Year 6

Parent Communication

Last Updated - Sunday 24 May 2026

Welcome to the Year 6 Class Page

This is an external page voluntarily managed by Class Parents and P&F to assist parents in keeping up-to-date with current news and dates.

Week 6 of 10 - Schedule (8.20am - 3.10pm)

BEAR PIT SPEECHES DUE ON MONDAY 25 MAY

Monday 25 May

TERREY HILLS

Boys to please wear Sports Uniform with House Polo Shirts
Please pack all food, water bottles and sun hats (no canteen orders are available)

PLEASE BRING the following for gardening with Bushlink:

Rain jacket
Gardening gloves (only if you have a pair at home, no need to buy)
Gum boots and long pants if possible, as it will be very wet.

Tuesday 26 May

6F - Winter Formal Uniform

6H - Sports Uniform for PE

Wednesday 27 May

6F & 6H - Winter Formal Uniform

6F - Library Day

Thursday 28 May

6F - Sports Uniform for PE

6H - Winter Formal Uniform

6H - Library Day

After-school Sports Training

Please bring full rugby/soccer uniform - reversible training shirt plus gear
Pick up from Balmoral Oval at 4:30pm

Friday 29 May

6F & 6H - Sports Uniform for Friday Sports Training 1:45-2:45pm (Even Week)

Pick up from Georges Heights at 2:45pm or School at 3:00pm

Homework due

Saturday 30 May

IPSHA Winter Sport Round 5 for Rugby and Soccer

Weekly team lists, venues and times are posted on Thursdays

PREP AUTUMN BALL!

Weekly Update

Prep Biennial Fundraiser - Online Auction - only ONE WEEK TO GO - place your bids here!
Bear Bit Speech due Monday - 25 May - Prep notice here.
Mosman Prep PE/sports socks - Delay - the new Mosman Prep sport socks will now be introduced next year (2027) - thank you for your patience with this new item.
Prep Vacation Care - Monday 29 June - Friday 3 July 2026 - Book through Hubworks - Link here!
Canberra Parent Dinner at Hotel Realm on Monday 3 August - Please book here.

Prep Biennial Fundraiser - Online Auction

Online Auction - ONE WEEK TO GO!

Don’t miss out on the incredible range of items in our Online Auction — bids are already rolling in!

Follow this link to browse this exceptional collection of generously donated items from our Prep families and the broader business community.

ONLINE AUCTION - LINK HERE

And don't forget to have a look at your son's class artwork!

Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to building a legacy of enriching opportunities for our boys.

Auction closed - 8:50pm on Saturday night (30 May)!

Happy bidding!

Winter Sports - Terms 2 & 3

Winter Sports Training

Thursday (After-School) Training

Term 2 - 23 April (Week 1) and concludes 25 June (Week 10)

Term 3 - 23 July (Week 1) and concludes 13 August (Week 4)

Time - 3:00-4:30pm
Uniform - boys to bring their full rugby or soccer uniform with reversible training shirt
Gear - shin guards for soccer and mouth guard for rugby (head gear optional)
Location - Balmoral Oval
Pick up - Balmoral Oval at 4:30pm

Friday (In-School) Training

Held every second week (even weeks: 2, 4, 6, 8 & 10)

Uniform - PE uniform (navy polo) - Gear not required
Location - Georges Heights Oval
Pick up - Georges Heights Oval at 2:45pm or School at 3:00pm

Wet Weather - Training - please assume training is on unless you receive a Prep notification that it has been cancelled (via email or Prep App).

Saturday Games

IPSHA Summer Sport Competition

Round 1 - Saturday 2 May (Week 2)
Concludes Round 10 - Saturday 8 August
IPSHA sport teams will be announced via the School App each Thursday.

Sickness or Wet Weather

Sickness - if your son is unwell or unable to attend at the last minute - please contact another parent in your team so they can pass on the message to your coach.
Unavailable - if your son will be unavailable, please inform Mr Riddett in advance at sriddett@mosmanprep.nsw.edu.au.
Wet Weather Line (Saturdays) - 9990 9196 - this is updated on Saturdays between 6:30am and 7am. It has the most up-to-date information on the status of your game (if the message has not been updated, the game is on as scheduled).

Key Resources

Important Dates and Term Newsletter

Term 2 Year 6 Newsletter - please find here

Term Dates

Tuesday 21 April - Term 2 commences

Friday 24 April – ANZAC Day Ceremony Assembly (Mosman Village Church)

Monday 27 April – ANZAC Day Public Holiday

Tuesday 28 April - Shore-Prep Affiliation Town Hall Meeting - 7:00pm (Mosman Prep School Library)

Monday 4 May - Year 6 Terrey Hills

Friday 15 May - House/Peer Support Meetings

Monday 18 May - Sydney Writer's Festival

Friday 22 May - Senior Primary Athletics Carnival with Queenwood (SOPAC warm up arena)

Monday 25 May - Year 6 Terrey Hills

Friday 5 June - Defence of Sydney Ceremony (Captains) 9:15am-12:00pm

Monday 8 June - King's Birthday Holiday

Monday 15 June - Year 6 Terrey Hills

Friday 26 June - Honours Assembly 11:30am; Term 2 concludes

2026 Whole School Event Schedule

Mother’s Day Breakfast - Thu 7 May

P&F - Prep Autumn Ball - Sat 30 May

Father’s Day Breakfast - Fri 4 Sep (tbc)

Grandparents Day - Thu 22 Oct (tbc)

Year 6 Camp Dates

Term 1:

9-13 February - Camp Koloona

Term 3:

3-6 August - Canberra (Parent Dinner at Hotel Realm on Monday 3 August!)

13-18 September - Red Centre (optional)

Terrey Hills

Uniform - Sports Uniform with House-Coloured Polo Shirts
No lunch orders available - please pack recess and lunch
Parent volunteers are encouraged - please email your class teacher if you'd like to volunteer!
Volunteers at Terrey Hills need to comply with the volunteering requirements as below (WWCC and Volunteer Form).

Term 2 Dates:

Monday 4 May
Monday 25 May
Monday 15 June

Surf Lessons

Please contact Surf Shuttle directly for an assessment.

Volunteering

All school volunteers must complete a Volunteer Form and have a current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC).
Please send completed forms to volunteer@mosmanprep.nsw.edu.au at least one day prior.
Canteen - Daily volunteers are required for the recess period 10:20-11:20am. Please sign up using this link for a 1-hour shift any day(s) during school term. Any questions, please contact P&F via pandf@mosmanprep.nsw.edu.au.

Second Hand Uniform Shop - If you are interested in volunteering to help open the shop on Tuesday mornings, please contact Ginny Vacy-Lyle on 0409 545 303.

Absences and Travel

Absences need to be logged via the School App (Orbit) prior to 8.20am.
Late arrivals must report to the Reception before proceeding to their classroom.
Early departures must be emailed to the Office and classroom teacher prior to the day - boys are then collected from Reception at departure time.
Changes to regular travel arrangements must be emailed to the school and classroom teacher by 12pm that day. For emergencies please call the Office directly on 9968 4044.