Primary School
Assembly
Monday 17 March
Our next Primary School Assembly will take place on Monday 17 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.
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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Year 5 - Learning days at Bell Street Grounds
Friday 7 March
As part of our unit of inquiry into ‘Who We Are’ is a focus on resilience, the Year 5 cohort will do their learning at the School’s Bell Street Grounds on Thursday 6 and Friday 7 March. Students will be walking to and from school, departing at 9.00am and returning to school by 3.10pm. Whilst at Bell Street students will participate in activities which challenge their resilience. They will be working collaboratively to achieve these tasks and will be asked to use both team and individual strategies that involve gratitude, empathy, mindfulness and growth-mindset. They will be asked to check in with their emotions throughout the process and identify areas for personal growth. The activities will also provide an opportunity to reflect on and express how their emotions changed throughout the tasks.
Students should bring a packed lunch, morning and afternoon tea, a drink bottle and hat. NO CANTEEN ORDERS ON THESE DAYS. Sunscreen will be provided throughout the day and the students are invited to wear their P.E. uniform for this excursion, including appropriate walking shoes.
Thursday Afternoon Fun in the Library for Primary School Families!
The Primary School Library will be open until 4.00pm every Thursday afternoon from 13 March to 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.
Relay for Life
Year 5 and 6 students are invited to join our School Team “Friendlies” in participating in the Relay for Life on the afternoon of Saturday 29 March at the Domain Athletics Centre. For more information, please see the attached letter or contact Sharon Ryan who is the coordinator for the Primary School Team.
NAPLAN
Wednesday 12 - Tuesday 18 March
NAPLAN assessments will take place for Year 3 and Year 5 students from Wednesday 12 March through to Tuesday 18 March. Assessments will be staggered throughout the days around the specialist timetables. If a child happens to be unwell on a particular day, there will be opportunities to catch up the assessments throughout the above dates. All students will be supported by the classroom teacher and additional Access and Inclusion staff to complete the assessments in the classroom. If you have any questions regarding your child’s participation in the assessments please contact Wendy Crow.
Year 6 Excursions to Parliament House of Tasmania
Tuesday 18 and Friday 21 March
On Tuesday 18 and Friday 21 March, Year 6 students will visit Parliament House for a House of Assembly Role-play activity and to participate in a history tour of St David’s Park and Salamanca Place.
- 6D - Tuesday 18 March 8.50am - 2.20pm
- 6M - Tuesday 18 March 8.50am - 2.20pm
- 6H - Friday 21 March 9.00am - 11.30am
Year 6D and Year 6M students will walk from school to Parliament House and walk back to school together. They will also explore Hobart’s past in St David’s Park and along Salamanca Place. Year 6H students will travel by bus in both directions to return in time for our Whole School Gathering. Their history tour will occur later this term. Students are to wear their formal uniform and bring their hats, drink bottles and packed lunches (no lunch orders please). Year 6D and Year 6M students may wear their sports shoes if they are more comfortable for the walk. Please let your classroom teacher know if you would like to support this excursion, you will also need to fill in a volunteer form at this link.
JSSATIS Swimming Carnival
Thursday 20 March
The JSSATIS Swimming Carnival will be held on Thursday 20 March at the Hobart Aquatic Centre. Parents of selected students from Year 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.
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