Primary School
Assembly
Monday 30 June
Our final Primary School Assembly for Term 2 will take place in The Farrall Centre on Monday 30 June 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.
Term 2 Vacation Care Bookings
Bookings Close Monday 30 June | 6.00pm
A reminder that bookings for our upcoming Term 2 Vacation Care Program running from Monday 7 July to Monday 21 July 2025 close at 6.00pm Monday 30 June. At this stage we still have spaces available on most days of the program. Vacation Care Excursions -Please also note, if your child is booked in for an excursion day, due to national regulations around the transportation of children during care you will be required to fill out the Excursion Transportation Authorisation Form to enable your child to attend the Excursion. If this form is not completed then we are unable to include your child in this excursion. If you have any queries, please contact our administration team on feladmin@friends.tas.edu.au or call 6210 2276 for assistance.
Books to Go for Year 6 Students
The Primary School Library Leaders have been busy working on an exciting initiative to provide Year 6 students with great reading material for the holidays. Aptly named Books to Go, this project will give Year 6 students the chance to ‘order’ two books based on their reading preferences. The Library Leaders will then pack and deliver the requested books to each student. Each pack will also include a Holiday Reading Guide with recommendations for podcasts, other must-read titles and instructions for accessing the School’s audiobook library. A ‘speech bubble’ will also be included with the pack and students are encouraged to use this to record an inspiring quote from one of the books they read. The quotes will then be added to our ‘graffiti’ wall in the library to encourage others to read the book.
Parent Information Session - Learning Differences in Young People
Friday 27 June - 9am
We invite all parents and carers of Primary School children to join our Pedagogical Leaders, Katie Danswan and Emily Keeling, and Primary School Psychologist, Morgan Norris, to explore how we identify learning differences in young people. The session will be held in the Boa Vista Room (Meeting House) at 9.00am on Friday 27 June.
This information session aims to provide parents with general information about how learning differences are identified and supported within the school environment. We will explore classroom based assessments and when and why our Access and Inclusion Team may “dig deeper”. We'll touch on when investigations with allied health professionals may be recommended and explain the process of Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
Places are limited! Please register here to secure your spot.
Please note: This information session aims to provide general information regarding learning differences. We will not be able to provide individual management strategies for your child, however we can advise you of the next steps to take if you are seeking support or further information.
Year 5 Physical Education Class
Monday 30 June
Year 5 students will be travelling by bus to the Kingborough Gymnastics Centre for their final gymnastics session on Monday 30 June. Students will be accompanied by Lisa Di Venuto and classroom teachers and will leave school at 12.00pm, returning by 2.00pm. Please contact Lisa Di Venuto if you require any further information.
Years 2-4 Physical Education Classes
Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3 July
Years 2-4 students will be travelling by bus to the Kingborough Gymnastics Centre to participate in a gymnastics session as part of the Physical Education program. They will be accompanied by Lisa Di Venuto and classroom teachers.
They will go on the following dates:
- Year 2: Wednesday 2 July (leave school at 9.00am and return by 11.00am)
- Year 4: Thursday 3 July (leave school at 9.00am and return by 11.00am)
- Year 3: Thursday 3 July (leave school at 11.00am and return by 1.00pm)
Please contact Lisa Di Venuto if you require any further information.
Festival of Voices Years 5-8 Choir
Wednesday 2 July
The Years 5/6 Choir and Years 7/8 Choir students will be performing at the Young Tasmania Sings Concert on Wednesday 2 July during the Festival of Voices. This is a ticketed event at Hobart City Hall. Don't put off purchasing your tickets as the concert has sold out in previous years.
The Choirs are performing at the WEDNESDAY 2 July at 7pm and NOT at the concert on Tuesday 1 July.
Book your ticket for Wednesday here.
Prep Excursion - Linear Park, Lenah Valley
Wednesday 2 July
On Wednesday 2 July, Prep students will visit the Labyrinth at Linear Park for a transdisciplinary learning experience, centred around Earthcare and Mathematics. We will be looking for provocations in the environment and engaging in open-ended mathematical activities - ‘Muddy Maths’! We will leave school by bus at 11.50am and return to school by 2.00pm. Children are required to wear appropriate and sturdy shoes/gumboots. Due to the nature of the activities we would suggest children wear warm layers of clothing. They will need to bring a change of clothes, as well as a warm coat/rain jacket. We will be eating afternoon tea at the site, so no second break lunch orders on this day please, as we will be unable to collect them before we go. Please ensure that students have ample water to drink. Note that we do not require parent help for this excursion, thank you.
Year 5 - Excursion to The Salvation Army Citadel
Thursday 3 July
On Thursday 3 July Year 5 will go on an excursion to The Salvation Army Citadel. This excursion is part of our new ‘Sharing the planet’ inquiry and aims to provide students with a valuable experience of learning about service, empathy, and the importance of helping others in our community. We will be leaving school at 8.55am and walking to the Salvation Army Citadel on Elizabeth Street. Students will participate in three service rotations involving activities that promote understanding, compassion, and the value of service to others. At 11.30am we will walk to Soundy Park for break time before we walk back to school, returning by 12.40pm.
Please ensure your child arrives at school on time so that we can depart promptly by 8.55am. Students require a packed lunch, drink bottle and snacks and should wear their sports uniform and comfortable walking shoes. Additionally, please pack a waterproof jacket in case of rain. The Salvation Army Citadel is a safe and welcoming environment for our students to engage in valuable learning experiences.
Magical Mystery Tour Concert - TONIGHT
Thursday 26 June | 6pm
Sixty years after they first toured Australia, The Music of The Beatles will be celebrated by many of our talented Senior School music ensembles in our Magical Mystery Tour Concert to be held in The Farrall Centre on Thursday 26 June from 6pm-7:30pm.
This is a free concert.
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 2 Monday 28 April to Friday 4 July
Term 3 Tuesday 22 July to Friday 26 September
Monday 21 July - Staff Professional Learning Day
Friday 12 September – Wellbeing Day, as part of Wellbeing Weekend (no K-12 classes)