General News
Dhulu - Message Stick
Yaama!
Significant Dates to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People - Term 3
4th August -National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day
3rd September - Indigenous Literacy Day
13th September - Anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
29th September - 1st October - NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout
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 & Songlines and Men's & Women's business
Gamilaraay Word of the Week
Term 3 - Dhii (Animals)
Week 1 - Dhinawan (Emu)
Week 2 - Bandaarr (Kangaroo)
Week 3 - Bigibila (Echidna)
Week 4 - Yurrandaali (Goanna)
Week 5 - Guya (Fish)
Week 6 - Waraba (Turtle)
What are we learning next term?
Gunagala (The Sky) & Dhawun (Country)
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
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 3 Week 10 Word of the Week "DEVIOUS"
End of Term
This Friday, 26th September, sees the end of another busy and productive term of learning. We can all be very proud of the many achievements and successes that we have enjoyed throughout the term. We would like to wish all our St Ed's staff, students, and their families a wonderful, safe and relaxing holiday break.
Term 4 commences for all students K-6 on Tuesday 14th October. Please note all students are expected to be in FULL SUMMER school uniform for the start of term.
Staff Development/Pupil Free Days
A reminder to parents and carers that Monday 13th October (first day of Term 4) will be a Pupil Free Day. This Staff Development day will focus on the new curriculum.
Compass
If your child has an appointment, and will be arriving at school late, or leaving early, please do not enter this on Compass. Children will need to be signed in at school on the kiosk located in the school reception area. Only enter absent notes if your child will be absent for the whole day or longer.
Found at the Primary Campus
We are looking to return this size 10 black jacket to it's rightful owner. Please see the ladies in the Primary Office to claim, thank you.
P & F Mango Fundraiser
This year we are trying something new to make it easier for all by making the ordering available on Compass Canteen.
Compass how to order:
- Log onto Compass > More > Canteen
- Select your eldest child > select a day from now until 23rd October 2025 > Order via the Canteen menu - 2025 P&F Mango Orders - Closes 23rd October
- Ensure your order is processed by checking the receipt provided from Compass
All orders must be placed via Compass Canteen no later than 3.00pm on Thursday 23rd October 2025
Any Compass ordering enquiries, please contact the school office.
Happy ordering and thank you for your support!
P & F Upcoming Events - Save the dates!
We thank our amazing St Ed's P & F who have been busily organising the following fundraiser events for the remainder of the school year. Please mark these important dates in your calendar.
St Ed's Annual Golf Day
Mark your calendars for Sunday 30th November! 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.
Sponsorship
We are also seeking sponsors 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 or clicking here
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.
Student Absences
Please remember to explain all student absences on Compass within 7 days of the absence. Once the 7 days passes, you will not be able to make any changes and this will be reflected in your child's semester school report. If your child is absent, please jump on to Compass on the day. There are 2 messages sent out: 1 on the day at 10.00am and then a reminder email every Friday for unexplained absences that week.
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.
Centacare
Family Counselling sessions are available via Centacare. Please see the below flyer.
School Clothing Alterations...
School Holidays - Free Bike Safety Workshop - 9th October
Kinetics 'Uncomfortable Day Out'
Below is a link to register, it's not essential to sign up, however will make the registration/sign-on process easier for the people running the day.
https://luma.com/0hcnpzyz?locale=en-AU
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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