Principal's News
Dear Parents and Carers,
This is my first newsletter as Principal of St James. I feel so very honoured to have been entrusted with this position. I hold St James school and all its members, staff, students and school families near and dear to my heart. I'm very excited about the future and Iook forward to sharing this and working with you all as this new era at St James begins.
At my interview I shared two wishes; one for the students and one for the parents. If the excitement and positive energy demonstrated in the last 48 hours are any indication I dare say my wishes are already coming true!
The first wish is for the students:
May you come to school each day filled with energy and excitement as though it was your first day of school. May you never lose the energy and excitement for learning. Enjoy each day making new friends and working with your teachers and other students. May you appreciate that learning will be fun filled and challenging. May you continue to grow as individuals, trusting one another and creating treasured memories together.
The second wish is for the parents:
As the first educators in your child’s life, may you continue to encourage your child to do their very best each day. May you celebrate their successes and support and encourage the times when they feel challenged. May St James School support you in your journey, as we work together for the benefit of your children, so that they may be equipped with the skills, knowledge and a healthy mindset to be responsible global citizens.
Yesterday was the most memorable with the staff and students planning so many little surprises for me.
- A guard of honour leading into the school, a welcome sign, balloons, flowers and to top it off, a Principal sash and crown!
- The staff put on a lovely morning tea for me. The students did not miss out as we had a picnic with Icy poles and Zooper Doopers at lunch time.
I was quite teary the entire day and overwhelmed with the many congratulations, kind and caring words, emails and messages that I received. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this such a special day for me and the school.
Principal Conference in Darwin
Next week I will be travelling to Darwin with the South Central Principals, as we embark on a learning journey to further deepen our knowledge and understanding about Indigenous perspectives. I look forward to sharing my learning with you all. Whilst I am away, I leave the school in the hands of my very capable two Deputies, Emma Herbert and Georgia McNamara.
In case you missed the email, please find attached the official correspondence from the Regional Manager Deb Egan and Bayside Mission Priests.
Buses replace trains on the Sandringham Line – 29 May to 4 June 2023
From 8:15pm Monday 29 May until last service Sunday 4 June, buses will replace trains on the Sandringham line between Parliament and Sandringham stations.
During this time please allow an extra 60 minutes for your journey, noting that it may be busier during peak times.
For journey planning, service information and up-to-date timetable information, visit ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007.
St James School Vision and School Priorities. (POST REVIEW) Last year the school participated in our school review. Following the review we received a report including recommendations for forward planning. We have met as a Leadership team and in consultation with staff and MACS consultants have set our new school priorities for continuous improvement for the next four years. (Please see the attached information).
PREP 2024 ENROLMENTS CLOSING SOON
Can I kindly ask that current families with a child due to commence Prep in 2024 submit their completed enrolment forms so additional places can be offered to new families.
Thank you!
COVID-19 Safety at School (Updated protocols)
St James Catholic Primary School (School Portal)
Please click here to access the School Portal https://sites.google.com/stjamesbrighton.catholic.edu.au/stjamescatholicprimaryschool-r/school-portal-home-page
Working With Children Checks
St James is a Child Safe School. As part of our Child Safe practices and processes we are required to maintain up to date information of parents and volunteers who hold a current (Working With Children Check) and would like to assist with a school activity.
If you currently hold a WWCC and intend on helping out with school activities in the near or not too distant future, can you please fill in the attached Google Form.
Should you have any queries, please feel free to contact School Admin on info@stjamesbrighton.catholic.edu.au
Please update your information on the following WWCC Google Form if you have renewed or attained your WWCC.
Social Media - Please follow, like and share our school Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Feeds.
School Website: ww.stjamesbrighton.catholic.edu.au
Twitter: St James Catholic Primary School, 3186
Instagram: stjamesbrighton3186
Facebook: @stjamesbrighton3186
Please stay safe and healthy.
Carmelina Corio (Principal)