Deputy Principal's News
Dear Parents and Carers,
We are now in the season of Advent, a time of waiting. 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 teachers and students have all been involved in the process of assessment and reporting over the last few weeks. As per mid year reports, the end of year school reports will be shared via the nforma Parent Portal on Friday 11th December. Whilst the school ensures copies of all reports are backed up and saved, it is a good idea to download and save your child's school reports to your own device.
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, 2021. You will be receiving additional details regarding the end of year reports and how to access them, closer to the date.
Student Stationary 2021 - New Suppliers
Covid-19 restrictions and their impact on the availability and supply of products, has been the main reason for the school sourcing a new and far more economical option for 2021 student stationery.
There are two main differences that you will notice:
- The first is that students will no longer receive individual packs delivered to your doorstep as in previous years. Instead all items will be bulk delivered to the school and classroom teachers will then distribute the stationery to the students at the beginning of the new school year.
- The second is that stationery fees will be included in the school levies for 2021. There will be a set book levy of $100.00 per student, irrespective of year level. This will be payable as part of the school fees account in 2021.
Teachers in Individual year levels for 2021 will communicate directly with you if there is an item that students can bring from home; for example their own pencil case or artsmock.
Confirmation
Yesterday the students in year 6 received the Sacrament of Confirmation. The liturgy was streamed on Youtube.
Here is the link in the event you missed it: https://youtu.be/wwFQyk51nX8
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.
Staggered Arrival / Departure Times
The information is also available on the School Portal.
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.
Although physical distancing will not apply to students in class, it does still apply to staff and parents. Therefore we ask that you respect our requests to minimise contact and continue with social distancing during drop off and pick ups, adults will also need to adhere to wearing masks when in public places including drop off and pick up.
We warmly invite all families to take a virtual tour of the school. Please leave some feedback on the link provided on the School Portal - Foundation Transition page. We kindly ask you to promote and share the tour with family, friends and families who may be looking for a school.
Here is the link: https://sites.google.com/stjamesbrighton.catholic.edu.au/stjamescatholicprimaryschool-r/foundation-transition-2021
St James Catholic Primary School (School Portal)
Please click here to access the School Portal
Social Media
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School Website: ww.stjamesbrighton.catholic.edu.au
Twitter: St James Catholic Primary School, 3186
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Facebook: @stjamesbrighton3186
Please stay safe and healthy.
Carmelina Corio
(Deputy Principal)
ccorio@stjamesbrighton.catholic.edu.au