General News
Dhulu - Message Stick
As the year is coming to an end, we have now concluded Cultural Immersion Groups. Over the past year, we have achieved many goals that both the AEA's and students set for themselves. NAIDOC Week, CSNSW Aboriginal Conference, Cultural Learning Goals, Indigenous Literacy Day, Gamilaraay Word of the Week and many more.
We would like to say a massive thank you to all the families and guardians who have supported the cultural education that is provided at St Edward's School.
Please keep an eye out for the Cultural Learning Plan meeting dates for 2025, Term 1. The Cultural Learning Plan meetings are designed for parents and guardians to meet your child/children's AEA and to discuss the cultural education that will be provided to your child once a week.
We wish you all a safe and deadly Christmas and we look forward to seeing you all next year!
Mirii - Star
Dhulu - Tree
Wuurr - Gift
Gayaa - Happy
Dhiiyaan - Family
Dhuuraay - Lights
Gamilaraay Word of Week - Gunagala (The Sky) & Dhawun (Country):
Week 1: Moon - Gilay
Week 2: Star - Mirii
Week 3: Yaraay - Sun & Gundaa - Cloud
Week 4: Yuluwirri - Rainbow
Week 5: Buluuydha - Night time
Week 6: Yaraadha - Day time
Week 7: Dhawun - Land, Country, Ground, Earth, Dirt
Week 8: Guba - Hills/Mountain
Week 9: Dhulu - Stick/Tree
Week 10: Bagay - River
AEA team
Brittany Cloake
Primary AEA
Jarrod Peachey
Primary AEA
Amanda Gwalter
Infants AEA
Sally-Anne Clarke
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Focus Teacher
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 4 Week 9 Word of the Week "ZANY"
Moving Up Day
Next Monday 16th December we will be having our "Moving Up Day" where students from our current Kinder to Year 5 will spend time in their new classroom with their new teacher for 2025. We look forward to seeing the excitement on their faces as they learn some exciting news for 2025.
Year 6 Student School Report Advice for Parents and Carers - Important Information
Your Year 6 child's Compass Portal will close on the last day of this term, Friday 20th December. If your child is NOT attending a Catholic High School in 2025, we recommend that you download ALL school reports to your own device for future reference. You will not be able to access their Portal Page after the 20th December 2024. Semester Two reports will be open to parents on Thursday 12th December after 3.00pm. However you can download all current school reports any time now.
St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Hamper Appeal
JUST A FEW DAYS TO GO to boost items for our St. Vincent de Paul hampers!!
We ask all students and families to kindly donate non-perishable food items that can be put into a Christmas Hamper to help those families who are struggling. Special thanks to those families who have already donated items. Some suggestions are non-perishable basic items such as noodles, cereals, biscuits, muesli bars, tea, coffee, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, conditioner etc. In addition to these items, they are hoping for some items to help people in need celebrate Christmas, such as chocolates, lollies, soft drink, Christmas puddings etc. Please help us share the Christmas spirit of giving to those in need. Every item counts. Donations can be made to the class teachers or at either school office. A special thank you to the families who have generously donated items so far!
The closing date for hamper donations is Wednesday 11th December.
St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Discos
Drop off options:
Please note there will be no parking inside the school grounds, for the safety of our students. If you would like to walk your child in, please park in Hillvue road and enter through the front gate. There is is a drive through drop-off/pick-up option as well, entering through the main driveway (Hillvue Rd) and exiting the same way. Note: the usual Primary Kiss & Drop (from Wongala Street) is not open for use during either disco.
Dress up in Christmas colours/attire! All money raised will go to St. Vincent de Paul, to help people in our local community.
Please note students will be able to also purchase drinks and chips on the night.
Chips: 50c
Drinks: $2.50
Disco Entry: $2
School Fees 2025
Leaving or Relocating??
Planning for the 2025 school year is well underway. Over the coming week we will be placing students in classes for 2025. If your child is currently in K – Year 5 and you will NOT be returning to St Edward’s in 2025, please let the school know in writing as soon as possible.
2026 Kindergarten Enrolments - ENROL NOW
Applications for Kindergarten 2026 are NOW OPEN. Please contact the Infants Campus for an enrolment form or download from the school's website. Enrolment forms will not be processed until all supporting documents are received: Birth Certificate; Immunisation Certificate; Baptismal Certificate (only required if your child is baptised Catholic) and proof of student’s residential address. Please spread the word if you know of anyone with a child wishing to start at St Edward's School in Kindergarten 2026.
Important Dates/Upcoming Events..
Thursday 12th December - PRIMARY students Disco - 6.00-7.30pm Primary Hall
Friday 13th December - School Colour Run, Primary Campus Oval, 4.30-6.30pm
Monday 16th December - Moving Up Day (Kinder - Yr 5 students) - 9.00-11.00am
Tuesday 17th December - Year 6 students at Kootingal Pool
Wednesday 18th December - Year 6 Graduation Mass, 10.00am
Wednesday 18th December - Year 6 Farewell Dinner at West Leagues Club, 6.00pm
Thursday 19th December - Term 4 concludes (for all students)
Friday 20th December - Pupil Free Day
Student Drink Bottles
A reminder with these hot summer temperatures, it is important that all students arrive at school each day with a drink bottle to remain well hydrated. We ask parents to please check and ensure that your children have a water bottle in their school bag daily. Thank you for your continued support.
Pupil Free Day
Please note our final Pupil Free Day for this year is Friday 20th December.
Return Dates for Term 1 2025
Thursday 30th January - Staff Development Day
Friday 31st January - Staff Development Day
Monday 3rd February - Students in Years 1 - 6 return to school
Monday 3rd February - Friday 7th February - Best Start Assessments for Kindergarten students
Monday 10th February - Kindergarten students commence
2025 Travel Passes
School Student Travel Information for Parents and Students
School Travel Passes
Applications are NOW OPEN for 2025 School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS) travel. Students in the Opal network applying for an Opal card (including a Term Bus Pass) for the first time will receive their School Opal card at their nominated postal address from mid-January 2025. Students who require a School Opal card or travel pass but have not yet applied need to apply or update their details as soon as possible. In the Opal network, students should travel with a Child/Youth Opal card until they receive their valid School Opal card. If outside Greater Sydney, parents should contact their local bus operator to discuss their travel needs. Students living in rural and regional areas will receive their travel pass from their nominated transport operator. It may be issued via their school or be sent directly to them at home. Note: some rural and regional operators do not issue travel passes. Students/parents should confirm with their nominated operator if they do not receive a pass.
Terms of Use
All students are required to comply with the Student code of conduct. The code of conduct aims to ensure the safety and well-being of school children and other passengers. It is important that parents ensure their child is aware of this, as failure to comply with the code of conduct can result in a suspension from travel.
Further information can be found at transportnsw.info/school-travel
Enquiries can be submitted at transportnsw.info/passes-concessions-feedback
COLOUR FUN RUN - Friday 13th December, 4.30-6.30pm, Primary Oval
Please see the attached information regarding our St Ed's Colour Fun Run this Friday 13th December. Just a friendly reminder, students need to be registered prior to Friday to take part. There is still time, head over to https://www.schoolfunrun.com.au/ to create a profile or to continue fundraising.
We are so grateful, with your help so far we have raised over $20,000 towards our student 2 hydro water stations for the Primary and Infants Campus.
A special thank you to our amazing P & F and parent volunteers for all your time and organisation of this fun event for our students!
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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