What's On

Primary School

Wells Assembly

Monday 24 March

Our first Wells Assembly for students in Kindergarten - Year 2 will take place on Monday 24 March in The Farrall Centre commencing at 2.15pm.  We welcome members of our community to attend. Please remember that due to privacy concerns and to respect the photo permission choices of other families we ask you to refrain from taking photos and videos during assemblies.

Whole School Gathering

Friday 21 March

A Whole School Gathering is being held tomorrow, Friday 21 March from 12pm - 1pm for all K-12 students and staff. This Gathering will be held at the Argyle Street Campus on the top green. All students are asked to attend this event. Due to capacity, the gathering will not be open to parents. 

 

Students will need to bring their Friends' School hat and sunscreen will be available.

Year 6 Excursion to Government House Tasmania

Tuesday 25 March

On Tuesday 25 March all Year 6 classes will walk together to Government House via Legacy Park, Queens Domain. We will set off at 9.00am and meet with Her Excellency, the Honourable Barbara Baker AC at 10.00am for morning tea. Following this we will enjoy tours of Government House and the Gardens before walking back to Legacy Park for lunch and play at 12.00pm. After lunch we will return to school on foot, arriving approximately 1.40pm. Students are to wear their formal uniform and bring their hats, drink bottles and packed lunches (no lunch orders please). Students may wear their sports shoes if they are more comfortable for the walk.

Year 6 Canberra Trip - Parent Information Evening

Wednesday 26 March

There will be an information evening about the Year 6 Canberra Trip for parents on Wednesday 26 March from 5.15 - 6.00pm in the Year 6 classrooms. 

Year 3 Excursion to Taniwha Time Machine - Bellerive 

Friday 28 March 

On Friday 28 March Year 3 will visit the Taniwha Time Machine on the Bellerive Boardwalk as part of their inquiry into Where We Are In Place and Time. We will then travel to Bellerive Beach Park to have a snack and some collaborative play.

 

We will be departing school by bus at 12.00pm and returning to school by 3.00pm.  Students will need to  wear their school uniform and bring a hat, warm jumper, raincoat, drink bottle and some additional snacks for the day.  They will be able to access the canteen at first break but not second.

 

Parents are welcome to meet us at Bellerive Boardwalk anytime after 12.15pm.  We would also like a few parents to accompany us on the bus.  Please let us know if you are able to come.  We will not be able to accommodate all parents so it will take the first offers. If you are planning to attend, you will need to complete a Volunteer form .

National Ride to School Day

Monday 31 March

The National Ride to School Day is Monday 31 March. If students choose to ride to school they may wear sports uniform. It is a requirement that Prep - Year 6 students who are taking part place their bike, skateboard or scooter on the Top Green in the designated zone. Kindergarten students will take theirs to Kindergarten. There will be organised activities for Prep - Year 6 students at first break at 11.00am run by the Primary School Council, all students are required to wear helmets to participate.  

Year 6 Excursions to Parliament House of Tasmania

1 and 2 April

Year 6 students will go on excursions to Parliament House of Tasmania to observe a sitting of The House of Assembly and Legislative Council.

  • Year 6H - Tuesday 1 April from 8.50am to 1.15pm
  • 6M - Tuesday 1 April from 8.50am to 1.15pm
  • 6D - Wednesday 2 April from 9.15am to 11.40am

Students will observe sittings of the House of Assembly and Legislative Council, and explore Hobart’s historic buildings. 

 

Year 6H and Year 6M classes will walk both to and from Parliament House. They will walk to St David’s Park and Franklin Square. Year 6D will travel by bus. It is very helpful to have parent volunteers. Please let your classroom teacher know if you would like to support this excursion.  Our volunteers will require a current Working With Vulnerable People card. You will also need to fill in a volunteer form at this link. Students are to wear their formal uniform and bring their hats, drink bottles and packed lunches (no lunch orders please). Students in Year 6H and Year 6M may wear their sports shoes if more comfortable for the walk. 

