Term 1 Primary School
TERM 1 PRIMARY SCHOOL CLUBS
(Commencing in Week 5 of 2026 and information will be provided shortly)
TERM 1 PRIMARY SCHOOL SPORT
To assist families with planning, please see the information below about the various sports available at the Primary School in Term 1.
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 Boys Cricket (Year 3-4)
Monday 23 February – Monday 30 March
JSSATIS Soccer (Year 2)
Thursday 26 February – Thursday 9 April
JSSATIS Girls Soccer (Year 3-6)
Thursday 26 February – Thursday 9 April
Training: Tuesday lunchtime 11.00-11.30am (commence Tuesday 24 Feb)
Mini Swim Carnivals Held during the school day in Week 2
Primary School Swimming Carnival (JSSATIS selection carnival)
Year 5 and 6 Wednesday 18 February (9.15am-12.15pm)
Year 3 and 4 Thursday 19 February (9.15am-12.15pm)
JSSATIS Swimming Carnival (Selected students Year 3-6)
Thursday 19 March
TERM 1 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.