Welcome to the Week 10 Newsletter. After a wonderful bonus long weekend for all, we return for the final two weeks of first term. We have timed this newsletter for Thursday this week so we can follow it with the final newsletter of the term for next Thursday 11th and thereby coinciding with the final day of term. 

Partners in Learning 

This week, we complete the Partners in Learning Conferences, and it has been wonderful to see the participation of all "partners" in that learning with the addition of perhaps the most critical partner - the learner themselves. We have had over 250 meetings across 14 classes. We have set, discussed and now plan for more than 800 learning goals across 345 students. I want to acknowledge and thank the staff for their commitment to these meetings and of course the parents for investing in this critical foundation of our Partners in Learning priority. 

Important Dates for the End of Term 

Next week is a busy one to finish so post the following events poster for your reference along with the First Day of Term reminder. 

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Have a great week, 

Jules Mulhearn 

School Office 

Phone: 4958 1858

Email:admin@edgeworth.catholic.edu.au

Admin/ Finance Officer Suzi Di-Nardo Monday to Friday

Admin - Tiare Collins-Grayson Monday, Thursday Friday

School Fees

School fee statements will be coming out to families this week. 

School fee payments are expected to have commenced by 31 March and be finalised by 30 November 2024, please contact the school office if assistance is required to work out a best payment method or frequency to accomplish this requirement.

Payments can be made via B/pay, Direct debt, EFTPOS,  over the counter at our school or over the phone. These payment can be set up through your internet banking to be paid weekly, fortnightly or monthly.  

We ask that all Fee Payers closely review your current account, paying particular attention to:

• Only one charge for DFSBL (Building Levy) across all schools; and
• Check sibling discount has been applied at ALL schools (if applicable).

Diocesan Pastoral Contribution- This charge of $300 is a voluntary fee. Parents can decline or accept via Compass Parent Portal.

If you have not received your statement please check your Junk mail and contact our office. 

Fee Agreements

We are currently working through lodged fee agreements and will have them processed before your statement next week. 

Please check your statement for the discounted amount. 

Kinder 2025 Enrolments

We are excepting enrolments for Kinder 2025. If you wish to secure a position for your child please complete the online application and contact our office. 

The interview process has commenced and the timeline for enrolments is as below.

THE EASTER SEASON!

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!!! You may be asking yourself why I am wishing you a Happy Easter now that the Easter Holidays are over, Easter Eggs are are selling for half price to make room for Mother's Day goodies and we are now back at school. The answer is this; we are still very much within the season of Easter as the Easter season does not end after Easter Sunday. The special and joyful season of Easter continues for 50 days through until Pentecost Sunday. 

In the Easter season we will hear of the Risen Jesus appearing to his disciples. Those

appearances of Jesus convey to his weak and failed disciples forgiveness, acceptance and love. As Catholics in the world of today we are called to witness to the values of the Gospel in an increasingly secular and challenging environment. It takes courage and commitment to be faithful to the values of the Gospel and the teachings of the Church in the world today. When we fail, as we can do in our discipleship, let us recall the appearances of the Risen Jesus to his disciples. 

As we look towards Pentecost the Easter Scripture readings will tell us that faithfulness in discipleship is only possible by the power of the Holy Spirit.  This time of Easter reminds us of the Holy Spirit dwelling within us, of the gifts of the Holy Spirit that we have received, and that it is only with the power of the Holy Spirit that we can be disciples of Jesus Christ. 

So as you continue to enjoy your Easter Eggs and Easter Feast left overs remember that the Risen Jesus dwells amongst us, guiding us, loving us and supporting us.

A prayer to share: 

Fundraising for Caritas.

Congratulations to for guessing the correct number of Easter Eggs in our Easter Egg Guessing Competition. In total we raised $150.00. We ask that students continue to bring in loose change for the Project Compassion Moneyboxes that can be found in each classes sacred space. There is also a moneybox in the foyer of the school office if you would like to drop some coins in there. These boxes will remain in classrooms until Thursday 11th April. We ask that you please give generously to this important organisation. If you would like to learn more about Project Compassion please follow this link: https://www.caritas.org.au/project-compassion/ 

Yours in Faith

Miss Michelle Collins

(Religious Education Co-ordinator)

Student Goals at SBE

The teachers have been working tirelessly this term and are ready for a break...as are the students! As part of our whole school focus towards enhancing the capacity of all students as assessment capable students, they have continued their work in assessing using rubrics and providing specific feedback to each student with their individual learning goals for English and Maths. These goals were formed in consulation with the students, based on their work samples, and communicated to parents at our recent parent/teacher conferences and through student insights.

To ensure these goals are at the forefront in the classrooms, the teachers are developing Bump It Up Walls specific to the needs of each classroom and linked to the individual learning goals of each student. A bump it up wall shows a clear progression of learning for the students to strive to and work towards in order to constantly improve their learning. It may also include worked examples for the class to reference.

Here are some examples of some individual student goals displayed and Bump It Up Walls in the classrooms at SBE. 

Easter Celebrations - This Week and Last Week. 

Perhaps because it often our first community event/ celebration of the year , but I am always so excited and energised by our Easter celebration, namely the P & F Easter Raffles and Hat Parade last Thursday. It was a sea of colour and excitement that saw us celebrate the forthcoming last weekend and for those lucky ones to have won a prize, I am sure the event was just that little bit tasty. A huge thankyou goes to the members of the P & F working so hard and so often behind the scenes to make these occassions so special for students. 

Diocesan Representatives

Congratulations to Archer Guihot (Boys Football) and Billy Johnson (U12s Boys Rugby League) who have been selected to represent our Diocese of Maitland/Newcastle in the upcoming Polding Winter Sports Trials held at Tamworth next term. Both boys trialled successfully at the Diocesan Trials which were held last week. An outstanding effort!!

Parents and Friends update

Congratulations to the following students who were recognised for their efforts in Learning, Improvement and Kindness to Others last week. 

The school assists local organsiation to promtote their child related services, events and activities. The school is not directly linked to these events but we are happy to support the greater edgeworth and Cameron Park community.