Deputy Principal's News

Dear Parents and Carers,

Well here we are, the end of the final full week for the year. This week has been an amazing week with our School Production amongst many things. We look forward to the students viewing the video next week.

PA Christmas Board Competition: You may have noticed the Chisolm and Gamon boards in the area. Pictured is a very proud Ptolomoy who was the winning artist chosen to have his image transferred to the boards. Well done Ptolomy.

As we draw near to the end of the school year, a year which has had many challenges for all of us, I wish to thank you all for your ongoing support as a school and community.

To the staff, students, families and the class of 2021, I wish you all the very best. May you hold close to your heart, the many treasured memories created at St James. Please remember to come back and visit.

End of Year School Reports

The End of Semester School Reports will be published from 3.30pm onwards this afternoon. The reports will be published via the Nforma Parent Portal.

If your child is in Year 6 or your family is leaving our school community, please ensure that you download and save your child's reports prior to the end of the year, as your access may be restricted as early as the 1st January, 2022. Communication regarding accessing the school reports will be shared with families next week.

If there are any access issues, please contact Carmelina Corio ccorio@stjamesbrighton.catholic.edu.au

Summer Uniforms

A reminder that all students should be wearing their summer uniforms to school commencing Term 4. Wearing of the school navy legionnaire's cap or wide-brimmed hat is compulsory during terms 1, mid -late term 3,and term 4. If your child is unable to wear the correct school uniform on a given day, please inform your child’s classroom teacher.

Please refer to the following website, should you need to purchase uniform items https://nichollsschoolwear.com.au/

2022 School Dates

Term 1: Friday 27th January - Friday 8th April (1-6 Students return on Monday 31st January)

Term 2: Tuesday 26th April - Friday 24th June

Term 3: Monday 11th July - Friday 16th September

Term 4: Monday 3rd October - Friday 16th December

The school year for students in year 1-6 commences on Monday 31st January

Foundation students commence on Tuesday 1st February, (There will be NO SCHOOL for students in Foundation on Wednesdays during February. These days are assigned to assessin

School Closure Days 2022

Each term staff will have a full day dedicated to staff Professional learning and forward planning. Our four nominated days for 2022 are as follows:

Friday 18th March, 2022
Friday 17th June, 2022
Friday 2nd September, 2022
Friday 25th November, 2022

School Photos 2022

Tuesday 15th March

The dates listed are all on the St James Parent calendar.

Service Victoria QR Code and Face Masks

We kindly ask that all parents, carers and contractors and volunteers check-in using the Service Vic QR code displayed and wear a mask when entering the school building.

Thank you.

Self Isolating during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Can we kindly ask that if you or your family are required to self isolate during these times, that you inform the school via info@stjamesbrighton.catholic.edu.au so that we can offer any assistance possible.

Social Distancing

Thank you to all parents and carers who are helping the community to stay safe and healthy by keeping 1.5m apart at drop-off and pick-up times.