Primary School

Walpole Assembly - Monday 26 October

Next week we will be holding a Walpole Assembly for our Year 3-6 students.  As The Farrall Centre is unavailable the assembly will take place outside in the grounds, weather permitting, and will commence at 2.15pm on Monday afternoon. We welcome families 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.

Years 3-6 - Primary School Athletics Carnival - Wednesday 28 October

The Primary School Athletics Carnival will be held on Wednesday 28 October at the Domain Athletics Centre for all students in Years 3-6. Students are required to make their own way to the Domain by 9.00am, with supervision provided from 8.15am. The carnival concludes at 3.00pm. Students need to be picked up promptly by 3.10pm. Please advise the Primary School Office if your child will not be picked up by that time as they will walk back to school with class teachers. It is essential that we know which students are walking to arrange appropriate supervision. Programs will be sent home prior to the carnival. Any enquiries please contact Lisa Di Venuto.

Year 2 Excursion - Primary School Athletics Carnival - Wednesday 28 October

As part of integrating the Year 2 students to Year 3, Year 2 have been invited to attend the Year 3-6 Primary School Athletics Carnival on Wednesday 28 October. Year 2 students will leave school by bus after lunch at 10.45am and travel to the Domain Athletics Centre. On arrival, they will be able to cheer on some of the track and field events that various year levels will be participating in at this time. Year 2 students will then join in with one of the novelty events and watch the older children participate in the annual peace pull, house versus house event. We will return to school at 12.30pm. Students are required to wear their sports uniform and ensure they have packed a drink bottle and a hat. Canteen orders can still be made on this day as we will not be eating at the venue. Families are welcome to meet us at the Domain if they would like to attend.

Year 4 Camp - Thursday 29 and Friday 30 October - Roches Beach

A camp has been organised for all Year 4 students at Orana Guide Camp at Roches Beach on Thursday 29 and Friday 30 October. Students will need to be dropped off to school with all the equipment for an overnight experience at the start of the school day and can be collected from the drive through at 2.30pm on their final day of camp. Students will be accompanied by class teachers, Outdoor Education teacher Emily Ardas and support staff. Detailed information has been included in the Paperly permission form which was sent to parents. 

Kindergarten and Prep Learn to Swim Program - Monday 2 - Friday 6 November

The Kindergarten and Prep Learn to Swim program will be held at Friends’ Health & Fitness from Monday 2 November - Friday 6 November. Further information about the timetable will be sent to families shortly. Any enquiries please contact Amanda Evans or call 6210 2228.

Year 6 Excursions - Tuesday 3, Wednesday 4 and Tuesday 10 November

Year 6 will be undertaking a number of excursions as we start our unit of inquiry - Who we are: an inquiry into spiritual identity and wellbeing. Students inquire deeply into the world’s religious and spiritual traditions, learning about belief and the history of religion with a focus on individual and community wellbeing. We walk to numerous places of worship for tours and opportunities to ask questions. 

Excursion 1: Tuesday 3 November 9am - 1.40pm. Walk to Hobart Synagogue for tour and discussion. Lunch at St Davids Cathedral followed by tour and discussion. Walk back to school. 

Excursion 2: Wednesday 4 November 11.40am - 1.40pm. Walk to St Mary’s Cathedral and back to school.

Excursion 3: Tuesday 10 November 9am - 1.40pm. Walk to Friends’ Park and Hobart Mosque. Lunch at The Train Park. Walk back to school.

For all excursions: 

• Wear sports uniform, including hat, comfortable shoes for walking and a raincoat if rain forecast. Apply sunscreen before school. 
• No lunch orders on Tuesday 3 November or Tuesday 10 November. Students are to bring their own lunch, snack and water bottle.

Please let teachers know if you are available and would like to provide parent support. Our volunteers require a current Working With Vulnerable People card and must be registered as a volunteer with the School. You can find the School’s volunteer registration form at this link. 

Year 1 Outdoor Education Excursion - Fossil Cove and Tinderbox - Thursday 5 November

On Thursday 5 November, Year 1 will be embarking upon a coastal day to Fossil Cove and Tinderbox Reserve. The students will leave at 11am and return back to school at 3pm with class teachers and Emily Ardas, the Outdoor Education teacher.  Students will have the opportunity to search for, identify, ask questions and think about what fossils can tell us about the past. Students are required to wear their sports uniform and sturdy shoes for walking in. They are also to bring a backpack containing: morning tea and lunch, rain jacket, water bottle, a warm jumper, sun hat and a change of socks. Please ensure your child’s Paperly profiles are up to date. 

Year 2 Outdoor Education Excursion - Snug Beach - Friday 6 November

On Friday 6 November, Year 2 will travel to Snug Beach by bus with their class teachers and Outdoor Education Teacher, Emily Ardas. Students will be learning about how Tasmanian Aboriginal people connect to Sea Country. We will depart school at 9.30am and will be returning to school by 2pm. Students need to come dressed in their sports uniform, including a sunhat and waterproof raincoat. They should bring a big lunch, snacks and a full water bottle. Please update student Paperly profiles before the excursion.

Spring Fling is Next Week!

Join fellow Friends’ parents and carers for a spring evening at beautiful Narryna House. Step away from the school routine, unwind and enjoy a welcome drink on arrival, nibbles and plenty of time to mingle, catch up and connect in the garden.

Friday 30 October | 5.30–7.30pm | Narryna House, Battery Point

RSVP Monday 26 October. Book now via TryBooking.

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 in Primary School

Term 4 Monday 19 October - Thursday 10 December

Thursday 22 and Friday 23 - Hobart Show Holiday

Wednesday 28 October - Years 3-6 Athletics Carnival

Thursday 29 – Friday 30 October – Year 4 Camp 

Monday 2 - Friday 6 November - Kinder and Prep Swimming Program

Monday 9 - Friday 13 November - Years 1 and 2 Swimming Program

Friday 27 November – K-2 Sports Day

Monday 30 November – Moving on Day and Year 7 Orientation

Wednesday 2 December - End of Year Gathering

Thursday 3 – Friday 4 December – Year 6 Camp

Friday 4 December - Year 2 Musical

Tuesday 8 December – Year 6 Assembly

Wednesday 9 December – Year 6 Social

Thursday 10 December - Primary School Community Day