Faith & Wellbeing
WELLBEING
R U OK? Day
On Thursday 9th September St James celebrated R U OK? Day. Staff completed a number of activities to help students in being able to ask others R U OK? In four steps and how to respond if someone says they are not. Students and staff were also given a yellow ribbon by the Student Wellbeing Leaders to wear for the day to remind them of the importance of asking R U OK?
SRC Leaders
A big thank-you to our fabulous SRC leaders who have been meeting each fortnight to discuss agenda items. This term our SRC leaders have made decisions in the following areas:
- WOW awards schedule
- Balls going over the fences
- House Points winners reward
- School Expectations review
I have been very impressed with the way that all SRC leaders have contributed to each of the meetings and the respect that they show to each other's opinions and ideas during our meetings. I look forward to continuing our work in Term 4.
House Points Challenge Term 3
Our house points challenge continues to be a very popular way for our students to win points for their house in various ways. Including:
- Showing respect to their teacher and class mates
- Thinking of and caring for others
- Being inclusive and showing compassion
- Completing great work
- Helping without being asked
And many, many more.
This term congratulations goes to Conquest-Gold House. The conquest house students this week will be enjoying extra free time!
St James Talent Show
Thank-you to the following students who entered the St James Talent Show 2022. What an impressive array of talents from rapping, to acrobatics we certainly have a very talented bunch of students at St James!
- Charlie F-Year 2
- Sophie W-Year 5
- Zara N- Year 5
- Poppy B-Year 6
- Lucy S-Year 6
Mrs Georgia McNamara
Students Wellbeing Leader
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
ST JAMES SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM
Confirmation
Next term the year 6 students will celebrate the sacrament on Confirmation on Thursday 17th of November, 6pm at St Joan of Arc Church. Parents and students are invited to a preparation evening on Tuesday 18th of October, 5:30pm - 6:30pm in the Project Space.
Gen Bryant
Due to illness our incursion with Gen Bryant has been postponed till next term. Once a date is rebooked we will let families know. We look forward to spending time with Gen and exploring our faith through song and inviting families in to share what we have done.
IMPORTANT DATES
Term 4
Confirmation Parent Evening - Tuesday 18th of October at 5:30pm in the Project Space
All Saints Day Liturgy - Tuesday 1st of November, 10:40am
Confirmation Reflection Day - Friday 4th of November (all day)
Sacrament of Confirmation Mass - Thursday 17th of November, St Joan of Arc at 6pm
End of Year School Mass - (TBC)
Graduation Mass - Thursday 15th of December at St Joan of Arc (time to be confirmed)oan of Arc (Time to be confirmed)
SECONDARY ENROLMENTS
If there are any parents that require dates or a letter confirming sacraments, please email eherbert@stjamesbrighton.catholic.edu.au and I will be able to provide that information for you.
Emma Herbert
RE Leader / STEM & Sustainability / Learning Diversity Leader
eherbert@stjamesbrighton.catholic.edu.au
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