Dear Families,

I hope you all had a relaxing holiday period. We are very grateful to be living in Victoria rather than NSW as we commence this term with all students on site.

Please be prepared to keep unwell children at home and help prevent the spread of various illnesses, not just Coronavirus.

This morning we welcomed two new families to our community. Charlie (Prep O) and Jack (2D),Joshua (1P) and Mila (4D). We hope the Weekes and Crisostomo families feel the St James' hospitality soon.

The organising committee of our 50 Year Celebration planned for Sunday 25 July met on Friday and after considering many factors and conducting a risk assessment decided to cancel the event. While this is most disappointing and unfortunate, it is the responsible thing to do for both our local St James and the wider community. We have organised some commemorative wine sales and encourage you to purchase a bottle or a box as a momento and fund raiser for our St James community. Details and ordering information will be available soon.

Our Year Five students departed for their Sovereign Hill Camp this morning. I will return tomorrow afternoon and the students return on Wednesday afternoon.

Don't forget that the Year 6 Level Mass is on this weekend - either the 6:00pm on Saturday or 9:45am on Sunday at St John's church, where the students will make their commitment to celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Year 4 and 5 students are looking forward to their excursion to the Alexander Threatre at Monash university on Thursday 22 July. The excursion forms are being sent via Operoo. Please remember to register, if you haven't had a chance to do so already. We don't want anyone missing out!

This week, we also have two past students completing their Work Experience over this week. Karina Geraghty is also on board. Her placement is for the next four weeks, to complete her certificate to become a Learning Support Officer.

Lots of children enjoyed the new games they discovered this morning!

St James Netball Club Autumn 2021 Season

What an amazing season with 5 Premierships won and with 8 teams competing in Grand Finals on Saturday 19th June.

Special mention to U11 Section 1 and U15 Section 1 Shield Winners. We are so proud of the efforts of all our teams throughout the season. Well Done Sainters! Grand Final results were:

St James 11U Blue 23 def Trinity 11U Lilac 11

HFNC Jets 11U Gold 12 def St James 11U Red 5

St James 13U Blue 19 def HFNC Jets 13U Gold 17

Southwood 13U Purple 19 def St James 13U White 17

St James 13U Purple 13 def HFNC Jets 13U Green 11

St James 13U Green 13 def Ringwood North 13U Pink 6

St James 15U Blue 28 def Holy Spirit 15U Red 18

East Ringwood Open White 36 def St James Open Blue 23

It just goes to show the passion and determination we have at SJNC!

We welcome anyone wanting to give netball a go. Check out our website or social pages for more information.

Dates to Note........

July

Monday 12 Term 2 Starts

Year 5 Camp to Sovereign Hill

Wednesday 14 Year 5 campers return

Tuesday 20 Confirmation Reflection Day @ St John's, Mitcham

7:00 Parent Information Night re: Confirmation @ St James

Thursday 22 Year 4 and 5 Excursion to see Emmaus Production: 'Legally Blonde'

Sunday 25 St James 50th Anniversary Celebrations - CANCELLED

Tuesday 27 Year 5 & 6 Gala Sports Day

Wednesday 28 Final Debating Lesson for Years 5 & 6

Friday 30 Mini Mission Fete

Sat 17/ Sun 18 Year 6 Level Mass - Confirmation Commitment: 6:00pm or 9:45 am

August

Saturday 7 Confirmation 12pm

Wednesday 11 Debating Night for Year 5 & 6 Parents: TBC

Saturday 14 Last Auskick session

Sunday 15 Feast of the Assumption

Sunday 22 Level 2 Mass: 6:00pm or 9:45 am

Tuesday 31 School Concert - pending

September

Wednesday 1 School Concert - pending

Thursday 2 School Closure Day

Friday 3 Fathers' Day Breakfast TBC

Tuesday 7 Reflection Day for Reconciliation students

7:00 Parent Evening re: Reconciliation

Sunday 12 Level 3 Mass- 6:00pm or 9:45am

Tuesday 14 Learning Conferences

Wednesday 15 Learning Conferences

St James News

'St James School Community Is Committed To The Victorian Child Safe Standards.'

Update Sheet - Term Three, Week One · 12 Jul 2021

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