Morris
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. Please find attached our upcoming Vacation Care Program running from Monday 10 July to Monday 24 July 2023.
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.
Young Tasmania Sings, Festival of Voices Event
Years 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 Choir Students - Federation Concert Hall
- Monday: July 3 (daytime rehearsal)
- Tuesday: July 4 (daytime rehearsal)
- Tuesday: July 4 (Evening Concert)
Concert: 7pm-8:30pm
Tickets: https://festivalofvoices.com/act/young-tasmania-sings
Assembly
Next week we will be holding both a Wells and a Walpole Assembly. The Wells assembly, for our Prep to Year 2 students will take place in The Farrall Centre. The Walpole Assembly for Years 3 - 6 will be held in the courtyard outside the Music Room, but is weather dependent. The assemblies will commence at 2.15pm on Monday afternoon. We welcome families to attend.
Year 5 Excursion - Salvation Army Citadel
Friday 16 June
On Friday 16 June Year 5 students are going on an excursion to the Salvation Army Citadel on Elizabeth Street. This excursion aims to provide them with a valuable experience learning about service, empathy, and the importance of helping others in our community. We will depart from school at 9.00am and walk to the Salvation Army Citadel on Elizabeth street where students will be divided into groups and participate in three service rotations.
These rotations will involve engaging in activities that promote understanding, compassion, and the value of service to others. At the conclusion of these activities we will walk to Soundy Park for lunch and games that emphasise the importance of empathy and community.
We will return to school at 12.40pm. Please ensure your child arrives at school on time so that we can depart promptly at 9.00am. Students need a packed lunch, snacks and a labelled water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day. No lunch orders on this day please.
Students should wear sports uniform and comfortable walking shoes. Additionally, it would be advisable to pack a waterproof jacket in case of rain.
Years 5 and 6 Growing Up Program
Monday 19 - Friday 23 June
Growing Up – a relationships, sexuality and protective behaviours program, will be run by Family Planning Tasmania starting on Monday 19 June. Please find attached a copy of the program. For information about talking to your child about relationships, sexuality and puberty see this publication from the Department of Health. By clicking on the link below, parents will be able to access information about their child/children’s program as well as ask any questions via the Parent and Carer Contact form. The Growing Up Program (GUP) for Parents/Carers - Family Planning Tasmania.
Kindergarten - Earthcare Excursions to Taroona Beach
Mondays 19 and 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.
Year 4 Outdoor Education Excursion - Risdon Brook Dam
Wednesday 21 June -New Date
On Wednesday 21 June, Year 4 students will be going on an Outdoor Education excursion to Risdon Brook Dam as part of their Unit of Inquiry: Where We Are in Place and Time. Students will be exploring the concept of settlement and the nature of European arrival in Van Diemen's Land.
We will depart school at 9.00am and return to school by 3.00pm. Students should wear sports uniform on this day, but will need to bring a warm jumper, their school jacket, beanie and a raincoat as it could be very cold. As we will be away from school for most of the day, students will need to bring a large packed lunch, snacks and drink from home. No lunch orders on this day. Personal medications such as asthma puffers will be needed also. Please ensure Operoo details are up to date.
We would appreciate some Year 4 parent helpers to join us at Risdon Brook Dam from approximately 9.30am - 2.00pm. If you are free on that day and would be willing to help small groups, please contact your class teacher: Denise, Emily and/or Katie by Friday 16 June. You will also need to complete a Volunteer Registration Form.
Year 5 Outdoor Education 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.
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.
Year 3 Excursion - Grote Reber Museum, Cambridge
Friday 16 June
Year 3 students will be visiting the Grote Reber Museum in Cambridge on Friday 16 June. We will depart school at 11.30am and return to school by 1.45pm. Students will participate in a guided tour of the observatory including a close-up look at the "big dish" and a visit to the control room. There will be time to explore the Museum which celebrates the work of the first radio astronomer: Grote Reber, and viewing short mini movies about space. This will connect our prior unit about communication and the way it impacted on the way people and society is shaped in the past and present; and our current inquiry which is investigating the way cultures explain phenomena and the scientific reasoning behind phenomena, particularly the stars, sun and moon phases. Part of the tour will be outside so please pack a warm jacket and or raincoat.
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.
Important Dates
Term 2
Wednesday 26 April - Friday 7 July 2023
Morris – Friends’ Primary Years Office
6210 2228 | morrisadmin@friends.tas.edu.au
8am – 4pm Monday – Friday