General News

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 We wish all of our St Edwards mob a safe, relaxing and deadly holiday break. 

We can't wait to see our Deadly learners next term for some exciting plans to take place!

Our First Nation students are working hard on putting together research projects to present to their peers and teachers. 

Year 3 Deadly Identities: We are looking at who our influential Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are. This includes looking at different mobs and tribes, skills and opportunities. 

Year 4 Gamilaraay Yarns: The background of our Aboriginal language and how many different language groups there are. We are moving into learning how to pronounce our family members in Gamilaraay language. (Family, Mum, Dad, Brother, Sister, etc.)

Year 5 Cultural Connections: Our Aboriginal culture has many different beautiful Sacred and Significant sites all over Australia, our First Nation students have started researching a chosen Sacred or Significant Aboriginal site. 

Year 6 Indigenous Historical Research: Your student is currently looking at the background of the Stolen Generation and why we have Sorry Day. 

Kindergarten: Our students focussed their learning on Country and what Country means to First Nations people. They have learnt that they live on Gomeroi Country and completed an activity to confirm this.

Year 1: Our students have been learning about the Yurrandaali (Tree Goanna) and are making a Yurrandaali to cover the walls of our Cultural space.

Year 2: Our students have been learning about bush tucker and medicine - where to find it and what it is used for. 

We are so excited to share our work in the coming weeks!

End of Term

We would like to wish all our St Ed's staff, students, and their families a safe, relaxing and healthy holiday break. 

Term 4 commences for all students and staff on Monday 10th October.  Please note all students are expected to be in FULL SUMMER school uniform for the start of term.

Staff News - Wedding Bells

Last week our Infants students and staff were excited to farewell and wish Miss Boyd all the very best for her upcoming wedding this weekend.

This week it was Miss Ruttley's turn to be farewelled as she also prepares for her wedding in the school holidays.

We wish them both God’s every blessing and happiness as they commence married life.

Gel Blasters - Letter from NSW Police 

Parents & Carers, we draw your attention to a recent letter received from NSW Police about Gel Guns/Gel Blasters.

Join our Presentation

We have a chance to share our story on the world stage. During World Education Week our school will be the first to conduct a free online workshop showcasing how St Edward's nurtures student learning. We encourage you to not only register, but also share the following link with your family and friends. Let's get our community on board to share the great news and help others learn more about St Edward's. Click on the link below:

http://worldeduweek.org/event/st-edwards-primary-school/

School Fees

Term 3 school fees were due for payment by 1st September 2022. Thank you to those families that have already paid and also to those who maintain regular payments. Payments can be made via the Qkr! app, Cash, Eftpos, CentrePay or Direct Deposit. Please phone Mel Salvestrin on 6765 7847 if you would like to make an appointment to discuss a payment plan. 

Armidale Diocesan Investment Group (ADIG)

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Discover What’s On...from the St Ed'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.  

St Ed's P & F Golf Day - Sunday 27th November

St Ed's P & F Mangoes Fundraiser

Save the Date - St Ed's Colour Explosion Fun Run - Friday 14th October, 4.30pm

Our wonderful St Ed's P & F will be hosting a Colour Explosion School Fun Run to fundraise for our school. The Colour Run will be held on Friday 14th October (Term 4, Week 1) at 4.30pm at the Primary Campus. An information booklet went home with every child on Monday 8th August. Families can log on to www.australianfundraising.com.au to create your child's cybersafe fundraising profile. On the day, please make sure your child brings a white shirt for the Fun Run. Students will be covered in non-toxic, high quality colour powder from head to toe! Parents are invited to attend. A special thank you to our   P & F committee for organising this amazing event and we all look forward to a colourful, fun filled afternoon. Please see below 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. If you are having a 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. 

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  

Monday 10th October 2022

Term 4 commences for all staff and students

Friday 21st October, 9.30-11.30am

Kindergarten 2023 Orientation Day 1

Friday 28th October, 9.30-11.30am

Kindergarten 2023 Orientation Day 2 

Friday 4th November, 9.30-11.30am

Kindergarten 2023 Orientation Day 3

Friday 16th December

TERM 4 concludes (for all students)

Monday 19th & Tuesday 20th December

Pupil Free Days

Last P&F meeting for 2022 is scheduled for:

• Tuesday 8 November @ 5:30pm (everyone welcome)

Our School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting will be held on:

• 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.

PARENTING IDEAS

Please follow the link to the Parenting Ideas blog. New articles are published each fortnight from Michael Grose, one of Australia’s most accomplished parenting and educational speakers.

Cancer Council Healthy Lunch Box

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Athletes Foot

Don't forget when you purchase your school or sport shoes at the Athletes Foot Tamworth, to mention you are a member of the St Edward's Tamworth school community. $5 from every purchase is donated back to our school. 

McCarthy Catholic College Orientation Day

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