Term 2 Primary School

TERM 2 PRIMARY SCHOOL CLUBS

MONDAY

PRIMARY SCHOOL COUNCIL

Represent your class discussing and communicating new  ideas as well as opportunities to be an active service steward.

11.00 in class 6N for grades 2 - 6

THE COSY CORNER CLUB

A peaceful club to unwind, connect quietly, explore creative activities like crocheting, and enjoy a calm break in the day.

11:00am in class 4D for grades 2 - 5

Katie, Max F, Y 4 crocheters

SCIENCE CLUB

Exploring different scientific ideas through experiments

1.50 in class 2D for grades 2 & 3

TUESDAY

DRAWING CLUB

Drawing using a range of art media

11.00 in class 1S for grades 2 to 4

TINKER CLUB

Enjoy learning coding, robotics, 3D printing etc

11.00 in the Library for grades 3 to 6 

DANCE  CLUB  

Learn new dance moves and practice a routine 

11:00am grades 4-5  in the Frank Wells Hall 

SKIPPING CLUB

Skipping for enjoyment and learning new skills

1.50 on the bottom green for grades 2 to 6

CREATIVE CLUB

Open-ended sketching and building opportunities

1.50 in Prep HW for Prep to 2

BALL AND GAMES CLUB

Open ended play with different equipment!

1:50 on the top court for Prep to 2 

WEDNESDAY

DRIFT BIKE CLUB

Exercise on a 3 wheeler and learn how to drift

11.00 on the courts fro Prep to Grade 6

Y2 MINECRAFT CLUB

Working collaboratively on creative projects

11.00 in class 2CM for Grade 2

CRICKET CLUB

Working together on developing cricket skills

11.00 on the top court for grades 3 & 4

GARDENING CLUB

Explore nature by planting, growing, and caring for our garden together

11.00am in the veggie garden for grades 3 to 6 

MINECRAFT  CLUB

Exploring Minecraft Education with opportunities to build and code.

11.00am in 5B for Grade 5

THURSDAY

DRAMA CLUB

Exploring your creative side while making new friends

11.00 in class 5B for grade 5

MATHS OLYMPIAD

Exploring Mathematics strategies and problem solving

11.00 in class 6M for grades 5 & 6

HAND WEAVING CLUB

Explore creative projects and gifts you can make just using yarn and your imagination. 

1:50pm Prep - 6 in 3MP

FRIDAY

Y4 MINECRAFT CLUB

Exploring Minecraft Education with opportunities to build and code

11.00 in class 4D for Grade 4

JAPANESE NINJAS

Do you think you're a Hiragana master or Katakana king? Come take the ultimate Japanese Kahoot challenge! Or perhaps you just want to Karaoke your heart out to Chicken Attack or Rad Wimps.

1.50 in the Art room for Prep to Grade 6

BOOK WRITERS CLUB

Work together to write and publish a picture story book

1.50 in PrepE for Prep to Grade 2

G.A.P. CLUB

Games, Activities, Puzzles

1.50 in 2CM for grades 1 to 3

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS CLUB

Learn how to play D&D and all its complexities.

1.50 in teh Y6 foyer for grades 5 and 6  

TERM 2 PRIMARY SCHOOL SPORT

To assist families with planning, please see the information below about the various sports available at the Primary School in Term 2. 

The Sports Program will be offered to children from Year 2 to Year 6 in 2026.  

Formal, after school training sessions for Year 2 are not organised by the school but may be organised by the team coach.

Training sessions for most other sports will be held during the school day and in some instances after school. Please note also, that some sports will not have training but will learn by playing with adults guiding team members whilst they play.

Training sessions will be advised when the Clipboard Activity Selection for that particular sport is sent out to families. Roster and carnival dates appear below, but please note that all carnival and sports rosters are subject to change. 

If you have any questions please contact Lisa Di Venuto, Head of Primary Sport (K-6): ldivenuto@friends.tas.edu.au

JSSATIS Netball (Year 3-6)

Year 3/4: Wednesday 13 May - Wednesday 1 July

Training: Wednesday lunchtime 11.00-11.30am

Year 5/6: Thursday 14 May - Thursday 2 July

Training: Tuesday lunchtime 11.00-11.30am

JSSATIS Boys Soccer (Year 3-6)

Tuesday 12 May – Tuesday 30 June

Training: Thursday Afternoon 3.15pm-4.00pm at school (Argyle St greens)

Hockey (Year 2-6)

Saturday 9 May - Saturday 4 July

Training: Thursday Afternoon 3.15pm-4.00pm at Bell Street (Year 5/6 only)

Primary School Cross Country Carnival 

Year 5 and 6 Thursday 28 May (12.00pm - 2.00pm)

Year 3 and 4 Wednesday 27 May (12.00pm - 2.00pm)

JSSATIS Cross Country Carnival (Selected students Year 3-6)

Wednesday 10 June (Soldiers Memorial) 

TERM 2 PRIMARY SCHOOL MUSIC

Year 5 Band

This beginner concert band is for Year 5 students who are interested in playing a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument. Students commence band sessions in small instrumental groups as they start learning to play their instrument, forming a balanced concert band in Term 2. 

