Dear Parent/Carer,  

As you may already be aware, the 456 students are currently learning about Democracy in Australia for HASS this term. To culminate our learning, an excursion to Parliament House Hobart has been organised for Tuesday the 24th of June to observe the House of Assembly sitting. The students will also visit the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery to explore and learn about the nature of Lutruwita/Tasmania.   

When the students arrive in Hobart, they will have their morning tea in the Parliament House Gardens. We will then visit Parliament House from 10:15am -11:45am. The 456 Students will observe the House of Assembly sitting and then go across to the Legislative Council (not sitting) to hear an explanation about the operation of this beautiful chamber. This excursion will be a precursor to our Canberra trip in Term 3. 

After our Parliament House visit, we will walk to the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, where we will eat lunch in the courtyard. Following lunch, the 456 students will have an organised tour in the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery which will take place between 12:30 – 1:30pm. The students will then have an opportunity to explore some of the highlights of the gallery as a class till 2:00pm.  

We will be taking a bus to Hobart and leaving school at 7:30am sharp and envisage that we will return by 4:30pm.  

Students are required to bring:  

• Morning tea 

• Drink bottle  

• A packed lunch 

• Full school uniform 

• A hat  

Students are required to follow school behavioural expectations in the lead up to, and on the day of the event. If you have any questions regarding the day, please contact me through the school office. This activity is a Minor Excursion and therefore we do not need any further signed permission forms. If your child has had any changes in medical conditions since the beginning of the year, please let us know. If you do not wish for your child to attend this excursion, please let us know through the school office. 

Kind regards, 

Leah Kirkham-Phillips 
456 Teacher 

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Dear Parent/Carer,  

To begin our K/P/1 Water Safety program for the year, K/P/1 students will be given the opportunity to participate in Learn to Swim sessions at the Oatlands Aquatic Centre on the following dates:  

• Friday 20th June 2025 

• Thursday 14th August 2025 

• Friday 10th October 2025  

This will coincide with future Learn to Swim sessions that will be held at the Grove’s Pool in Term 4, 2025 for the K/P/1 class. On these three occasions, the bus will leave at approximately 9:00am and return by 2:45pm.  

Swimming is a vital skill and as our students live on the Coast, we wish to prioritise Learn to Swim and provide all students with as many aquatic opportunities as possible. Melissa Quinn and Dilys Fyle will be co-ordinating the sessions. Lifeguards will also be onsite at the centre, and Kate Pearce will be the supervising teacher.  

Students are required to bring:  

• Packed morning tea and lunch  

• Drink bottle  

• Full school uniform 

• Warm jacket  

• 2 towels (one is sure to get wet)  

• Bathers  

• Goggles – optional  

• Please note that the school will provide students with a swimming cap for the day 

Students are required to follow school behavioural expectations in the lead up to, and on the day of the event. If you have any questions regarding the day, please contact me through the school office. This activity requires Aquatic Activity and Major Excursion permission forms to be returned to the school, please sign and return the attached form to the office.  

Kind regards,  

Anna Knowles 
Principal 

Dear families, 

We will be hosting the Growing Up Program (GUP) tomorrow, Tuesday 3rd June and Wednesday 4^th June. GUP is Tasmania’s leading relationships, sexuality and protective behaviours’ program for students from Kindergarten – Grade 6 and is run by Family Planning Tasmania.

Further information regarding the program can be found in the attached flyer, or by following this link: The Growing Up Program (GUP) for Parents/Carers - Family Planning Tasmania

Parents/carers are invited to an information session at the school where you can ask educators about the program. The session will be held from 8:30am – 9:00am tomorrow, Tuesday 3^rd June. If you have any questions or concerns about GUP, please contact the school through the office or fill out the form through the above link.

Regards,
Anna Knowles
Principal

 Reminder Information for Today

INTERPRIMARY CROSS COUNTRY 

Venue: Bayview Secondary College, Clarendon Vale.

Div C - Monday 2nd June

 All Grade 3 to Grade 6 Swansea Primary School Students

 The bus will be departing Swansea Primary School at 7.45 am sharp and returning by 4 pm.

 Please advise if your child needs to be dropped off at childcare on return.

Students are required to bring:  

• ​A packed lunch - students are welcome to bring money to support the canteen/bbq however this is as an extra please still ensure your child has a packed lunch.

• ​Plenty to drink  

• ​Full school sports uniform  

• ​Warm clothes  

• ​Appropriate running shoes  

• ​School hat  

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​This activity is a Minor Excursion and therefore we do not need any further signed permission forms. If your child has had any changes in medical conditions since the beginning of the year, please let us know. If you do not wish for your child to attend this excursion, please let us know through the school office at swansea.primary@decyp.tas.gov.au.

 Regards

Saskia Sparshott

HPE

 Anna Knowles
Principal

Dear families, 

We will be hosting the Growing Up Program (GUP) next Tuesday 3^rd June and Wednesday 4^th June. GUP is Tasmania’s leading relationships, sexuality and protective behaviours’ program for students from Kindergarten – Grade 6 and is run by Family Planning Tasmania.

Further information regarding the program can be found in the attached flyer, or by following this link: The Growing Up Program (GUP) for Parents/Carers - Family Planning Tasmania

Parents/carers are invited to an information session at the school where you can ask educators about the program. The session will be held from 8:30am – 9:00am on Tuesday 3^rd June. If you have any questions or concerns about GUP, please contact the school through the office or fill out the form through the above link.

Regards,
Anna Knowles
Principal