Primary School
Assembly
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. There will be no Wells Assembly next week. 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.
Screen Smart Series - Free parent webinar
Tuesday 29 October
The Friends' School has purchased a whole school licence for the 'Screen Smart Series' seminars with Dr Justin Coulson. All staff and parents have FREE access to this online event at 7.00pm on Tuesday 29 October. The event consists of a 40-minute presentation and about 20 minutes of question time. Dr Justin Coulson will discuss actionable strategies for parents and caregivers to navigate the digital landscape safely and effectively. From setting healthy screen time limits to fostering open communication about online risks, empowering our children to navigate the digital world responsibly is critical to ensuring their safety online and protecting their well-being.
Please register your details to receive the viewing link and email reminders for the event by accessing this link. If you are unable to join the seminar live, you will be able to access the recording using the same link for 14 days.
Grandparents and Older Friends’ Day
Wednesday 23 October
Grandparents and Older Friends’ Day will be held on Wednesday 23 October. The day will include outside learning displays, music performances and a light morning tea.
This year the event will be ticketed and will take place in the school grounds over separate sessions:
- Kindergarten family and friends will gather in the Kindergarten grounds from 9.00-9.45am.
- Prep - Year 2 family and friends will gather behind the Wells classrooms from 9.00-9.45am.
- Years 3 - 6 family and friends will meet outside the Walpole area between 9.45-10.45am.
- Morning tea for all visitors will be outside The Farrall Centre from 9.30-10.30am.
We will be offering a shuttle bus service from the Hobart Hockey Centre, Bell Street. Please make sure to book a separate ticket for this if you would like to book this service.
Please make your booking via this link.
Primary School Council - Loud Shirt Day
Friday 18 October
On Friday 18 October, the Primary School Council are organising a fundraiser for The Shepherd Centre for their LOUD SHIRT DAY. Students are welcome to wear free dress and their brightest shirt, jumper or jacket and bring a gold coin donation to support kids with hearing loss. The Shepherd Centre, a not-for-profit providing specialised programs for children with hearing loss and their families, currently support over 900 families in Australia.
Year 4 Camp - Roches Beach
Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 October
A camp has been organised for all Year 4 students at Orana Guide Camp at Roches Beach on Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 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 Operoo permission form which was sent to parents last term.
Kindergarten Earthcare Excursion
Thursday 31 October
Unfortunately many of our Earthcare Days in Term 3 were cancelled due to high winds so we have decided to organise one final visit to our site. The Kindergarten children will again be visiting the Labyrinth near Linear Park in Lenah Valley on Thursday 31 October. We will travel to and from the site by bus leaving school at 11.50am and returning by 2.45pm. Collection time for all children will be at 3.00pm from the Kindergarten area, at the end of the Kindergarten day as per usual.
On Earthcare days, please assist your child to come ready for active learning, in their sports uniform. Your child will need appropriate clothing for the forecasted weather, including their hat, and spare clothing packed. You can also support your child by encouraging them to carry their own bags to and from school - they will be doing this independently on our Earthcare Days too. Please pack a rubbish free lunch with plenty of food and water for an active day out.
Marimba Mania
Friday 1 November
The Friends’ School Years 5 and 6 Marimba Ensembles will be participating in the annual Marimba Mania Concert which will take place on Friday 1 November. The event will see students from schools across Hobart combine to create an incredible, massed Marimba ensemble. We will travel to The Kingston Community Hub by bus, leaving school at 9.15am and returning at 2.30pm. Students should wear their Formal School Uniform and bring a packed lunch, afternoon snack, drink bottle and hat. The Public Performance will take place at 12.30 - 1.30pm and parents and friends are welcome to attend. Please note that the concert is during the DAYTIME, there is NO EVENING CONCERT. This is a free event for parents and friends and no ticket is required.
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 4 Monday 14 October to Thursday 12 December
Wednesday 23 October - Grandparents and Older Friends’ Day
Thursday 24 - Friday 25 October - Show Day holiday
Tuesday 29 – Wednesday 30 October – Year 4 Camp
Monday 4 - Friday 8 November - Years 1 and 2 Swimming Program
Monday 11 - Friday 15 November - Kinder and Prep Swimming Program
Thursday 28 – Friday 29 November – Year 6 Camp
Friday 29 November – K-2 Sports Day
Monday 2 December – Moving on Day and Year 7 Orientation
Wednesday 4 December - End of Year Gathering
Friday 6 December - Year 2 Musical
Monday 9 December – Year 6 Assembly
Wednesday 11 December – Year 6 Social
Thursday 12 December - Primary School Community Day