General News
Dhulu - Message Stick
Yaama!
Sorry Business for Uncle Neville Sampson
We offer our deepest respect and condolences to the family, community, and all those connected to Uncle Neville Sampson during this time of Sorry Business.
Uncle Neville was a deeply respected Aboriginal Elder and cultural leader whose knowledge, strength, and guidance have left a lasting legacy. His journey onwards leaves a significant space in the hearts of many, and we honour his contribution to culture, community, and Country.
We stand with those in mourning and extend our support and care as we remember and celebrate his life.
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".
Save the Date:
Tuesday 1st July 2025
More information to be announced.
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
Week 2 - Bulaarr - Two
Week 3 - Gulibaa - Three
Week 4 - Buligaa - Four
Week 5 - Maa - Five
Week 6 - Yuli - Six
Week 7 -
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 6 Word of the Week "SPARSE"
Public Holiday - Monday 9th June
A reminder that this coming Monday, 9th June is a Public Holiday (King's Birthday). We hope all families enjoy their long weekend and travel safely if you are heading out of town.
Winter Uniform Reminder
Our St Edward's School uniform is something that sets us apart from other schools and something which should be worn with pride. All students are to be in full WINTER UNIFORM from next Tuesday 10th June and onwards. Please ensure this includes the correct black school shoes (not sports shoes) and a school tie. New winter uniform items are available from Lowes in Peel Street or either school office for good quality, second-hand clothing pool items.
Lowes Uniform Price List
St Ed's P & F - Pie Drive Orders - Due 13/6/25
This year, we are trying something new to make it easier for all by making the ordering available on Compass Canteen.
Please note: Order forms were sent home with every child on Monday 2nd June. This will allow you to compile your orders and distribute them once delivery has occurred.
Compass how to order:
- Log onto Compass > More > Canteen
- Select your eldest child > select a day from now until 13th June 2025 > Order via the Canteen Menu - 2025 P&F Pie Drive
- Please select ONE collection time via the menu before pie selections and payment
- Ensure your order is processed by checking the receipt provided from Compass
- Keep your order form until the delivery date so you have a record of your family and friends' orders. This ensures everyone on your list gets what they ordered (the P&F will not have a record of this if your form is misplaced)
All orders must be placed via Compass Canteen no later than 3.00pm Friday 13th June 2025
DELIVERY: Tuesday 1st July 2025 at the Primary School Hall (Pick up only - no orders will be sent home with children). Preferred collection times are to be selected when ordering.
Please don't forget to keep your Order Forms on you so you can redistribute the pies you have ordered.
For any Compass ordering enquiries, please contact the school office.
Happy ordering and thank you for your support!
National Consistent Collection of Data
Every year, schools in Australia are required to participate in the National Consistent Collection of Data on school students with a disability (NCCD).
Please read full details in the fact sheets below.
Infants Pick Up Area
A few reminders for our St Ed's parents who use our Infants Pick Up/Drop Off Area in Thompson Crescent:
• The back gate opens at 8:15am in the morning and 3:00pm in the afternoon.
• Please consider collecting your child/ren 10 or 15 minutes after the 3.00pm school bell when there is less traffic congestion or consider parking in Hillvue Road and walking up through Hyman Park.
• Whilst waiting in line, please be considerate of our neighbours and DO NOT park across residents’ driveways or park on their nature strip.
• DO NOT drive over the kerb and park your vehicle on the adjacent Council Park area.
• After reverse parking, please leave again as quickly as possible as cars waiting in line bank up in David and Robert Street and hinder the flow of traffic. When leaving the Pick Up Area please turn LEFT ONLY and follow Thompson Crescent around back onto David Street.
Road safety is everyone’s concern and we need to work together to ensure every child at St Edward’s arrives and leaves school in the safest possible manner. Thank you for ensuring these road rules and procedures are followed.
SAVE THE DATE - St Ed's School Photos - Week 8
UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS FOR PHOTO WEEK:
Monday 16th June - Sport Uniform
Tuesday 17th June - Winter School Uniform
Wednesday 18th June - INFANTS PHOTOS -all students K-6 to wear full Winter School Uniform, including a tie. Infants & Primary sibling photos at the INFANTS Campus
Thursday 19th June - PRIMARY PHOTOS - all students K-6 to wear full Winter School Uniform, including a tie. Primary only sibling photos at the PRIMARY Campus.
Friday 20th June - Sport Uniform
Online school photo orders are now OPEN and must be placed via the Parent Compass Portal prior to the day. This can be found in your app, under the 'more' tab found in the bottom right-hand corner and then click on the 'photo ordering' tab. If you cannot order online, please phone MSP on 6772 3519 to arrange an alternate payment.
SIBLING Family Photos
Families wishing to have sibling photos taken this year are advised that these will be taken on Wednesday 18th June at the INFANTS Campus at Recess time between 11.00am - 11.40am. If you have children at BOTH Campuses, parents are asked to arrange for the PRIMARY children to be brought to the Infants Campus Hall by 11.00am and then returned to the Primary after the photo is taken. If you only have children at the Primary Campus, the photographers are happy to take these family photos at the Primary on Thursday 19th June during Recess time.
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.
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.
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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