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NAIDOC WEEK 2026 - 50 YEARS OF DEADLY
This year, we warmly invite our school community to join us for our upcoming NAIDOC Week assembly as we proudly celebrate the NAIDOC theme, “50 Years of Deadly,” recognising the strength, pride and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples over the past 50 years. Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students will be at the heart of this celebration, sharing their voices, culture, and what makes them deadly within our school community.
Date: Monday, 29th June
Time: 12:30pm
Location: St Edward's Primary School, Hillvue Road
Following the assembly, we invite all families, visitors and special guests to join us for a sausage sizzle. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, reflect and celebrate together as a community.
We look forward to sharing this special occasion with you.
NAIDOC WEEK SAUSAGE SIZZLE - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We’re looking for a few helping hands for our sausage sizzle after the assembly!
If you’re able to help out with cooking, serving or setting up/packing down, we’d really appreciate it.
If you’re able to help out, please get in touch with us via email.
Thanks so much for your support!
NAIDOC WEEK COLOURING COMPETITION
Celebrate, create and connect with us during our 2026 NAIDOC Week Colouring Competition! There are prizes to be won, with winners announced at our NAIDOC Week Assembly.
Colouring sheets can be collected from the Infants or Primary Campus front office. Please return entries with your name attached by Monday, Week 10 – 22nd June.
INFANTS INDIGENOUS GARDEN WORKING BEE - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
You may have noticed the amazing new garden and totem poles at our Infants' Pick Up. We are almost finished but are looking for a few helping hands to paint a mural (under the expert guidance of Mrs Gwalter!) and to complete some garden work.
If you’re able to help out, we’d really appreciate it. Please get in touch with us via email:
Thank you to those who have contacted us already!
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 Storytelling, History & Miyay (Girl) and Birray (Boy) Business
Gamilaraay Word of the Week
For our new parents and guardians at St Edward's School, we provide students with the opportunity to learn words in Gamilaraay language each week.
Term 1: Maabu (Numbers)
Week 1: Maal - One
Week 2: Bulaarr - Two
Week 3: Gulibaa - Three
Week 4: Buligaa - Four
Week 5: Maa - Five
Week 6: Yuli - Six
Week 7: Guulay - Seven
Week 8: Galay - Eight
Week 9: Mirraal - Nine
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
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 support your child in using this word at home.
Term 2 Week 9 Word of the Week "ROBUST"
Uniform Requirements - Week 10 (22nd-26th June)
There will be changes to our regular school uniform next week, Week 10, to accommodate our Athletics Carnival on Thursday 25th June. Please refer to the uniform requirements in the flyer below.
School Athletics Carnival - Thursday 25th June
A reminder that our School Athletics Carnival will be held for all students K-6 next Thursday 25th June. This is a compulsory school day and will begin promptly at 8:45am. Parents are asked to transport your child/ren to the Tamworth Athletics Centre on Jack Smyth Drive. Upon arrival, students must report to their classroom teacher. Students not going home with parents will return to school by bus at 2.30pm. Please refer to the Sport Page of this newsletter for more comprehensive details about the carnival.
P&F Carnival Canteen
Our fabulous P&F team will be firing up the canteen for the day! All lunch orders for 'Lunch Packs' must be placed by 3.00pm, Monday 22nd June via Compass Canteen.
To order:
Log in to Compass Canteen
Select Canteen > Get started
Choose your child
Select Athletics Carnival P&F 2026 - Lunch Pack
(lunch pack - sausage sizzle, popper and a bag of lollies)
Additional items will be available to purchase on the day via cash and card.
Clothing Pool - large size jumpers needed
With the chilly weather upon us, the Primary Clothing Pool is in desperate need of good quality second-hand school jumpers - size 12 and upwards. If you have any unwanted jumpers you would like to donate, please leave them at the Primary Office. Thank you.
Cleaning Services Tender - St Edward's School
Expressions of interest are invited for the provision of Cleaning Services at St Edward’s Primary School, Tamworth for both campuses.
An information pack is available by contacting Melissa Salvestrin on 02 6765 7847 or via email: msalvest@arm.catholic.edu.au
The information pack includes:-
Requirements for Tender Application
Map of both campuses
St Edward’s Cleaning Schedule for 2026.
Interested companies can arrange a site visit with the Assistant Principal by contacting Melissa Salvestrin on 02 6765 7847.
Tenders close at 3:00pm, Friday 3rd July and should be addressed to:
Alison Hatton
Principal
St Edward’s Primary School
Tamworth NSW 2340
St. Vincent de Paul - Winter Appeal - PJ Day
Helpers Required for our Pie Drive Delivery
The P & F Committee are calling for helpers to assist with the sorting and distribution of pie orders on Tuesday 30th June from 9.30am to 5.00pm in the Primary Hall. Any time you can spare (1-2 hours or all day) will be greatly appreciated.
If you are able to assist, please use the link below to add your name and select your available time.
Staff Development/Pupil Free Days
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 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, 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.
ADIG
ADIG Bonus Saver Account
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Tamworth: (02) 5776 8100
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https://adig.com.au/our-products/
For a copy of our disclosure statement, please see below.
https://adig.com.au/disclosure-statement/
Lowes 20% off Schoolwear Sale
Kids Art Classes
O'Grady Drama - School Holiday Workshop
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library - Sock Fundraiser
If you would like to purchase some colourful themed socks ($6.50 pair) in support of the Dolly Parton Imagination Tamworth Library, please see the order form below for full details. $2.50 from each pair of socks is donated back to our local Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Orders and Payment due by: 12 noon, Thursday 9th July 2026. For all enquiries, please contact Lisa Rennie, Program Ambassador, on 67675421 or via email:
lisa.rennie@tamworth.nsw.gov.au
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.
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