General News
St Ed's Presentation Night-Tuesday 3rd December
Our Annual School Presentation Night will be held on Tuesday 3rd December, 6.30pm sharp at the Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Convention Centre (TRECC). There will be reserved seating for official guests and staff members. TRECC will be open from 5.45pm. Please do not bring food to eat whilst in the Centre and please note that prams/strollers are not allowed in the aisles. Due to the size of TRECC there will be plenty of seating for everyone.
• Drop off: All children will enter the Hall through the front foyer and go to their allocated area.
• Pick up: At the conclusion of the evening (approx 8.30pm), children may be collected from their seats by parents. Please make sure your child has his/her name marked off with the supervising teacher.
Please note that all students in the school will be involved in a concert item for their grade and it is an expectation that ALL STUDENTS remain for the entire evening (ending at approximately 8.30pm).
Final rehearsal for Presentation Night will be held on Tuesday 3rd December. Children will come to school as usual and will be transported to and from TRECC by bus. Permission notes will go home this Monday 25th November (please note: there is no charge for bus as this is part of the School Activity Levy).
IMPORTANT NOTE: ALL STUDENTS K - 6 ARE REQUESTED TO WEAR SPORTS UNIFORM TO SCHOOL FOR REHEARSAL DAY (Tuesday 3rd December).
On Presentation Night, Tuesday 3rd December, all students are asked to wear their full SUMMER UNIFORM.
Due to an earlier commencement (6.30pm) and finish time (8.30pm), it is NOT necessary for Infants students to be collected early from school for a rest before our Presentation evening, as has occurred in previous years.
The following Awards will be presented:
Years 2 to Year 6
One Academic, two Application Awards and an Improvement Award per class.
Sport Awards
Half Blue Awards
Blue Awards
Armidale Diocesan Investment Group (ADIG) Sportsperson of the Year Award
Major Awards for Year 6
Father Frank LeFevre Shield for Citizenship
Helen Frederick’s Shield for Leadership
Chapman Family Cultural Award
Ayton Family Pastoral Care Award
Lee Family Parent Association - Volunteer of the Year
PLEASE NOTE: Award Winners - Photos will be taken by a staff member on the night and will then be emailed to your child’s student email address.
Farewell for Mr McSweeney
School Fees
A reminder that Term 4 school fees are due for payment this Friday 22nd November. We are aware of financial difficulties facing people in these hard times and are more than happy to talk with families experiencing problems. Please make contact with Stefan van Aanholt, Principal, by phone or by appointment to discuss your financial responsibilities. It is vital that you do make contact. Please note: Fees may be paid by cash, cheque, internet banking, EFTPOS, Qkr!, credit card or direct debit (through the Armidale Diocesan Investment Group, at no cost to you). If you would like to pay by direct debit which is by weekly, fortnightly or monthly payments, please contact either office for the relevant information.
Leaving or Relocating??
Planning for the 2020 school year is well underway. Over the coming weeks we will be placing students in classes for 2020. If your child is currently in K – Year 5 and you will NOT be returning to St Edward’s in 2020, please let the school know in writing as soon as possible. Thank you to the families who have already notified the school regarding changes for 2020.
2020 School Travel Applications Now Open
Applications for student travel in 2020 opened on Friday 11th October 2019.
Students progressing to year 3 and year 7 no longer need to re-apply if they:
· are continuing at the same school;
· are residing at the same address;
· have not been sent an expiry notification from Transport for NSW.
Where a student meets the new distance eligibility, the system will automatically update their entitlement. If they do not meet the new eligibility, they will receive an expiry notification via email.
Students who have an entitlement approved under a medical condition which is due to expire will receive a notification advising them to re-apply.
Term Bus Pass holders will receive a notification to re-apply.
If students need to update their information or re-apply, they should go online to https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/updateDetails
Applications need to be submitted before 31st December 2019 to ensure student entitlements are updated and their current entitlement/card is not cancelled. If their application is submitted after 31st December 2019, the system will automatically cancel an entitlement/card and a new one will need to be issued.
Students residing in Rural and Regional (R&R) areas should receive their travel pass at the commencement of the new school year from their nominated operator, this may be distributed via the school or sent direct to their address. Note: some R&R operators do not issue travel passes. Students/Parents should confirm with their nominated operator if they do not receive a pass.
McCARTHY CATHOLIC COLLEGE
Year 7 2020 Orientation & Information Night
ORIENTATION DAY - Monday 2nd December 2019, 9.30am to 2.30pm, MCC Hall
Students from St Edward's School will be transported to MCC at 9.00am and returned at 2.30pm with Hannafords Coaches. Students are to wear their full primary school uniform and bring their own morning tea, lunch and a drink bottle. All students will be met by senior student buddies on their arrival at the College.
PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT
Monday 2 December 2019 - 6.00pm to 6.45pm, MCC Hall
Following the Year 7 2020 Orientation Day, McCarthy Catholic College will be holding a Parent Information Night to discuss important information for the transition of your child to high school.
If you have any questions in relation to the Orientation Day or Parent Information Night, please contact Mrs Belinda Gleeson-Barker, Enrolments Officer
Telephone: 02-67610802 or
Email: bgleeson@arm.catholic.edu.au