Deputy Principal's News
Dear Families,
Welcome Back to Term 2! The school Holidays almost feel like a distant memory. This term has already started full steam ahead. Last week we were fortunate enough to join the residents at ANZAC Hostel for a moving service where we remembered those who lost their lives. The students showed respect and made us all proud in the way they participated.
With an election around the corner, 3 of our Year 6 students along with students from other schools were invited to Tim Wilson's office in Bentleigh for a community morning tea. The students received certificates recognising the work that they do as Community Leaders.
Winter Uniforms
With the colder weather here, a timely reminder that students should be wearing their full school winter uniforms commencing Week 3 - Monday 6th May. Weather permitting, School Hats will not be required during Terms 2 and 3.
Social Media - Please follow, like and share our school Twitter and Instagram Feeds. Our Facebook Page is coming soon.
Twitter: St James Catholic Primary School, 3186
Instagram: stjamesbrighton3186
NAPLAN will take place here at school for the students in Year 3 and 5 commencing Tuesday 14th May - Thursday 16th May. Students will be sitting the NAPLAN paper test. Please see the attached information flyer for further information including times and content areas assessed. Where students are sitting 2 tests on the day, tests will be scheduled so that one will take place before play and one after. Any students who are absent on the day may be eligible to sit a catch up test depending on staffing and time. Students are not permitted to sit 3 or more tests on any given day. Please remember that NAPLAN is only a snapshot of where students are at.
Please note that where there are two tests scheduled for the day, the first test will commence at 9.30am and the second session at 11.30am. Students will not be permitted to sit more than 3 tests per day.
SAVE THE DATE
Cheese and Wine Night - Wednesday 22nd May, 2019 at 7.00pm
Here at St James we are thrilled with the way our new contemporary learning space is taking shape. Our builders have been working tirelessly and have now handed over another two newly renovated classrooms. Whether you are considering enrolment, already enrolled or contemplating the best school to nurture your child's mind, we invite you to join us for an Cheese and Wine Night to view our newly renovated contemporary learning space.
A flyer will be produced in the coming weeks for circulation. Current St James parents, we invite you to spread the word and invite friends who may be considering enrolment.
School Athletics
Congratulations and thank you to all staff, students and parents. The invaluable support you offered yesterday ensured the smooth running of the day. Special mention and credit goes to Mrs Georgia McNamara and Mrs Chris Kidman in their thorough planning and preparation of the students. The day was a resounding success. Congratulations once again to all involved.
Maths 3186
Photo Maths Task 1 - Maths Competition - Extended to Friday 10th May
At the end of last term I invited students to be a part of a new initiative in Mathematics and during the holidays take a photo showing the most interesting use of numbers in our environment.
Thank you to the students who took time out during the holidays to capture an image of the most interesting use of numbers. I am extending this competition to Friday 10th May.
Once you have your photo email it to deputyprincipal@stjamesbrighton.catholic.edu.au
In the subject title write: Attn Miss Corio Photo Maths Task 1
Only one entry per student.
Beneath your photo in the email include the following information;
Name, Grade and Age
Where the photo was taken
Why you think your photo shows the most interesting use of numbers
Give your photo a name
Only one entry per grade will be chosen to be part of something new at St James.
Entries to the Photo Maths Task 1 close on Friday 10th May.
I look forward to receiving your entries!
Australian Maths Competition
If your child in is years 3-6 and would like to participate in this year’s Australian Maths Competition held in August here at St James, please look out for the CareMonkey permission form which will be sent out in the coming weeks.
Carmelina Corio
School Maths Leader
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Carmelina Corio
(Deputy Principal)