General News
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 4 Week 8 - "BUOYANT"
St. Vincent de Paul Christmas PRIMARY Disco
Please note Primary students will be able to also purchase drinks and chips on the night.
Chips: 50c
Drinks: $2.50
Disco Entry: $2
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.
Uniform Requirements - Week 9
Tuesday 5th December - all students to wear SPORTS Uniform to school for Presentation Night rehearsals.
Please refer to the Presentation Night Event on Compass for information on each grade's uniform/clothing requirements for Presentation Night.
Wednesday 6th December - SPORTS Uniform as normal.
St Ed's Presentation Night - Tues 5th December
Our Annual Presentation Night will be held this Tuesday 5th December commencing at 6.00pm sharp at the Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Convention Centre (TRECC). Students are asked to arrive at 5.30pm. There will be reserved seating for official guests and staff members. Please do not bring food to eat whilst in the Centre and please note that prams/strollers are not allowed in the aisles. Due to the size of TRECC there will be plenty of seating for everyone.
• Drop off: All students will enter the Hall through the front foyer and go to their allocated area.
Our School End of Year Publication will be available outside the front foyer of the TRECC between 5.30pm and 6.00pm before the commencement of Presentation Night. The publications will be for the eldest child in each family.
• Pick up: At the conclusion of the evening (approx 8.00pm), students may be collected from their seats by parents.
Please note that all students in the school will be involved in a concert item for their grade and it is an expectation that ALL STUDENTS remain for the entire evening (ending at approximately 8.00pm).
Final rehearsal for Presentation Night will be held on Tuesday 5th December. Students will come to school as normal (students to wear SPORTS uniform) and will be transported to and from TRECC by bus for rehearsal. Permission notes for bus travel have been sent as an Event via the Parent Compass Portal and require parent approval.
PLEASE NOTE: Award Winners - Photos will be taken by a staff member at school on Thursday 7th December and will then be emailed to your child’s student email address.
St Edward's P & F - GOLF DAY POSTPONED
Regretfully due to the wet state of the golf course grounds last Sunday our St Ed's Golf Day was postponed. All donations and prizes will be carried over until the new year with a date yet to be confirmed. Apologies to all affected players and we thank you for your understanding.
Mango Collection - Week 10 with exact date to be confirmed....
One Talk at a Time
The National Office for Child Safety recently launched ‘One Talk at a Time’, a national awareness raising and behavioural change campaign on child sexual abuse.
One Talk at a Time aims to protect children and young people from sexual abuse by helping adults understand that child sexual abuse is preventable and encouraging them to have ongoing, proactive, preventative conversations with children, young people and other adults in their lives.
The campaign is a key measure under theNational Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Child Sexual Abuse 2021-2030 and fulfils a recommendation of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Hamper Appeal
JUST ONE WEEK TO GO to boost items for our St. Vincent de Paul hampers.
We ask all students and families to 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, thank you!
The closing date for hamper donations is Thursday 7th December.
2025 Kindergarten Enrolments - ENROL NOW
Applications for Kindergarten 2025 are NOW OPEN. Please contact the Infants Campus for an enrolment pack. 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 in 2025.
Leaving or Relocating??
Planning for the 2024 school year is well underway. Over the coming weeks we will be placing students in classes for 2024. If your child is currently in K – Year 5 and you will NOT be returning to St Edward’s in 2024, please let the school know in writing as soon as possible. Thank you to the families who have already notified the school regarding changes for 2024.
Important Dates
Thursday 30th November - PRIMARY students Disco - 6.00-7.30pm Primary Hall
Tuesday 5th December - Presentation Night at TRECC, students and families to arrive at 5.30pm for a 6.00pm START.
Wednesday 6th December Moving Up Day (Kinder - Yr 5 students) - 9.00-11.00am
Friday 8th December - Whole School End of Year Mass, 10.00am MHOC Church
Monday 11th - Wednesday 13th December - Year 5 Excursion to Lake Keepit
Wednesday 13th December - Year 6 students at Kootingal Pool
Thursday 14th December - Year 6 Farewell Dinner at West Leagues Club, 6.00pm
Friday 15th December - Term 4 concludes (for all students)
Monday 18th & Tuesday 19th December - Pupil Free Days
Return Dates for Term 1 2024
Tuesday 30th January - Staff Development Day
Wednesday 31st January - Staff Development Day
Thursday 1st February - Students in Years 1 - 6 Return to School
Thursday 1st February - Wednesday 7th February - Best Start Assessments for Kindergarten students
Thursday 8th February - Kindergarten students commence
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
2024 Travel Passes
Real Talk Parents Free Membership
The Armidale Catholic School Office has arranged for our entire school community (parents, teachers and staff) to have free premium level access to our Real Talk Parents membership site. Click on the link below to take advantage of this great resource.
Athletes Foot
Don't forget when you purchase your school or sport shoes at the Athletes Foot Tamworth, to mention you are a member of the St Edward's Tamworth school community. $5 from every purchase is donated back to our school.
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. If you are having a trouble accessing all of the Compass features, there should be a drop-down menu on your home page which looks like 3 horizontal lines. Open this menu and choose 'open in browser'. This will help you access the school portal features.
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
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