Primary School
Assembly
Monday 10 November
There will be no assembly next week. Our next Primary School Assembly will take place in The Farrall Centre on Monday 10 November 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.
Primary Music Showcase
Tuesday 18 November
Please join us in The Farrall Centre at 6pm for our Primary Music Showcase, featuring our Primary Instrumental and Vocal Ensembles. It will be an evening to enjoy the result of all the hard work our Primary students and music staff put in each and every week.
Entry is free and all are welcome.
Year 5 Excursion - MONA
Friday 31 October
On Friday 31 October, Year 5 is travelling to the Museum of Old & New Art (MONA) as a provocation for their final Inquiry, ‘How we express ourselves’. Students will explore the central idea, “Creative thinking unlocks a world of possibilities” as they look at different elements and purposes of art, consider perspective and react to different artworks. Students will leave school at 9.30am and travel to MONA by bus, returning at approximately 3.00pm. Full sports uniform is required to be worn, as well as a hat, water bottle, morning tea and lunch.
MONA has asked for the ratio to be 1 adult to 10 students. In order to facilitate these smaller groups of students exploring the museum with a supervising adult, parent helpers would be appreciated. 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. Please email your class teacher if you are able to assist. Parent helpers would need to meet us at MONA.
Kindergarten and Prep Learn to Swim Program
Monday 3 - Friday 7 November
The Kindergarten and Prep Learn to Swim program will be held at Friends’ Health & Fitness from Monday 3 November - Friday 7 November. Any enquiries please contact Allyce Winton.
Years 3 and 4 Growing Up Program
Monday 3 - Friday 7 November
Growing Up – a relationships, sexuality and protective behaviours program, will be run by Family Planning Tasmania for our Years 3 and 4 students starting on Monday 3 November. There will be a parent information session for Years 3 and 4 parents on Monday 3 November at 8.30am - 9.00am in the Primary School Library. For information about talking to your child about relationships, sexuality and puberty see this publication from the Department of Health.
Year 1 - Outdoor Education Excursion
Monday 3 November
On Monday 3 November, Year 1 will be embarking upon a coastal day to Fossil Cove and Tinderbox Reserve. The students will leave at 9.15am and return back to school at 2.30pm with class teachers and Emily Ardas, the Outdoor Education teacher, facilitating this day, providing students with 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 Operoo profiles are up to date and sunscreen is applied before they arrive at school.
Year 6 Coastal Outdoor Education Day
Monday 3 November
On Monday 3 November Year 6 students will participate in a Coastal Outdoor Education Day at Taroona Beach. This day is designed to build students’ confidence, teamwork, and understanding of Tasmania’s unique marine environments. We will be leaving school at 9.00am and returning by 3.15pm.
Throughout the day, students will rotate through a series of engaging, hands-on activities including an introduction to water safety, rock pool discovery and coastal ecology, beach games and team challenges, and a coastal preparedness workshop focusing on how to dress and prepare for aquatic activities.
This experience supports students’ transition to Middle School Outdoor Education by developing essential skills such as risk awareness, environmental responsibility and teamwork in outdoor settings. It also deepens their appreciation for the natural coastal ecosystems of southern Tasmania, encouraging respect and care for the environment. All activities will take place under the guidance of qualified Outdoor Education staff and class teachers, with a strong focus on safety, respect, and positive participation.
What to Bring:
Please ensure your child comes prepared for a full day outdoors by bringing:
A day pack or school bag containing:
- Packed lunch, snacks, and a full water bottle
- Hat and sunscreen (already applied before departure)
- Light rain jacket or windproof jacket
- Towel and spare change of clothes
- Swimwear or old clothes suitable for water-based activities
- Enclosed footwear that can get wet (e.g., reef shoes, old sneakers — no thongs)
- Warm layer for after water activities
- Plastic bag for wet or sandy items
- Personal medication required during the day (e.g., EpiPen, asthma puffer)
All items should be clearly labelled. Please ensure your child is dressed for active participation, variable weather, and coastal conditions.
JSSATIS Athletics Carnival
Thursday 6 November
The JSSATIS Athletics Carnival will be held on Thursday 6 November at the Domain Athletics Centre. Students will travel by bus to and from the carnival and need to bring a packed lunch, snacks and a drink. Selected students in Year 3-6 will be notified in due course. Any enquiries please contact Lisa Di Venuto.
Marimba Mania
Friday 7 November
The Friends’ School Year 5 and 6 Marimba Ensembles will be participating in the annual Marimba Mania Concert which will take place on Friday 7 November. The event will see students from schools across Hobart combine to create an incredible, massed Marimba ensemble. We will travel to Margate Primary School Gymnasium by bus, leaving school at 8.45am sharp and returning at 1.40pm. 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 12.00 - 12:45pm 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.
Years 1 and 2 - Learn to Swim Program
Monday 10 - Friday 14 November
The Years 1 and 2 Learn to Swim program will be held at Friends’ Health & Fitness from Monday 10 November - Friday 14 November. 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 8.45am. We appreciate your support in this process.
Important Dates
Term 4 Monday 13 October to Thursday 11 December
Monday 3 - Friday 7 November - Kinder and Prep Swimming Program
Monday 10 - Friday 14 November - Years 1 and 2 Swimming Program
Thursday 27 – Friday 28 November – Year 6 Camp
Friday 28 November – K-2 Sports Day
Monday 1 December – Moving on Day and Year 7 Orientation
Wednesday 3 December - End of Year Gathering
Friday 5 December - Year 2 Musical
Tuesday 9 December – Year 6 Assembly
Wednesday 10 December – Year 6 Social
Thursday 11 December - Primary School Community Day
Co-curricular Opportunities
Discover our Co-curricular Online Handbook—your essential guide to enrichment, clubs, sports, music, service, policies, and key dates across all year levels. Visit the handbook to explore opportunities, plan ahead, and get involved in our vibrant co-curricular life.