Principal Reflections

Dear Parents and Carers,

NAPLAN

After some technical difficulties yesterday in Year 5, we have successfully commenced NAPLAN today. Students in Year 3 have now completed both the Writing and Reading assessments, and Year 5 students have completed their Writing assessment. Well done to all of the students so far. It has been really pleasing to see everyone putting in their best efforts! We look forward to continuing our NAPLAN assessments tomorrow and next week.

Further information about NAPLAN is available on the NESA website (https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/naplan) and the NAP website (https://www.nap.edu.au/naplan/for-parents-carers).

If you have any questions about NAPLAN, please contact your child’s teacher.

Please note:  Assessments will not be completed on Tuesday, 17th March due to St Patrick's Feast Day (green mufti day).

Learning Conversations

This term, you have the opportunity to meet with your child's teacher in order to discuss their learning progress. This meeting is important, not only for reviewing your child's current progress, but also for coming up with strategies to ensure continued growth.

At the meeting you will receive your child's Term 1 learning progress summary. The progress summary is a document that shows the progress that your child is making towards completing the learning requirements for their grade. They also provide an opportunity for the student and teacher to share priority areas for improvement for the next term. Please note these meetings are three way conversations, involving the parent/carer, child and teacher where possible. 

To date there have been over 250 parents who have booked in to see their child's teacher. If you haven't booked your spot yet, please do so by heading to:

Compass app -> More -> Conferences.

If you are having technical difficulties, please contact our office for support. 

(please note that in Term 1, these meetings are for families of students in Years 1 - 6)

Discover the St Edward’s Difference!

We are thrilled to invite prospective families to our St Edward’s Infants and Primary Open Day 2026. This is a wonderful opportunity to step inside our classrooms, meet our dedicated staff, and experience the vibrant community spirit that makes our school so special. Whether you are looking at enrolling for next year, or just beginning your primary school search, come along to see our facilities in action and let your children join in on the fun. All the details are included in the flyer below. To register your interest, please use the QR code below or this link. 

Enrolling NOW

As a proud Catholic Professional Learning Community within the Armidale Catholic Schools system, St Edward’s School is a place where faith, learning and well-being come together. 

From Kindergarten to Year 6, our students are nurtured in a safe, inclusive environment where high expectations, strong relationships and genuine care shape every day.

Our dedicated teachers and educational assistants work collaboratively to ensure each child is supported and challenged to reach their full potential. We are committed to academic growth, well-being, and the faith development of each student, equipping them to be the best versions of themselves. 

With contemporary learning spaces, rich sporting and extracurricular opportunities, and a strong partnership with families and the parish, St Edward’s is more than a school; it is a community.

We warmly invite families to discover the difference at St Edward’s. We are now accepting on-line enrolment applications for 2027.

Until next week,

Keep smiling,

Alison Hatton