General News
St Edward's Primary School, Tamworth
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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, Totems and Kinship & Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Role Models
Year 4 - Gamilaraay Language
Year 5 - Connections to Country
Year 6 - Indigenous Storytelling, Cultural Study & Miyay (Girl) and Birray (Boy) Business
Gamilaraay Word of the Week
At St Edward's School, we provide students with the opportunity to learn words in Gamilaraay language each week.
Term 4: Gunagala (Sky) & Dhawun (Country)
Week 1: Gunimaa - Mother Earth
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 Leader of Learning
Word of the Week
Students are encouraged to continually use the "Word of the Week" in context during class, expanding their 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 and support your child to use this word at home.
Term 4 Week 1 Word of the Week "DISTRESSED"
Welcome Back to Term 4
It was wonderful to welcome all our students back on Tuesday and see their excited faces and hear their stories from the school holidays. We’re looking forward to another busy, action-packed term of learning and fun!
School Uniform
We are very proud of our St Ed's school uniform and ask that you ensure your children have the correct school uniform items, including a hat, to wear every day and that all items are clearly labelled. All students should now be wearing their full summer uniform.
FREE HAT Friday - Friday, 16th October
Don't forget all students K - 6 are invited to leave their school hat at home this Friday, 16th October and wear a hat of their choice as a reminder to think of others during Mission month. There is NO GOLD COIN DONATION REQUIRED as this initiative is now covered in our school fees. The money will go towards supporting Catholic Mission.
Thank you to our amazing Mini Vinnies team for creating the flyer below!
St Ed's P & F - Next Meeting - Tuesday, 20th October
CRAZY SOCK Day - Wednesday, 21st October
This year our Crazy Sock Day falls on Children's Mission Day - next Wednesday, 21st October.
We ask that students wear their normal Sport uniform and a pair of crazy socks to school.
BOOK FAIR - Next Week (Week 2)
Next week we are hosting our annual St Edward's Book Fair.
Our Fair will be open from 8.00am - 3.00pm at each campus and students will need to be accompanied by a parent or carer during this time or they will attend during their allocated class time throughout the day.
Primary Sale Day- Thursday, 22nd October, 8.00am - 3.00pm, Primary Library
Infants Sale Day - Friday, 23rd October, 8.00am - 3.00pm, Infants Library
** Student wish lists and information will be sent home this week.
Payment options - This year we will have 2 eftpos machines available at each Fair, cash payments or our prepay option (found on the back of your child's Wishlist, this option works like a gift card), students will need to return their completed wish list with the amount paid and the receipt number.
If you have any questions, please email cmichell@arm.catholic.edu.au
St Ed's P & F Mango Fundraiser - orders close Friday, 23/10/26
Get ready for a taste of summer, our annual Mango Fundraiser is here!
Compass how to order:
- Compass App > More > Canteen
- Select your eldest child > select a day from now until 23rd October 2026 > Order via the Canteen menu - 2026 P&F Mango Orders - Closes Friday, 23rd October
- Please process separately to student lunch orders
- Ensure your order is processed by checking the receipt emailed from COMPASS
All orders must be placed via Compass Canteen no later than 3.00pm Friday, 23rd October 2026. Any Compass ordering enquiries please contact the school office. Happy ordering and thank you for your support!
St Ed's Golf Day - Sunday, 29th November
Mark your calendars! Our annual Golf Day is back and promises to be a fantastic day of fun, friendly competition, and community spirit. It's the perfect opportunity to hit the green, catch up with other parents and support our school. Book your team now by phoning the Tamworth Pro Shop on 6765 9393.
Application for Extended Leave - 10 days or more
Family holidays and travel are no longer considered under the Exemption from School Procedures. Travel outside of vacation periods is now counted as an absence for statistical purposes. Please contact the school office if your child/ren will be away from school for 10 days or more, as an application form will need to be completed and approved at the discretion of the Principal.
Esteem Kids
Before-school care is available in the Infants Hall for both Primary and Infants students. It operates from 7:00 am to 8:30 am, 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 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, 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.
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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