General News
Infants Campus Guli Mural
The “Guli” mural contains the handprint of all 54 First Nations students at the Infants Campus. Kindergarten are the white handprints, Year 1 the mid blue and Year 2 the dark blue. The mural uses Aboriginal symbols to depict 3 waterholes and water. The word “Guli” is placed at each of the bubblers. “Guli” means water in Gamilaraay.
We sincerely thank our very talented Mrs Gwalter for designing and facilitating this project with the students and also Mrs Jodie Herden for her time, support and assistance with this special project.
Cultural Learning Walk - Primary Campus
Yaama! Our First Nation students, AEAs and our Aboriginal Focus Teacher are excited to invite you to the Primary Campus Hall next Wednesday 23rd November from 9.00-10.00am for a Cultural Learning Walk. This is an opportunity for our First Nations students to share their art creations, research projects and work they have been doing throughout the year.
Kindergarten 2023 - Playgroup Guest Speaker
Do you have a child starting Kindergarten next year? If so, you are invited to join our St Edward's Playgroup this Tuesday 22nd November at 10.30am in the Infants Hall with St Edward's Kindergarten Teacher, Mrs Jessica Messenger. To RSVP your attendance, please email candicelamb24@gmail.com. We would love to see you there!
Canteen News
Due to the overwhelming excitement and demand from the INFANTS Canteen opening last week, the following set buying days have now been put in place (see below).
Mrs Erich will open the Infants Canteen every day at LUNCH TIME only. Grade day snack food items include: jelly & yoghurt sticks, sips (icy pole), moosies, juicies, frozen triangles, chips, fruit faces & cough lollies. Please note there will be a $3 maximum spending limit per child.
All lunch orders will still need to be placed via the Qkr! App before 9.30am. We sincerely thank families for your support of our school canteen!
Leaving or Relocating??
Planning for the 2023 school year is well underway. Over the coming weeks we will be placing students in classes for 2023. If your child is currently in K – Year 5 and you will NOT be returning to St Edward’s in 2023, please let the school know in writing as soon as possible. Thank you to the families who have already notified the school regarding changes for 2023.
Lost & Found
Found at the Infants Campus, a girl's silver bangle. Please see the Infants Office staff to claim.
Tamworth Bus Lines - Bus Run Tracking Apps
As you know over the last few weeks there have been a number of times where buses have been late or diverted due to flooding. Understandably this causes a lot of concern for parents about the time buses will arrive at their child’s stop, and could in some cases put students at risk where parents may drop them off at the bus stop, not realising there is a delay.
Over the last few months Tamworth Buslines has been working with Transport for NSW to provide a data feed which allows parents to track buses live utilising any travel apps. They like either Any Trip, Next There or Transport Me. Please see further information below.
Late Arrivals
We cannot stress enough the importance of getting your children to school on time every day. There has been an increase of students arriving at school after the bell time of 8.45am. Students arriving at school late has an impact on the students themselves, the class and the teacher, not to mention the valuable learning time the students are missing if this is a regular occurrence. Please support us in ensuring your children arrive at school before 8.45am.
Compass Parent Portal
Compass is your one stop shop, so please use it for the following applications:
Attendance
Please remember that it is a requirement that all absences must be explained through our Compass Portal within 7 days of the absence or students are automatically marked 'absent unexplained'. If you are having trouble logging onto Compass, please call either school office and they can send your login details through to you via email.
Please DO NOT use the Compass App to record a PARTIAL absence (eg. attending a doctor's appointment in the middle of the day), late arrival or early pickup as it interferes with the school's Compass Kiosk normal signing in or out of children on arrival or departure.
Personal Information
All personal details can be updated in the Compass Portal, so if you change address, phone numbers or emails, please access the portal and make your changes there.
Second Hand Clothing Pool
Have you recently had a sort through your children’s summer school uniforms and have unwanted items? If so, both the Infants and Primary Clothing Pools are in need of good quality second hand items. Items can be donated or sold on consignment with 20% commission taken by the school. Most second hand items are $5 each, girls summer tunics $10 and winter tunics $15.
Please pop into either school office to look through the clothing pool or alternatively phone and the ladies will happily check availability for you.
St Ed's P & F Golf Day - Sunday 27th November
Our annual St Ed's Golf Day is fast approaching!! Don't forget to book your team at the Tamworth Pro Shop by phoning 6765 9393 by 3.00pm this Monday 21st November.
A reminder also that sponsorship forms are due back this Friday 18th November. Please return your completed form via email to Nigel Robertson:
nigel.robbo1741@gmail.com
For all enquiries, please contact Nigel on 0431 233 052
2023 Travel Passes
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
Tuesday 6th December
Presentation Night
Time: Students and families to arrive between 6.00pm - 6.15pm for a 6.30pm START
Where: Tamworth Regional Entertainment Centre (TREC)
Uniform: Full School Summer Uniform
Friday 16th December
TERM 4 concludes (for all students)
Monday 19th & Tuesday 20th December
Pupil Free Days
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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