Primary School
Assembly - Monday 23 February
Next week we will be holding a Walpole Assembly for our Years 3-6 students. As The Farrall Centre is unavailable the assembly will take place outside in the grounds, weather permitting, and will commence at 2.15pm on Monday afternoon. We welcome families 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.
Drive Through - Drop Off and Pick Up
We understand that the roads surrounding our school can be very busy and that parking is often limited during peak times. To help ensure a safe and efficient process for everyone, the Drive Through remains our preferred option for dropping off and collecting Primary School students.
Staff members are on duty in this area each day to greet students and support them as they safely enter and exit the school grounds.
Please remember that the Drive Through is strictly for quick drop-off and pick-up only. Vehicles must not stop or park in this area, as doing so causes traffic congestion outside the school gates and impacts the flow of vehicles.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us keep all students safe and traffic moving smoothly.
Years 3 & 5 Swimming & Water Safety Program - Monday 23 - Friday 27 February
The Years 3 and 5 Learn to Swim program will be held at Friends Health & Fitness pool from Monday 23 - Friday 27 February. Any enquiries please contact Lisa Di Venuto ldivenuto@friends.tas.edu.au.
Meet the Teacher - 19, 24 and 26 February
Parents are invited to attend a 'Meet the Teacher' session during February with Primary School classroom teachers. These sessions are designed to give you an overview of the learning program and classroom organisation for the year. Please note that childcare will not be provided. All sessions will be held in classrooms at 5.00pm on the following dates:
Thursday 19 February - Year 5/Year 6
Tuesday 24 February - Kinder/Prep
Thursday 26 February - Year 1
Arglye Street Campus Family BBQ - Monday 23 February 3.15pm - 5.30pm | Limited Spots Left
A reminder to RSVP for the upcoming Argyle Street Campus Family BBQ. Although this is a free event we require RSVPs for catering purposes. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the start of the new school year, while meeting staff and fellow Friends' families. This event will be held at 395 Argyle Street Hobart - Walpole Courtyard and Bark Chip play area next to The Farrall Centre. We will be welcoming The Rotary Club of Lindisfarne to run a sausage sizzle, both gluten free and vegan options will be available. Please BOOK HERE.
Year 5 - Resilience and Collaboration Days - Bell Street - Thursday 5 and Friday 6 March
In line with our unit of inquiry around resilience, the Year 5 cohort will do their learning at the Bell Street Grounds on Thursday 5 and Friday 6 March. We will begin the days by walking down to Bell Street and we will return to school on foot at the end of each day. Students will participate in activities which challenge their resilience. They will be working collaboratively to achieve these tasks and will be asked to use both team and individual strategies learned in prior weeks that involve gratitude, empathy, mindfulness and growth-mindset. They will be asked to check in with their emotions throughout the process and identify areas for personal growth. The activities will also provide an opportunity to reflect on, and express, how their emotions changed throughout the tasks.
Students will be walking to and from school, departing at 9.00am and returning to school by 3.10pm. They should bring a packed lunch, morning and afternoon tea, a drink bottle and hat. No canteen orders on these days. Sunscreen will be provided throughout the day and students are invited to wear their P.E. uniform including appropriate walking shoes.
Year 2 Outdoor Education Excursion - kunanyi/Mount Wellington to Margate - Friday 6 March
On Friday 6 March, 2D and 2CM will be going on an Outdoor Education excursion to follow the journey of a raindrop. The students will follow the North West Bay River from its source on kunanyi/Mount Wellington all the way to its mouth in Margate. Parts of the journey will be on foot, other parts will be on a bus. Year 2 class teachers will accompany their classes with the assistance of Outdoor Education Teacher, Emily Ardas. We will depart school at 9.20am and return to school by approximately 3.00pm. Students will need to bring their hat and wear warm clothes on this day as it could be cold, this includes a warm jumper (wool, polar fleece or puffer jacket), warm pants (track pants or fleece pants), beanie, gloves and a waterproof raincoat. As we will be away from school for most of the day, students will need to bring a large packed lunch (no lunch orders), snacks and a water bottle from home, and any required medications for the day. Please update student Paperly profiles if necessary.
Music Tuition, Instrument Hire and Cocurricular Music
We are excited to welcome students from Years 3-12 to the 2026 Cocurricular Music Program! Whether for private lessons or in ensembles, there is a place for every student in Music. Here is how to register:
Individual Lessons: Enrol Here. Students can choose from a variety of instruments to learn with expert music educators. Please read the linked guidelines carefully, as there are changes for 2026.
Instrument Hire: Register Here. String, brass, and woodwind instruments are available for hire. Please note that all families must complete this form annually, even if you are retaining an instrument from 2025, as some of the terms and conditions have changed.
- Co-curricular Ensembles: View the rehearsal schedule here for our extensive cocurricular music program. Register your child via Clipboard under the Activity Selection (also available through SEQTA Engage). Access the Co-curricular Handbook on Clipboard for details about each ensemble.
For further information, or to discuss how we can support your child’s musical pathway, please contact Michael Power (Head of Music) and Tam Bloomfield (Music Administrator) via the Music Admin.
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 1 Monday 2 February to Friday 17 April
Monday 23 February - Argyle Street Campus Family BBQ
Monday 9 March – Eight Hour Day holiday
Friday 3 - Tuesday 7 April - Easter holiday
Co-curricular Opportunities
Discover our Co-curricular Online Handbook—your essential guide to enrichment, clubs, sports, music, service, policies, and key dates across all year levels. Visit the handbook to explore opportunities, plan ahead, and get involved in our vibrant co-curricular life.