Deputy Principals' News
Term 2 is upon us after an extra long break during our Term 1 holidays. Term 2 is going to be action packed with many great things to look forward to. Our year 5/6 students have already been on an excursion to ACMI and had a “Talk Money” incursion this week. Two teams represented St James at the Holt District Soccer Tournament (more on that in Sport) and our Junior school made some VERY yummy Anzac biscuits in our Project Space, which everyone enjoyed eating!
Key Dates for Term 2:
Our leadership team will attend SWIF today. Professional Learning in this area is a great way to ensure we are keeping on task with our priorities for 2023.
Friday 5th May-Holt District Cross Country for all students in Years 3-6. Please see the Operoo for further details.
Thursday 11th May-Assembly #1 Term 2
Friday 12th May-Friday sport for Year 5 and 6 begins and will have 4 rounds (St James has a bye for the first round).
Tuesday 16th May-Parent Helpers Meeting at 2pm
Thursday 18th May-School readiness Allied Health School Tour
Friday 19th May-Round 2 Friday Sport (Year 5 and 6 Only)
Thursday 25th May-Assembly #2 Term 2
Friday 26th May- Round 3 Friday Sport (Year 5 and 6 Only)
Monday 29th May- St James Winter Appeal begins
Tuesday 30th May-Year 1/2 Story Faith Night
Thursday 1st June-Money Talks Incursion Year 5/6
Friday 2nd June- Round 4 Friday Sport (Year 5 and 6 Only)
Tuesday 6th June-Eucharist Reflection Evening (Year 4)
Wednesday 7th June-Holt District Netball Lightning Premiership (Year 5 and 6 selected students)
Thursday 8th June-Holt AFL Lightning Premiership (Year 5 and 6 selected students)
Thursday 8th June-Assembly #3 Term 2
Monday 12th June- King's Birthday Holiday
Tuesday 13th June- School Closure Day-Term 3 Planning
Wednesday 14th-Friday 16th June PSG meetings-invited parents only
Thursday 22nd June-Assembly #4 Term 2
Student Uniform
This week some of our Prep students have been wearing their winter uniform for the first time. All students should be in full winter uniform by Monday 8th May. Wearing a uniform gives our students a sense of belonging to our community. It also gives our students a sense of identity and cohesion. With this in mind today at our student SRC Meeting we discussed the parts of our uniform that we felt as students we could improve on.
Here is a list of what the SRC leaders said:
- Runners are not a part of the school uniform except on sports days. Black runners are NOT a part of the school uniform.
- Please wear plain white socks with the summer and sport uniform.
- Winter is navy socks or stockings.
- Shirts tucked in .
- Hair accessories are white, navy, red.
- Sport Jackets are not a part of the school uniform.
- Ties to be worn and done up properly.
N.B. Girls also have the option of wearing navy trousers in Winter.
All students were informed of the discussion at the SRC meeting on Wednesday this week. Please support us in ensuring your child wears the school uniform correctly and with pride.
Looking forward to another wonderful term.
Emma Herbert and Georgia McNamara
Acting Deputy Principals