Rehearsals: Monday afternoons 3.00pm – 4.00pm

Venue: The Farrall Centre

Staff: Suzi Gillespie, Estelle Levy, Tracey Patten, Esther Colbourn, Michael Power and Jed Adams.

Development Band 

This concert band is for year 6 (and some year 5) students who play a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument and have at least a year’s experience playing their instrument.

Rehearsals: Friday mornings 7.45am – 8.45am

Venue: The Farrall Centre Auditorium

Staff: Suzi Gillespie, Hilary Morgan, Tracey Patten and Esther Colbourn.

Year 3/4 Choir & Year 5/6 Choir

These are non-auditioned choirs comprising of any students who wish to be involved. The choirs sing both unison and part-songs in a range of styles. The choirs perform regularly at events, including assemblies, school concerts and community events. 

Year 3/4 Choir Rehearsals: Tuesday mornings 8.00am – 8.45am

Venue: The Farrall Centre Green Room

Staff: Estelle Levy, Michael Power and Kathy Fazackerley

Year 5/6 Choir Rehearsals: Wednesday mornings 8.00am – 8.45am

Venue: Primary Music Room

Staff: Estelle Levy and Michael Power

Year 3 - 6 Marimba Ensembles

These groups play energetic and fun music on tuned percussion instruments. No experience is necessary as music and playing technique are taught from the first rehearsal. The Year 5 and 6 Marimba Ensembles join schools from around the Hobart area each year to participate in the spectacular “Marimba Mania” event in term 4.

Year 3 Rehearsals: Mondays 11.00am – 11.30am

Venue: Primary Music Room

Staff: Suzi Gillespie

Year 4 Rehearsals: Tuesdays 11.00am – 11.30am

Venue: Primary Music Room

Staff: Christine Akerman

Year 5 Rehearsals: Monday mornings 8.00am – 8.45am

Venue: Primary Music Room

Staff: Estelle Levy

Year 6 Rehearsals: Tuesday morning 8.00am – 8.45am

Venue: Primary Music Room

Staff: Suzi Gillespie

Year 2 Strings

Tuition is offered to all Year 2 students beginning to play on the violin, viola or cello. The two Year 2 Classes will meet separately to receive tuition from specialist teachers as they start learning to play their instrument, with group performance becoming a focus as skills and techniques are learned.

Rehearsals: Wednesday 12.55pm - 1.40pm and 2.15pm - 3.00pm

Venue: The Farrall Centre Auditorium

Staff: Christine Akerman, James Anderson and Natalya Bing

Year 3 Strings

This group is for students who took part in the Year 2 string program and would like to continue playing through group lessons.

Rehearsals: Wednesday afternoons 3.15pm – 4.00pm

Venue: The Farrall Centre Auditorium

Staff: Christine Akerman, Natalya Bing and James Anderson

Primary String Ensemble

This ensemble is for year 3-6 students learning violin, viola, cello or double bass, who already have some skill on their instrument. Students who can proficiently read and play a D major scale and recognise simple rhythms are encouraged to join.

Rehearsals: Thursday morning 7.45am – 8.45am

Venue: The Farrall Centre Auditorium

Staff: Christine Akerman, Natalya Bing and Kathy Fazackerley

Primary Chamber Groups

These groups extend string players who are ready for an extra challenge. Memberships of these groups are small and may rotate throughout the year at the discretion of staff.

Rehearsals: Thursday lunchtimes 11.00am – 11.30am

Venue:  Primary Music Room

Staff: Christine Akerman

Primary Guitar Ensemble

This group is for students interested in learning guitar skills. Experience is not necessary, as our tutor will run lessons during the group time. Students who have their own guitars are encouraged to use them; however school instruments are available for students to use at no cost.

Rehearsals: Friday lunchtimes 11.00am – 11.30am

Venue: Primary Music Room

Staff: Devon Robson

Primary Theory Group

This group is for year 5 and 6 students wishing to further their music theory skills and knowledge. This group will cover a range of theory topics, and the work will relate directly to various AMEB theory grades.

Rehearsals: Wednesday lunchtimes 11.00am – 11.30am

Venue: Primary Music Room

Staff: Kathy Fazackerley and Estelle Levy

If you have any questions regarding music in the Primary School please don't hesitate to contact Michael Power or Music Admin.