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Cultural Learning Plans
If you were unable to attend the Cultural Learning Plan meetings in Term 1, your child/children's CLP's have been sent home, if not your child will receive theirs early this term. We ask for 1 copy to be signed and returned.
If you have any questions in regards to your child/children's CLP, please contact the AEA of your child/children's campus or contact the school office to book a meeting.
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
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 2 Week 1 Word of the Week "CONCENTRIC"
ANZAC DAY
Thank you to the many students who participated in the Anzac Day March last Thursday. The number of students at the march was outstanding and the respectful manner in which they attended is to be commended. As a school, we believe it is very important to support the wider community on this day and to show our appreciation to those who sacrificed so much to bring peace to the world.
On Tuesday we gathered as a school to reflect on the Anzac story and what it means to us. We remembered the sacrifices that the men and women of our country have made during times of war. We prayed for those who have served and are currently serving in our armed forces at Liturgies held at the Primary and Infants Campus.
Living Well Learning Well at St Ed's
Fostering a culture of safety, respect, and support is our priority at St Edward’s. Through our Living Well, Learning Well Framework, we ensure that every child feels valued, respected, and cared for while also being supported in their learning journey. By implementing the LWLW framework, we provide students with a strong foundation to achieve their academic and personal aspirations. We believe that when students feel connected and experience safe relationships, both their well-being and learning outcomes are greatly enhanced.
We invite you to watch our St Edward’s student support framework link below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_E1JgqfYLdopXVATXpNf2Vl1WtHygIhR/view?usp=drivesdk
School Uniform Changeover - Summer to Winter
All students may continue to wear their summer school uniform in Term 2. The official date for changeover from summer to winter uniform is after the June long weekend (Tuesday 11th June). However, if the weather turns chilly before this time students are allowed to wear their full school winter uniform. This includes a long sleeve shirt and tie. We ask that whichever uniform your child elects to wear, that they wear the full uniform correctly - please do not mix summer and winter uniform items. Thank you for your support with this. Lowes stock all our new St Edward's uniforms, or we have good quality second hand uniforms in our clothing pool at either campus.
Sport Uniform Days Term 2 - Wednesday & Friday
Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) - Kindergarten Students only
From May 2024, our school, along with thousands of others across the country, will participate in the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC). The AEDC is a teacher-completed census (similar to a questionnaire) which provides a comprehensive picture of how children have developed by the time they start their first year of full-time school. The AEDC is an Australian Government Initiative and is completed nationally every three years. Children don’t miss any class time while the AEDC is completed, and parents/carers don’t need to supply schools with any new information. The data collected through the AEDC is used by schools, communities and governments to better understand children and families’ needs, and identify the services, resources and support they need. AEDC data is reported at a school, community, state/territory and national level. AEDC results for individual children are not reported and the AEDC is not used as an individual diagnostic tool. Participation in the AEDC is voluntary, however the AEDC relies on all schools with children in their first year of full-time school participating in the collection. Parents/carers don’t need to take any action unless they choose not to include their children in the census.
To find out more about the AEDC and how it is being used to help children and families visit: www.aedc.gov.au.
2024 Pupil Free/Staff Development Days
We ask parents and carers to please mark the remaining Pupil Free Days for 2024 in your calendars:
Monday 27th May
Monday 22nd July
Friday 27th September
Monday 14th October
Friday 20th December
St Ed’s Annual Mother’s Day Stall 2024 - 8th May
When: Wednesday 8th May 2024 (both campuses)
What: an opportunity for all students to purchase a gift/s for the special women in their lives, leading up to Mother’s Day.
Who: All students will have the opportunity to visit the stall with their class throughout the day.
Why: Helping to raise funds to go towards purchasing fresh water refill stations for students.
Important Notes:
- All gifts will be $5 with students able to purchase a maximum of 2 gifts on the day. Cash only.
- Limited number of grandparent gift options will also be available.
- If your child is away on the day, a selection of gifts will be available at the campus office for purchase following the day.
- Come and volunteer for an hour or two, use the link below to select a time that suits.
Infants Volunteers - https://signup.com/go/jyJirCg
Primary Volunteers - https://signup.com/go/FWVyBuY
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 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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