Year 5 Outdoor Education Excursions - kunanyi/ Mt Wellington

Each class will be attending on separate days: 

  • Year 5B - Thursday 27 March
  • Year 5MS - Friday 28 March
  • Year 5C - Thursday 3 April

In the coming weeks Year 5 students will be going on an Outdoor Education bushwalk on kunanyi/Mt Wellington. The focus for the day is building resilience, working together as a team, exploring the varied ecosystems and learning about the Aboriginal history of the location. We will also do simple bushcraft skills such as map reading and navigation. The walk will start at The Springs and finish at The Springs via the Octopus Tree, Sphinx Rock, the Sawmill and Organ Pipes Track. 

 

This is approximately 5km with some steep ascending tracks. Students will be required to wear warm sensible free dress clothing that is appropriate to the cold weather that can occur on the mountain - long pants (no jeans), long sleeve t-shirt/ thermal shirt, jumper, warm socks and appropriate bushwalking shoes. Students will also need to pack their day bag with a rain jacket, spare warm jacket/fleece, beanie, and gloves, spare socks, plenty of food for lunch and snacks, a big drink bottle of water, and any personal medication. 

Year 4 Outdoor Education Excursion - Queen’s Domain

Friday 28 March

On Friday 28 March all Year 4 students will be walking to the Queen’s Domain to participate in an orienteering session with Emily Ardas as part of our Outdoor Education Program. We will be leaving school at 10.00am and returning before the end of the school day. Students will need to wear school sports uniforms. It may be cold so please ensure students have sufficient layers of clothing and bring their school shell jacket. They will also need to bring their lunch, snacks, a drink bottle, school hat, waterproof jacket and any required personal medications for the day (please ensure that these are labelled appropriately). Please update student Operoo profiles before the excursion. 

 

This activity will involve small groups of students and, as such, we will need a number of parent/guardian volunteers to help on the day. If you are able to assist us with this activity could you please email your child’s classroom teacher by Friday 21 March. Our volunteers will require a current Working With Vulnerable People card. You will also need to fill in a volunteer form at this link. We thank you for your assistance with this, and appreciate any parents/guardians who are able to be involved. 

Parent Information Session: Understanding and Supporting Anxiety in Young People 

Thursday 3 April (5.00pm) and Friday 4 April (9.00am)

We invite all parents and carers of Friends’ Early Learning and Primary School children to join Morgan Norris, our Primary School Psychologist, and other members of staff to explore and understand anxiety in young people. This information session will explore the types of anxiety in childhood, ranging from perfectionism and separation fears to general worries and school-related anxiety. You will learn to identify when anxiety becomes a problem and gain basic strategies to support your child when they feel anxious or overwhelmed. 

 

Please register here to secure your spot. Sessions will be held in the Boa Vista Room, Meeting House. Please note: This information session aims to provide general information regarding anxiety. We will not be able to provide individual management strategies for your child, however we can advise you of the next steps to take if you are seeking support or further information. 

Thursday Afternoon Fun in the Library for Primary School Families!

The Primary School Library will be open until 4.00pm every Thursday afternoon until the end of term. This will be a time for parents/guardians and their children to borrow books, play games and puzzles or enjoy time reading together. Library staff will be available to provide recommendations of good books for your child to read, or to answer questions about the library program. We hope you and your child can join us. Sharon Ryan and Catherine Duffett, Teacher Librarians.

Relay for Life

Year 5 and 6 students are invited to join our School Team “Friendlies” in participating in the Relay for Life on the afternoon of Saturday 29 March at the Domain Athletics Centre. For more information, please see the this letter or contact Sharon Ryan who is the coordinator for the Primary School Team.

Save the Date - Matilda the Musical JR.

Join us for a magical time as our talented Years 5-8 students bring Matilda the Musical JR. to life on stage! Based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl, this inspiring story follows the extraordinary Matilda as she discovers her inner strength, courage and determination.

 

- Dates: Thursday 19 - Saturday 21 June 2025

- Location: The Farrall Centre, Argyle Street Campus

 

Performance times will be released shortly.

Tickets coming soon.

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Absentees

If your child will be absent from school for the day please advise the Primary School Office (phone: 6210 2228, or email: primaryschooloffice@friends.tas.edu.au ) and the classroom teacher before 9.00am. We appreciate your support in this process.

Important Dates 

Term 1 Friday 31 January to Friday 11 April