General News
Word of the Week
Each time a student uses our "Word of the Week" in the classroom they will be awarded a point and the student with the most points at the end of the term will receive a book to further expand their vocabulary.
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 4 Week 10 - "EBULLIENT"
School Holidays
It is hard to believe that the 2023 school year is almost over and it will be time to take a well deserved break from regular school routine.
Congratulations to our Year 6 students who have completed their primary education. Enjoy your secondary years and make the most of all the opportunities and learning experiences throughout your secondary education.
To the families who are moving away from Tamworth, thank you for being a part of our St Edward’s School community and enjoy your new adventures.
We wish all our St Edward’s families, staff and friends a beautiful, safe and Holy Christmas with your loved ones. Wishing you all things bright and wonderful and God’s special blessings for the new year. We look forward to another tremendous year at St Ed’s in 2024.
School resumes for TEACHERS and SUPPORT STAFF on Tuesday 30th January 2024; and THURSDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 2024 for students in Years 1 - 6.
The Kinder students have a Best Start Assessment during the first week and begin school full time on Thursday 8th February.
St Ed's P & F - Mango Order Collection from Primary Hall
Back to School Supplies
It's never too early to begin getting ready for the new academic year. Please read the attached note which lists the essential stationery items that all students will need when they return in February 2024.
Lost & Found
This plate was left at Mary Help of Christian's Church on Sunday after the Family Mass morning tea. Please see the ladies in the Primary Office to claim.
Year 6 Student School Report Advice for Parents and Carers - Important Information
Your Year 6 child's Compass Portal will close on the last day of this term, Friday 15th December. If your child is NOT attending a Catholic High School in 2024, we recommend that you download ALL school reports to your own device for future reference. You will not be able to access their Portal Page after the 15th December 2023. Semester Two reports will be open to parents on Thursday 8th December after 3.00pm. However you can download all current school reports any time now.
St Edward’s School Tamworth - 2024 Schedule of Fees & Levies
School fees PER TERM (Terms 1, 2 & 3 only) for 2024 are:
· 1 child $501.00
· 2 children $901.80 (20% discount child 2)
· 3 or more children $1152.30 (50% discount child 3)
School fees ANNUAL for 2024 are:
· 1 child $1503.00
· 2 children $2705.40 (20% discount child 2)
· 3 or more children $3456.90 (50% discount child 3)
2024 Sport & School Activity Levy per child is:
Primary Students $70.00 per student
Infants Students $50.00 per student
St Edward’s Sport & School Activity Levy (SASA Levy) covers the cost of sport activities and extracurricular activities that students participate in and is in addition to School Fees.
One Talk at a Time
The National Office for Child Safety recently launched ‘One Talk at a Time’, a national awareness raising and behavioural change campaign on child sexual abuse.
One Talk at a Time aims to protect children and young people from sexual abuse by helping adults understand that child sexual abuse is preventable and encouraging them to have ongoing, proactive, preventative conversations with children, young people and other adults in their lives.
The campaign is a key measure under theNational Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Child Sexual Abuse 2021-2030 and fulfils a recommendation of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
2025 Kindergarten Enrolments - ENROL NOW
Applications for Kindergarten 2025 are NOW OPEN. Please contact the Infants Campus for an enrolment pack. Enrolment Forms will not be processed until all supporting documents are received: Birth Certificate; Immunisation Certificate; Baptismal Certificate (only required if your child is baptised Catholic) and proof of student’s residential address. Please spread the word if you know of anyone with a child wishing to start at St Edward's School in Kindergarten in 2025.
Important Dates
Thursday 14th December - Year 6 Farewell Dinner at West Leagues Club, 6.00pm
Friday 15th December - Term 4 concludes (for all students)
Monday 18th & Tuesday 19th December - Pupil Free Days
Return Dates for Term 1 2024
Tuesday 30th January - Staff Development Day
Wednesday 31st January - Staff Development Day
Thursday 1st February - Students in Years 1 - 6 Return to School
Thursday 1st February - Wednesday 7th February - Best Start Assessments for Kindergarten students
Thursday 8th February - Kindergarten students commence
School Travel - Bus Passes & Concessions
Please note there is a new website where parents can access bus pass applications.
https://transportnsw.info/tickets-opal/ticket-eligibility-concessions/school-student-travel
2024 Travel Passes
Real Talk Parents Free Membership
The Armidale Catholic School Office has arranged for our entire school community (parents, teachers and staff) to have free premium level access to our Real Talk Parents membership site. Click on the link below to take advantage of this great resource.
Athletes Foot
Don't forget when you purchase your school or sport shoes at the Athletes Foot Tamworth, to mention you are a member of the St Edward's Tamworth school community. $5 from every purchase is donated back to our school.
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.
LEGO Workshops....
ADIG Bonus Saver Account
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