Primary School

Walpole Assembly - Monday 22 June

On Monday afternoon next week, students in Years 3 - 6 will initially come together in The Farrall Centre and then move into groups to participate in a yarning circle of their choice. Each yarning circle will be facilitated by a teacher and will share a story connected to the themes of community, Country, and care. Students will be invited to choose the teacher and story that they would like to engage with, before returning to their classrooms following the experience. Families are welcome to come along and join the yarning circles.

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 this activity.

Kindergarten Earthcare Excursion Days - Knocklofty Reserve - Mondays 22 and 29 June

Our Kindergarten Earthcare Excursion Days will be at Knocklofty Reserve on Mondays until Week 9. We will travel to and from the site by bus, departing at 12.30pm and returning to school at 2.15pm. Please note that the times will change for later excursions to allow for a longer period of discovery and play. Collection time for all children will remain at 3.00pm in the Kindergarten, at the end of the day as per usual.

Japanese Cultural Day - Friday 26 June

On Friday 26 June students will enjoy a fun-filled Japanese Cultural Day featuring cooperative Japanese games such as Daruma Hakobi, Oodama Hakobi, and Tsunahiki. The focus of the day is on teamwork, friendship, and working together to achieve shared goals rather than individual competition.

A highlight will see older buddy classes supporting and guiding their younger buddy classes throughout the activities. By encouraging younger students, modelling positive teamwork, and helping everyone participate, Year 6 students will have the opportunity to develop and demonstrate their leadership skills as they organise and run the games.

On this day the Canteen will have extra Japanese style lunch options available for students from Prep to Year 6. This includes nigiri, sushi and teriyaki chicken. These can be ordered through Flexischools. Orders will close at 9.00am on Thursday 25 June. Unfortunately, we will not be able to take any late orders.

Year 2 Excursion - Mornington Waste Transfer Station & Bellerive Beach - Tuesday 30 June

Year 2 will embark on a unique learning journey to the Mornington Park Waste Transfer Station and Bellerive Beach on Tuesday 30 June. This excursion, a crucial part of our inquiry into Sharing the Planet, aims to familiarise the children with the various materials the resource centres recycle, the impact of our use of materials on the environment, and our responsibility when disposing of waste. We will leave the school by bus at 9.00am and return to school by 2.00pm, ensuring a safe and enriching experience for all.

As part of this experience, students may bring $2.00 to spend at the Mornington Tip Shop. The purchased item/s will be used in a recycling project back in the classroom. We hope the students’ interest in refusing, reducing, reusing, repurposing and recycling will be provoked.

At Bellerive Beach, students will examine the current human impact on our coast line by undertaking a beach cleanup and subsequent survey back in the classroom. Students need to come dressed in their sports uniforms, including a warm jacket, beanie, and waterproof raincoat. They should bring a big lunch and lots of snacks and a full water bottle. No lunch orders on this day.

We warmly invite families to participate in this enriching experience. However, due to logistical constraints, we can only accommodate 3 additional adults per class. If you are interested in joining us for the excursion, please email the classroom teacher. Your presence will undoubtedly enhance the learning experience for our students. Please note that our volunteers require a current Working With Vulnerable People card and will also need to be registered with the school. You will find the volunteer form at this link. If necessary, please update student Paperly profiles before the excursion.

Years 2, 3 and 4 Physical Education lessons - Gymnastics at Kingborough

The Years 2, 3 and 4 PE classes will be participating in gymnastics sessions at Kingborough Gymnastics Centre over the following weeks:

Wednesdays 1 and 8 July - Year 2 (leave 9.00am return 11.00am)
Thursdays 2 and 9 July - Year 3 (leave 9.00am return 11.00am)
Thursdays 2 and 9 July - Year 4 (leave 11.00am return 1.00pm)

Students will travel by bus to and from the venue with Lisa Di Venuto and their classroom teachers. Please do not submit second break lunch orders on these days. Any further information required please contact Lisa Di Venuto.

Years 5 and 6 Physical Education lessons - Gymnastics at Kingborough

The Years 5 and 6 PE classes will be participating in gymnastics sessions at Kingborough Gymnastics Centre over the following weeks:

Mondays 22 and 29 June - Year 6 (leave 12.00 return 2.00pm)
Wednesdays 24 June and 1 July - Year 5 (leave 12.00 return 2.00pm)

Year 5 Outdoor Education Excursion - Waterworks Reserve - Thursday 2 July

On Thursday 2 July, as part of our Outdoor Education program, all Year 5 students will be visiting Waterworks Reserves where students will work through various bush activities that focus on collaboration and adventure.

Outdoor Education teacher Sam Jarvis will be accompanying the students along with the classroom teachers and other support staff. Students will need to wear warm suitable clothing, bring an extra jumper (E.g fleece, not cotton), beanie, gloves, hat, waterproof raincoat, lunch, snacks and a water bottle. We will be leaving school at 9.00am and returning at about 3.00pm. There should be no lunch orders on this day.

Year 3 Outdoor Education Excursion - Peter Murrell Reserve - Friday 3 July

On Friday 3 July as part of our Outdoor Education program, all Year 3 students will be attending an excursion to Peter Murrell Reserve. The purpose of this day is to explore a local Conservation area that is cared for by the community.

We will be leaving school at 9.30am and returning by 3.00pm. Students will be required to wear their PE uniform with comfortable shoes for walking and carry in their backpacks an additional warm jumper, waterproof raincoat, hat, beanie, drink bottle, lunch and snacks. Please make sure students come with sufficient warm clothing and food and water for the day. There should be no lunch orders. Emily Ardas, our Outdoor Education Teacher, will be accompanying us.

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 Tuesday 5 May to Friday 10 July

Term 3 Tuesday 28 July to Friday 2 October