Deputy Principal's News

Dear Parents and Carers,

The season of Advent is fast approaching. This year we have all been challenged with waiting in various situations, the most publicised waiting, for restrictions to be lifted. Whilst it has not been easy at times, it has highlighted the importance of connecting with family and friends. Now as the count-down to Christmas begins, we can look forward to the birth of Christ our Lord and celebrating this day with our family and loved ones.

End of Year School Reports

The end of the school year is also the time where teachers assess and report student learning. In the coming weeks you will receive your child’s end of year School Report. Just like mid year, 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.

School Borrowed Devices - Remote Learning

During remote learning, we were in the fortunate position to send home with all students in Foundation to Yr 1 an Ipad, and in Years 2-6 a Chromebook. By now all borrowed devices, charges, covers etc should be returned to school. If you have yet to do so, please return this equipement by NO later that Wednesday 1st December. .

If you have a device at home which has sustained some damage, either through wear and tear or an accidental drop, can you please send an email to the school to let us know as we are currently in the process of auditing and repairing all devices, in readiness for next year.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me on ccorio@stjamesbrighton.catholic.edu.au, alternatively on the school’s number: 9596 4766.

Return to School Transition - Information for Families

Although there has been the easing of many restrictions the latest school operations guidelines released on Monday 1st November from MAC’s still recommends that we continue to use staggered drop off and pick up times as well as keeping our cohorts in bubbles as much as possible. Therefore can I ask that you continue to use the timetable for drop offs and pick ups as communicated at the beginning of Term 4.

Drop off and Pick up.

If you have multiple children at the school please drop them all at the same time as the youngest child’s drop off time and pick them up at the youngest child's finish time.

The drop off and pick up points are in place regardless of whether you drive, ride or walk to school.

Further Information:

There should be no students dropped off to school prior to 8:45am
Students at recess and lunch times are using allocated playspaces to minimise mixing of cohorts.
Classes are accessing learning outside of the classroom when possible but remaining with their own class.
Specialist classes are being held in the classroom where practical to minimise the use of rooms by multiple classes.

We thank-you for following and co-operating with the information above.

Brendan Flanagan Mrs Georgia McNamara Carmelina Corio

Principal Student Wellbeing Leader Deputy Principal

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 advice and in line with our School COVIDSafe Plan we ask that you respect and follow the following guidelines.

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/

School Closure Days

Our next school closure day will be on Friday 3rd December. This day will be used to plan for the 2022 School Year. This day is also listed 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.