Primary School
Assembly - Monday 15 June
Our next Primary School Assembly will take place on Monday 15 June in The Farrall Centre and will commence 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.
Earthcare Excursion Days - Mondays 15, 22 and 29 June
Our Kindergarten Earthcare Excursion Days will be at Knocklofty Reserve on Mondays until Week 9. We will travel to and from the site by bus, departing at 12.30pm and returning to school at 2.15pm.
Please note that the times will change for later excursions to allow for a longer period of discovery and play. Collection time for all children will remain at 3.00pm in the Kindergarten, at the end of the day as per usual.
Years 5 and 6 Physical Education lessons - Gymnastics at Kingborough
The Years 5 and 6 PE classes will be participating in gymnastics sessions at Kingborough Gymnastics Centre over the following weeks:
- Mondays 15, 22 and 29 June - Year 6 (leave 12.00pm, return 2.00pm)
Wednesdays 17, 24 June and 1 July - Year 5 (leave 12.00pm, return 2.00pm)
Students will travel by bus to and from the venue with Lisa Di Venuto and their classroom teachers. Please do not submit second break lunch orders on these days. Any further information required please contact Lisa Di Venuto.
Primary All Schools Cross Country - Symmons Plains - Tuesday 16 June
The Primary All Schools Cross Country at Symmons Plains will be held on Tuesday 16 June. This year, the school will contact families of students who are considered likely to be competitive at the Symmons Plains event and provide further details. Families who wish for their child to participate will need to arrange their own transport and supervision for the day. The school will continue to manage the administration process, including event nominations and entry fees.
K-12 Plain Clothes Day for Refugee & Migrant Scholarship - 17 June 2026
Annual Giving 2026 has now begun and we are pleased to announce this year’s fundraising focus is a Refugee & Migrant Scholarship (needs based). To support this aim, all students K-12 are invited to participate in a school wide plain clothes day with a gold coin donation going towards the Scholarship.
Students will also be reflecting on the educational disruption displaced students experience, and taking part in activities across the School. More information will be shared about the School’s 2026 Annual Giving appeal soon. “When we listen deeply… we hear voices calling for welcome.”
Family/Sibling Photos Wednesday 24 June | Hodgkin Hall
MSP Photography will be running family/sibling photos in Hodgkin Hall (Commercial Road Campus) on Wednesday 24 June from 3.15pm-5pm. If you would like to have a family/sibling photo you will need to complete this form by 4pm, Monday 22 June and allocate your family a time slot.
Please view a copy of the packs and prices here prior to having your photo taken.
Please email our Marketing and Communications Specialist, Holly Chilman, if you have any queries.
Japanese Cultural Day - Friday 26 June
On Friday 26 June students will enjoy a fun-filled Japanese Cultural Day featuring cooperative Japanese games such as Daruma Hakobi, Oodama Hakobi, and Tsunahiki. The focus of the day is on teamwork, friendship, and working together to achieve shared goals rather than individual competition. A highlight will see older buddy classes supporting and guiding their younger buddy classes throughout the activities.
By encouraging younger students, modelling positive teamwork, and helping everyone participate, Year 6 students will have the opportunity to develop and demonstrate their leadership skills as they organise and run the games.
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 8.45am. We appreciate your support in this process.
Important Dates
Term 2 Tuesday 5 May to Friday 10 July
Term 3 Tuesday 28 July to Friday 2 October