General News
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What's next for our First Nation students and school community?
Indigenous Literacy Day 2022 - Wednesday 7th September
Student Attendance...every day & minute counts!
Armidale Catholic Schools Data Ecosystem
The Armidale Catholic Schools Data Ecosystem is launching this afternoon!
The Data Ecosystem consolidates student learning and wellbeing outcomes into one easily accessible dashboard. It provides clear and fit-for-purpose data to inform staff decision making, focusing on improving student faith and learning outcomes. This state-of-the-art data platform combines context and results data across all schools in the system.
Please also see this short video on the Data Ecosystem
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B8SHWYnGag
School Fees
Term 3 fees are due by Thursday 1st September, 2022. Thank you to all families who have already paid and to those who maintain regular payments. School fee payments can be made with the Qkr! app, CentrePay, EFT transfer (direct credit to the school's bank account) or direct debit through ADIG. If you wish to set up an ADIG direct debit, please see either school office for the relevant form. When accessing Qkr!, payment can be made under one child's name (school fees only) and when paying direct into the school's bank account please use your account no. (located under the date on the statement) and your surname (or first four letters if insufficient space).
Fathers' Day Gift Stalls....
St Ed's Playgroup - Tuesday 30th August
Please note our St Ed's Playgroup will NOT be held on Tuesday 30th August due to the Fathers' Day Stall occurring in the Infants Hall. We apologise for any inconvenience.
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
Canteen Reminder
Please ensure that all online orders are placed on the QKR app BEFORE 9.30am for food items to be received on that same day.
If you forget to place your order on QKR before the 9.30am cut-off time, please phone the School Canteen via the Primary Office (6765 7847) as soon as possible and Mrs Dubois or Mrs Bridge will do their very best to accommodate your child's order. EFTPOS payment must also be made over the phone.
School uniform items that are available for purchase can be found on the QKR app.
PUPIL FREE DAY - Term 3
Parents and Carers, please note Friday 23rd September (last day of Term 3) will be a Pupil Free Day, so please place this date in your diary. The staff development day will focus on the school's Religious Education curriculum, with Father Paul speaking to staff on the importance of the connection between teaching Religious Education and the faith life of the teacher.
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.
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.
Lost & Found
A ladies scarf has been found at the Primary Campus. Please see the ladies in the front office to claim, thank you.
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
Monday 10th October 2022
Term 4 commences for all students and staff
Friday 16th December
TERM 4 concludes (for students)
Monday 19th December
Pupil Free Day
Tuesday 20th December
Pupil Free Day
P&F meetings for this year are scheduled for:
- 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 12 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.
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.
Good for Kids, Good for Life - Term 3 Newsletter
Cancer Council Healthy Lunch Box
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Calala Cottage Spring Fair
O'Grady Drama Tamworth
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