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NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is celebrated by all Australians and is a great opportunity to learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Last Friday, we kicked off our school's NAIDOC celebrations with our NAIDOC Carnival Day and our NAIDOC Assembly, where we presented our inaugural ‘Deadly Awards’.
The day consisted of creating a mural, painting boomerangs, learning traditional dances, playing traditional games on the oval but the highlight of our day was students lining up to have Indigenous ochre and traditional colours painted on them. Thank you Mrs Gwalter, Miss Cloake and Mr Peachey for organising and co-ordinating the day for our students, our special visitors Mrs Tighe from the Catholic Schools Office, McCarthy dancers, families and friends who attended.
CSPA Survey
Catholic School Parents Australia (CSPA) are inviting all parents in Catholic Schools to complete a short Student Well Being and Learning Survey Your feedback will remain anonymous. More information can be found on the CSPA Website
Infants Pick Up
The flow of traffic at the Infants Pick-up Area is essential for the safety and convenience of all members of our community.
Can we please ask that if you plan to stay to collect older students arriving on the bus, or stay to play at the park, that you park out of the kiss and drop zone.
Parking at the bottom of Hyman Park on Hillvue Road would allow for more parks to be available for the quick collection of children in the afternoon. At the moment the line of traffic, due to parking spaces being occupied for 15 minutes or more, is causing issues with buses at the front of the school and is not safe for anyone. We thank you for your understanding and support in this matter.
It has also been reported by a member of the school community that when waiting to collect their child, they have witnessed parents and carers smoking and swearing. As this is a space used by adults and children, please ensure respect for all is a priority.
Lost & Found
Unclaimed oodie, found after the PJ Day last term. Please see the Primary Office ladies to claim.
The following items have been handed in at the Infants Office. Please see one of the office ladies to claim any items.
Also, missing from the Primary Campus (belonging to a student in 5CG) is a large Pokemon Card Display Folder A4 size with "Pokemon Trading Card Game" on the front cover. If located, please return to the Primary Office or 5CG classroom, thank you.
Next P & F Meeting
Our next St Ed's P & F Meeting will be held this Tuesday 9th August at 5.30pm in the Primary Staffroom. We hope to see many parents attending - all welcome!
Discover What’s On...from the St Edward's P&F
Please see below a schedule of fundraising events for the second half of the year and be sure to check out upcoming editions of the school newsletter for more information.
School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS)
For further information, or to apply for a bus travel pass or to update your contact details, please visit https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts
Absentee Notes
Please remember that all absences must be explained within 7 days of your child being away. You will receive an automated SMS message at 10.00am on the day to remind you to explain the absence on the Parent Compass Portal.
Working with Children Check (WWCC)
All parents who volunteer at St Edward's School need to supply their WWCC and date of birth to enable us to verify the checks for our WWCC records. If you are not sure if we have your details, please email Sue Kellett on skellett@arm.catholic.edu.au who will happily check for you.
Join the St Edward's Playgroup!
Our St Ed's Playgroup is held each Tuesday of term from 10am-12 noon in the Infants Hall. This is a wonderful opportunity for parents with toddlers who are preparing to enter Kindergarten. We will be gathering together for social events, and we'll also have learning opportunities so you can get ready for big school! The playgroup is a great way to make friends, and it's also a valuable resource for getting information about our school. Information sessions plus coffee and cake will be the order of the day, as well as fun activities for the active toddler. Interested? Please contact our newly appointed Playgroup Co-ordinator (and early childhood expert), Mrs Candice Lamb, on 0402 700 039 or candicelamb24@gmail.com
Please also join our St Ed's Playgroup Facebook page where important news and information is shared about our Playgroup. Click here for the Facebook link
Important Dates
Friday 23rd September 2022
Pupil Free Day / Staff Development Day
P&F meetings for this year are scheduled for:
- Tuesday 9 August @ 5:30pm (everyone welcome)
- Tuesday 20 September @ 5:30pm (everyone welcome)
- Tuesday 1 November @ 5:30pm (everyone welcome)
- Tuesday 13 December @ 5:30pm (everyone welcome)
Our School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting will be held on:
- Monday 5 September @ 5:30pm
- Monday 28 November @ 5:30pm
Esteem Kids
Before school care is available in the Infants Hall. It operates from 7:00am to 8:30am, Monday through Friday during term and breakfast is provided. After school care is also available in the Infants Hall from 3:00pm to 6:00pm Monday through Friday and 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
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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