General News
Dhulu - Message Stick
Yaama!
Significant Dates to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People - Term 2
May 26th - National Sorry Day
May 27th-June 3rd - National Reconciliation Week
July 6th-13th - NAIDOC Week
Deadly Student Achievements
A huge congratulations to Isaac Heywood for his outstanding achievement in Boys Netball. Isaac trialled alongside 80 boys from across the region, all competing for just 10 spots in the team. His hard work and talent have earned him a place in the Mid North Coast and Inland Boys Netball Team!
Isaac will now travel to Coffs Harbour to compete for a spot in the NSW Boys Netball Team. We are incredibly proud of his efforts and wish him the very best as he takes this next exciting step in his sporting journey.
NAIDOC WEEK 2025
"The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy"
Birralii-gal-gu Ngiyaningu "For our children".
St Edward's Primary School NAIDOC Week Assembly 2025
We warmly invite all Elders, parents, guardians, and community members to join us in celebrating NAIDOC Week 2025 next Tuesday 1st July at 12 noon at the Primary Campus.
Following the assembly, we welcome everyone to stay and enjoy a sausage sizzle.
We look forward to coming together as a community to honour and celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
NAIDOC Sausage Sizzle – Volunteers Needed
As part of our NAIDOC Week celebrations, we’ll be hosting a sausage sizzle for students and staff — and we’d love to invite our amazing community to be part of it!
When: Tuesday 1st July
Time: 12:00 – 1:00pm
Where: St Edwards Primary School, Hillvue Road
We’re looking for a few friendly faces to help with cooking, serving, or simply lending a hand. Whether you’re a parent, carer, grandparent, or community member – everyone is welcome to join in and support.
If you’re available to help, please get in touch with the school office or one of our AEA'S. Our emails are shown below.
Thank you for your continued support – we love sharing these moments with our community.
NAIDOC Week Colouring Competition 2025 - Parents & Community
We invite all Elders, parents, guardians, and community members to take part in this year’s St Edward’s Primary School Colouring Competition as part of our NAIDOC Week celebrations.
Colouring sheets are available for collection at the front office of each campus.
Winners will be announced at the NAIDOC Assembly, with exciting prizes to be won!
Colouring sheet purchased from: Mulganai by Emma Hollingsworth.
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 History, Storytelling & Song lines and Men's & Women's business
Gamilaraay Word of the Week
Term 2 - Maabu (Numbers)
Week 1 - Maal - One
Week 2 - Bulaarr - Two
Week 3 - Gulibaa - Three
Week 4 - Buligaa - Four
Week 5 - Maa - Five
Week 6 - Yuli - Six
Week 7 - Guulay - Seven
Week 8 - Galay - Eight
Week 9 - Mirraal - Nine
What are we learning next term?
Dhii - Animals
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
Our Word of the Week is back and we are excited to kick off another year of expanding our K-6 students' oral language skills, one word at a time! 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 encourage your child to use this word at home.
Term 2 Week 9 Word of the Week "INNOVATIVE"
Semester 1 Reports
Semester 1 student reports were uploaded to the Parent Compass Portal today (Thursday 26th June) at 3.00pm and parents should have received a notification that reports were available to view.
We hope you take the time to celebrate the achievements your child has made throughout the first half of the 2025 Academic Year. Please feel free to make contact via the Infants or Primary Campus if you require further assistance to access your child’s academic report.
Week 10 Events....
St. Vincent de Paul - Winter Appeal Fundraisers
During the winter months, we support the St. Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal to help families in need. Our target this year is to raise $1,000 for the Appeal. Our main fundraiser will be a PJ Day to be held next week on Thursday 3rd July. Students are asked to come out of uniform in their PJ's, Oodies or Onesies and bring a gold coin donation or donate via Compass .
Note: Crocs or slides are not permitted to be worn as they are unsafe on the playground.
St Ed's P & F News...
PIE DRIVE DELIVERY - Monday 30th June - HELPERS REQUIRED
The P & F Committee are calling for helpers to assist with the sorting and distribution of pie orders next Monday 30th June from 9.30am to 5.00pm in the Primary Hall. Any time you can spare (1-2 hours or all day) will be greatly appreciated.
If you are able to assist, please use the link below to add your name.
http://signup.zone/Xe5CRaqaHeM9rFAWb
Pie orders can be collected from the Primary Hall next Monday 30th June between 2.00pm and 5.00pm.
A huge shout out and thank you to our wonderful P & F Committee and helpers for the coordination of the 2025 Pie Drive. With the current chilly weather, it couldn't be at a better time for their arrival next Monday.
Grandparents' Day - Friday 25th July
One of the happiest and biggest days on our school calendar is Grandparents' Day and this will be celebrated on Friday 25th July (Week 1, Term 3) at 10.00am. We would love to invite all of our Nans, Pops, Grandmothers and Grandfathers to come along and join us on this special day where we have the opportunity to celebrate and give thanks to God for these wonderful people in our lives.
Mrs Clarke will be creating a slideshow of photos - please send photos through to sclarke@arm.catholic.edu.au before the end of this term - no later than Friday 4th July. Please see the flyer below for more details:
Supervision of Students
A reminder that school commences at 8.45am and ends at 3.00pm.
Please note that supervision of students commences at 8.15am and families are kindly asked not to drop off children before this time. It is not appropriate for children to be at school before this time with no supervision. If your child/ren require care before 8.15am you may like to consider before school care here at school with Esteem.
National Consistent Collection of Data
Every year, schools in Australia are required to participate in the National Consistent Collection of Data on school students with a disability (NCCD).
Please read full details in the fact sheets below.
2025 Pupil Free/Staff Development Days
Please mark your calendars for the remaining Pupil Free/Staff Development Days for 2025:
Application for Extended Leave - 10 days or more
Family holidays and travel are no longer considered under the Exemption from School Procedures. Travel outside of vacation periods is now counted as an absence for statistical purposes. Please contact the school office if your child/ren will be away from school for 10 days or more, as an application form will need to be completed and approved at the discretion of the Principal.
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.
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 to Friday during the term, and includes breakfast.
After-school care is available in the Infants Hall for Infants students only from 3:00pm to 6:00pm, 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.
School Holiday Workshops
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
Visit 'Cancer Council Healthy Lunch Box' for a one-stop shop for everything you need to know about packing a healthy lunch box.
Raising Healthy Minds - Free Parent App
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