General News
Dhulu - Message Stick
Yaama!
Dhirrabuu (Deadly) Achievements
Arlo Bullock (6O) recently travelled to Seven Hills to trial for the Polding Boys Softball Team and we are thrilled to announce that he has been selected to join the team!
Giirr maaru! (Well done!)
Significant Dates to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people - Term 2
May 26th - National Sorry Day
May 27th-June 3rd - National Reconciliation Week
July 6th-13th - NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC WEEK 2025
"The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy"
Birralii-gal-gu Ngiyaningu "For our children".
Cultural Immersion Groups
At St Edward's School, we provide weekly Cultural Immersion lessons for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The lessons are programmed and taught by our Aboriginal Education Assistants. Each grade will have one lesson a week focusing on a significant part of Aboriginal Education and Culture.
Kindergarten - The Dreamtime
Year 1 - Aboriginal Art & Gamilaraay Language
Year 2 - Cultural practices & Gamilaraay Language
Year 3 - Identity, Family/Kinship & Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Role Models
Year 4 - Gamilaraay Language
Year 5 - Connections to Country
Year 6 - Indigenous History, Storytelling & Song lines and Men's & Women's business
Gamilaraay Word of the Week
Term 2 - Maabu (Numbers)
Week 1 - Maal - One
What are we learning next term?
Dhii - Animals
AEA team
Brittany Cloake - bcloake2@arm.catholic.edu.au
Primary AEA
Jarrod Peachey - jpeachey@arm.catholic.edu.au
Primary AEA
Amanda Gwalter - agwalter@arm.catholic.edu.au
Infants AEA
Sally-Anne Clarke - sclarke@arm.catholic.edu.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Focus Teacher
Word of the Week
Our Word of the Week is back and we are excited to kick off another year of expanding our K-6 students' oral language skills, one word at a time! Each time a student uses our 'Word of the Week' in the classroom, they will earn a point. The student with the most points at the end of the term will receive a book prize to further expand their vocabulary.
We will publish our Word of the Week on Facebook and in the newsletter. Please encourage your child to use this word at home.
Term 2 Week 1 Word of the Week "VACANT"
ANZAC Day March
Thank you to the many students who participated in the Anzac Day March last Friday. The number of students at the march was outstanding and the respectful manner in which they attended is to be commended. As a school, we believe it is very important to support the wider community on this day and to show our appreciation to those who sacrificed so much to bring peace to the world.
On Tuesday we gathered as a school to reflect on the Anzac story and what it means to us. We remembered the sacrifices that the men and women of our country have made during times of war. We prayed for those who have served and are currently serving in our armed forces at Liturgies held at the Primary and Infants Campus.
Pupil Free Dates....
Please mark your calendars for the remaining Pupil Free/Staff Development Days for 2025.
Return to Term 2 - Uniform
All students may continue to wear their summer school uniform in Term 2. The official date for the changeover from summer to winter uniform is after the June long weekend. However, if the weather turns chilly before this time, students are allowed to wear their full school winter uniform. This includes a long-sleeved shirt and tie. We ask that whichever uniform your child selects to wear, that they wear the full uniform correctly - please do not mix summer and winter uniform items. Thank you for your support with this. Lowes stock all our new St Edward's uniforms, or we have good quality second-hand uniforms in our clothing pool at either school campus.
Mother's Day Celebrations - Friday 9th May
Our school will be celebrating the important role Mothers have in our lives on Friday 9th May, with a Mother's Day Breakfast at the Primary Campus from 7.30-9.00am. Please complete this google form for catering purposes and add this date in your calendar!
St Ed’s Annual Mother’s Day Stall - Thurs 8th May
When: Thursday, 8th May 2025 (both campuses)
What: an opportunity for all students to purchase a gift/s for their mum, nan or any amazing woman in their life
Who: All students will have the opportunity to visit the stall with their class throughout the day.
Why: Helping to raise funds for more seating, gazebos and sports equipment
Important Notes:
- All gifts will be $5, with students able to purchase a maximum of 2 gifts on the day. Cash only.
- If your child is away on the day, a selection of gifts will be available at the campus office for purchase the following day.
- Come and volunteer at either Mother's Day Stall for an hour or two and use the link below to select a time that suits.
Primary Volunteers - click here
Infants Volunteers - click here
National Walk Safely to School Day - 2025 - Friday 16th May
https://www.walk.com.au/WSTSD/how-to-participate.asp
Now in its 26th year, National Walk Safely to School Day (WSTSD) is an annual event when all Primary School children will be encouraged to walk and commute safely to school. It is a Community Event seeking to promote Road Safety, Health, Public Transport and the Environment.
All information can found at: walk.com.au
The event will be held throughout Australia on Friday 16th May 2025
The objectives of WSTSD are:
- To encourage parents and carers to walk to school with primary school age children and reinforce safe pedestrian behaviour.
- To promote the health benefits of walking and help create regular walking habits at an early age.
- To ensure that children up to 10 years old hold an adult's hand when crossing the road.
- To help children develop the vital road-crossing skills they will need as they become mature pedestrians.
- To reduce the car dependency habits that are being created at an early age and which will be difficult to change as children become adults.
- To promote the use of Public Transport.
- To reduce the level of air pollution created by motor vehicles.
- To reduce the level of traffic congestion.
Compass Events
Please ensure you regularly log into your Compass parent portal and approve or decline any events shown for your child/children. Thank you to the families who have already attended to this.
Student Absences
All student absences need to be lodged on the Compass Parent Portal. Due to government legislation, notification of your child's absence must be received no later than 7 days after your child's last day of absence.
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 to Friday during the term, and includes breakfast.
After-school care is available in the Infants Hall for Infants students only from 3:00pm to 6:00pm Monday through Friday. Our Primary after school care operates from the Art Room for primary students only from 3:00pm to 6:00pm Monday through Friday. Afternoon tea is also 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.
McCarthy Catholic College
If you wish to enrol your child at McCarthy Catholic College in Year 7 2026, please submit your application and all supporting documentation by Friday 2nd May. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the McCarthy School Office on 6761 0800.
SWAP IT
SWAP IT is a free, evidence-based school lunchbox program. The program supports parents and carers to SWAP what is packed in their child’s lunchbox from sometimes foods to everyday foods. Visit their Website here.
Cancer Council Healthy Lunch Box
Visit 'Cancer Council Healthy Lunch Box' for a one-stop shop for everything you need to know about packing a healthy lunch box.
Little Peoples Early Learning Centre - Now Enrolling..
SORA - Free Parent Program
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