Morris
Year 6 Excursion - Government House
Tuesday 2 May
On Tuesday 2 May, Year 6 students are visiting Government House as part of their inquiry into governance. We will depart school at 8.45am sharp. As this is a formal occasion, students will need to wear their formal uniform, including their shell jacket. Students are required to bring their own packed lunch, their water bottle and a raincoat just in case it is needed.
The visit will include a garden tour, morning tea provided by the Government House chefs, a tour of the House and a chat with Her Excellency in the Ballroom about the role of the Governor. Afterwards, we will have lunch at the Botanical Gardens before walking over the Domain to return to school by 1.40pm.
As we are out of school over the first break, lunch orders cannot be purchased or accessed on this day.
Year 6 Canberra Trip
Monday 8 May - Friday 12 May
This year, Year 6 Students will visit Canberra from Monday 8 May to Friday 12 May for an educational tour of the national capital. Students will be given the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational programs with a focus on Australia’s history, culture, heritage and democracy.
The Canberra Trip is an integral part of the Year 6 Primary Years Programme. The school would like to acknowledge the funding contribution from the Australian Government who recognise the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. The rebate, which is made under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program, is paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion.
Please do not hesitate to speak to your class teacher or call the Morris Office if you have any queries at all about arrangements for the Canberra trip.
Year 2 - Outdoor Education Excursion - kunanyi/ Mt Wellington
Wednesdays 10 and 17 May
On Wednesday 10 May (Year 2CM) and Wednesday 17 May (Year 2D) Year 2 students will be going on an Outdoor Education excursion to follow the path water takes from its source to the sea and to explore some of the impacts that may have on marine ecosystems. The students will follow the North West Bay River from its source on kunanyi/Mt 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 Morris Outdoor Education Teacher Lauren Stranger. We will depart school at 9am and return to school by 3pm. Students will need to wear warm clothes on this day, 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 it could be cold. 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 drink from home as well as any required medications for the day. Could parents please update Operoo if necessary.
Prep - Outdoor Education Excursion - Lauderdale Beach
Thursday 11 May
On Thursday 11 May Prep students will be participating in an Outdoor Education experience at Lauderdale Beach. This experience will connect with our Inquiries into ‘Who we are’ and ‘How we express ourselves,’ as children will have opportunities to create models of themselves in the sand, using other natural materials. We ask that children wear warm clothes and comfortable shoes and carry in their backpacks a warm fleece jumper, raincoat, beanie, sunhat, packed lunch, drink bottle and a spare pair of shoes and track pants.
Please, no lunch orders on this day. Children will be depart school by bus school at 9.15am and return to school at 12.30pm.
Kindergarten - Earthcare Excursions to Taroona Beach
Due to bus availability, Kindergarten Earthcare days will largely be on Mondays throughout Term 2. We are looking forward to visiting Taroona Beach on the following days:
Mondays 8, 15 and 22 May and 19 and 26 June.
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.
Mother’s Day Movie - Tickets Selling Fast
Wednesday 3 May - 4.30pm to 6pm
All students and their families are warmly invited to our Mother's Day event to celebrate their Mum, Guardian, Grandparent or special family friend. This is a free event and is accessible to all students and their families. We will be offering a viewing of the new release movie Marcel the Shell with Shoes On along with complimentary ice cream and popcorn treats.
Note: a friendly reminder that this movie event is taking place 10 days before Mother's Day i.e. next week, Wednesday 3 May
For more information email Events and Marketing Coordinator, Emma Gilligan
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
Monday 12 June – King’s Birthday
Morris – Friends’ Primary Years Office
6210 2228 | morrisadmin@friends.tas.edu.au
8am – 4pm Monday – Friday