St James Religious Dimension
Religious Education / Parish News
Prep in Pajamas Faith Night
Last week our Prep families gathered together in faith to explore the meaning of prayer in the Catholic Faith and how prayer can become a part of our daily lives. Thank you to all the families that joined us and to Bridie and Mandi for leading the night and Maria and Cathy for their support.
Year 1/2 Story night
We look forward to celebrating Year 1/2 Story night were we will explore belonging to God’s Family through the sacrament of Baptism.
St James Mini Vinnies
As part of our Social Justice initiatives at St James, we continue to challenge our students to SEE!, THINK!, DO! and REFLECT! on the change they can make in our world.
This year we continue to support St Vincent De Paul through Mini Vinnies and bring awareness and support of Social Justice issues within ours and the wider community. This week the Youth Engagement Team spoke to our Year 5/6 students about the important role we play here at St James and how our contritions do make a difference.
St Vincent De Paul Winter Appeal
This term the St James Community will once again be supporting the St Vincent De Paul Winter Appeal. Each year our community responds to the call to support those in our community that are the most vulnerable.
A donation box will be placed in each classroom next week and our wonderful
Year 6 Social Justice Leaders will be coming around to each class and sharing the following information with students about what to bring.
UPDATE OF INFORMATION
If your child has been Baptised since their enrolment can you please provide a copy of the certificate to the office so our records can be updated.
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.
Important Dates
TERM 2
Tuesday 21st May - Year 1/2 Story Time Faith night 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Thursday 6th June - Feast of the Sacred Heart Mass @ 9:15am lead by Year 4
TERM 3
Wednesday 24th July - Eucharist Reflection Evening @ 5:30pm - 6:30pm (TBC)
Thursday 25th July - Feast of St James Mass lead by Year 6 and celebrations (TBC)
Tuesday 6th August - Confirmation Reflection Evening @ 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Friday 9th August - Eucharist Reflection Day
Wednesday 14th August - Eucharist Mass @ 7pm (Location TBC)
TERM 4
Monday 14th October - Confirmation Reflection Day (Change of date)
Monday 14th October - Gen Bryant whole school incursion
Sunday 20th October - Confirmation Mass, St Joan of Arc @ 1pm
Friday 1st November - Grandparents Day/ All Saints ParaLiturgy @ 11:30am lead by Year 3
Monday 11th November - Remembrance Day Paraliturgy @ 3:15pm lead by Prep
Flourish Program - Year 6 Girls 2024
Year Six Flourish is a High School Preparation and Resilience Program designed to prepare and equip Year Six girls in their transition from primary to secondary school.
At Flourish, we recognise that the transition into High School can be a stressful and daunting one. The Flourish program delves into helpful topics such as organisation and planning, goal setting, managing homework and getting along with teachers.
If you would like further information or to make an application for this year visit their website https://www.flourishprogram.org/year-6-2016 or click on the application link below
2024 Applications Open! Click "Apply Now"!
Program commences Friday 26th July 2024
Parishes of St Finbar's, St Joan of Arc & St James
To access the weekly Parish Bulletin please go to the website
https:// www.melbcatholic.org/s/brightoneast
Emma Herbert
Deputy Principal - RE Leader