Deputy Principal's News
Dear Parents,
Welcome back to Term 4!
Throughout the holidays we have had scheduled works take place to make our school even better. The works included; the completion of painting in and outside of the building, the removal of the sleepers and tanbark beneath the playground which was replaced by a new Flexitec rubber surface, the resurfacing of our main entrances and ramps with a concrete/epoxy and finally the work in progress, the preparation for the resurfacing of our new synthetic grass by Grassports Australia. To ensure that the work can continue in a safe manner, temporary fencing has been put up in the Mainyard. The aim is to have the grass in front of the office installed prior to our Grandparents and Special Person Assembly and morning tea tomorrow Friday. At this stage it is anticipated that the new synthetic grass will be fully installed (including the line work and sand overlay by the end of next week.
The front office and the classrooms can be accessed via the Tilley stairs leading up to the Year 5 space and the Red double doors located next to the Boardroom. Temporarily we will have students line up at the end of play and lunch in the Tilley yard. At this stage, until the works are completed, the students in years 3 -6 will be using Netball, Tennis courts and play equipment at play and lunch, and the students in Foundation to 2 the Tilley yard. Games Club will be available to all students on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Thank you all for your ongoing cooperation and understanding.
Grandparents and Special Person Day - Friday 11th October
Tomorrow we welcome to the school our Grandparents and Special Friends. The students will be leading a whole school Assembly followed commencing at 11.30am in the Year 5 Space upstairs, followed by classroom visits and a morning tea hosted by the Year 1 families.
Ushers: There will be students welcoming and ushering to assist with the smooth running of the day.
Parking: The Netball courts will be open for additional parking. A member of staff will be outside guiding you.
Access to the School: We ask that all visitors to the school make their way across the Mainyard utilising the front steps or ramp. Alternatively the school can be accessed via the Tilley yard side where there are also steps and ramp access.
Lift: Please note that if you require lift access, you will need to make your way to the school office where you will be assisted.
Overview for the Grandparents and Special Person Assembly
11.00am (Guests to commence arriving)
11.30am - 12.00 noon (Assembly in the Year 5 Space)
12.00noon - 12.20pm (Classroom visits)
12.20pm - 1.00pm (Morning tea hosted by the Yr 1 Parents in the Project Space upstairs)
Reflection:
Grandparents and Special People enrich our lives. Take a moment to stop and think about the special people in your life, some of who are no longer around, but never forgotten!
School Uniforms
A reminder that by now all students should be wearing their summer uniforms to school. Wearing of the school navy legionnaires cap or wide-brimmed hat is compulsory during terms 1, mid -late term 3,and term 4. Please refer to our Sunsmart policy attached to this newsletter.
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
Kind regards,
Carmelina Corio
Deputy Principal