This Week's Updates
Dear Families,
I apologise for not sending this out earlier. We had technical issues yesterday afternoon and I forgot to send it first thing this morning.
Congratulations to our Year Six students who received the Sacrament of Confirmation last Thursday evening. Bishop Les Tomlinson and Father Dispin co-celebrated the mass and obviously, Bishop Les confirmed our students. It was a wonderful, reverent celebration. We are most grateful to the Sully family who ensured we had live music and singing for the celebration.
Learning Conferences
The scheduled days and times are listed below. Please note that due to Year 5 camp, Year 5 conferences will be split between Thursday 11th & Friday 19th September at the times listed below. Booking links and further details for Learning Conferences will be sent out shortly to parents via Operoo.
Learning Conference Dates & Times:
** Year Prep B only - Thursday 4th September 3:40 pm to 6 pm (Onsite)
and Friday 5th September 8:30 am to 12pm (Onsite)
** Year 5 Only - Thursday 11th September (Onsite) 3:40 pm to 7 pm
Thursday, 18th September all classes except PB, 5S, 5O (Onsite) – 3:40 pm to 7:00 pm Friday, 19th September all classes except PB (Onsite) – 8:30 am to 10:00 am
Friday, 19th September all classes except PB (Online) – 10:30 am to 11:30 am
St James Concert Production -
Last chance to order copies of the production from link below.
https://www.stagefrightcp.com.au/product/st-james-school-vermont-2025/
St James Disco Party
Thursday 28th August
Prep-2: 5-6pm
Grade 3-6: 6.30-8pm
Our upcoming Disco is always a highlight for the students, and we are very much looking forward to providing them with a fun and memorable evening.
However, for this event to go ahead, we must ensure we have enough parent helpers to meet safety requirements.
At present, we do not yet have sufficient volunteers for our grade 3-6 sign in, sign out time slots. Unfortunately, if we cannot secure the required number of helpers, the disco will not be able to run. Student safety is our highest priority, and adequate supervision is essential.
If you are available to assist on the night you can sign up through the link, - https://volunteersignup.org/M37T7
Fathers Day Breakfast.
Fathers Day Breakfast is on Friday 5th September.
Tickets are available now on CDF Pay. Jump on and book your tickets ASAP.
Raffle tickets were sent home on friday with the eldest child. Please return the stubs and money in and envelope labeled "Fathers Day Raffle Tickets" by Wednesday 3rd September Prizes will be drawn on Friday the 5th September.
Subway Lunch
Subway food day is coming up on Thursday the 4th of September - place your orders now - Orders close on Wednesday 27th of August.
Friday Treats
Our Friday Treats are Lamingtons and are just 3 for $1.00. We are in need of Volunteers for this term, so if you can spare the time, that would be great – it’s from 1.50pm to 2.30pm. It is a great way to be involved, with little imposition on your time.
Please sign up at https://volunteersignup.org/7J3FX
Other Important Items:
School Fees - families not on a payment plan should have either made part contributions or had a conversation with Lisa or myself regarding the timing of your payment. It is expected that fees will be paid in full by end of Term 3 (that's only 5 weeks away) if you are not on a payment plan.
Our Important Dates page now has a live Calendar to assist with your life admin
Our next P & F meeting will be on Monday 8 September 6.15 - 7.15pm
- The annual Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools - School Improvement Surveys will be administered during the first few weeks of September. Please read the attached information and stay tuned for further action.
Whitehorse Showtime
Chaarya, one of our grade 6 students is taking part in Whitehorse Showtime - The Cosmic Chronicles and would like to invite the St James' families to come and support the scout event.
He'd love anyone interested to come and it would mean the word to have a great audience!
Anyone can add "Chaarya" as the cast member name when getting their tickets to enable him to gain patrol points.
Please find the link and attachment below.
https://www.theround.com.au/whats-on/whitehorse-showtime-cosmic-chronicles
Winners are Grinners:
Finally, congratulations to Monica DeLeo who was part of a grand final winning team on Saturday afternoon playing AFL.
Monica was cheered on by staff and students.
I hope you all have a great week ahead.
Dave