Morris
Assembly
Next week we will be holding a Morris Assembly. The assembly will take place in The Farrall Centre and will commence at 2.15pm on Monday afternoon. We welcome families to attend.
Boa Vista Road Safety and Parking
Staff and Parents have identified a number of safety and parking issues and/or incidents recently on Boa Vista Rd. To ensure the safety for all and suitable road rules compliance, please:
- Do not stop illegally or in the middle of the road to pick up or drop off students.
- Everyone should use the kerb bulbing to safely cross the road.
- Boa Vista Road currently has no parking between 8-9 am and 2:30-4 pm and drivers need to stay with their vehicle when dropping children off.
- Do not park or stop over resident driveways, on yellow lines or in “No Standing Zones”. This is illegal.
- We encourage families and students to park in Stoke Street or Lewis Street and then walk to School. This will minimise congestion on Boa Vista Road, Argyle Street and Archer Street.
Festival of Voices’ - Young Tasmania Sings
Years 4-7 Choir students
The event involves students attending two rehearsals (Monday, 3 July and Tuesday, 4 July), culminating in an evening performance at the Federation Concert Hall. On Monday 3 July and Tuesday 4 July, choir students will depart The Friends’ School at 9.00am travelling to the Federation Concert Hall and returning at 2.00pm.
Monday: 3 July (daytime rehearsal)
What to wear: PE uniform
What to bring: Packed lunch and labelled drink bottle
Tuesday: 4 July (daytime rehearsal)
What to wear: PE uniform
What to bring: Packed lunch and labelled drink bottle
Tuesday: 4 July (Evening Concert)
Where: Federation Concert Hall
What to wear: Full Formal Uniform
Arrival: 6.30pm students
Concert: 7.00pm-8.30pm
Book your tickets here.
The Friends’ School Term 2 Vacation Care bookings
A reminder that we are once again offering a Vacation Care program during the Term 1 holiday period for Kindergarten to Year 6 students. Our upcoming Vacation Care Program, running from Monday 10 July to Monday 24 July 2023, can be found here.
Click here to complete your Term 2, 2023 vacation care bookings. If you have more than one child that you wish to book vacation care for, you will need to complete the form for each child. Bookings close at 6.00pm, Friday 23 June 2023. If you do not have a Storypark Manage account with us or have any queries, please contact our Admin team or call 6210 2276 for assistance.
Year 5 Excursion - The Lea Scout Centre
Friday 23 June
On Friday 23 June, as part of our Outdoor Education program, all Year 5 students will be visiting The Lea Scout Centre. Our focus is on teaching resilience, that is built from empathy, mindfulness and gratitude and is about adapting to change, managing disappointment, overcoming obstacles and setbacks and overcoming adversity. The students will work through various bush skills that will help them in future outdoor adventures. Outdoor Education teacher Lauren Stranger 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, keep cup for a milo, lunch, snacks and water bottle. No lunch orders on this day. We will be leaving school at 9.00am and returning at about 3.00pm.
Kindergarten - Earthcare Excursions to Taroona Beach
Monday 26 June
We are looking forward to visiting Taroona Beach on Mondays 19 and 26 June. We will be leaving school by bus by 11.40 am and will return by 2.30 pm. Please remember that on these days, children will need a spare change of clothes (labelled with their names), gum boots, a rubbish free lunch, and to be dressed appropriately for the weather forecast.
Physical Education lessons for Year 5 and 6
Monday 5 June - Wednesday 5 July
During Weeks 7-11 PE lessons, all students in Year 5 and 6 will travel by bus to Kingborough Gymnastics Centre for gymnastics sessions. The bus will leave school at 12.00pm on their PE day and return by 2.00pm. Please note that in Week 7 only Year 5 will go and, due to the long weekend, in Week 8 only Year 6 will go. Any enquiries please contact Allyce Winton.
Primary All Schools Cross Country
Tuesday 27 June
The Primary All Schools Cross Country will be held on Tuesday 27 June at Symmons Plains Raceway. The bus leaves school promptly at 8.00am and will be back by approximately 4.00pm. Lisa Di Venuto and three other staff members will be accompanying the team. An email will be sent to the families of selected students with detailed information.
Absentees
If your child will be absent from school for the day please advise the Morris Office (phone: 6210 2228, or email: morrisadmin@friends.tas.edu.au ) and the classroom teacher before 9.00am. We appreciate your support in this process.
Term Dates
Term 2
Wednesday 26 April - Friday 7 July 2023
Term 3
Tuesday 25 July - Friday 29 September
Morris – Friends’ Primary Years Office
6210 2228 | morrisadmin@friends.tas.edu.au
8am – 4pm Monday – Friday