General News
Dhulu (Message Stick)
Yaama!
This year our AEAs are aiming to provide our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with many different and new opportunities, and to start the year off we would like to announce our newest cultural opportunity here at St Edward's School.
Deadly Learner Awards
We have so many deadly learners at St Edward's School and we love acknowledging and congratulating them on all their hard work they do. Our AEAs are excited to announce our newest awards that will be presented at our Friday Assemblies. Our ‘Deadly Learner Awards’ will be presented to our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who participate in cultural activities, experiences and our Cultural Immersion Groups. Our awards will commence at the Primary Campus this Friday and the Infants Campus will commence next week.
Keep an eye out in your child's bag for a Deadly Learners Award!
Yaluu.
Word of the Week
At St Edward's we are always working towards our community being better tomorrow than they are today so we have started a new initiative "Word of the Week". The students will be exposed to a new word each Monday at Assembly and then challenged to use the word in context in the classroom. 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. Week 5 - DOCILE
St Edward's OPEN DAY (Infants Campus only) - Sunday 5th March, 1.00-3.00pm
Please remember to tell your friends, family and neighbours, St Edward’s Infants Campus is having an OPEN DAY on Sunday 5th March from 1:00-3:00pm. Encourage them to come and visit our wonderful school and discover for themselves the many benefits of a Catholic Education at St Edward's Primary School.
2023 School Excursion Planner for our Years 3 - 6 students
2023 Pupil Free/Staff Development Days
We ask parents and carers to please mark the following Pupil Free Days in your calendars:
Monday 22nd May
Friday 30th June
Friday 22nd September
Monday 18th December
Tuesday 19th December
Lost & Found
Found at the Infants Campus, girls reading glasses. Please see the Office ladies to claim.
COVID Safe Measures
This year, schools will continue to follow guidance issued by NSW Health to support the safety and wellbeing of our school communities.
Staff and students with COVID-19 symptoms
If a student or staff member is unwell and has any symptoms they should always test for COVID-19 and not attend school until they are symptom free.
Positive COVID-19 cases
If a student or staff member receives a positive result on with a RAT or PCR test they should:
- Record the positive result through the Services NSW website or app
- Notify the school of the positive results as soon as possible
Compass
This year our main form of communication will be via Compass. It is essential that all families are logged into Compass so that they can perform tasks such as: consent to events, receive fee statements, view their child's reports and mark their child absent. If you are unsure how to access Compass, or are having difficulties, please contact our friendly office staff who will be able to assist you.
Handy tip: If you are having trouble accessing all of the Compass features, there should be a drop down menu on your home page which looks like 3 horizontal lines. Open this menu and choose 'open in browser'. This will help you access the school portal features.
Please note that various student "Events" are regularly posted to the Compass Parent Portal and we would really appreciate it if you could go to your child's Compass page as soon as possible to give parental consent and/or decline, thank you.
Change of Details
We ask parents to please use the Compass portal to change phone numbers or email addresses. For changes to residential address or student medical details, please contact either school office via phone or email, thank you.
NRMA Bus Safety Program – Kinder Students only
This Tuesday 28th February, all Kindergarten students will be participating in our annual NRMA Bus Safety Program from 9.00am-11.00am. There will be an information and discussion session conducted by representatives of the NRMA, Police and Tamworth Bus Lines, followed by a short bus ride. This event requires parental consent electronically via the Compass Parent Portal. Thank you to those Kinder families who have already given permission.
Medical Action Plans
Medical Action Plans have been sent home to all families who have children with Asthma, Seizures, Diabetes and Anaphylaxis. Parents are asked to update these forms annually, including a signature from your family doctor. Please return these signed Action Plans to school as soon as possible, thank you.
Parents of students who have been diagnosed with any of the above medical conditions since enrolling are asked to advise either school office ASAP so a Medical Action Plan can be processed and sent home.
Canteen Helpers Required
The School Canteen is an extremely vital facility which is unable to run effectively without the valued assistance of our wonderful helpers. The Canteen is currently seeking helpers to assist on the following days:
PRIMARY - Fridays only from 9.30am to 1.30pm
INFANTS - every school day from 1.15pm - 1.50pm
If you can spare some time, please email Mrs Nikki Bridge, Canteen Supervisor, your availability: nbridge@arm.catholic.edu.au
Please note: volunteer helpers must have a current Working with Children Check which is available through the RMS.
Qkr! School Payment App
All School Canteen orders must be placed via the Qkr! App. If you do not have this FREE App, please refer to the instructions shown below to install. If you have any questions, please contact either school office.
Also, don't forget to update your child's profile/class on Qkr! for 2023 so your child's Canteen order reaches them in the correct class this year.
St Ed's P & F Fundraiser - Sunday 26th February
Are you ready for the first St Ed's P & F fundraiser of the year??
Come along to 'A Day Trackside' at the Tamworth Jockey Club, in conjunction with the Country Championships Race Day, on Sunday 26th February. See flyer below for full details or for further information please email the P & F team at: stedspf@gmail.com
Gather your friends, family and children for a wonderful, fun afternoon out at the races with FREE entry for children!! To purchase your tickets, please click the link below:
2024 Kindergarten Enrolments - ENROL NOW
Applications for Kindergarten 2024 are NOW OPEN. Please contact the Infants Campus for an enrolment pack. Enrolment Forms will not be processed until all supporting documents are received: Birth Certificate; Immunisation Certificate; Baptismal Certificate (only required if your child is baptised Catholic) and proof of student’s residential address. Please spread the word if you know of anyone with a child wishing to start at St Edward's School in Kindergarten in 2024.
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.
McCarthy Catholic College - Yr 7 2024 Information Evening - Wednesday 22nd March
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