ANZAC MARCH- 25 April
If you are joining the school to march.
Meet- next to the Pacific Hotel. Mrs Petersen, Mrs Hancock, Ms Imeson, Mrs Ferguson, Ms Forde, Mrs Hollington will all be waiting.
Time- 9:00- 9:15am - for the march moving off at 9:30am to the cenotaph.
Wear- Full school uniform INCLUDING hats.
Bring - a water bottle(it gets hot)
Awards Assembly
St James' Award –Rashad
Be Your Best Self - Sonny ADAMS, Billy CURTIS, Amelia MACINNES, Jarrah WRIGHT, Hope HOMEWOOD, Mignon ESPAG, Jack WHITE,
MJR – Navah DOUGHERTY, Aria JOLLY, Hayley LONG, Austin DOUGHERTY,
Sports - Roscoe MADGE, Sofia LANE, Miles FERGUSON, Jake SEIVERS
Achievement - Edward RIBTON-TURNER, Willa STOWE, Luka HADIMIOGLU, Luca ESPAG, Molly O'BRIEN, Duke ISON, Sanne LITTLE
Encouragement - Braxton MCGRATH, Asher BROPHY, Hailey HASLETT, Arabella DENDLE, Bradley HASLETT, Eli BYRNE, Ella CAROLAN,
Student of the Week -Meg DRAYTON, Magnus MADGE, Frank UEBERGANG, Jackson CURTIS, Dolly DOUGHERTY, Fionn MAWN, Sarai WAGHORN
RE News
Celebrating the Spirit of Community: Catholic Schools Week 2024
As we conclude this term, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your participation in the wonderful events held to celebrate Catholic Schools Week. Your presence has enriched our community and reaffirmed the blessings of our faith-filled journey. This year's theme, "Faith and Innovation," inspires us to blend timeless faith with forward-thinking creativity.
Throughout Catholic Schools Week, we honoured our rich traditions and values while engaging in reflection, service, and celebration. From special liturgical ceremonies to service projects and gatherings, each event showcased the vibrant tapestry of our Catholic school family.
At the core of our celebration is a shared commitment to academic excellence rooted in Gospel values. As Catholic educators, we strive not only to educate minds but also to nurture souls, fostering virtues of compassion, integrity, and service. Together, we guide our students along the path of faith, empowering them to become compassionate leaders in a world yearning for hope and healing.
We are deeply grateful for your support, which helps grow our school community and enrich the lives of our students. As we look ahead, let us carry the spirit of Catholic Schools Week with us, renewing our dedication to fostering a community where every child is known, valued, and loved.
Thank you for your involvement in our school events this term. We wish you a restful and rejuvenating break!
Check out the photos below of some of our wonderful events this week!
2024 Sacrament Dates
Confirmation- Monday 17th June 2024, 5pm at St Mary’s Church, Maclean.
Reconciliation- Wednesday 4th September, 11:35am at school (Parents/ family members not required to attend this Sacrament).
First Holy Communion- Saturday 7th September, 5:30pm Mass at St James Church, Yamba
The order of Sacraments in the Lismore Diocese is:
Baptism, Confirmation (Year 3), Reconciliation (Year 4), First Eucharist (Year 4)
If you need more information regarding Baptism for your child, please contact the Parish Office in Maclean on 6645 1188 (Open Monday/ Wednesday/ Friday 9am-1:30pm).
If you would like your child to receive any other Sacraments, please contact Mrs Howland at school. For your child to receive any of these Sacraments they must first be Baptised.
If your child has received the Sacrament of Confirmation last year, they will be invited to receive Reconciliation and First Communion this year. All preparation is completed at school as part of Religion lessons.
If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me at school.
Renee Howland
Assistant Principal- Mission
Dear Parents and Carers
Thank you for your engagement with Saint James this term.
I have been privileged to speak with many families enrolling for future class placements and when I ask why they are here, it is almost always because of what the parent body is saying in the community.
