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Morris

Assembly

Next week we will be holding a Morris Assembly in The Farrall Centre. The assembly will commence at 2.15pm on Monday afternoon. We welcome families to attend.

Parent Year 7 & 8 Campus Tour

Parents/guardians of current Year 6 & 7 students are invited to view some of the learning areas on the Year 7 & 8 Campus for 2024. The 30 to 40 minute tour will commence outside the Clemes building on the Argyle Street Campus and will be conducted by Lindy Gannon (Head of Year 7 & 8 in 2024), John Hoggart (Deputy Head of Year 7 & 8 in 2024), Shaun O'Rourke (Deputy Principal) and other staff.  Parents will have an opportunity to ask questions and be provided with more information on the structures and format for 2024.

 

New students and families to the School in Year 7 & 8 in 2024 will be provided with an opportunity to view the campus in Term 4.

 

There are currently two date options and we ask that parents/guardians book a spot to assist us in managing group sizes allocated to staff tour guides.  

  • 4:30pm - 5:15pm Tuesday 12 September 
  • 4:30pm - 5:15pm Thursday 14 September 

To book, please CLICK HERE

Year 5 Outdoor Education - Kunanyi/ Mt Wellington Bushwalk 

Friday 8, 15 September

In the coming weeks Year 5 students will be going on an Outdoor Education bushwalk on Kunanyi/Mt Wellington. The focus for the day is building resilience, working together as a team, exploring the varied ecosystems and learning about the Aboriginal history of the location. The walk will start at Shoebridge Bend and finish at The Springs via Sawmill and Organ Pipes Track. This is approximately 4km with some steep ascending. There is also a 2km route for those who may find the 4km option too challenging. Students will be required to wear warm sensible free dress clothing - long pants (no jeans), long t-shirt/ thermal, jumper, warm socks and appropriate bushwalking shoes. Students will also need to pack their day bag with a rain jacket, spare warm jacket/fleece, beanie, spare socks, plenty of food for lunch and snacks, a big drink bottle of water, and any personal medication. Each class will be attending on separate days:

Friday 8 September - 5C

Friday 15 September - 5M

Year 5 Excursion to Southern Christian College

Thursday 14 September

On Thursday 14 September Year 5 will be travelling to Kingston to visit Southern Christian College’s PYP Exhibition. The students will be leaving school at 9.00am and returning by approximately 11.00am. Students are required to wear their formal uniform. The purpose of this visit is to experience another PYP school’s Exhibition and gain ideas from the perspective of others and how they share their learning.

Co-Curricular Photo Day

Tuesday 12 September

On Tuesday 12 September, our annual Co-Curricular Photo Day is being held in The Farrall Centre. Students who are involved in a co-curricular photo have been sent an email from the Group Coordinator. 

 

Please ensure you have the correct uniform for each photo you are in;

  • Sports photos: Full sports uniform (track pants or shorts, polo t-shirt)
  • Music or formal photos (Student Council etc): Years 7 - 12 students need full formal uniform including tie, blazer, black school shoes, grey pants or skirt
  • Year 3 - 4 students: Sports uniform
  • Year 5 - 6 students: Formal uniform with the shell jacket

Contact your group coordinator if you have any questions. 

Year 2 Excursion to Mornington and South Hobart

Tuesday 19 September

On Tuesday 19 September Year 2 will be undertaking a Managing Waste Materials Excursion, visiting the Mornington Park Waste Transfer Station, the Cascade Gardens and the South Hobart Resource Work Cooperative. This is part of our inquiry into Sharing the Planet. The purpose of this visit is to familiarise the children with the various materials the resource centres recycle, the impact of our use of materials on the environment, and our responsibility when disposing of waste. 

 

We will leave the school by bus at 9.00am and return to school at 1.45pm. As part of this experience, students may bring two dollars to spend at the South Hobart Tip Shop. The item/s that they buy with this money will be used in an up-cycling project back in the classroom. We are hoping that the students’ interest in refuse, reduce, reuse and recycle/up-cycle will be provoked. We would love families to be part of this experience; however, we are only permitted to take two additional adults for each class. If you are interested in joining us for the excursion, could you please email the classroom teacher. 

Kindergarten Earthcare Days - Lenah Valley

Mondays 11, 18 and 25 September

We are excited to continue travelling to Lenah Valley Linear Park for our extended Earthcare learning days on Mondays 11, 18  and 25 September. This will be an opportunity for children to further explore and expand the learning that has happened at our Earthcare site this year. On these days we will be leaving school on the bus at 9.30am and will return after 2.00pm. In preparation for this, please make sure that your child has in their school bags:

  • Rubbish-free lunch
  • Water bottle
  • Hat or beanie depending on the weather and UV forecast
  • Spare clothes (including socks and underwear)

Please also ensure that your child arrives at school no later than 9.15am so that we can leave on time. Please contact Michelle or Heidi if you have any questions.

Grandparents and Older Friends’ Day

Tuesday 24 October

Grandparents and Older Friends’ Day will be held on Tuesday 24 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 seperate sessions:

  • Kindergarten - 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 9.45-11.00am. 
  • 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 seperate ticket for this if you would like to book this service. If you have any queries or specific requirements please contact the Morris Office on 6210 2228.

 

Book your tickets here.

Hobart Sings! - Morris Majors and Morris Maestros

Sunday 10 September

Australian National Choral Association Workshop and Concert has been scheduled for Sunday 10 September at The Farrall Centre. Concert tickets are now on sale here.

 

 

TIMES:      

12.45pm Choristers arrival

1.00-2.30pm Combined Choirs workshop

3.30-5.00pm Public concert 

 

Sailing Skills Program for Year 6 Friends' Students

We are excited to offer an opportunity for our current Year 6 students to explore team sailing and make informed decisions about this sport as they transition to High School.

 

Program Overview

The Sailing Skills Program will provide students with valuable skills and knowledge to crew in a pacer-style sailing dinghy. This program aims to introduce students to the joys of team sailing and enable students to make an informed decision about continuing this sport in High School. This session is open to students with current sailing experience or those new to the sport.

 

Session Details

Dates: Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 September

Time: 9.00am - 12.00pm

Location: Sandy Bay Sailing Club, Long Point Rd, Sandy Bay

 

Year 6 families will receive communication about the Sailing Skills Program in the coming days. For further information, please contact Sailing Coordinator Joni Chuter jchuter@friends.tas.edu.au 

Absentees

If your child will be absent from school for the day please advise the Morris Office (phone: 6210 2228, or email: morrisadmin@friends.tas.edu.au ) and the classroom teacher before 9.00am. We appreciate your support in this process.

2023 Term Dates 

Term 3 Tuesday 25 July - Friday 29 September

 

Term 4 Monday 16 October - Wednesday 13 December

Morris – Friends’ Primary Years Office

6210 2228  |  morrisadmin@friends.tas.edu.au

8am – 4pm Monday – Friday