St James School Community News
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Second Hand Uniform Shop
Many thanks for your support at our most recent sale!
Please reach out to us if you have any uniform enquiries or suggestions.
Liesl & Ali
Before and After school care
Parent Google Calendar
The google calendar is designed for parents to keep up to date with school events.
Please ensure that you are checking the Parent Google Calendar on a regular basis as dates are added throughout the year.
School Closure Days 2023
Monday 27 March -Term 2 Planning
Tuesday 13 June -Term 3 Planning
Friday 8 September -Term 4 Planning
Monday 6 November - TIL (Tues 7 November - Melbourne Cup Day)
Friday 24 November- Planning Day
2023 Term Dates
2023 term dates are as follows, but please keep in mind that they may be subject to change as each term staff have a full day dedicated to staff Professional learning and forward planning.
Term 1 31 January (Foundation Students commence Term 1) -06 April Final Day Term 1
Each Wednesday in February Foundation Students are scheduled for individual testing and do not attend school. Full weeks for Foundation commence in March.
Year 1 - Year 6 commence Wednesday 01 February 2022
(Y1-6 Student Testing 30 - 31st January)
Term 2 24 April - 23 June
Term 3 10 July - 14 September
Term 4 02 October - 15 December 1:30pm School Finish
Bell Times
Teacher supervision 8:40am - 9:00am
First Bell 9:00am (Music begins playing at 8:55am)
Fruit Break 10am
Morning Recess 11:00am - 11:30am
Morning Eating Time 11:30 am -11:40 am
Lunch Eating Time 1:40pm - 1:50pm
Afternoon Recess 1:50pm - 2.30pm
Dismissal 3:30pm
Teacher supervision 3:30pm -3:45pm
Lunch Orders
The last day of lunch orders for 2023 is today, the 7th December as this is the last day of school for Star of the Sea.
2023 Lunch Order Menu
NB some items are only served on certain days
Details on how to set up your Flexischools account for online ordering.
Community Notices
The Star of The Sea staff have a high end, lightly loved, or new with tags- op shop. St James parents and staff are invited to come from 9am to 10am Monday.
This initiative supports the work of the Brigidine asylum seeker Project. This organisation receives no government funding and relies on donations to continue their work. People are encouraged to come in and pay what they think is fair.
The next Bayside Farmers' Market is coming up on Saturday 23rd December, 8am-1pm at Trey Bit Reserve (Jetty Road), Sandringham. As you will see from the ad below, the proceeds will be going to a very special charity, Team Sports 4 All.
PLOS: Catch Me If You Can
Sun 31Dec – Sun 7 Jan: The award-winning PLOS Musical Productions present
Catch Me If You Can – high flying musical comedy about chasing your dreams and
Not getting caught. Based on the hit film, this splashy spectacle follows the adventures of a globetrotting con artist.
N.B. Not suitable for young children
For further dates and how to book tickets:
https://artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au/Whats-On/Search-All-Events/PLOS-Catch-Me-If-You-Can
Rise Up Dance Program - After School
Rise Up Dance will be back at
St James in 2024!
Contact Miss Leisa for more information
leisa.riseupdance@gmail.com
PIANO GUITAR
ART
Art Smart
Professional Afterschool Art Program now running at St James.
- Seniors (grade 3+) 3.40-5pm Monday
- Juniors (prep-grade 2) 3.40-5pm Tuesday
$18 per session + $29 per term for materials + GST
To enrol : https://www.artea.com.au/book-online/
TAEKWONDO @ St James
fitness, fun, family, discipline, resiliance, techniques
Hi Everyone,
More Fitness, fun and martial art skills.
TAEKWONDO is held in the Hall 3.45-4.45pm both Monday and Wednesday.
If you would like to try this sport, just give us a call for your free trial.
Remember your snack and water bottle.
Sign up a friend and receive a free T-shirt for yourself and your friend.
Yours in Taekwondo,
Sophia and the FX Team.
Ph 0419876187
email: fx.fitness@internode.on.net