School News
Upcoming Dates, RE News, Library News & Important Updates
SCHOOL CALENDAR & COMMUNICATION
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R.E. NEWS
Confirmation
Our Confirmation is this Sunday 19th October. This will be a wonderful chance to gather as a community and to welcome Bishop Murphy to our School and Parish community. Candidates and their families are to be seated in the church, no later than 8.50am. Sponsors are to sit with the candidates.
Children’s Mission - Catholic Mission:
Locally and globally, we answer the call to love God and love our neighbour, and work to establish the reign of God through serving those in need, and acting for justice and creation. During October, it is World Mission month. Catholic Mission is the Pope’s international Mission agency in Australia. It is an international organisation that partners with communities, helping them to flourish by supporting grassroots projects, including health care, education and spiritual care.
Free Hat Friday - Friday 17th October
At St Edward’s School, we invite all students to be involved in our 2 fundraising opportunities, the first one being:
FREE HAT FRIDAY - on Friday 17th October (Week 1)
We ask that students wear their normal Sport uniform and a hat of their choice.
Students are encouraged to bring a gold coin donation for this worthy cause OR donate via our Compass App (Canteen section).
Crazy Sock Day - Wednesday 22nd October
Our second fundraiser for Catholic Mission falls on Children's Mission Day - Wednesday 22nd October (Wednesday, Week 2).
We ask that students wear their normal Sport uniform and a pair of crazy socks. Students are encouraged to bring a gold coin donation for this worthy cause OR donate via our Compass App (Canteen section).
October - The Month of the Holy Rosary
October is the month of the Holy Rosary. In our classes during October, we will pray a decade of the Rosary each day.
Students will learn about the importance of prayer, whilst reflecting on the events of the lives of Jesus and Mary our Mother.
Family Mass
Our next Family Mass (Years 1 & 4) will be held on Sunday 26th October at 9.00am to celebrate Mass with the Parish community. Please mark this date in your calendar.
LIBRARY
Book Fair - Next Thursday/Friday!!
We are excited to announce that our annual Scholastic Book Fair will be held next week (Week 2)!
Students will have the opportunity to browse available books with their class and create a "Wish List" of books that they would like to purchase before their campus "Sale Day". The students are eagerly awaiting the Book Fair and we hope you can join us.
Primary Sale Day- Thursday 23rd October, 8.00am - 3.30pm
Infants Sale Day - Friday 24th October, 8.00am - 3.30pm
Payment Options for Book Fair
There will be 3 payment options for purchasing books at our Book Fair:-
Option 1 EFT - This year we have arranged to have 2 EFTPOS machines to assist with the early morning lines. There will be a 1% transaction fee on EFT purchases.
Option 2 Cash - We will be accepting cash payments on our sales days. If you choose to send your child with cash, please ensure it is in a zip-locked bag with their name, class and amount on it.
Option 3 - Avoid the queue and use the prepay option on the back of your child's wish list. Students will complete a wish list with their class prior to our campus Sale Days. Parents decide how much their child can spend at the fair and will transfer that amount directly to Scholastic prior to Sale Day. This option works like a gift card. The student will need to return their completed wish list with the amount paid and the receipt number to use this option.
If you have any questions, please email cmichell@arm.catholic.edu.au
SORA - Get free eBooks and audiobooks from your school
We encourage students to continue reading during the school holidays. St Edward's students have access to SORA, an online library offering a wide range of eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines. To log in from home, students will need their school email address and password, which can be obtained from their teacher. Below are instructions for logging into SORA.
If you experience any issues, please contact cmichell@arm.catholic.edu.au via email.
Class Library Days
Cycle A - ODD weeks
Monday: 3P, 3M and 3E
Tuesday: 4E
Wednesday: 4M and 4B
Thursday: 2I, 2M, 2H. Year 1 students who bring their library bag can swap their books.
Friday: All Kindergarten - every week.
Cycle B - EVEN weeks
Monday: 5Q, 5H and 5M
Wednesday: 6C, 6M and 6O
Thursday: 1M, 1B, 1W. Year 2 students who bring their library bag can swap their books.
Friday: All Kindergarten - every week
St Edward's Library Clubs
The clubs include:
Early Bird Reading Club: from 8.30am every day when each campus is open.
Monday: Lego Club - Primary
Tuesday: Games Club - Primary
Wednesday: Lego Club or Craft Club - Primary
Thursday: Lego Club - Infants
Friday: Games and Lego Club - Infants
Encourage your child to be a part of our busy, happy, vibrant library community by occasionally joining in with any or all of these activities.
See you in the Library!
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