General Information
School Fees
Thank you for your continued support of our school. School fees have been issued via email. The sender will be noreply.schoolfeestatement (please check your junk/spam folders). Please Note These fees are now overdue and payment is required ASAP. 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 contact the office baradmin@arm.catholic.edu.au or 6782 1685.
2025 School Dates
Please note the following dates for the 2025 school year. These dates may differ to NSW public schools and other schools in the Armidale Diocese. These dates and other important dates for the coming year have been added to the Upcoming Events page in this newsletter.
Term 1
Thursday 30th January - Staff Development Day
Friday 31st January - Staff Development Day
Monday 3rd February - Staff Development Day
Monday 3rd February - Best Start Assessments for Kindergarten
Tuesday 4th February - Students in Years 1 - 6 Return to School
Tuesday 4th February - Best Start Assessments for Kindergarten
Wednesday 5th February - Kindergarten Commences
Monday 10th February - Swimming Carnival
Friday 11th April - Last Day of Term
Term 2
Monday 28th April - Term 2 commences
Friday 4th July - Term 2 concludes
Term 3
Monday 21st July - Staff Development Day
Wednesday 23rd July - Students return
Friday 26th September - Term 3 concludes
Term 4
Monday 13th October - Staff Development Day
Tuesday 14th October - Students return
Wednesday 17th December - Last day for students
Hair and Uniform Reminder
A reminder that patterns shaved into hair, dyed hair or 'rat's tails', 'horsey', undercuts or mullets are not permitted at school. Children with long hair should wear it tied up off their shoulders in a ponytail or braid and only school-coloured ribbons/bows are to be worn in the hair. Both nail polish and make up are also not permitted at school.
School Uniform
Transition - Kindergarten 2025
Term 4
Monday 11th November - 8:50am - 3:05pm
Monday 18th November - 8:50am - 3:05pm
Monday 25th November - 8:50am - 3:05pm
Transport for NSW
SAC and P&F AGM
Our SAC and P&F AGM will be held at 3:30 pm on Tuesday 12th November. All parents and friends are invited to attend.
Attendance
Communication with the Principal or Classroom Teachers
Parents are always welcome to discuss any matters with the classroom teachers or the Principal. However, as their time out of class is limited, it is essential to make an appointment. This can be done through the office or via the Compass App by clicking 'Send email to [your child's name] teacher.'
Medications
A gentle reminder that all children are not to bring any medications including asthma puffers to school in their bags for their own administration. All medication is to be handed in to the front office and a Medication Authority From is to be completed by parents.
