General News
Dhulu (Message Stick)
Yaama!
St Edward's NAIDOC Week 2023 Assembly
For Our Elders
Yaama families and community,
We send a warm invitation to our families and Elders to join us for our NAIDOC Week Assembly on Wednesday 9th August at the Primary Campus.
Our Welcome to Country and flag raising ceremony will begin at 12:30pm in the quadrangle space between the Office and Library at the Primary Campus.
We will then move to the Hall to follow with our NAIDOC Assembly that will then be finished with a light lunch with our families and Elders.
We look forward to seeing our community come together to celebrate our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community and Elders.
REMINDER:
We are asking for images of your child with their Elder/s or anyone they look up to in their Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community. These images will be placed into a video that will be played during our NAIDOC Week Assembly.
Images to be sent to bcloake2@arm.catholic.edu.au by Friday 28th July.
Maarubaa,
(thankyou)
Deadly Achievements
During the official NAIDOC Week celebrations, Ivy Allan and Rhiannon O’Leary took part in various NAIDOC celebrations across our community. Their highlights were dancing at the Tamworth NAIDOC Week Corroboree. In the lead up, the miyays (girls) participated in a number of dance workshops facilitated by the Gomeroi Dance Company in preparation for the Corroboree. Over 120 young people danced to show their love and respect for Dhiriyagu (our Elders). They were especially proud to perform for Dhiriyagu during the Elder’s long Lunch. Ivy performed with the Gomeroi Dance Company, while Rhiannon danced with Tamworth South Public School, led by Kaliela Thornton and Kim Kent. The miyays danced with such pride, stepping up to continue the legacy that has been created by Dhiriyagu.
Yaluu!
Word of the Week
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.
Term 3 Week 2 - "PIZZAZZ"
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - Uniform requirements for Week 2
Monday 24th - Wednesday 26th July - Normal SCHOOL Uniform for all students
Thursday 27th July - SPORTS Uniform for all students for the School Athletics Carnival
Friday 28th July - SPORTS Uniform for all students for our Grandparents' Day celebrations
Winter Uniform
As we welcomed our students back this term it was great to see so many students looking smart in their winter uniform. All students are reminded that they need wear their full winter uniform each day which includes our school tie, long sleeve blue shirt and black leather shoes.
** We understand ties are currently out of stock at Lowes, however if you have a tie, it must be worn at all times.
Grandparents' Day - Friday 28th July
One of the happiest and biggest days on our school calendar is Grandparents' Day and this will be celebrated on Friday 28th July (Week 2). Our K-6 Grandparents' Liturgy will begin at 12.30pm in the Primary Campus Hall, followed by a picnic lunch on the school oval afterwards. We would love to invite all of our Nans, Pops, Grandmothers and Grandfathers to come along and join us on this special day where we have the opportunity to celebrate and give thanks to God for these wonderful people in our lives.
KINDER NEWS - Celebrate 100 Days of Kindergarten - Monday 31st July
Our Kindergarten students are soon to reach a significant milestone of completing 100 days of learning at St Edward's. We invite all Kindergarten students to come dressed as 100 year olds next Monday 31st July and to have fun and celebrate all their achievements thus far.
Parents are invited to attend our 100 Days of Kindergarten Parade at 8.45am next Monday 31st July under the Infants COLA. We cannot wait to see all the little people dressed up as old people!
Term 3 Year 2 Leaders
Congratulations to our Term 3 Infants Leaders. Each term new Infants Leaders are selected to be role models for our K-2 students, responsibly completing daily jobs for teachers and always displaying respectful behaviour in the classroom and on the playground. We are so proud of you!!
Crossing Safety Matters
We remind parents and carers to please use the designated school pedestrian crossing when walking your child/ren to and from the school grounds. Please DO NOT take a short-cut across the road or walk in front of or behind buses. We ask that parents use the pedestrian crossing to show our children the correct way to cross the road.
We also remind parents NOT to park in the school bus zones during the hours of 8.00am - 9.30am and 2.30pm - 4.00pm. If parents do park in the bus bay during these times, it can cause great frustration for the bus drivers and is also a safety concern. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students and school community safe.
Student Absences
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.
2023 Pupil Free/Staff Development Days
Please note the following dates in your diary. These dates are when St Edward's staff will be undertaking professional development:
Friday 22nd September
Monday 18th December
Tuesday 19th December
School Travel - Bus Passes & Concessions
Please note there is a new website where parents can access bus pass applications.
https://transportnsw.info/tickets-opal/ticket-eligibility-concessions/school-student-travel
COVID Safe Measures
Please continue to monitor your children for any Covid symptoms particularly as we enter the winter months. 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.
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
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.
LOWES 20% off sale
Parenting Workshop
Tamworth Family Event...
ADIG Bonus Saver Account
The Armidale Diocesan Investment Group (ADIG) have introduced a new Bonus Saver Account. See the video link below to find out about the key elements of the product.
Healthy Lunch Box
Good for Kids, Good for Life
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