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Cultural Learning Walk - Primary Campus
Yaama!
On Wednesday morning St Edward’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary students shared their learning with parents, staff, students and special guests through a Cultural Walk. It was fantastic to see so many people coming together to celebrate Indigenous culture and history.
Thank you to all who organised and attended this event.
REMINDER: Our INFANTS Campus Cultural Learning Walk will be held this Monday 28th November from 12:00-1:20pm. We look forward to seeing you there!
St Ed's P & F Golf Day - Sunday 27th November
Our annual St Ed's Golf Day is just days away now!! It's not too late to book your team at the Tamworth Pro Shop by phoning 6765 9393.
For all enquiries, please contact Nigel Robertson on 0431 233 052. We sincerely thank Nigel and his band of amazing helpers for all their time and organisation of this fun event. We look forward to a great day on the golfing green this Sunday!
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St Ed's Presentation Night - Tues 6th December
School Fee Statements
Our Catholic Schools Office in Armidale sent out school fee statements on Wednesday 23rd November via email. Please check your junk mail folder in need. The options to pay fees are via BPAY, Compass Pay, Cash or Eftpos. BPAY will be the preferred option going forward. BPAY can also be set up as an automatic weekly, fortnightly or monthly payment. The option to pay school fees via Qkr will soon cease and those families paying school fees via direct debit can continue until you get time to change it over to an automatic BPAY payment. Thank you to our families for your support with these new changes.
Student Drink Bottles
With a spike in warmer temperatures it is important that all students present each day with a drink bottle to remain well hydrated. We ask parents to please check and ensure that your children have a water bottle in their school bag daily. Thank you for your continued support.
2024 Kindergarten Enrolments - ENROL NOW
Applications for Kindergarten 2024 are NOW OPEN. Please contact the Infants Campus for an enrolment pack. Enrolment Forms will not be processed until all supporting documents are received: Birth Certificate; Immunisation Certificate; Baptismal Certificate (only required if your child is baptised Catholic) and proof of student’s residential address. Please spread the word if you know of anyone with a child wishing to start at St Edward's School in Kindergarten in 2024.
Canteen News
Please note the following set days for purchasing at the Infants Campus Canteen. 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.
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.
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.
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 at 6.00pm 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.
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.
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.
Armidale Diocesan Investment Group (ADIG)
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McCarthy Catholic College Orientation Day
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