Articles

2025 Gerdy Jevtic Medal Recipient Dr Brooke Mason: Building Resilience and Embracing Discomfort

14 October 2025

In Fahan’s 90th year, the annual Travers Morphett Lecture offered a powerful reminder that courage often grows from challenge. This year’s guest speaker and recipient of the 2025 Gerdy Jevtic Medal, Dr Brooke Mason (Class of 2012), returned to Fahan to de

Welcome to Term 4

13 October 2025

It was wonderful to see everyone back on campus for the start of Term 4.

Year 6 Migration Showcase Brings History to Life

07 October 2025

In the final weeks of term, our Year 6 students shared their projects on the history of migration in Australia, presenting their work to classes from Kindergarten to Year 5.

Year 9 Students Celebrate the Final Generations Connect Session at Sandown Apartments

26 September 2025

In the last week of term, our Year 9 students celebrated the final session of the Generations Connect: Tech Together program at Southern Cross Care Sandown Apartments.

Alumni Reunion Weekend 2025: Reviving Traditions and Celebrating Connections

24 September 2025

We welcomed back alumni from the graduating years 1945–1947, 1955–1957, 1965–1967, 1975, 1985, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2015, 2020 and 2024 for our Alumni Reunion Weekend — a vibrant celebration of Fahan spirit across the decades.

Year 12 Car Raffle Winner Announced

23 September 2025

Our Year 12 students are thrilled to announce the winner of their WIN A CAR raffle today!

WIN A CAR! Support our Year 12 Chosen Charities

22 September 2025

Over 350 tickets have been sold. Tickets are limited, so don’t miss out on your chance to drive away in a brand new 2025 Toyota Corolla Hybrid!

Year 4 Camp at Southport

18 September 2025

Our Year 4 students enjoyed an overnight camp at Southport this week. Across two days they bushwalked to Duckhole Lake, explored the wonders of Hastings Caves and enjoyed lots of games and fun on their adventure away together.

The Opening of Long View

17 September 2025

Senator the Hon Carol Brown, Senator for Tasmania, joined us on 17 September to declare Long View officially open - celebrating a milestone made possible through the generosity of our Fahan community and support from the Australian Government’s Capital Gr

Celebrating Strong Performance across the pool at the State SATIS Swimming Carnival

16 September 2025

On Tuesday 16 September, our students represented Fahan at the State SATIS Swimming Carnival held at the Hobart Aquatic Centre.

Final Big Sister, Little Sister Celebration for 2025

09 September 2025

The final Big Sister, Little Sister celebration for 2025 was held today. This much-loved program paired students from Kinder to Year 12 into School House ‘families,’ strengthening friendships and fostering community across the School.

Lumina 9 Program: Giving Through Connection and Digital Mentorship

01 September 2025

As part of this term’s Lumina 9 theme of “Give”, our Year 9 students are visiting residents at Sandown Nursing Home each week to join them in various activities.

A Fantastic Team Result for the Fahan Swimming Squad at the SSATIS Carnival.

28 August 2025

Our Fahan Swim Squad competed with great spirit at the SSATIS Swimming Carnival held on Thursday, 28 August at the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre

The Parents and Friends’ Après Ski Gala Dinner

26 August 2025

Scandinavian knits and alpine glamour set the scene on Saturday, 23 August, as our community gathered for the Parents and Friends’ Après Ski Dinner at Wrest Point.

The Junior School Celebrates the Wonders of Reading at Book Week

22 August 2025

From pirates and sea creatures to wizards, fairy tale characters, and mythical beings, our Junior School students dressed up as their favourite characters for the 2025 Book Week Parade.

A Creative Take on Oliver Twist: Year 7 Performance of Twist

21 August 2025

Congratulations to our Year 7 students, who took to the stage this week in their performance of Twist by Geoff Bamber, a play inspired by the classic story of Oliver Twist.

Science Week at Fahan: Decoding the Universe

15 August 2025

Science Week at Fahan has been a celebration of curiosity and discovery under the theme “Decoding the Universe – Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language.”

Sailing to Success: Fahan Students in World Top 20

12 August 2025

Congratulations to Year 4 student, Harriet and Year 11 student, Sarah, who, along with ten young sailors from the Sandy Bay Sailing Club and the International Cadet Class of Tasmania, competed in the 2025 International Cadet World Championship in the Czec

Emma Schoeman named the Overall Tasmanian Winner of the 2025 What Matters? Writing Competition

11 August 2025

Congratulations to Year 9 student, Emma Schoeman, who has been named the Overall Tasmanian Winner of the 2025 What Matters? Writing Competition - a fantastic achievement!

Celebrating Creativity in Arts Week

08 August 2025

Celebrating Arts Week in our Senior School was a celebration of artistic expression, showcasing our students' creativity, talent, and imagination.