General News
Dhulu - Message Stick
Farewell Year 6 Cultural Leaders
As the year comes to an end, we farwell our current Year 6 students as they embark on their new journey to high school in 2025. Over the past few years, we have celebrated, danced, painted, yarned and shared our knowledge with these students in relation to Aboriginal culture. We are so proud of the leaders these students have become and how proud they stand for their culture. We wish them all the best and we cannot wait to see them continue to emerge into future Aboriginal leaders.
Yaluu Year 6!
Front Row L-R: Reef Fernando, Kaleb Etheridge and Dylan Cooper.
Back Row L-R: Mia-Rose Tolmie, Louis Fernance, Aston Williams, Natalia Allan-Saunders, Kaycee Bett, Kiarnee Smith.
Absent: Flynn Allen, Cooper Tongs and Blake Swan.
The students who were absent for their Cultural Immersion Graduation certificate, will receive it via their younger siblings.
We would like to say a massive thank you to all the families and guardians who have supported the cultural education that is provided at St Edward's School.
Please keep an eye out for the Cultural Learning Plan meeting dates for 2025, Term 1. The Cultural Learning Plan meetings are designed for parents and guardians to meet your child/children's AEA and to discuss the cultural education that will be provided to your child once a week.
We wish you all a safe and deadly Christmas and we look forward to seeing you all next year!
Mirii - Star
Dhulu - Tree
Wuurr - Gift
Gayaa - Happy
Dhiiyaan - Family
Dhuuraay - Lights
Gamilaraay Word of Week - Gunagala (The Sky) & Dhawun (Country):
Week 1: Moon - Gilay
Week 2: Star - Mirii
Week 3: Yaraay - Sun & Gundaa - Cloud
Week 4: Yuluwirri - Rainbow
Week 5: Buluuydha - Night time
Week 6: Yaraadha - Day time
Week 7: Dhawun - Land, Country, Ground, Earth, Dirt
Week 8: Guba - Hills/Mountain
Week 9: Dhulu - Stick/Tree
Week 10: Bagay - River
AEA team
Brittany Cloake
Primary AEA
Jarrod Peachey
Primary AEA
Amanda Gwalter
Infants AEA
Sally-Anne Clarke
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Focus Teacher
Word of the Week
What a year it's been for Word of the Week! Special thanks to all our students for their enthusiasm and participation.
Term 4 Primary Winners:
Most words used: Lilly Aworth (3M)
Quiz Champion: Flynn Barrett (4R)
Term 4 Infants Winners:
Most words used: Lilah Riordan (2M)
Quiz Champion: Huxley Sinclair (2M)
A huge shoutout to Mrs Brownsmith and Mrs Mavin for their weekly costumes that brought the fun and creativity to a whole new level. Thank you for making our Word of the Week unforgettable!
School Holidays
It is hard to believe that the 2024 school year is almost over and it will be time to take a well deserved break from regular school routine.
Congratulations to our Year 6 students who have completed their primary education. Enjoy your secondary years and make the most of all the opportunities and learning experiences throughout your secondary education.
To the families who are moving away from Tamworth, thank you for being a part of our St Edward’s School community and enjoy your new adventures.
We wish all our St Edward’s families, staff and friends a beautiful, safe and Holy Christmas with your loved ones. Wishing you all things bright and wonderful and God’s special blessings for the new year. We look forward to another tremendous year at St Ed’s in 2025.
School resumes for TEACHERS and SUPPORT STAFF on Thursday 30th January 2025; and MONDAY 3RD FEBRUARY 2025 for students in Years 1 - 6.
The Kindergarten students have a Best Start Assessment during the first week and begin school full time on Monday 10th February.
Pupil Free Day
Please note our final Pupil Free Day for this year is this Friday 20th December.
St Vincent de Paul Christmas Hamper
A special thank you to our school community for your generous contributions to this year's St Vincent de Paul Christmas Hamper Appeal. An incredible amount of goods has been donated which will be welcomed and appreciated by people in need this Christmas.
Back to School Supplies
It's never too early to begin getting ready for the new academic year. Please read the attached note which lists the essential stationery items that all students will need when they return in February 2025.
School Fees 2025
Year 6 Student School Report Advice for Parents and Carers - Important Information
Your Year 6 child's Compass Portal will close on the last day of this term, Friday 20th December. If your child is NOT attending a Catholic High School in 2025, we recommend that you download ALL school reports to your own device for future reference. You will not be able to access their Portal Page after the 20th December 2024. Semester Two reports will be open to parents on Thursday 12th December after 3.00pm. However you can download all current school reports any time now.
2026 Kindergarten Enrolments - ENROL NOW
Applications for Kindergarten 2026 are NOW OPEN. Please contact the Infants Campus for an enrolment form or download from the school's website. Enrolment forms will not be processed until all supporting documents are received: Birth Certificate; Immunisation Certificate; Baptismal Certificate (only required if your child is baptised Catholic) and proof of student’s residential address. Please spread the word if you know of anyone with a child wishing to start at St Edward's School in Kindergarten 2026.
Return Dates for Term 1 2025
Thursday 30th January - Staff Development Day
Friday 31st January - Staff Development Day
Monday 3rd February - Students in Years 1 - 6 return to school
Monday 3rd February - Friday 7th February - Best Start Assessments for Kindergarten students
Monday 10th February - Kindergarten students commence
2025 Travel Passes
School Student Travel Information for Parents and Students
School Travel Passes
Applications are NOW OPEN for 2025 School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS) travel. Students in the Opal network applying for an Opal card (including a Term Bus Pass) for the first time will receive their School Opal card at their nominated postal address from mid-January 2025. Students who require a School Opal card or travel pass but have not yet applied need to apply or update their details as soon as possible. In the Opal network, students should travel with a Child/Youth Opal card until they receive their valid School Opal card. If outside Greater Sydney, parents should contact their local bus operator to discuss their travel needs. Students living in rural and regional areas will receive their travel pass from their nominated transport operator. It may be issued via their school or be sent directly to them at home. Note: some rural and regional operators do not issue travel passes. Students/parents should confirm with their nominated operator if they do not receive a pass.
Terms of Use
All students are required to comply with the Student code of conduct. The code of conduct aims to ensure the safety and well-being of school children and other passengers. It is important that parents ensure their child is aware of this, as failure to comply with the code of conduct can result in a suspension from travel.
Further information can be found at transportnsw.info/school-travel
Enquiries can be submitted at transportnsw.info/passes-concessions-feedback
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 through Friday during term and breakfast is provided.
After school care is available in the Infants Hall for Infants students only from 3:00pm to 6:00pm Monday through Friday. PLEASE NOTE this year that after school care is now operating from the Primary Art Room for primary students only from 3:00pm to 6:00pm Monday through Friday. Afternoon tea is 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.
Athletes Foot
Don't forget when you purchase your school or sport shoes at the Athletes Foot Tamworth, to mention you are a member of the St Edward's Tamworth school community. $5 from every purchase is donated back to our school.
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