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NAIDOC WEEK 2026 - 50 YEARS OF DEADLY
This year, we warmly invite our school community to join us for our upcoming NAIDOC Week assembly as we proudly celebrate the NAIDOC theme, “50 Years of Deadly,” recognising the strength, pride and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples over the past 50 years. Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students will be at the heart of this celebration, sharing their voices, culture, and what makes them deadly within our school community.
Date: Monday, 29th June
Time: 12:30 pm
Location: St Edward's Primary School, Hillvue Road
Following the assembly, we invite all families, visitors and special guests to join us for a sausage sizzle. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect, reflect and celebrate together as a community.
We look forward to sharing this special occasion with you.
NAIDOC WEEK SAUSAGE SIZZLE - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We’re looking for a few helping hands for our sausage sizzle after the assembly!
If you’re able to help out with cooking, serving or setting up/packing down, we’d really appreciate it.
If you’re able to help out, please get in touch with us via email.
Thanks so much for your support!
INFANTS INDIGENOUS GARDEN WORKING BEE - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
You may have noticed the amazing new garden and totem poles at our Infants Pick Up. We are almost finished, but are looking for a few helping hands to paint a mural (under the expert guidance of Mrs Gwalter!) and to complete some garden work.
If you’re able to help out, we’d really appreciate it. We are looking at Friday 8th May - 11.40am - 1.20pm and Friday 29th May 9.00am - 12.30pm.
If you’re able to help out, please get in touch with us via email.
Thank you to those who have contacted us already!
Cultural Immersion Groups
At St Edward's School, we provide weekly Cultural Immersion lessons for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The lessons are programmed and taught by our Aboriginal Education Assistants. Each grade will have one lesson a week focusing on a significant part of Aboriginal Education and Culture.
Kindergarten - The Dreamtime
Year 1 - Aboriginal Art & Gamilaraay Language
Year 2 - Cultural practices & Gamilaraay Language
Year 3 - Identity, Family/Kinship & Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Role Models
Year 4 - Gamilaraay Language
Year 5 - Connections to Country
Year 6 - Indigenous Storytelling, History & Miyay (Girl) and Birray (Boy) Business
Gamilaraay Word of the Week
For our new parents and guardians at St Edward's School, we provide students with the opportunity to learn words in Gamilaraay language each week.
Term 1: Maabu (Numbers)
Week 1: Maal - One
Week 2: Bulaarr - Two
Week 3: Gulibaa - Three
Year 4 Cultural Immersion: Burrulaa Garay
During Term 1, our Year 4 Cultural Immersion group, Burrulaa Garay (Lots of Talk), explored the importance of Aboriginal languages, language groups, and how we can all play a role in protecting and preserving them. Students also learnt about the differences between an Acknowledgement of Country and a Welcome to Country, and why both are significant.
To conclude the term and unit, students created their own Acknowledgements of Country, thoughtfully reflecting on the elements of Country that are important to Aboriginal people.
AEA team
Brittany Cloake - bcloake2@arm.catholic.edu.au
Primary AEA
Jarrod Peachey - jpeachey@arm.catholic.edu.au
Primary AEA
Amanda Gwalter - agwalter@arm.catholic.edu.au
Infants AEA
Sally-Anne Clarke - sclarke@arm.catholic.edu.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Focus Teacher
Word of the Week
Each time a student uses our 'Word of the Week' in the classroom, they will earn a point. The student with the most points at the end of the term will receive a book prize to further expand their vocabulary.
We will publish our Word of the Week on Facebook and in the newsletter. Please support your child in using this word at home.
Term 2 Week 3 Word of the Week "HECTIC"
Mother’s Day Stall
Our Mother's Day Stalls were held at both Campuses today, Thursday 7th May. If any students were away, a selection of gifts will be available for purchase at the Primary or Infants Office on Friday 8th May. All gifts are $5 each, and there is a maximum of 2 gifts - cash only.
A huge thank you must go to our amazing P & F Committee (and parent helpers) for purchasing and coordinating the gifts and for organising/running the Mother’s Day Stalls. Also, a special thank you to those families who donated beautiful gifts for our stalls.
Mother's Day Celebrations - Friday 8th May
Tomorrow, Friday 8th May,our school will be celebrating the important role Mothers have in our lives with a Mother's Day Breakfast at the Primary Campus from 7.30am-9.00am. Don't forget to take a stroll through our student gallery, where our students' beautiful artwork will be on display for your enjoyment. Thank you for your continued support of our school and we look forward to sharing this special day with you.
Happy Mother's Day this Sunday to all our incredible Mums, Grandmothers, Aunties and Mother figures who fill our lives with love, guidance and care.
We hope you enjoy a beautiful Mother’s Day filled with laughter, relaxation, and special moments with your loved ones.
Student Absences
All student absences need to be lodged on the Compass Parent Portal. Due to government legislation, notification of your child's absence must be received no later than 7 days after your child's last day of absence.
McCarthy Catholic College
If you wish to enrol your child at McCarthy Catholic College in Year 7 2027, please submit your application and all supporting documentation by Sunday 31st May. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the McCarthy School Office on 6761 0800.
Esteem Kids
Before-school care is available in the Infants Hall for both Primary and Infants students. It operates from 7:00 am to 8:30am, Monday to Friday during the term, and includes breakfast.
After-school care is available in the Infants Hall for Infants students only from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Our Primary after-school care operates from the Art Room for primary students only from 3:00pm to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday. Afternoon tea is also 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
SWAP IT is a free, evidence-based school lunchbox program. The program supports parents and carers to SWAP what is packed in their child’s lunchbox from sometimes foods to everyday foods. Visit their Website here.
Cancer Council Healthy Lunch Box
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