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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, Totems and Kinship & Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Role Models

Year 4 - Gamilaraay Language

Year 5 - Connections to Country 

Year 6 - Indigenous Storytelling, Cultural Study & Miyay (Girl) and Birray (Boy) Business

Gamilaraay Word of the Week

At St Edward's School, we provide students with the opportunity to learn words in Gamilaraay language each week. 

Term 4:   Dhawun (Country) & Gunagala (Sky) 

Week 1:  Gunimaa - Mother Earth

Week 2:  Dhawun - Land/Country

Week 3:  Bagay - River

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 Leader of Learning

Word of the Week

Students are encouraged to continually use the "Word of the Week" in context during class, expanding their 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 and support your child to use this word at home.   

Term 4 Week 3  Word of the Week "SECLUDED"

World Teachers' Day - Friday, 30th October

This Friday, 30th October, we are inviting everyone to Shine a Light on our teachers who inspire, support, and empower our children and young people every single day. From light bulb moments to helping someone find their way, teachers make a difference in ways big and small. This World Teachers' Day, we’re putting that impact in the spotlight. We would love your children to help us celebrate. If they would like to write a small note, make a card or just say thank you and share a little bit of joy with their teacher – you will make their day tomorrow! 

Late Arrivals

We cannot stress enough the importance of getting your children to school on time every day. There has been an increase of students arriving at school after the bell time of 8.45am. Students arriving at school late has an impact on the students themselves, the class and the teacher, not to mention the valuable learning time the students are missing if this is a regular occurrence. Please support us in ensuring your children arrive at school before 8.45am. 

2027 Bus Travel Passes

School student travel information for parents and students

Applications for 2027 School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS) travel are now open.  Students must re-apply or update their details as soon as possible if they:

• are changing schools or campus location

• are changing home address

• are repeating a year

• have received an expiry notification for their school travel entitlement.

Students who meet the distance eligibility requirements will have their entitlement updated automatically. Students who no longer meet the distance requirements will receive an expiry notification. Please note that minimum distance requirements vary depending on the year/grade the student is enrolling in.

School Travel Passes

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

Students must show their school travel pass when travelling within the approved times between 6.30am and 7.00pm from Monday to Friday on school days only. Cards are personal and cannot be shared. 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. 

St Ed's Golf Day - Sunday, 29th November

Mark your calendars! Our annual Golf Day is back and promises to be a fantastic day of fun, friendly competition, and community spirit. It's the perfect opportunity to hit the green, catch up with other parents and support our school.  Book your team now by phoning the Tamworth Pro Shop on 6765 9393.

St Ed's Golf Day - Sponsorship Required

Our amazing P & F Team are seeking sponsorship to help make this year's event the biggest success yet. If you or your business is in a position to offer sponsorship, we would be incredibly grateful for your support. There are various sponsorship packages available to suit different budgets. Interested in sponsoring? Please fill out our online form by scanning the QR code in the flyer below.

We can't wait to see you on the course!

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. 

Esteem Kids

Before-school care is available in the Infants Hall for both Primary and Infants students. It operates from 7:00 am to 8:30 am, 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 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, 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.

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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