Tasmanian Interschool Debating Competition

02 July 2026

Congratulations to our Year 9 debating team on winning the Tasmanian Debating Union's Interschool Debating Competition.

Year 4 Strings Students Enjoy Music Collaboration with The Hutchins School Students

25 June 2026

On the 24 June, our Year 4 Strings students visited The Hutchins School for a collaborative music session, bringing together young musicians from both schools.

Lighting up the Longest Night with our Early Learning Winter Solstice Lantern Walk

23 June 2026

On Monday, 22 June, our Kinder to Year 2 students and their families gathered to mark the annual Winter Solstice Lantern Walk around the School grounds.

Year 9 Students Grow Through Lumina 9 Outdoor Learning Camp

17 June 2026

Last week, our Year 9 students took part in the Lumina 9 Outdoor Learning Camp, spending the week learning both on campus and along Tasmania's East Coast.

1st Grade AFL Team Play in SSATIS Grand Final

11 June 2026

It was a super effort from our 1st Grade AFL team, who played against Guilford Young College at the TCA Ground on Tuesday 10 June in the AFL SSATIS Grand Final.

Big Sister, Little Sister Connects Students Across Year Levels

02 June 2026

On Tuesday, 2 June, students from Kinder to Year 12 gathered in families within their House groups for the second Big Sister, Little Sister event of the year.

Confidence, Conversation and Competition: Debating Week 2026

29 May 2026

From Spotify Wrapped and Gen Z slang to awkward moments and school colours, this year’s Debating Week sparked lively discussion and friendly competition across the Senior School.

Year 8 Outdoor Education Camp in Bothwell

27 May 2026

On Friday, 22 May, the first group of our Year 8 students returned from their Outdoor Education camp in Bothwell, following a week of challenge, learning and connection in the outdoors.

Tasmanian Alumni Lunch Brings Fahan Community Together in Launceston

18 May 2026

On Friday, 15 May, a group of Fahan Alumni came together at Bluestone Bar and Kitchen in Launceston for the Tasmanian Alumni Lunch.

Year 9 Students Complete their Lumina 9 Mountain Program Adventure

14 May 2026

In the first week of Term 2, our second group of Year 9 students set off on their chosen Lumina 9 camp - the Mountain Program.

Academic Honours Assembly Celebrates Student Excellence at Fahan

13 May 2026

We celebrated the outstanding academic achievements of 14 members of the Class of 2025 this Term, who attained an ATAR of 95 and above, placing them among the top 5% of students nationally.

Celebrating the Incredible Women in our Fahan Community on Mother's Day

10 May 2026

On Mother's Day, we celebrated the love, strength and kindness of the incredible women and special people in our students’ lives.

A Day on the Green Brings Nateby Club Members Together

23 April 2026

In April, members of the Nateby Club gathered for “A Day on the Green” at the Sandy Bay Bowls Club - a new initiative introduced this year.

Term 1 Sport | Representing Tasmania

17 April 2026

We were proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Fahan athletes who represented Tasmania across a range of sports during Term 1.