Assembly

Monday 2 December

The next Primary School Assembly will take place on Monday 2 December in The Farrall Centre and will commence at 2.15pm. 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.

The Friends’ School Term 4, 2024 Vacation Care Bookings

A reminder that we are once again offering a Vacation Care program for The Friends’ School Kindergarten to Year 6 students during the Term 4 holiday period. Please find linked our two upcoming Vacation Care Programs running from Friday 13 to Monday 23 December 2024 and from Monday 13 to Wednesday 30 January 2025 (note that we are closed 24 December 2024 - 12 January 2025). Bookings for our Vacation Care Program will be processed via Xap Smile. Detailed instructions on how to complete vacation care bookings have been sent to all families. Bookings close at 6pm, Friday 6 December 2024. If you have any queries, please contact our Administration team via feladmin@friends.tas.edu.au or call 6210 2276 for assistance.

Kinder - Year 2 Sports Day

Friday 29 November

The Kinder to Year 2 Sports Day will be held on Friday 29 November on the School's bottom green from 12.00pm - 1.30pm. Parents and families are welcome to attend. Children are to wear their sports uniform and ensure they have their hat and a water bottle for the event. A program has been emailed to parents. Any further questions please contact Ella Smail by email.

Primary Schools Triathlon Challenge

Friday 29 November

A reminder to those Year 5 students entered in the Primary Schools Triathlon Challenge that it is to be held on Friday 29 November at Bellerive Beach. Students involved will travel by bus to and from the venue. Any enquiries please contact Lisa Di Venuto.

Moving On Day and Year 7 Orientation Day

Monday 2 December

Moving On Day is on Monday 2 December. The purpose of this day is to establish positive relationships between next year’s teachers and classmates before the long holiday. It is also a wonderful opportunity to introduce our new students into the school. Students will spend time with their teacher for next year and get to know their new classmates.

Families will receive a note at the end of this day communicating their child/children’s classroom teacher for 2025. We have taken great care to ensure that the 2025 class groups support all the children’s best interests and learning needs. We value your support in making this a positive transition.

For Year 6 students, Year 7 Orientation Session 1 will also be held on Monday 2 December 2024 from 8.45am until 3.00pm. Students are not expected to wear school uniform on this day, however, they should wear casual clothes that are suitable for some easy and fun physical activities. Year 6 students do not come to the Primary School on this day but will meet in the Middle School Foyer with other new Year 7 students between 8.45am and 9.00am. Students should bring their own lunch and a drink bottle on this day. Please note that pick-up at the end of the day for students being collected by car is in Boa Vista Road.

Year 2 Parents’ Tour of Walpole

Tuesday 3 December

On Tuesday 3 December, current Year 2 parents are invited for an informal tour of Walpole. The Year 2 children will take you on a tour between 8.45am and 9.30am. Please go to the Year 2 classroom first so that your child’s attendance can be recorded. You are not expected to stay for the entire duration, it is an opportunity for you to become familiar with the upcoming change of location and support your child during this exciting time. Please contact Deputy Head (Year 2 - 6), Wendy Crow if you have any further questions about learning in Year 3.

Year 5 Art Exhibition

Thursday 5 December

Year 5 students have been inquiring into 'How we express ourselves' under the central idea, 'Creative thinking unlocks a world of possibilities'. We have explored how and why artists convey messages or provoke thinking around concepts, issues and personal perspectives. Students have created a variety of artworks to express themselves using an array of media.

We invite you to explore the messages they are sharing through their artworks on Thursday 5 December from 2.30pm - 3.15pm in the Bark Chip area. If it is raining, the exhibition will take place in the Year 5 classrooms and Walpole Deck.

Year 2 Musical

Friday 6 December

Year 2 students will be performing 'The Selfish Ladybirds' on Friday 6 December at 2.15pm. Everyone has been working hard to learn their lines, songs and actions and we can’t wait to share this with our Year 2 families and our Primary School classmates. The performance will be in The Farrall Centre.

Year 5 Outdoor Education Excursion - Coningham Beach

Friday 6 December

On Friday 6 December, Year 5 students will be visiting Coningham Beach for an Outdoor Education day starting at 9.00am and returning at 3.00pm. Our focus is connecting with the natural environment and self-management in the outdoors. Students will participate in various activities including a walk, swim/beach games and nature journaling. Outdoor Education teachers Matt Conolon and Emily Ardas and Outdoor Education Teachers Assistant Damian Cruise will be accompanying the students along with the classroom teachers and other support staff.

Students will need to wear suitable clothing for the weather conditions (consider good sun protection). Students will need to pack a towel (preferably hoodie towel) + bathers, a warm jumper (e.g. fleece, not cotton), sun hat, suncream, waterproof raincoat, lunch, snacks and water bottle. Please send along a plastic or water proof bag for wet swimmers and towel. Students will also need to wear sturdy shoes for walking.

Year 6 End of Year Events

All parents are invited to attend the final Year 6 Assembly on Monday 9 December at 9.40am in The Farrall Centre. Each student will share something about their time in the Primary School. The assembly will run for approximately an hour and be followed by morning tea in The Farrall Centre foyer. Please arrive to be seated by 9.30am.

On the evening of Wednesday 11 December, the Year 6 Social will be held in The Farrall Centre. Children will be signed in at 6.30pm and signed out at 8.00pm. We ask that parents come to the door to drop off and collect their child. Please email your child’s teacher about any alternative arrangements for their pick up. Dress code is casual smart clothing, similar to when they might go out to a nice restaurant. We want students to feel comfortable to dance and participate in activities on the night.

Students in Year 6H and 6D are requested to bring a plate of savoury food to share, and students in Year 6S are asked to bring a plate of sweet food to share. The teachers will provide drinks for the evening. We ask that students do not bring technology to this event. Staff will be taking photos during the social which will be available for sharing on Thursday.

Last Day of Term - Primary School Celebration

Thursday 12 December

On Thursday 12 December the Kindergarten to Year 6 classes and staff will be coming together as a learning community on the Argyle Street Campus to celebrate the last day of the 2024 school year, having lunch and enjoying a range of games and activities together.

At 2.30pm we will farewell our Year 6 students who are moving on to Middle School. Students may wear sports uniform for the day and require a packed lunch and water bottle. All students will require a hat, sunscreen should be applied prior to school and will be available throughout the day. Drop off and pick up arrangements will remain as normal for this day.

Recycled Bottle Art Day - Donations Requested

During our January Vacation Care program we will be having a Recycled Bottle Art Day, turning used plastic bottles into creative works of art. We need help with donations of empty, clean bottles for the day. If you have any to spare, please drop them off at Outside School Hours Care in the Frank Wells Hall in coming weeks.

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

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 - Last Day Celebration

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