Term 4 Primary School

TERM 4 PRIMARY  SCHOOL CLUBS

Information provided in due course

TERM 4 PRIMARY SCHOOL SPORT

To assist families with planning, please see the information below about the various sports available at the Primary School in Term 4. 

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

Girls Cricket (Years 3-6) 

Monday 28 October - Monday 30 November

Golf (Years 3-6) - TBC

Super 6s Hockey (Years 3 & 4) 

Friday 30 October - Friday 2 December

Super 7s Hockey (Years 5 & 6)

Wednesday 28 October - Wednesday 4 December

Also offered through Years 7-12 Sports Program:

Rowing (Year 6)

Sailing (Year 6) 

Primary School Athletics Carnival (Year 3-6)

Wednesday 28 October (Domain Athletics Centre)

JSSATIS Athletics Carnival (Selected students Year 3-6)

Thursday 5 November (Domain Athletics Centre)

TERM 4 PRIMARY SCHOOL MUSIC 

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

Year 5 Band

This beginner concert band is for Year 5 students who commenced in Term 1 and are continuing in the beginner program, playing a woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments. Students work in larger band sessions and small instrumental groups to progress their learning as solo musicians and when playing as part of an ensemble.

Rehearsals: Monday afternoons 3.00pm – 4.00pm

Venue: The Farrall Centre

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

Development Band 

This concert band is for Year 6 (and invited 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 – 8.40am

Venue: The Farrall Centre Auditorium

Staff: Suzi Gillespie, Hilary Morgan, and Tracey Patten

Year 3/4 Choir 

This choir is open to all Year 3 and 4 students who enjoy singing as part of an ensemble in unison and part-songs across a range of styles. The choirs perform regularly at events, including assemblies, school concerts, and community events. 

Rehearsals: Tuesday mornings 8.00am – 8.40am

Venue: The Farrall Centre Green Room

Staff: Estelle Levy and Kathy Fazackerley

Year 5/6 Choir

This  choir is open to all Year 5 and 6 students who enjoy singing as part of an ensemble in unison and part-songs across a range of styles. The choirs perform regularly at events, including assemblies, school concerts, and community events. 

Rehearsals: Wednesday mornings 8.00am – 8.40am

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 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 to 6 students who learn 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: Primary Music Room

Staff: Christine Akerman, Natalya Bing, and Kathy Fazackerley

Primary Chamber Groups (Stringy Bach Strings)

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 – 11.40am

Venue:  Primary Music Room

Staff: Christine Akerman

Primary Guitar Ensemble

Guitar ensemble for Year 3 to 6. Lessons are provided during group time, so no prior experience is required. Bring your own guitar or borrow one of our school instruments free of charge. Limited spaces available. 

Rehearsals: Wednesday lunchtimes 11.00am – 11.30am

Venue: Primary Music Room

Staff: Devon Robson and Fiona Lewis

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.

Classes: Tuesday lunchtimes 11.00am – 11.30am

Venue: Primary Music Room

Staff: Kathy Fazackerley and Estelle Levy