Primary School
Assembly
Monday 7 April
Next week we will be holding a Walpole Assembly in The Farrall Centre for our Years 3 - 6 students. The assembly will commence at 2.15pm on Monday afternoon. 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.
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.
Prep Excursion - Linear Park, Lenah Valley
Wednesday 9 April
Next week on Wednesday 9 April, Prep 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 11.45am and return to school by 1.45pm.
As that day is a free dress day, students are required to wear appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes/gumboots. Due to the nature of the activities we would suggest children wear warm clothes. 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 ensure that students have ample water to drink too. Please note that we do not require parent help for this excursion.
Supporting the Cancer Council
Wednesday 9 April
The Primary School Council are organising a free dress day on Wednesday 9 April for Primary students to support the Cancer Council’s Relay for Life event which took place over the weekend. Our school had 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.
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.
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
Term 2 Monday 28 April to Friday 4 July
Monday 5 - Friday 9 May - Year 6 Canberra Trip
Wednesday 21 May - Year 3/4 Cross Country Carnival
Thursday 22 May - Year 5/6 Cross Country Carnival
Friday 6 June - Moderation Day - student free day
Monday 9 June - King’s Birthday public holiday
Thursday 19 - Saturday 21 June - Year 5-8 Musical