It was a great pleasure to have so many families come to school this week for the all week open classrooms, morning tea and the liturgy. We also had families join the excursion for Stage 1 around the surfing beaches and the museum. Today we have commemorated the service of those whom we remember around Anzac Day and an assembly. It was lovely to see so many parents join us for these as well.
This week, during Catholic Schools Week, I have been playing a game. Each day I had a theme in my thoughts as to why we do what we do, and I have tried to use the words in conversation with you either at an event or in passing.
My words were-
Monday- community (excursion)
Tuesday- active and involved (and then they moved the Cross Country to next term! Can I give this one to Lola who swam today in Sydney at the PSSA carnival? Well done Lola! and thanks to your efforts my pattern is maintained)
Wednesday- families and faith (liturgy, morning tea and open classrooms)
Thursday- respect, service and learning (assembly and The Call)
I think these words define what schools are about. Thanks for playing along.
Once more, thank you for your engagement this week and we look forward to the beginning of the next term with lots of exciting things happening.
Just remember- if the words assembly, liturgy, carnival, mass, celebration, welcome or join! are used you are invited to be here. You are always invited to be here.
Our modes of communication are this NEWSLETTER (particularly the calendar), COMPASS (all events must have what to wear included) and then our Instagram. You can go old school and ring 66463266 if you need information or an answer too. Kelly, Baxter and Sue know it all (or know who knows it all).
All are welcome, all belong.
Ann
Sport Dates
Wednesday 1st May - Zone Cross Country- Junction Hill- Barnier Park (Note New Date and location)
Tuesday 21st May 2024- Dio Cross Country - Grafton
Thursday 23rd May 2024 - Netball Schools Cup - Maclean
Wednesday 12th June 2024- Athletics Carnival - Yamba
Tuesday 30th July 2024 - Zone Athletics Carnival- Coffs Harbour
Friday 16th August 2024 - Dio Athletics Carnival
What is On?
ANZAC MARCH in the holidays April 25th- all are welcome to march (see below)
Term 2
Monday 29th April - Staff Professional Learning Day - Pupil Free Day
Tuesday 30th April - First day for students Term 2
Wednesday 1st May - Zone Cross Country- Junction Hill- Barnier Park (Note New Date and location)
Wednesday 8th May - Close the Gap
Friday 10th May - Mother's Day Morning (more details to come)
Tuesday 21st May 2024- Dio Cross Country - Grafton
Thursday 23rd May 2024 - Netball Schools Cup - Maclean
Thursday 30th May - Proclaim - Pupil Free Day
Wednesday 12th June 2024- Athletics Carnival - Yamba
Monday 17th June - Confirmation - St Mary’s Church, Maclean. 5:00pm
Thursday 4th July - Last Day Term 2 for students
Friday 5th July - Staff Development Day - Pupil Free Day
ES1 News
Can you believe we are almost at the end of our first term in Kindy?! In English, we have been super busy learning our sounds and using these sounds to form words, both orally and in our reading and writing. We’ve also been practising our sight words, and are enjoying searching for these within our stories. In Maths, we have been learning about length and area, and we have been comparing and ordering objects based on their size. In Religion, we have been learning very special Bible stories, about The Washing of the Feet and The Last Supper - we loved sharing a special meal as a whole class last week to celebrate and remember Jesus! And in Creative Arts we have been following step-by-step instructions to complete directed drawings - we are so clever!
Lost and Found
Sport News
Polding Swimming
On Wednesday 3rd April Lola, Clarry, Sanne and Deja competed at the Polding Swimming Championships in Homebush, Sydney. While back at school the classrooms were buzzing with the live stream on our screens and the kids cheering on their peers. Congratulations on a fantastic effort!
Deja- 6th 100m Freestyle, 6th 50m Breastroke, 9th 50m Freestyle
Sanne- 11th 50m Freestyle, 9th 200m Individual Medley
Lola- 7th 50m Freestyle, 3rd 50m Breastroke
Clarry- 4th 50 Freestyle, 6th 50m Butterfly
Congratulations Lola! Lola will now be heading back to Sydney next week, to compete at the PSSA Swimming Championships representing the Polding team. We wish you the best of luck!
