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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 still 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
Thank you to everyone who joined our parents & community NAIDOC colouring competition. Winners will be announced at our NAIDOC Assembly on Monday, 29th 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
Week 10: Banay - Ten
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 10 Word of the Week "FROTHY"
Uniform Requirements - Week 10 (22nd-26th June)
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 next 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.
Grandparents' Day - Friday 24th July
One of the happiest and biggest days on our school calendar is Grandparents' Day and this will be celebrated on Friday 24th July (Week 1, Term 3) at the Primary Campus. The day will start with a whole school liturgy (K-6) at 12.30pm in the Primary Campus Hall, followed by a picnic lunch on the school grounds (please bring your own food and picnic rug). Infants students will travel to the Primary by bus. We would love to invite all of our Nans, Pops, Grandmothers and Grandfathers to come along and join us on this special day where we have the opportunity to celebrate and give thanks to God for these wonderful people in our lives.
Mrs Clarke will be creating a beautiful slideshow of photos - please send your photos through to sclarke@arm.catholic.edu.au by no later than Friday 10th July.
100 Days of Kindergarten - Friday 24th July
Our Kindergarten students are soon to reach a significant milestone of completing 100 days of learning at St Edward's. Children are asked to dress up as a 100-year-old so that we can have a parade to celebrate all of their achievements thus far. In previous years we have had children wear wigs, glasses, hair rollers, walking sticks, etc.
Parents and carers are invited to please join us for our 100 Days of Kindergarten Parade at 8.45am on Friday, 24th July under the Infants COLA. We cannot wait to see all the little people dressed up as old people! We hope you can join us for this memorable moment in our Kindergarten journey. Let's make it a day to remember!
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
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.
Lowes 30% Off Sale
Tamworth Regional Council - Active Transport Strategy - Have your Say!
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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