Morris
Parent/Guardian Workshop: How to talk about death and dying with our children
Death and dying is a subject that society and many find hard to do deal with. Talking about this subject to children can be challenging for parents especially when they are dealing with their own feelings and emotions at this time. This workshop will provide tips, support and resources for families with Primary aged children to talk about death and dying.
About the facilitators: Lynn Redwig & Leigh Connell – are both end of life doulas here in Hobart. They have worked together giving talks and supporting families and are both hospice volunteers.
Lynn - www.holdingthespace.com.au Leigh - www.walkingyouhome.com.au
When: Tuesday 12 November 2019 – 7pm to 8.30pm
Where: Boa Vista Room, Hobart Meeting House (Argyle Street Campus)
There is no cost, however, Friends’ parents/guardians wishing to attend are asked to book at the Trybooking link. Tea and coffee will be provided.
Reminder: Hats in Term 4
A reminder to families that students are required to wear hats when outside in Term 4. Please ensure your child’s hat is named and packed in their bag.
Reminder: Garden Donations
Spring has sprung and we are getting busy to plant seedlings in our community garden beds. If you are sprouting seeds at home or purchase a pot of seedlings and have some spare then we would be grateful to receive these donations. Please label them clearly, bring to school and deliver them to Adele Harding.
Year 5 Outdoor Education Excursion - The Lea | Friday 1 November
On Friday 1 November, as part of our Outdoor Education program, all Year 5 students will be visiting The Lea Scout Centre. We hope to teach the students bush skills that will help them in their future outdoor adventures. Students will need to wear sensible outdoor clothing suitable for bush activities (we ask that students wear long trousers and bring a pair of shorts) and bring their lunch, snacks and a large water bottle. We will be leaving school at 9.10am and returning at approximately 3.00pm. All Year 5 teachers will be on this trip accompanied by several Gap students and Thomas van Sant (Morris Outdoor Education Teacher).
Prep Outdoor Education Excursion - Coningham Coast | Thursday 7 November
On Thursday 7 November Prep will travel by bus, departing at 9.15am, to explore the Coningham coast. On our excursion students will be undertaking a bushwalk (with their backpacks), taking a closer look at the natural environment (and perhaps find a crab or two), making indigenous connections, and putting their creative, group and problem solving skills into action. Students will return to School by 3.00pm. Students should wear sports uniform, and apply sunscreen before arriving at school. Please do not order lunch from the canteen on this day.
Students will need to bring the following items in their school backpacks: packed lunch & snacks (no yoghurts please), drink bottle full of water, warm jacket/jumper, raincoat, sunhat, sunglasses, personal sunscreen, personal medication and in a plastic bag a spare change of clothes and towel.
Music Count Us In | Thursday 7 November
Morris students will once again take part in this national music initiative in 2019, as part of a celebration when more than half a million students from thousands of schools around Australia sing the same song, on the same day, at the same time. This year, all Morris students will take part in the celebration day at Morris on Thursday 7 November. We encourage students to share this year’s song, We Are, with families at home prior to the celebration day.
Ensemble Rehearsal Changes
Due to a few events planned over the next few weeks, it has been necessary to make some changes and cancellations of some Morris music group rehearsals.
Year 3 Strings will move to the Morris Music Room from 5 to 19 November.
Morris Majors rehearsals will move to either the Morris Library or Morris Music Room from 5 to 19 November.
Morris Maestros rehearsals will move to the Morris Music Room from 7 to 14 November.
Year 4 Marimba Ensemble is cancelled on Friday 8 November.
Year 6 Marimba Ensemble is cancelled on Tuesday 12 and 19 November.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused. All other rehearsals will continue as usual.
Years 1 and 2 Learn to Swim Program - Monday 11 November | Friday 15 November
The Years 1 and 2 Learn to Swim program will be held at Friends Health & Fitness from Monday 11 November to Friday 15 November. More information will be sent home next week. Any enquiries please contact Lisa Di Venuto on 6210 2228 or by email: ldivenuto@friends.tas.edu.au.
JSSATIS Athletics Carnival | Thursday 14 November
The JSSATIS Athletics Carnival will be held on Thursday 14 November at the Domain Athletics Centre. Students in Years 3 - 6 who have been selected have been notified. Students will travel by bus to and from the carnival and need to bring a packed lunch, snacks and a drink. Any enquiries please contact Lisa Di Venuto on 6210 2228 or by email: ldivenuto@friends.tas.edu.au.
Reminder: Years 5-6 Growing Up Program | 4 November - 7 November
Growing Up – a relationships, sexuality and protective behaviours program, will be run by Family Planning Tasmania starting on Monday 4 November. There will be a parent information session on Monday 4 November 2019 at 8.15am - 8.45am in the Morris Library.
For information about talking to your child about relationships, sexuality and puberty visit this website.
Reminder: Parent Workshop - Approaches to Learning | Tuesday 5 November
As a part of our community engagement we are offering a Parent Workshop - ‘Approaches to Learning’. We invite you to attend this session on Tuesday 5 November at 7.00pm in the Morris Library. The focus for the evening will be sharing how students are developing skills and strategies, known as the Primary Years Program Approaches to Learning, and how these support students in their learning and understanding of themselves as learners. The Learning ebooks are one of the ways that we share Approaches to Learning and we will also demonstrate how you can access your child’s Learning ebook through SEQTA engage and get the most out of the sharing. If you are able to attend would you please respond to morrisadmin@friends.tas.edu.au
We hope to see many of you there.
Important Dates
Term 4 Monday 14 October to Thursday 12 December
Thursday 21 – Friday 22 November – Year 4 Camp
Wednesday 27 November – Year 2 Musical New Date
Thursday 28 – Friday 29 November – Year 6 Camp
Friday 29 November – K-2 Sports Day
Monday 2 December – Moving on Day
Friday 6 December - Saturday 7 December - Year 3 Camp
Wednesday 11 December – Year 6 Assembly