Zone Cross Country
The Zone Cross Country Carnival will be held on Tuesday 9th April at McAuley Catholic College in Grafton. We have 37 students heading to Zone- Compass notifications have been sent home to those who are eligible.
Kind regards
Tash Hancock
Sports Coordinator
McAuley Catholic College - Open Night
Birthdays
Maggie 8/4, Tippi 8/4, Jack 9/4, Heath 13/4, Taylah 13/4, Frankie 14/4, Jarrah 15/4, Layla 16/4, Elsie 19/4, Mrs Kelly 21/4, Harvey 23/4, Violet 24/4, Anthony 24/4, Cadence 24/4, Zahli 24/4, Remi 27/4, Skye-Leeah 29/4, Roscoe 29/4, River 30/4, Fionn 2/5, Hendrix 2/5, Christopher 7/5, Mrs Dougherty 7/5, Ralph 9/5
Sport Dates
Wednesday 3rd April 2024 - Polding Swimming-Sydney
Tuesday 9th April 2024- Zone Cross Country - McAuley Catholic College, Grafton
Thursday 11th April 2024– Friday 12th April 2024 - PSSA Swimming
Tuesday 21st May 2024- Dio Cross Country - Grafton
Thursday 23rd May 2024 - Netball Schools Cup - Maclean
Wednesday 12th June 2024- Athletics Carnival - Yamba
Tuesday 30th July 2024 - Zone Athletics Carnival- Coffs Harbour (note change of Date)
Friday 16th August 2024 - Dio Athletics Carnival
Dear Parents and Carers
I have been privileged this week to travel on The Road to Emmaus (explanation below).
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2024%3A13-35&version=ESV
I have been lucky to take this journey with the Assistant Principal Mission - Renee and Assistant Principal Teaching and Learning - Alanna. On this journey in fellowship with Marty Scroope we have returned to the reason that Catholic schools exist, The faith Story celebrated at Easter. Our purpose? Your children, our community, one another. Next week is Catholic Schools Week, there in a broader sense we celebrate our trust, Our joy and our purpose.
See you somewhere next week.
Ann
What is On?
April
Tuesday 9th April - Zone Cross Country - McAuley Catholic College, Grafton
Tuesday 9th April -McAuley Catholic College - Open Night (flyer below)
Wednesday 10th April - Catholic Schools Week Liturgy in hall, 10am followed by open classrooms and morning tea.
Thursday 11th April – Friday 12 April 2024 - PSSA Swimming
Thursday 11th April - School Awards Assembly
Thursday 11th April- ANZAC DAY - Call of the Fallen 10:30 – 11:30am
Thursday 11th April- Last day Term 1, 2024 for students
Friday 12th April 2024 - Staff Development Day - Pupil Free Day
Term 2
Monday 29th April - Staff Professional Learning Day - Pupil Free Day
Tuesday 30th April - First day for students Term 2
Friday 10th May - Mother's Day Morning (more details to come)
Tuesday 21st May 2024- Dio Cross Country - Grafton
Thursday 23rd May 2024 - Netball Schools Cup - Maclean
Thursday 30th May - Proclaim - Pupil Free Day
Wednesday 12th June 2024- Athletics Carnival - Yamba
Monday 17th June - Confirmation - St Mary’s Church, Maclean. 5:00pm
Thursday 4th July - Last Day Term 2 for students
Friday 5th July - Staff Development Day - Pupil Free Day
Words and their meanings
Carnival- an event we want all families and grandparents to come to.
Liturgy- a prayer within the school (usually the hall) where all families are invited and welcome and we want all families and grandparents to come to.
Assembly- a celebration of learning in the hall which every family is invited to attend and we want all families and grandparents to come to.
Mass- a celebration of our faith at the Church which all are invited to attend and we want all families and grandparents to come to.
All are welcome, all belong!
McAuley Catholic College - Open Night
RE News
Thank You!
