School News
Upcoming Dates, RE News, Library News & Important Updates
SCHOOL CALENDAR & COMMUNICATION
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St Ed's Principal 2024
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mrs Alison Hatton as the Principal of St Edward's School in 2024. Mrs Hatton is a proud faith-filled Catholic leader who has worked tirelessly in various senior leadership roles within our school and diocese. Congratulations Mrs Hatton and we look forward to our school's continued growth and success under your leadership.
R.E. NEWS
The Feast of St. Edward the Confessor
This Friday 13th October is the Feast of St Edward the Confessor. St Edward was a King of England around 1042 - 1066, and built St Peter’s Abbey (now Westminster Abbey), found in Westminster, London. This is also where he is buried. St Edward was a peaceful man who always prayed to God. We will celebrate St Edward's Feast Day with grade liturgies.
Praying the Rosary
October is the month of the Rosary. The Rosary is a traditional Catholic prayer reflecting on the lives of Jesus and Mary. Students will be praying the Rosary in class each day during the month of October.
Next Wednesday 18th October, students will be joining other children around the world praying the Rosary together at 9.00am. This is a part of the “One Million Children Praying for Peace” initiative of Catholics around the world.
World Mission Month - October
Children’s Mission - Catholic Mission
Locally and globally, we answer the call to love God and love our neighbour, and work to establish the reign of God through serving those in need, acting for justice and creation. During October it is World Mission month.
At St Edward’s School we invite all students to be involved in our fundraising. We will have FREE HAT FRIDAY on Friday 20th October, Week 2 (please send in a gold coin donation) and CRAZY SOCK DAY on Wednesday 25th October, Week 3 (this is Children’s Mission Day, please send in a gold coin donation for Catholic Mission). We have a goal of $1,000 to help communities in need. Thank you for your support!
Friday - 20/10/23 We ask that students wear their normal sport uniform and a hat of their choice.
Wednesday - 25/10/23 - We ask that students wear their normal sport uniform and a pair of crazy socks.
Family Mass - K, 3 & 6 - World Mission Sunday
Sunday 22nd October (World Mission Sunday) we invite all families to attend our first Family Mass for the term. It is at 9.00am at Mary Help of Christians Church, Hillvue Road. Everyone is then invited to stay and share Morning Tea provided by families from Kindergarten, Year 3 and Year 6. It is a wonderful parish morning and we hope that you are able to join us.
LIBRARY NEWS
Book Fair - Next week!
Our Book Fair has arrived!!
Students have been eagerly waiting for the chance to browse the wonderful books and accessories available for purchase at our upcoming Book Fair.
Primary Sale Day- Wednesday 18th October, 8am - 9am and 3pm - 4pm
Infants Sale Day - Thursday 19th October, 8am - 9am and 3pm - 4pm
Starting from today, all students will have the opportunity to browse the available books and accessories available for purchase at the Book Fair with their class. Students will create a "Wish List" of items they would like to purchase prior to their campus "Sale Day" to bring home. This year we will be open both before and after school to allow all parents the opportunity to come and browse the fantastic books available for purchase.
Options for purchasing at the Book Fair on "Sale Day"...
- Students with an accompanying parent/carer only will be able to attend the Book Fair at their campus between 8am - 9am or 3pm - 4pm to purchase books and accessories.
- Students without accompanying parents/carer will attend the Book Fair with their class to purchase books and accessories on their sale day.
- The Fair will be open to parents during school hours also 9am - 3pm. Please sign in at the Front Office before making your way to the Library.
- There will be one catch up day for students that missed out on their sale day.
Payments options for the Book Fair:
- EFT - There will be an eftpos machine available at each campus on "sale day".
- Cash - Cash payments can be made at both campuses. If you are sending cash to school with your child, please place it in a zip locked bag and ensure you write their name, class and the amount clearly on the zip locked bag.
- Pre-Pay - You can make a pre-payment to Scholastic for your child to use at the Book Fair. The amount can be any value you choose, and can be used for any item at the Fair (like a gift card). If you choose this option you will need to write the amount you have prepaid and your receipt number on the back of the "Wish List", the wish list with your receipt number will need to be brought to school as proof of payment on sale day.
- Students will not be able to take items home until the pre paid receipt number is provided.
Remember to bring your reusable bag to protect all your fantastic new books!!
Any questions, please email: cmichell@arm.catholic.edu.au
Early Bird Reading Club
Please remind your child that the Early Bird Reading Club is on each day from 8.30am. This is an opportunity for students to get in some valuable quiet reading time. Every chance to read personal choice books can only help reading development and building reading abilities.
At Infants there is always an opportunity to read with the library staff. Stickers, books and lots of congratulations are always available. At Primary it is quiet independent reading in a warm comfortable space.
Class Library days
Cycle A - ODD weeks
Monday: 3R and 3C
Tuesday: 3P and 4E
Wednesday: 4U and 4R
Thursday: All Year 1
Friday: Kindergarten - every week and all Year 2
Cycle B - EVEN weeks
Monday: All Year 5
Tuesday:
Wednesday: All Year 6
Thursday: All Year 1 and all Year 2
Friday: All Kindergarten - every week
St Edward's Library Clubs
The clubs include:
Early Bird Reading Club: from 8.30am every day when each campus is open.
Monday: Lego Club - Primary
Tuesday: Games Club - Primary
Wednesday: Lego Club or Craft Club - Primary
Born to Buzz About Books - fortnightly at Primary
Thursday: Lego Club - Infants
Friday: Games and Lego Club - Infants
Encourage your child to be a part of our busy, happy, vibrant library community by occasionally joining in with any or all of these activities.
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