General News
Dhulu (Message Stick)
Yaama!
Acknowledgment of Country
When it comes to respecting and honouring the traditional owners of the land on which we play, walk and live, there's something special about young children understanding the meaning behind an Acknowledgment of Country. At St Edward's School our AEA's provide students of both campuses to have the opportunity to lead our assemblies with the Acknowledgment of Country.
This week our Acknowledgment of Country was lead by Nevaeh Munro at the Infants Campus and Hunter Saddler at the Primary Campus.
Deadly Learner Awards
Congratulations to Dylan Cooper, Mia O'Connor and Saxon Rankmore on receiving a Deadly Learners Award. We are super proud of you all!
Keep an eye out in next week's newsletter for our Deadly Learner recipients at the Infants Campus.
Morning Tea with our Elders
This year, the Naidoc Week theme is ‘For Our Elders’. Our AEA’s have been yarning with our students and teaching them who our Elders are and the importance they have in our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. This week some of our Year 3 & 6 students had the opportunity to sit down and have a yarn and follow on with sharing a morning tea with our Elder, Aunty Pearl Slater who was accompanied by her close friend Tammie Woodland. We also invited Uncle Mark Atkins to visit our school to be apart of this experience as our students chose some Aboriginal leaders of our community who have passed on Aboriginal knowledge and whom our students respect. We would also like to send a big shout out to Uncle Mark Atkins who ended our morning with a special Didgeridoo performance for the whole Primary Campus. We are excited for the next few weeks to create something very special to gift to our special visitors at our Naidoc Assembly.
Our next special Elders gathering will be with 2 very special leaders in our school community, Mrs Cate Taylor and Mrs Amanda Gwalter.
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. Week 6 - MISHMASH
St Edward's OPEN DAY (Infants Campus only) - this Sunday 5th March, 1.00-3.00pm
Please remember to tell your friends, family and neighbours, St Edward’s Infants Campus is having an OPEN DAY this Sunday 5th March from 1:00-3:00pm. Encourage them to come and visit our wonderful school and discover for themselves the many benefits of a Catholic Education at St Edward's Primary School.
St Ed's P & F Easter Raffle
Our wonderful P & F committee is currently organising our annual Easter Raffle. Donations of easter eggs, baskets, cellophane and ribbon from families would be most welcomed and can be left at either school office. Raffle books will be sent home after the 17th March.
Attendance
Regular attendance at school is essential if students are to maximise their potential. Schools, in partnership with parents, are responsible for promoting the regular attendance of students. While parents are legally responsible for the regular attendance of their children, school staff, as a part of their duty of care, monitor part or whole day absences.
Classes commence at 8:45am, late arrival makes it more difficult for a child to settle in class. Leaving class early results in your child missing out on important information to help them prepare for the next day. Each day or part day missed makes the support of your child more challenging as staff attempt to ensure they are learning at an appropriate rate. The below infographics demonstrate the importance of consistent attendance at school. Every day does count and is essential to the academic success of your child. Thank you for helping to maximise your child’s potential by ensuring their attendance at school is a priority.
2023 School Excursion Planner for our Years 3 - 6 students
2023 Pupil Free/Staff Development Days
We ask parents and carers to please mark the following Pupil Free Days in your calendars:
Monday 22nd May
Friday 30th June
Friday 22nd September
Monday 18th December
Tuesday 19th December
Lost & Found
Found at the INFANTS Campus, girls reading glasses. Please see the office ladies to claim.
The reading glasses below were found at the PRIMARY Campus. Please see the office ladies to claim.
COVID Safe Measures
This year, schools will continue to follow guidance issued by NSW Health to support the safety and wellbeing of our school communities.
Staff and students with COVID-19 symptoms
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.
Positive COVID-19 cases
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
Change of Details
We ask parents to please use the Compass portal to change phone numbers or email addresses. For changes to residential address or student medical details, please contact either school office via phone or email, thank you.
Medical Action Plans
Medical Action Plans have been sent home to all families who have children with Asthma, Seizures, Diabetes and Anaphylaxis. Parents are asked to update these forms annually, including a signature from your family doctor. Please return these signed Action Plans to school as soon as possible, thank you.
Parents of students who have been diagnosed with any of the above medical conditions since enrolling are asked to advise either school office ASAP so a Medical Action Plan can be processed and sent home.
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.
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.
Armidale Diocesan Investment Group (ADIG)
The Armidale Diocesan Investment Group have recently introduced a new Bonus Saver Account. See the video link below to find out about the key elements of the product.
McCarthy Catholic College
FREE Webinar with Dr Justin Coulson - "The Resilient Parent" - Thursday 9th March, 8.00pm
Healthy Lunch Box
Good for Kids, Good for Life
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