Caritas Australia and St James School, Yamba would like to THANK YOU for supporting Project Compassion 2024. We are so grateful for your generous donations and the total amount raised was $305! This money will be sent to CARITAS to assist with vulnerable communities around the world.
Holy Week Liturgy
Many thanks to all parents and families who attended our Holy Week Liturgy today in our hall. This was a very moving prayer experience for all and we are so proud of all students for their participation and reverence. Have a look at our instagram page for videos!
SAVE THE DATE! Catholic Schools Week- Week 11
We will be celebrating Catholic Schools Week with a whole school liturgy on Wednesday 10th April at 10am in our school hall. We encourage any parents or family members to attend this special liturgy, which will be followed by open classrooms and a morning tea.
Please RSVP to email yamp@lism.catholic.edu.au if you will be attending for catering purposes.
Classrooms will be open to parents all week during Week 11 Catholic Schools Week. If you would like to “pop in” and your child can take you on a tour of their room and share their learning with you. We would love to see you!
2024 Sacrament Dates
Confirmation- Monday 17th June 2024, 5pm at St Mary’s Church, Maclean.
Reconciliation- Wednesday 4th September, 11:35am at school.
First Holy Communion- Saturday 7th September, 5:30pm Mass at St James Church, Yamba
The order of Sacraments in the Lismore Diocese is:
Baptism, Confirmation (Year 3), Reconciliation (Year 4), First Eucharist (Year 4)
If you need more information regarding Baptism for your child, please contact the Parish Office in Maclean on 6645 1188 (Open Monday/ Wednesday/ Friday 9am-1:30pm).
If you would like your child to receive any other Sacraments, please contact Mrs Howland at school. For your child to receive any of these Sacraments they must first be Baptised.
If your child has received the Sacrament of Confirmation last year, they will be invited to receive Reconciliation and First Communion this year. All preparation is completed at school as part of Religion lessons.
If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me at school.
Wishing all of our families a very happy and Holy Easter weekend.
Renee Howland
Assistant Principal- Mission
Sport News - Cross Country
And the winner is….
Pippi House!
Yesterday we held our School Cross Country. After a very wet lead up to the event, the rain managed to ease and we were able to race. It was so great to see the students giving it a go, dodging the puddles and running with a smile. Thank you to all the parents and supporters who came to watch the races and cheer on kids.
Congratulations to the following students who were Age Champions for the day!
8/9 Year Boys- Chase Towner
8/9 Year Girls- Remi Murphy
10 Year Boys- Jarrah Wright
10 Year Girls- Iyla Towner
11 Year Boys- Jake Seivers
11 Year Girls- Sarai Waghorn
12 Year Boys- Rashad Rice
12 Year Girls- Sailor Short
The Zone Cross Country will be held on Tuesday 9th April in Grafton at McAuley Catholic College. Those who are progressing to the next level will receive further details next week.
Please see below for results.
ES1 1st- Penny Tierney, Sunny Ziems 2nd- Snow Coulson, Charles Howden 3rd- Navah Dougherty, Teddy Ribton- Turner | 6/7 Years 1st- Sofia Lane, Isiah Mehan 2nd- Bronte Dougherty, Ori Salisbury 3rd- Lyla Tucker, Hendrix Perry |
8/9 Years 1st- Chase Towner, Remi Murphy 2nd- Declan Mawn, Athena Pattas 3rd- Aiden Johnson, Hope Homewood | 10 Years 1st- Jarrah Wright, Iyla Towner 2nd- Nixon Perry, Sunny Seivers 3rd- Jensen Homewood, Ayva Hollington |
11 Years 1st- Jake Seivers, Sarai Waghorn 2nd- Fionn Mawn, Zoe Edwards 3rd- Clarence Dougherty, Lola Dougherty | 12 Years 1st- Rashad Rice, Sailor Short 2nd- Severin Griffin, Sanne Little 3rd- Heath Stowe, Indie Wright |
It’s important to note that all of our school age races follow the strict Diocesan guidelines for Zone.
Kind regards
Tash Hancock
Sports Coordinator