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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: 12:30pm
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!
NAIDOC WEEK COLOURING COMPETITION
Celebrate, create and connect with us during our 2026 NAIDOC Week Colouring Competition! There are prizes to be won, with winners announced at our NAIDOC Week Assembly.
Colouring sheets can be collected from the Infants or Primary Campus front office. Please return entries with your name attached by Monday, Week 10 – 22nd June.
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. 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
Week 4: Buligaa - Four
Week 5: Maa - Five
Week 6: Yuli - Six
Week 7: Guulay - Seven
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 7 Word of the Week "TOWERING"
Public Holiday - Monday 8th June
A reminder that this coming Monday, 8th June is a Public Holiday (King's Birthday). We hope all families enjoy their long weekend and travel safely if you are heading out of town.
Winter Uniform Reminder
Our St Edward's School uniform is something that sets us apart from other schools and something which should be worn with pride. All students are to be in full WINTER UNIFORM from next Tuesday 9th June and onwards. Please ensure this includes the correct black school shoes (not sports shoes) and a school tie. New winter uniform items are available from Lowes in Peel Street or either school office for good quality, second hand clothing pool items.
Clothing Pool - large size jumpers needed
With the chilly weather upon us, the Primary Clothing Pool is in desperate need of good quality second hand school jumpers - size 12 and upwards. If you have any unwanted jumpers you would like to donate, please leave them at the Primary Office, thank you.
Cleaning Services Tender - St Edward's School
Expressions of interest are invited for the provision of Cleaning Services at St Edward’s Primary School, Tamworth for both campuses.
An information pack is available by contacting Melissa Salvestrin on 02 6765 7847 or via email: msalvest@arm.catholic.edu.au
The information pack includes:-
Requirements for Tender Application
Map of both campuses
St Edward’s Cleaning Schedule for 2026.
Interested companies can arrange a site visit with the Assistant Principal by contacting Melissa Salvestrin on 02 6765 7847.
Tenders close at 3:00pm, Friday 3rd July and should be addressed to:
Alison Hatton
Principal
St Edward’s Primary School
Tamworth NSW 2340
St. Vincent de Paul - Winter Appeal - PJ Day
St Ed's P & F - Pie Drive Orders - Due Thurs 18/6/26
Once again, we are making it easier for all families by making the ordering process of pies and other baked goodies available on Compass Canteen.
Please note: Order forms were sent home with every child on Wednesday 3rd June. This will allow you to compile your orders and distribute them once delivery has occurred.
Pie orders will be ready for collection from St Edward's Primary Campus Hall on Tuesday 30th June. A reminder that you must select a collection time when processing your order via Compass Canteen. If you have already processed an order and require a change to the collection time, please email setadmin@arm.catholic.edu.au
Compass how to order:
- Log onto Compass > More > Canteen
- Select your eldest child > select a day from now until 18th June 2026 > Order via the Canteen Menu - 2026 P&F Pie Drive
- Please select ONE collection time via the menu before pie selections and payment
- Ensure your order is processed by checking the receipt provided from Compass
- Keep your order form until the delivery date so you have a record of your family and friends' orders. This ensures everyone on your list gets what they ordered (the P&F will NOT have a record of this if your form is misplaced)
All orders must be placed via Compass Canteen no later than 3.00pm Thursday 18th June 2026
DELIVERY: Tuesday 30th June 2026 at the Primary School Hall (Pick up only - no orders will be sent home with children). Preferred collection times are to be selected when ordering.
Please don't forget to keep your Order Forms on you so you can redistribute the pies you have ordered.
For any Compass ordering enquiries, please contact the school office.
Happy ordering and thank you for your support!
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 3:00 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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Connecting with Bricks - Family Creative Sessions
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.
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