Deputy Principal's News
Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome back to Term 2! Please find attached a few reminders about what is happening in Term 2.
Happy Mother’s Day - Tantissimi Auguri per la Festa della Mamma
We hope that all the Mums and Caregivers in our community have a lovely day on Sunday. The festivities continue on the Saturday 21st May with the St James Mothers Day lunch.
Nforma Reports - Semester 1 Reports
Classroom and Specialist teachers are currently in the middle of assessing student knowledge and understanding in preparation for report writing. Student reports will be shared digitally before the end of term and prior to the Parent Teacher meetings via the Nforma Parent portal. Further information will be sent out closer to the date on how to access your child’s academic report for Semester 1.
Chess Club - Now taking Enrolments
Last week we welcomed back Chess Club to St James.
Students in years 2-6 who are interested in learning how to play Chess, are invited to join. Chess Club will be held every Wednesday during Term 2. The sessions are held during lunch times on a Wednesday in the School Hall.
For further information on how to enrol, please see the attached flyer.
School Uniform
This term has been a time to transition into Winter Uniforms. It has been optional for the students to begin wearing their winter uniform from the beginning of Term 2. All students are required to be wearing their full School Winter Uniform by Week 3 - Monday 9th May. As we are a sunsmart school, students will need to wear their hats depending on the UV rating. Sunsmart Australia suggests wearing a hat when the UV rating is 3 and above.
School Review
As part of the improvement cycle, each Victorian Catholic, Government and Independent school undertakes a review every four years. The school completes a comprehensive self-evaluation against the MACS SIF (School Improvement Framework). An independent analysis is also completed by an external reviewer on the school’s performance against the goals and targets listed in our SIP (School Improvement Plan). The review evaluates the school's strengths, areas for improvement and the impact of its improvement efforts. At the end of the review, a new four-year school SIP (School Improvement Plan) will be written.
Our School Review is fast approaching with our Compliance Day - VRQA (Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority) occurring on Tuesday 7th June. The School Review process continues on Thursday 9th June and Tuesday 14th June with various focus groups to take place.
The purpose of the School Review is to celebrate our strengths and explore opportunities for improvement.
School Closure Days for 2022
FOUNDATION 2023 - ENROL NOW
Dear St James families,
A friendly reminder that if you would like to enrol your child into Foundation 2023 please let the school know and we will then send you an enrolment form.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school directly on ph 03 9596-4766 or via email: info@stjamesbrighton.catholic.edu.au
Thanks in advance!
School Assemblies for Term 2, 2022
This term we will have a combination of virtual and onsite school assemblies.
Please find below the date and time of the next Assembly. Our school assemblies will be led by the students in Year 6B and Miss Black.
- Friday 6th May - Assembly at 2.30pm
(Please refer to the St James parent Google Calendar for additional Information)
COVID-19 Safety at School
At St James we have put a number of strategies in place to reduce the risk of transmission. No one strategy is 100% effective.
Here are just some of the ways we are doing to keep our Students, School community and Staff safe and well.
In light of current restrictions and inline with our School COVID Safety we ask that you respect and follow the following guidelines.
Reporting a Student Positive RAT / PCR Result
We have devised a Parent Step by Step guide to assist you in the event that you need to report a positive result to the school!
Access the Step by Step PDF here
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.
St James Catholic Primary School (School Portal)
Please click here to access the School Portal
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
Deputy Principal