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Father's Day: Yaadha Buwadjarr-gu

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We hope you have a DEADLY Father's Day!

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Indigenous Literacy Day 2022 - Wednesday 7th September

School Uniform

With the recent warmer temperatures, students are free to wear their summer or winter uniform for the remainder of this term.

Please note: students must be in either their FULL summer or FULL winter uniform (including a tie). They are not to wear a mixture of both.

All students must return to school at the start of Term 4 in their full summer uniform.

Fathers' Day Gift Stalls

A special shout out and huge thank you to our amazing P & F Committee and their band of helpers for preparing and running the Father's Day Stalls this week. All children were given the chance to select a special gift ($5 each). If your child did not have money on the day, they have until Friday 2nd September to pay and collect their gift from the Infants or Primary Office. Thank you to all our St Ed's families for your support of this event.

Father's Day Breakfast, Hoops & Handball

There will be a Father’s Day Breakfast (bacon & egg sandwiches) from 7.30am tomorrow, Friday 2nd September, at the Primary Campus, Hillvue Road. Handball and hoops will follow on after breakfast until 9.00am. We warmly welcome our Fathers, Step Fathers, Grandfathers and Father-figures to join us for this celebration.

IMPORTANT: Please do not park in the Bus Bay OR any of the carparks reserved for Mass/Church.

Happy Father's Day!

With God’s grace and blessings we wish all of our Fathers, Step Fathers, Grandfathers, and Carers a wonderful Father's Day this coming Sunday. We hope your loved ones spoil you and that you enjoy special family time together.

Join our Presentation

We have a chance to share our story on the world stage. During World Education Week our school will be the first to conduct a free online workshop showcasing how St Edward's nurtures student learning. We encourage you to not only register, but also share the following link with your family and friends. Let's get our community on board to share the great news and help others learn more about St Edward's. Click on the link below:

http://worldeduweek.org/event/st-edwards-primary-school/

CSPA Survey

Catholic School Parents Australia (CSPA) are inviting all parents in Catholic Schools to complete a short Student Well Being and Learning Survey Your feedback will remain anonymous. More information can be found on the CSPA Website

Student Attendance...every day & minute counts!

School Fees

Term 3 fees are due by today, Thursday 1st September, 2022. Thank you to all families who have already paid and to those who maintain regular payments. School fee payments can be made with the Qkr! app, CentrePay, EFT transfer (direct credit to the school's bank account) or direct debit through ADIG. If you wish to set up an ADIG direct debit, please see either school office for the relevant form. When accessing Qkr!, payment can be made under one child's name (school fees only) and when paying direct into the school's bank account please use your account no. (located under the date on the statement) and your surname (or first four letters if insufficient space).

Armidale Diocesan Investment Group (ADIG)

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PUPIL FREE DAY - Term 3

Parents and Carers, please note Friday 23rd September (last day of Term 3) will be a Pupil Free Day, so please place this date in your diary. The staff development day will focus on the school's Religious Education curriculum, with Father Paul speaking to staff on the importance of the connection between teaching Religious Education and the faith life of the teacher.

Save the Date - St Ed's Colour Explosion Fun Run - Friday 14th October, 4.30pm

Our wonderful St Ed's P & F will be hosting a Colour Explosion School Fun Run to fundraise for our school. The Colour Run will be held on Friday 14th October (Term 4, Week 1) at 4.30pm at the Primary Campus. An information booklet went home with every child on Monday 8th August. Families can log on to www.australianfundraising.com.au to create your child's cybersafe fundraising profile. On the day, please make sure your child brings a white shirt for the Fun Run. Students will be covered in non-toxic, high quality colour powder from head to toe! Parents are invited to attend. A special thank you to our P & F committee for organising this amazing event and we all look forward to a colourful, fun filled afternoon.

Discover What’s On...from the St Edward's P&F

Please see below a schedule of fundraising events for the second half of the year and be sure to check out upcoming editions of the school newsletter for more information.

Lost & Found

The beach towel shown below was left behind at the Diocesan Athletics Carnival held last week. Please see the ladies in the Primary Office to claim, thank you.

School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS)

For further information, or to apply for a bus travel pass or to update your contact details, please visit https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts

Absentee Notes

Please remember that all absences must be explained within 7 days of your child being away. You will receive an automated SMS message at 10.00am on the day to remind you to explain the absence on the Parent Compass Portal.

Working with Children Check (WWCC)

All parents who volunteer at St Edward's School need to supply their WWCC and date of birth to enable us to verify the checks for our WWCC records. If you are not sure if we have your details, please email Sue Kellett on skellett@arm.catholic.edu.au who will happily check for you.

Join the St Edward's Playgroup!

Our St Ed's Playgroup is held each Tuesday of term from 10am-12 noon in the Infants Hall. This is a wonderful opportunity for parents with toddlers who are preparing to enter Kindergarten. We will be gathering together for social events, and we'll also have learning opportunities so you can get ready for big school! The playgroup is a great way to make friends, and it's also a valuable resource for getting information about our school. Information sessions plus coffee and cake will be the order of the day, as well as fun activities for the active toddler. Interested? Please contact our newly appointed Playgroup Co-ordinator (and early childhood expert), Mrs Candice Lamb, on 0402 700 039 or candicelamb24@gmail.com

Please also join our St Ed's Playgroup Facebook page where important news and information is shared about our Playgroup. Click here for the Facebook link

Important Dates

Friday 23rd September 2022

Pupil Free Day / Staff Development Day

Monday 10th October 2022

Term 4 commences for all students and staff

Friday 16th December

TERM 4 concludes (for students)

Monday 19th December

Pupil Free Day

Tuesday 20th December

Pupil Free Day

P&F meetings for this year are scheduled for:

Tuesday 20 September @ 5:30pm (everyone welcome)
Tuesday 1 November @ 5:30pm (everyone welcome)
Tuesday 13 December @ 5:30pm (everyone welcome)

Our School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting will be held on:

Monday 12 September @ 5:30pm
Monday 28 November @ 5:30pm

Esteem Kids

Before school care is available in the Infants Hall. It operates from 7:00am to 8:30am, Monday through Friday during term and breakfast is provided. After school care is also available in the Infants Hall from 3:00pm to 6:00pm Monday through Friday and afternoon tea is provided.

Families are encouraged to make enquiries or express interest by contacting William Wong on 0410 841 628 or email: info@esteemkidsgroup.com.au or visit the website at www.esteemkidsgroup.com.au

Please remember to contact (telephone or text) Esteem Kids St Edward's directly if your child is going to be absent on 0481 373 883. Thank you.

PARENTING IDEAS

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