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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.

Online Canteen Orders 

A reminder to families who use the Flexischools platform to order lunches for their children to please check that students are listed under the correct classroom as this helps avoid confusion and misplaced lunches. Please update details if necessary, thank you for your attention to this matter.

Mobile Phones and Smart Watches

Many students own mobile phone and internet devices and may have a legitimate reason to have these at school. However, we require them to be turned off and in their bags until the end of the school day. During school hours, mobile phones and internet devices may only be used under direct supervision from a teacher unless it is at the end of the school day when children have left the School. These expectations include the use of a mobile phone device, including watches, in any capacity including text messaging, taking and sharing of photographs or music, gaming, or for sending emails or accessing the internet. Students need to be aware that if they are using phones, including watches, at school, teachers have the right to check for inappropriate use. 

 

Students who use their mobile phone devices, including watches, in school hours without permission or inappropriately will have them held at the Primary School Office for retrieval by parents. The School will not accept responsibility for the misuse, loss or theft of such items.

Year 2 Outdoor Education Excursion - kunanyi/Mt Wellington to Margate - Friday 6 March

On Friday 6 March, Year 2 classes will be going on an Outdoor Education excursion to follow the journey of a raindrop. Students will follow the North West Bay River from its source on kunanyi/Mt Wellington all the way to its mouth in Margate. Parts of the journey will be on foot, other parts will be on a bus. Year 2 class teachers will accompany their classes with the assistance of Outdoor Education Teacher Emily Ardas. We will depart school at 9.20am and return to school by approximately 3.00 pm. Students will need to wear appropriate, sturdy shoes and warm layers under their uniforms. Children should bring their hat and and a warm jumper (wool, polar fleece or puffer jacket), warm pants (track pants or fleece pants), beanie, gloves and a waterproof raincoat. As we will be away from school for most of the day, students will need to bring a large packed lunch (no lunch orders), snacks and a water bottle from home, and any required medications for the day. Please update student Paperly profiles if necessary.

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 between Wednesday 11 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.

Prep Excursion - Linear Park, Lenah Valley – Wednesday 11 March

On Wednesday 11 March, Prep classes will visit the Labyrinth at Linear Park for a transdisciplinary learning experience, centred around Earthcare and Mathematics. We will be looking for provocations in the environment and engaging in open-ended mathematical activities - ‘Muddy Maths’! We will leave school by bus at 11.50am and return to school by 2.00pm. Children will be required to wear appropriate and sturdy shoes/gumboots. Due to the nature of the activities we would suggest children wear warm layers under their uniforms. They will need to bring a change of clothes, as well as a warm coat/rain jacket. We will be eating afternoon tea at the site, so no second break lunch orders on this day please, as we will be unable to collect them before we go.  Please ensure that students have ample water to drink too. Please update student Paperly profiles if necessary. Note that we do not require parent help for this excursion. 

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 - Wednesday 18 March

The Primary School Council are organising a free dress day 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 school has a 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 yellow and/or purple clothing on the free dress day, if you would like to do so.

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.  

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

Monday 9 March – Eight Hour Day holiday

Saturday 21 March - Friends’ School Fair

Friday 3 - Tuesday 7 April - Easter holiday

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.