Dear Families,

Thanks to all of our families that participated in our ride and walk to school day on Friday. It was great to see so many families out exercising enroute to school. Also, we had a great sea of Orange across the school marking the occasion of Harmony Day - a day in which we embrace all people and cultures and celebrate each others uniqueness. and the way we are inclusive of all here at St James.

Our First Eucharist Commitment masses were held over the weekend and it was lovely to see so many families and Year Four students enthusiastically moving to the altar and responding. Please pray for these students over the next six weeks leading up to their special day on Saturday 2 May at 2pm. The parent and student Information Evening is on Wednesday night 7 - 8pm in our Community Centre.

NAPLAN was completed this week and we are grateful to all our students who participated so diligently. Any final make up tests will be completed today.

Our bookings for our Student Teacher Parent Learning Conferences which will be held on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd April were released on Wednesday. If you have not already booked a time slot to meet with your child's teacher, please take the time to do so ASAP.

Please note that 1A Conferences will be held this week on Wednesday 25 March in the 1A classroom.

House Cross Country - This Friday 27th March

House Cross Country

Students are encouraged to wear a house colour T shirt or polo

Cross Country Timetable (approximate times)

12.00pm - 3-6 students and Sport and House Captains to assemble on the oval

12.05pm - welcome/ instructions and House Captains take the group through a quick warm up to the music.

12.10pm - 11 & 12 Boys 3km run

12.25pm - 11 & 12 Girls 3km run

12.40pm - 9/10 year old - Boys 2km run (and young year 5 students)

12.55pm - 9/10 year old - Girls 2km run (and young year 5 students)

1.20pm - Prep - 2 students and Sport and House Captains to assemble on the oval

1.25pm welcome/ instructions and House Captains take the group through a quick warm up to the music.

1.30pm Year 2 Boys run approx 750m

1.35pm Year 2 - Girls run approx 750m

1.40pm - Year 1 Boys - 500m run

1.45pm - Year 1 Girls - 500m run

1.50pm Prep Boys - 500m run

1.55pm Prep Girls - 500m run

2.00pm - conclusion and pack up and house winner announced after recess

Please note that ALL students will receive an icypole (Zooper Dooper) at recess time (Prep - Yr 2) or following the Cross Country run (Yr 3 - 6s). There is no need to send along 50 cents this week because our whole school reward ticket box is full and the school is providing a complimentary icy pole for all students.

FARM

With school holidays fast approaching, we are looking for families who are available to volunteer to assist with looking after our animals. If you are available and willing to lend a hand, your support would be greatly appreciated.

If you are new to this and would like to give it a go, I will show you through the farm so you are confident with what needs to be done. It's really very easy!

Please find the dates below. If you are able to volunteer please email me with your preferred dates at joanne.magnik@sjvermont.edu.au

Fri 3rd, Sat 4th, Sun 5th April

Mon 6th, Tues 7th April

Wed 8th, Thurs 9th April

Tues 14th, Wed 15th April

Thurs 16th, Fri 17th April

March Main Events

Monday 23 - School Open Day Tours 9.15 - 10.15am

Wednesday 25 - First Eucharist Information Evening

Thursday 26 - Food Day #2 -

Friday 27 - Palm sunday Prayer Service 9am in Reynolds Community Centre

- House Cross Country Event 12pm - 2.15pm

Monday 30 - Holy Thursday Prayer Service 2.30 - 3.00pm

Tuesday 31 - School Open Day Tours 9.15 - 10.15am

- Good Friday Prayer Service 2.30 - 3.00pm

April Events

Wednesday 1 - Learning Conferences 3.30 - 7.00pm

- Final day for official classes with 3.20 dismissal

Thursday 2 - Learning Conferences 8.30am - 12.00pm

- MACSEYE day care available (subject to minimum of 8 enrolments)

Note from our P&F Committee

HOT CROSS BUNS

Orders close at midnight this Wednesday 25th March, please order via CDF Pay.

BUNNINGS

Bunnings Easter Family Night at Vermont South, so many fun activities for the family! The evening is FREE but bookings are required.

AUSKICK

Footy is back and so is Auskick in Vermont!

Auskick is an introduction to AFL that builds skills, confidence and friendship through footy.

Auskick is open to both girls and boys who are 5 and above by the end of 2026.

See your class chat group for further information and links to sign up, or see the attached flyers- one is for the Friday night program the other for Saturday’s program.

Come and join in the fun of Auskick!

School Crossing Supervisor Of The Year Awards

The nominations are now open for the 2025 School Crossing Supervisor awards.

We all know how fabulous our Chris is! She certainly meets the criteria and it would be wonderful to have her acknowledged. Please take a minute to nominate Chris Lowry.

Please select Whitehorse Municipality and St James School, Vermont via the link below:

School Crossing Supervisor Of The Year Awards

Enjoy the fine weather and the last full week of term one,

Dave

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