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Assembly - Monday 16 March 

Our next Primary School Assembly will take place on Monday 16 March 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.

NAPLAN - Years 3 and 5 students - Wednesday 11 - Tuesday 17 March

For those families with students in Years 3 and 5, NAPLAN assessments will be held in March between Wednesday 11 March and Tuesday 17 March. The NAPLAN assessments will be conducted online (with the exception of Year 3 Writing, which remains paper-based). Information for parents regarding Naplan Online can be found here. Please contact Wendy Crow wcrow@friends.tas.edu.au if you have any queries.

Year 6 Coastal Outdoor Education Day – Friday 13 March

On Friday 13 March, as part of our Year 6 Outdoor Education program, students will participate in a Coastal Outdoor Education Day at Taroona Beach. This day is designed to build students’ confidence, teamwork and understanding of Tasmania’s unique marine environments. We will be leaving school at 9.00am and returning by 3.15pm. 

 

Throughout the day, students will rotate through a series of engaging, hands-on activities including an introduction to water safety, rock pool discovery and coastal ecology, beach games and team challenges, and a coastal preparedness workshop focusing on how to dress and prepare for aquatic activities.

 

This experience supports students by developing essential skills such as risk awareness, environmental responsibility, and teamwork in outdoor settings. It also deepens their appreciation for the natural coastal ecosystems of southern Tasmania, encouraging respect and care for the environment. All activities will take place under the guidance of qualified Outdoor Education staff and class teachers, with a strong focus on safety, respect and positive participation. Please update student Paperly profiles if necessary.

 

What to Bring

Please ensure your child comes prepared for a full day outdoors by bringing:

  • A day pack or school bag containing:
    • Packed lunch, snacks and at least one full water bottle
    • Hat and sunscreen (already applied before departure)
    • Light rain jacket or windproof jacket
    • Towel and spare change of clothes
    • Swimwear or old clothes suitable for water-based activities
    • Enclosed footwear that can get wet (e.g. reef shoes, old sneakers — no thongs)
    • Warm layer for after water activities
    • Plastic bag for wet or sandy items
    • Personal medication required during the day (e.g. EpiPen, asthma puffer)

All items should be clearly labelled. Please ensure your child is dressed for active participation, variable weather and coastal conditions.

Year 5 and Year 6 - Relay for Life - Saturday 28 March

We are delighted to invite our Years 5 and 6 students to join our school team, Friendlies, in this year’s Relay for Life on Saturday 28 March. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to come together in support of an important cause, while enjoying a fun and community-focused afternoon.

 

The event will be held at the Domain Athletics Centre and our Years 5 and 6 students are invited to attend from 2.00pm – 3.30pm, or 2.00pm – 5.00pm.

 

This is the Cancer Council’s main fundraising event of the year. The entry fee is $30, which contributes toward the standard $300 fundraising goal set by the event. Please note that Primary students are not expected to undertake additional fundraising, although they are very welcome to do so if they wish.

 

If your child would like to take part, please register as soon as possible, and by Monday 23 March at the latest:

  1. Go to the Relay for Life site at https://www.relayforlife.org.au/fundraisers/Friendlies, and click “Join team"
  2. Once registered, please advise Sharon Ryan (sryan@friends.tas.edu.au). Parent permission is required through Paperly and your email will let her know to add your child to the participant list.

Supporting the Cancer Council: Free Dress Day and Bracelet Sale - Wednesday 18 March

A Free Dress Day and Bracelet Sale will be held on Wednesday 18 March for Primary students to support the Cancer Council's Relay for Life event which will take place on 28 March. Our Years 5 and Year 6 students are participating as part of our school team called the Friendlies and the money raised by the Primary School students will be added to their efforts. 

 

Please contribute a gold coin and wear a touch of the Cancer Council's colours (yellow and/or purple) on the free dress day, if you would like to do so. Our students have also been busy making bracelets to raise money for the Cancer Council. The Bracelet Sale will be at second break the same day and can be purchased for a gold coin. If you would like to further support our school team in the Relay for Life, you can make a donation using this link - any contribution will be greatly appreciated. 

Year 6 Tasmanian Parliament Observations: House of Assembly and Legislative Council

Year 6H - Thursday 19 March, Year 6M - Tuesday 24 March, Year 6N - Thursday 26 March 

In the coming weeks, Year 6 students will be going in class groups to observe the Tasmanian House of Assembly and Legislative Council. Year 6H will attend on Thursday 19 March, Year 6M on Tuesday 24 March and Year 6N on Thursday 26 March. Classes will depart school at 8.50am and walk to Parliament House, where we will be hosted by the Parliamentary Education Office. We will observe Parliament sitting, including the daily opening of Parliament. After our visit we will have lunch on Parliament Lawns and then walk back to school, returning at approximately 12.30pm.

 

Students can wear their sports uniform with a school hat and comfortable walking shoes. Please bring water bottles and a packed lunch. No lunch orders on these days. We would welcome parent support, please let your student’s teacher know if you are available and would like to join this excursion. 

JSSATIS Swimming Carnival - Thursday 19 March

The JSSATIS Swimming Carnival will be held on Thursday 19 March at the Hobart Aquatic Centre. Parents of selected students from Years 3-6 have been advised by email. Students will leave school at 8.50am and return at 2.45pm and will be required to bring a packed lunch, light snacks and a drink. The canteen will not be available to students during the carnival. Any enquiries please contact Lisa Di Venuto by email: ldivenuto@friends.tas.edu.au

National Ride to School Day - Friday 20 March

The National Ride to School Day is Friday 20 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. 

Co-curricular Opportunities

Discover our Co-curricular Online Handbook—your essential guide to enrichment, clubs, sports, music, service, policies, and key dates across all year levels. Visit the handbook to explore opportunities, plan ahead, and get involved in our vibrant co-curricular life.

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 1 Monday 2 February to Friday 17 April

Saturday 21 March - Friends’ School Fair

Friday 3 - Tuesday 7 April - Easter holiday