General News
Dhulu (Message Stick)
Yaama!
R U OK Day in Gamilaraay language?
Gaba nginda?
How are you?
Yaluu!
Word of the Week
Each time a student uses our "Word of the Week" in the classroom they will be awarded a point and the student with the most points at the end of the term will receive a book to further expand their vocabulary.
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 3 Week 9 - "UNIQUE"
School Fees
Please note that Term 3 school fees were due 1st September 2023. Thank you to those families who have already paid and also to those who maintain regular payments. Payments can be made via automatic weekly/fortnightly BPAY, Compass Pay, Cash or Eftpos. Monthly school fee statements were emailed out on the 8th September. The sender was noreply.schoolfeestatement. Please phone Mel Salvestrin on 02 6765 7847 if you did not receive your fee statement or if you would like to make an appointment to discuss a payment plan.
Uniform Change
ROAD MANNERS
A gentle reminder that when picking up or dropping off your child/ren please be considerate and courteous to our neighbours around both the Primary and Infants Campus. Do not park across driveways as they need to access entry to their home just as you do.
Please also adhere to traffic signs, especially with bus zones and no stopping areas and be mindful of your speed. Some Infants parents have been witnessed parking in the bus zone of a morning. Bus zone times are 8.00-9.30am and 2.30-4.00pm on school days.
Thank you for your continued support.
St Edward's P & F
A friendly reminder that mango order forms and cash only are due by next Thursday 21st September. Please return your order to either school office. Thank you for your support of this school fundraiser.
PUPIL FREE DAY - Friday 22nd September
Parents and Carers, please note Friday 22nd September (last day of Term 3) will be a Pupil Free Day, so please place this date in your diary. The staff development day will focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Spirituality and Perspective in the RE curriculum.
Realtalk
The Realtalk Parents website includes quick reference guides, conversation starters, short videos, deep-dive seminars, printable resources, videos and curated links for parenting on the tough topics to do with relationships and eSafety.
To sign up please go to: www.realtalkparents.com/armidale
Tamworth Historical Society
TFSS: Upcoming Parenting Programs
Tamworth Regional Conservatorium of Music
Student Absences
Please remember that all absences must be explained within 7 days of your child being away. You will receive an automated SMS message at 10.00am on the day to remind you to explain the absence on the Parent Compass Portal.
2023 Pupil Free/Staff Development Days
Please note the following dates in your diary. These dates are when St Edward's staff will be undertaking professional development:
Friday 22nd September
Monday 18th December
Tuesday 19th December
School Travel - Bus Passes & Concessions
Please note there is a new website where parents can access bus pass applications.
https://transportnsw.info/tickets-opal/ticket-eligibility-concessions/school-student-travel
COVID Safe Measures
Please continue to monitor your children for any Covid symptoms particularly as we enter the winter months. If a student or staff member is unwell and has any symptoms they should always test for COVID-19 and not attend school until they are symptom free.
If a student or staff member receives a positive result on with a RAT or PCR test they should:
- Record the positive result through the Services NSW website or app
- Notify the school of the positive results as soon as possible
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.
ADIG Bonus Saver Account
The Armidale Diocesan Investment Group (ADIG) have introduced a new Bonus Saver Account. See the video link below to find out about the key elements of the product.
Healthy Lunch Box
Good for Kids, Good for Life
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St Edward's Primary School: Facebook
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St Edward's Primary School: Instagram
