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NAIDOC WEEK 2024
St Edwards Primary School would like to invite you to join us in celebrating NAIDOC Week 2024 with our staff, students and community.
This year, we will gather together for a formal assembly and extend our invitation for our special guests and visitors to join us for the cutting of our 2024 NAIDOC cake.
Date: Wednesday 3rd July 2024
Time: 10:00 am
Location: St Edwards Primary School, Hillvue Road
NAIDOC Rugby League Tag
Following our NAIDOC assembly, our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students voiced to have a NAIDOC Rugby League Tag game. Please join us field side Wednesday 3rd July to cheer on a mix of our Year 5 & 6 Indigenous and Non-Indigenous students as they play on Gomeroi Country.
Cultural Learning Plans
We ask for all Cultural Learning Plans to be signed and returned by the end of Term 2. All CLP'S were sent home during Term 1.
Please sign and return 1 copy.
If you have any questions in regards to your child/children's CLP, please contact the AEA of your child/children's campus or contact the school office to book a meeting.
AEA team
Brittany Cloake
Primary AEA
Jarrod Peachey
Primary AEA
Amanda Gwalter
Infants AEA
Sally-Anne Clarke
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Focus Teacher
Gamilaraay Word of the Week - Maabu (Numbers)
Week 6: Yuli - Six
Learn how to count to 10 in Gamilaraay
Burrulaa Balabalaa (Many butterflies)
Word of the Week
Students are encouraged to continually use the "Word of the Week" in context during class, this will gain them points and the student who has used the word of the week the most will be awarded a book at the end of this term.
We will publish our Word of the Week on Facebook and in the newsletter. Please support your child to use this word at home.
Term 2 Week 6 Word of the Week "AFFABLE"
Public Holiday - Monday 10th June
A reminder that this coming Monday 10th 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 11th June and onwards. Please ensure this includes the correct black school shoes (not sport 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.
Term 2 School Fees
Thank you for your continued support of St Edward's School. Term 2 fees have now been issued via email. The sender will be noreply.schoolfeestatement (please check your junk/spam folders). These school fees are due by Monday 10th June 2024. BPAY is our preferred method of payment for school fees (details are on your statement). BPAY can be set up as a recurring payment with regular amount to cover annual school fees. If you would like a weekly/fortnightly/monthly amount worked out for you or have any further questions, please email Hannah - setadmin@arm.catholic.edu.au
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 and letter attached below.
eSafety - Parent Resources
The eSafety Commissioner website offers a wealth of information and tools designed to empower families in today's digital world.
From tips on managing screen time to guidance on cyberbullying prevention, the eSafety Commissioner website is your go-to hub for all things related to online safety. Whether you're concerned about social media use, online gaming, or general internet safety, you'll find comprehensive resources tailored to your needs.
We encourage you to explore the eSafety Commissioner website and take advantage of the wealth of knowledge it offers. Together, we can equip our children with the skills and knowledge they need to stay safe and thrive in the online space. Please visit the link. https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/resources
New Sports Polo Available at Lowes
Please note the first shipment of our new St Edward's sports polo have now arrived at Lowes. Students are now able to wear the new sports polo on our sports days, Wednesday and Friday. At the start of Term 3 students will wear sports uniform on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
St Ed's P & F - Pie Drive Orders - Due 7/6/24
IMPORTANT DATES:
- Pie order forms and full payment (cash or electronic transfer) are due by 3.00pm Friday 7th June 2024. See below for a copy of the order form.
- Delivery: Tuesday 2nd July 2024 from the Primary School Hall (Pick up only between 2.00 - 5.00pm - no orders will be sent home with children).
2024 Pupil Free/Staff Development Days
We ask parents and carers to please mark the remaining Pupil Free Days for 2024 in your calendars:
Monday 22nd July
Friday 27th September
Monday 14th October
Friday 20th December
Attendance
Please note the new procedure regarding absences for all schools in the Armidale Diocese.
Parents and Carers of students who have not explained their child/ren's absence for the day will receive an automated text message and an email at 10:00am from the administration staff at school. The message is consistent across the diocese.
Parents of students with unexplained absences who have not explained their absence for the week will receive an email every Friday at 11:00am from the Principal. The message is consistent across the diocese.
If you drop your child/ren off at school after 8:45am and you don't come into the office to sign them in, this will be an unexplained absence. They will be marked as present from the time they walk through the front gate but there will be that timeframe that is unexplained.
Whilst 90% attendance may seem reasonable, the impact over 6 years of education is substantial as per the table below.
Application for Extended Leave
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.
Labelling of Uniform Items
As the weather is turning very chilly, we are seeing many jumpers and jackets in the Lost Property baskets. These baskets are cleared regularly and clearly labelled items are returned to their rightful owners. It is impossible to return items that are unreadable or not labelled at all. Your assistance in labelling ALL uniform items and food containers is much appreciated.
Working with Children Check (WWCC)
All parents who volunteer at St Edward's School need to supply their WWCC and date of birth to enable us to verify the checks for our WWCC records. If you are not sure if we have your details, please email Sue Kellett on skellett@arm.catholic.edu.au who will happily check for you.
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.
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SWAP IT...
School Holiday Paint Party
This pop up paint party workshop has a Safari theme and the children can choose to paint either a giraffe or a zebra. We also have an early bird discount of $10 off each ticket if booked before 20th June.
Foster Carers Needed in Tamworth
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