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Dhulu - Message Stick
Dhirrabuu (Deadly) Learning in Cultural Immersion Groups
At St Edward's School we provide our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with an opportunity to connect with country, culture and language through Cultural Immersion Groups supported by our AEAs. Below, we will be sharing images and a small blurb about activities that are completed in each grades group.
| Grade | Lesson Activity |
|---|---|
| 3 | Mother Earth This week, Year 3 continued working on their artwork from the storybook, Mother Earth. |
| 4 | Family (Dhiiyaan) in Gamilaraay This week, Year 4 learnt Dhiiyaan names in Gamilaraay language. |
| 5 | People, Groups and Animals (Dhii) Our students yarned about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the symbols that are used to represent them in Aboriginal artwork. The students also focused on symbols used to represent animals. |
| 6 | Indigenous History Project Our Year 6 students have selected a cultural area to research and create a project on. We are super excited to complete these and present to our Cultural Immersion group. They will complete this activity for the remainder of the term. |
Dhirrabuu (Deadly) Dhulu (Message Stick) Pen Pals:
This term our Cultural Immersion students in grades 2 & 5 have started a pen pal program. This program has been implemented by the AEA team to prepare our Year 2 students transitioning to the Primary Campus next year with a buddy support system. Our current Year 5 students will transition to Year 6 next year and becoming our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders of the school.
The students were super excited to find out about this new program and we cannot wait to watch the new friendships begin. Watch this space for some images of the program!
Gamilaraay Word of Week - Family (Dhiiyaan):
Week 1: Dad - Bubaa
Week 2: Mum - Gunii
Week 3: Sister - Baawaa
Week 4: Brother - Dhagaan
Week 5: Aunty - Walgan
Week 6: Uncle - Garruu
Week 7: Nan - Bahdii
Week 8: Pop - Dhaadhaa
Week 9: Boy - Birray
AEA team
Brittany Cloake
Primary AEA
Jarrod Peachey
Primary AEA
Amanda Gwalter
Infants AEA
Sally-Anne Clarke
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Focus Teacher
Word of the Week
Students are encouraged to continually use the "Word of the Week" in context during class, this will gain them points and the student who has used the word of the week the most will be awarded a book at the end of this term.
We will publish our Word of the Week on Facebook and in the newsletter. Please support your child to use this word at home.
Term 3 Week 9 Word of the Week "SQUEAMISH"
Student Learning Progress Meetings - Week 9 & 10
Over the last two weeks of term, teachers are available for student learning progress meetings. These three way conversations are an opportunity for learning to be discussed between students, parents/carers and teachers. The aim of these meetings is to celebrate success, highlight student strengths and current achievement and then determine future learning goals. If you have not made a booking, please make contact with your child's class teacher.
MUFTI DAY for Marlee - Tuesday 24th September
We invite all students in K-6 to wear blue or purple mufti clothes to school next Tuesday 24th September and bring a gold coin donation.
One of our beautiful students in Year 4 has recently been diagnosed with a rare form of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and has commenced treatment at John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle. Students in Year 4 have been planning ways to show their support for Marlee. They have organised some special activities next Tuesday 24th September to raise money for Ronald McDonald House.
On this day, we will have a Cake stand at the Primary Campus and a Zooper Dooper stall at the Infants Campus. All items are $1 each
Marlee’s favourite colours are blue and purple, so we invite all students in K-6 to wear either colour to school on this day, along with a gold coin donation. Thank you for your support.
Staff Development/Pupil Free Days
A reminder to parents and carers that Friday 27th September (last day of Term 3) and Monday 14th October (first day of Term 4) will be Pupil Free Days. These Staff Development days will focus on staff faith formation and curriculum reform.
The final day for all students in K-6 this term is Thursday 26th September, and the first day to return for Term 4 is Tuesday 15th October.
Compass
If your child has an appointment and will be arriving at school late or leaving early, please do not enter this on Compass. Children will need to be signed in via the Compass kiosk located in the school reception area. Only enter absent notes if your child will be absent for a whole day or longer.
School Uniform Change
Save the Date - St Ed's School Fun Run - Friday 18th October, 4.30pm, Primary Oval
Our wonderful St Ed's P & F are once again hosting our 2024 School Fun Run to fundraise for our school. The Fun Run will be held on Friday 18th October (Term 4, Week 1) at 4.30pm on the Primary Campus Oval. A letter and information booklet has gone home with all students. Don't forget to register your child's name and class at funrun.com.au. Create your child's profile page and share with family and friends to spread the word! Every student who raises $10 or more will be able to pick a prize!
Attendance
Esteem Kids
Before school care is available in the Infants Hall for both Primary and Infants students. It operates from 7:00am to 8:30am, Monday through Friday during term and breakfast is provided.
After school care is available in the Infants Hall for Infants students only from 3:00pm to 6:00pm Monday through Friday. PLEASE NOTE this year that after school care is now operating from the Primary Art Room for primary students only from 3:00pm to 6:00pm Monday through Friday. 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
ABSENCES - 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.
Peter Pan Student Production
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