General News
School Holidays
It is hard to believe that the 2022 school year is almost over and it will be time to take a well deserved break from regular school routine.
Congratulations to our Year 6 students who have completed their primary education. Enjoy your secondary years and make the most of all the opportunities and learning experiences throughout your secondary education.
To the families who are moving away from Tamworth, thank you for being a part of our St Edward’s School community and enjoy your new adventures.
We wish all our St Edward’s families, staff and friends a beautiful, safe and holy Christmas with your loved ones. Wishing you all things bright and wonderful and God’s special blessings for the new year. We look forward to another tremendous year at St Ed’s in 2023.
School resumes for TEACHERS and SUPPORT STAFF on Friday 27th January 2023; and TUESDAY 31ST JANUARY for students in Years 1 - 6.
The Kinder students have a Best Start Assessment during the first week and begin school full time on Monday 6th February.
Our Wonderful St Ed's Teachers in 2023....
Back to School Supplies
It's never too early to begin getting ready for the new academic year. Please read the attached note which lists the essential stationery items that all students will need when they return in January 2023.
St Edward’s School Tamworth - 2023 Schedule of Fees & Levies
School fees PER TERM (Terms 1, 2 & 3 only) for 2023 are:
· 1 child $482.00
· 2 children $867.60 (20% discount child 2)
· 3 or more children $1108.60 (50% discount child 3)
School fees ANNUAL for 2023 are:
· 1 child $1446.00
· 2 children $2602.80 (20% discount child 2)
· 3 or more children $3325.80 (50% discount child 3)
2023 Sport & School Activity Levy per child is:
Primary Students $70.00 per student
Infants Students $50.00 per student
St Edward’s Sport & School Activity Levy (SASA Levy) covers the cost of sport activities and extracurricular activities that students participate in and is in addition to School Fees.
Important! New announcement of $500 NSW Services Voucher
On 5 December 2022 the NSW Government made a new announcement about the $500 NSW Service Vouchers. There are some new features / benefits for families that:
1) Did not download the $500 Voucher by 30 September 2022 or
2) Children who were not eligible will now become eligible.
Details can be found on NSW Services website - URL:
https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-basc-voucher
Extracts from the NSW Services website.
Families with children aged 4 to 13 years that attend a Primary School in NSW can receive a $500 voucher per child to reduce the out-of-pocket costs of before and after school care.
This includes children who are starting kindergarten in 2023.
A voucher can be:
- redeemed with a before and after school care provider until 31 January 2023 (voucher credit can be used for services until 30 June 2023)
- used on any weekday during the school term, or on days of the week when vacation care is provided during the redemption period.
You can apply for a voucher until 31 January 2023 for each eligible child online or at a Service NSW Centre.
Note: If you applied for a voucher for a child from February to September 2022, you cannot apply for another voucher for the same child from December 2022 to 31 January 2023.
Year 6 Student School Report Advice for Parents and Carers - Important Information
Your Year 6 child's Compass Portal will close on the last day of this term, Friday 16th December. If your child is NOT attending a Catholic High School in 2023, we recommend that you download ALL school reports to your own device for future reference. You will not be able to access their Portal Page after the 16th December 2022. Semester Two reports were uploaded to the Portal last Thursday 8th December.
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.
2023 Travel Passes
Important Dates
Friday 16th December
TERM 4 concludes (for all students)
Monday 19th & Tuesday 20th December
Pupil Free Days
2023 Dates
Friday 27th January 2023
Pupil Free Day / Staff Development Day
Monday 30th January 2023
Pupil Free Day / Staff Development Day
Tuesday 31st January 2023
Term 1 commences for Years 1 - 6 students
Tuesday 31st January - Friday 3rd February 2023
Best Start Appointments for Kindergarten 2023 students
Monday 6th February 2023
Term 1 commences for Kindergarten students, full days 8.45am - 3.00pm
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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