Principal's Post

Dear Families,

We have had a busy and productive start to Term 3 and the next few weeks promise to be action packed with our upcoming Art Show, our Mini Mission Fete this week and a number of school sports events.

At the end of last term, I had the opportunity to share the outcomes of our recent School Review with our School Advisory Council, and I’m delighted to now share them with our wider school community. We are incredibly proud that our independent external reviewer recognised the strength of our school culture, our students’ academic achievement, and their engagement and wellbeing. The review process was thorough, involving staff, students, parents, classroom visits and an in-depth analysis of school data, giving us great confidence in the findings. To learn more about the review process and read the full report summary, please click on our dedicated School Review page.

Possible MACSEYE Holiday Program at St James

Following discussion at School Advisory Council meetings, I have been in contact with James Rusmir, General manager, Services at MACSEYE regarding the possibility of St James hosting a holiday program on our site.

I believe this would be a great service and advantage to quite a few of our families. MACSEYE will base their decision on the interest of our community and have asked me to forward this attached survey to our families. The more responses and the more possible uptake of the holiday program, the more likely it is to get off the ground.

So ... please take 3 - 5 minutes to complete the attached survey this week and encourage your friends to do the same.

Holiday Program Interest Survey - St James Vermont – Fill out form

St James 80s Prom Night - SOLD OUT!!!

STOP THE CASSETTE! WE’RE OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT!

You amazing 80’s legends have absolutely blown us away! SJ 80’s Prom Night is officially SOLD OUT!

Thank you all for your incredible support. We can’t wait to celebrate what promises to be an unforgettable night of big hair, bad dancing and even bigger memories!

Ticket sales on CDF are now closed, as we’ve reached capacity.

One last reminder: If you haven’t already emailed promqueens2026@gmail.com with your table details please do so by COB today or you’ll be leaving your seating arrangements in the hands of the Prom Queens.

Thanks again for your amazing support. We can’t wait to see everyone on Saturday 22 August for a totally tubular night!

St James Feast Day & Mini Mission Fete: Friday 24 July

This Friday we will celebrate our school's feast day with Mass and our Mini Mission Fete.

The celebrations commence with mass in the Reynolds Community Centre at 9am. Following mass, our Year Five and Six students, who have been busy learning about Economics and Catholic Social Teaching as they have prepared to host their fete stalls, will set up ready for the Mini Mission Fete. Students who ordered a sausage in bread for lunch will be served this at approximately 11am, ready for the fete to operate 11.15am - 1.00pm.

Following pack up and recess time, we will host our final prayer service and Fete wrap up to conclude the day.

Funds raised from the Mini Mission Fete will be split between Autism Australia and the Variety Children's Charity. Our Year Five and Six students researched and selected these charities.

Parent/Student preparation required for the Mini Mission Fete:

complete the sausage sizzle lunch order form by Monday 20th July
students wear free dress on the MMF day, Friday 24 July, for a dollar donation - silver coins are very useful as change at the MMF stalls
students bring along money to spend at the fete - $10 - $20 is recommended
examples of stalls include: milk shakes, donuts, handmade bracelets, target throwing, nintendo games, trinket making, 'guess the lollies' in the jar etc.
Yr 5 & 6 families support by volunteering to help out with the sausage sizzle
Yr 4 families support by baking for the baked goods stall and volunteer to help sell on the day
all families are welcome to attend the mass (9.00 - 10.00am), the fete (11.15 - 1.00pm) and the prayer service and wrap up (2.30 - 3.15pm)
Visitors for the fete arrive from 11:15am and please enter via the pedestrian gate on Centre road and sign in. Please note all other gates will be locked as usual.

Child Safe Standards

With the importance and commitment that we place on student safety as a school system, please take the time to read and familiarise yourself with the information in the

Child Safe Standard Five Parent/Carer Newsletter.

Important Dates coming up:

Don't forget

Tuesday 21 July - Confirmation Parent Information Night 6pm - 7pm
No Friday Treats this week due to Mini Mission Fete
Fri 24 July - Mini Mission Fete and St James Feast day celebrations
Thurs 30 July - Art Show Opening
Thurs 30 July (pm) - Tues 4 August (am) - Art Show viewing

As our Parish Fete approaches, I am seeking volunteers from our school parents to join the Fete Committee this year. Please click on the Fete Page for more information.

Enjoy the week ahead.

Dave