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Sailing Success for Fahan

14 April 2011

Four outstanding Fahan sailors performed incredibly well at the 2011 OAMPS Tasmanian Schools Regatta and Youth Championships that were held over the weekend of 9-10 April at Port Dalrymple Yacht Club, Beauty Point, on the Tamar River.

Fintona to Fahan Camp 4-8/4/2011

13 April 2011

In a week where friendships were renewed between Fahan and Fintona Year 10 students, everyone had a fantastic time at Fortescue Bay participating in kayaking, fire writing, slack-rope walking and camping, when our Melbourne visitors came to Tasmania.

A 'Bear-y' Good Day for Buddies

11 April 2011

It was a crowded campus at Fahan on Monday 11 April with over 300 bears at school to join in the celebration of the amalgamation of The Alannah and Madeline Foundation’s Better Buddies program with Fahan’s own Big Sister, Little Sister program.

Big Sister, Little Sister and Better Buddies Launch 11/4/2011

11 April 2011

With over 300 bears at school on Monday 11 April, the launch of the amalgamation of Fahan's own Big Sister, Little Sister program with The Alannah and Madeline Foundation's Better Buddies program was a huge success.

Air - Invisible Yet So Effective

08 April 2011

On Monday 28 March students in the Junior School enjoyed a visit from Dr Peter Eastman who gave a presentation called ‘Air – Invisible Yet so Effective.’

Paul Barratt - A Fish O Holic

24 March 2011

On Saturday 19 March Fahan’s very own Paul Barratt snagged himself not only a 20kg Albacore Tuna but also the 2011 Perpetual Trophy from Fish O Holics Anonymous Game Competition!

Cary Lewincamp Performs at Music Assembly

23 March 2011

At Fahan’s Music Assembly on Friday 18 March, one of Tasmania’s best known guitarists, Cary Lewincamp, performed a song from his latest CD as well as a cover of James Taylors’ “Shower the People,” with Fahan’s John Williamson.

Year 9 Experience at Fahan

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

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.

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.

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.

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.