Deputy Principal's News
Friday 19th August, 2022
Dear Parents and Carers,
It sure has been a very busy fortnight with so many school based events. Thank you to all of you for the various ways in which you help make St James the great place that it is.
Tomorrow we celebrate the Sacrament of Eucharist for students at the school. This is a special time in their lives as they prepare to receive Jesus into their lives through the Eucharist. Please keep the students in your prayers. A BIG thank you to all the mums who yesterday set up and catered for an amazing Eucharist Luncheon as part of the student’s reflection day. The time and effort that went into preparing this special lunch was appreciated and enjoyed by all.
School Crossing Safety
It has been brought to my attention that some students may be getting in and out of cars on North Rd at the crossing intersection or near the Fire Hydrant.
For Child Safety PLEASE DO NOT let students out or in of the car on North Rd at the crossing.
Please use the circular drop off at the end of St James Close and or on Osborne Ave.
Working With Children Checks
St James in a Child Safe School. As part of our Child Safe practices and processes we are required to maintain up to date information of parents and volunteers who hold a current (Working With Children Check) and would like to assist with a school activity.
If you currently hold a WWCC and intend on helping out with school activities in the near or not too distant future, can you please fill in the attached Google Form.
Should you have any queries, please feel free to contact School Admin on info@stjamesbrighton.catholic.edu.au or alternatively myself; Carmelina Corio on ccorio@stjamesbrighton.catholic.edu.au
Please update your information on the following WWCC Google Form if you have renewed or attained your WWCC.
School Closure Days 2022
Each term staff have a full day dedicated to staff Professional learning and forward planning. Our nominated days for 2022 are as follows:
✅Friday 18th March 2022
✅ Friday 17th June 2022
Friday 9th September 2022
Monday 12th September 2022
Friday 25th November 2022
Please note that an additional closure day has been added this term and that the next school closure days are 9th and 12th of September 2022.
IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO ENROL AT ST JAMES!
WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING PREP 2023 ENROLMENTS
Dear St James families,
A friendly reminder that if you would like to enrol your child into Foundation 2023 please let the school know and we will then send you an enrolment form.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school directly on ph 03 9596-4766 or via email: info@stjamesbrighton.catholic.edu.au
Covid-19 Safety at School (Updated protocols)
RAT Screening update: From Monday 23 May 2022, MACS does not
recommend that non-symptomatic students or staff conduct RATs twice a week in mainstream schools.
At St James we have put a number of strategies in place to reduce the risk of transmission. No one strategy is 100% effective.
Here are just some of the ways we are doing to keep our Students, School community and Staff safe and well.
In light of current restrictions and inline with our School Covid Safety we ask that you respect and follow the following guidelines.
Reporting a Student Positive RAT / PCR Result
We have devised a Parent Step by Step guide to assist you in the event that you need to report a positive result to the school!
Access the Step by Step PDF here
St James Catholic Primary School (School Portal)
Please click here to access the School Portal
Social Media - Please follow, like and share our school Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Feeds.
School Website: ww.stjamesbrighton.catholic.edu.au
Twitter: St James Catholic Primary School, 3186
Instagram: stjamesbrighton3186
Facebook: @stjamesbrighton3186
Please stay safe and healthy.
Carmelina Corio
Deputy Principal