Week 1 Term 2
Welcome
Welcome to Term 2; we hope everyone enjoyed a relaxing and enjoyable holiday break and are ready for the learning, spirituality and joy that awaits us throughout Term 2. In the past week our Year 6 students embarked on their camp to Brisbane, and from all accounts, they had a tremendous time and they engaged very well in the program.
Year 6 Camp 2021
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Catholic Schools Week (2022 Enrolment)
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Next week we will celebrate Catholic Schools Week; a time for us to showcase our beautiful school and share how it plays an important role in providing a rich environment where life in all its fullness can take root and flourish. We are extremely proud of the role St James Primary holds in partnership with our parents and parish in maintaining the rich heritage that is Catholic Education in our community, and we sincerely thank all families for their ongoing support and promotion of our school.
On Tuesday, April 27th, our school will be open for enrolment tours during the day, which will be guided by our capable and excited Year 6 Leaders. Then at 7pm, there will be a Principal’s presentation in the MPC, where again we will proudly share how students who attend St James Primary are known and loved as members of our ‘Family in Christ.’ 2022 Kindergarten enrolment packages are available from the school office; applications close on Friday, May 7th.
Our new parent prospectus can be viewed on the school website:
St James Feast Day
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St James Feast Day is celebrated on Monday, May 3rd. In essence, this celebration captures all the goodness, faith, learning and joy that encompasses our school for those who call St James Primary their educational home. The children will celebrate with the Liturgy at 9:45am in the MPC, followed by a "party" at the Oasis pools from 11am. Parents are most welcome to attend both of these events.
Term 2 Events/Dates
Please note the following events/dates that will be held throughout Term 2:
- Enrolment Open Day (April 27th);
- St James Feast Day (May 3rd);
- Pupil Free Day (May 5th);
- Mother’s Day Breakfast (May 7th);
- Athletics Carnival (May 28th);
- St James Fete (June 6th);
- Athletics Carnival back-up day (June 11th);
- Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday (June 14th);
- Celebration of Learning - Play is the Way (June 25th)
School-Home Communication
As mentioned in the letter dated April 1st, we are updating our communication strategy. From Monday, April 19th the following occured:
- New website launched;
- School newsletter distributed fortnightly via Schoolzine;
- Grade letters replaced with a Seesaw notification;
- A new public Facebook page launched;
- A new Schoolzine app replaced School Stream app(please ensure you have downloaded this).
We are confident that these new measures will streamline communication and support home/school partnerships. Version 2 of the St James Communication Strategy is located on the school website.
Cross Country
We managed to fit in the modified cross country in the final week of Term 1. Congratulations to all students who participated in the event; it was terrific to see the levels of participation, skill and good sportsmanship. We especially congratulate the following students who were age group champions. The zone Cross Country is next Friday (April 30th) at Murwillumbah Showgrounds, and we wish all students attending this day all the very best in their race.
8 years: Lucia D and Tex L
9 years: Billy D and Ava W
10 years: Cade F and Isobelle C
11 years: Aaron A and Yohanna U
12 years: Enrico X and Hailey P
13 years: Josh P
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Play is the Way
Commencing next Friday all students will engage in a vertical (K-6) activity each Friday afternoon (1:30-2:30pm) where they will learn more about our Play is the Way 'Life-rafts' and how we can continually challenge ourselves to be the best version of our self.....my personal best is the ultimate test! For more information about Play is the Way please visit:
Thumbs-up
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- All students for returning to school with joy-filled and positive attitudes;
- All families for supporting our Easter Raffle, and especially those parents who led the event;
- Our maintenance crew who worked tirelessly during the break to ensure our learning environment is beautiful;
- Our builder, for refurbishing the MPC.
MPC Renovations
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To conclude
Our recent Easter festival reminds us of the Good News of The Resurrection of Jesus, which is the crowning truth of our faith in Christ, a faith believed and lived by the first Christian community and handed on to us.
Jesus is Risen, Alleluia, Alleluia
Jesus is Risen indeed!
With blessings,
Nic.
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Bus Flashing Light Campaign
The bus flashing light campaign runs from Sunday 18 April to Friday 30 April 2021.
It is a reminder that drivers must slow down to 40Km/h when bus lights are flashing as it is indicating that the bus is picking up and dropping off students.
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