Term 2 Week 4 (28/05/2024) -
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What is On?
Thursday 30th May - Proclaim - Pupil Free Day
Friday 31st May - School Awards Assembly
Tuesday 4th June - Close the Gap- change of venue- Grafton
Wednesday 12th June 2024- Rugby Gala Day
Monday 17th June - Confirmation - St Mary’s Church, Maclean. 5:00pm
Tuesday 18th June - Community Conversation#9 - Parenting For Postive Mental Health ( more details to come)
Friday 28th June - Athletics Carnival
Thursday 4th July - Last Day Term 2 for students
Friday 5th July - Staff Development Day - Pupil Free Day
Dear Parents and Carers,
After a great evening of dancing we ended the week very quietly at Saint James. (Some DISCO photos below- we could have filled a barge!)
The weather has been against us using our fields to their potential, but it looks like we are coming through with a change in the skies and a drying wind. I would like to acknowledge the children and staff who all made changes to rosters and plans for play to make sure we could be use the available spaces without needing 50000 icepacks. Thank you to all who have made the changes work.
Over the next few weeks we will be looking to update the technology in our learning spaces. This will begin in conjunction and with the support and encouragement of the Community Conversations group who along with the staff were very keen to upgrade access for the children.
Can I ask that if you have any concerns regarding processes which are used at Saint James, please ring and make an appointment to come and seek information and support.
I was hoping to let you all know of some developments in the school coming in the near future, but I find myself here today twiddling my thumbs as I wait for notifications!
Just a reminder that the school is closed on Thursday 30th May.
Ann
Disco Fun
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RE News
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
CONFIRMATION Candidates
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Learning and Teaching
National Simultaneous Storytime
This week, the students at St James participated in National Simultaneous Storytime. Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country.
It is a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy, using an Australian children's book that explores age-appropriate themes, and addresses key learning areas of the National Curriculum for Foundation to Year 6.
This year’s book was Bowerbird Blues, written by Aura Parker. Here are a few happy snaps of the day!
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Such a great raffle! QR code
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Bus Travel
Busways has asked that we communicate with all families the importance of everyone wearing a seatbelt when they travel to and from any school and on any bus. We will be inviting the bus company to come to school and do a "Safe bus travel" session for the children. Can we please ask all families to
Sports Dates
Tuesday 21st May 2024- Dio Cross Country - Grafton
Thursday 23rd May 2024 - Netball Schools Cup - Maclean
Wednesday 12th June 2024- Rugby Gala Day
Friday 28th June - Athletics Carnival
Tuesday 30th July 2024 - Zone Athletics Carnival- Coffs Harbour
Friday 16th August 2024 - Dio Athletics Carnival
It’s has been a busy couple of weeks of sport!
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Dio Cross Country
On Tuesday 10 students travelled to Grafton to compete in the Diocesan Cross Country Championships at McAuley Catholic College. While the sun was shining the track was still challenging with plenty of mud to say the least. Jackson, Declan and Remi competed in the 2km race and Sunny, Iyla, Luca, Jarrah, Jake, Fionn and Sailor competed in the 3km race. They all represented our school and the Clarence Zone with pride and each achieved great results.
Congratulations to Jake and Iyla who have qualified to attend the Polding Cross Country Championships at the Sydney Equestrian Center in June. Iyla placed 2nd and Jake placed 6th, well done and we wish you the best of luck at Polding next month!
Netball Schools Cup 2024
On Thursday 2 teams from St James competed in the Netball Schools Cup in Maclean! We played against schools from Maclean PS, St Joseph’s, Gullmarrad PS and Rous PS. Both teams played 5 games each. Stage 2 won 4 of their games and tied the fifth. While Stage 3 were undefeated with 5 wins- sending them to the next round- date is yet to be announced. Congratulations to both teams!!
Regards
Tash Hancock
Sports Coordinator
AFL
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AFL is coming to St James!
Last Thursday we had a visit from the AFL. They ran a workshop with all of the classes. The feedback from the students was fantastic. They thoroughly enjoyed learning about AFL and practicing the skills of the game. The AFL will be running an Auskick program here at the school starting Monday 27th May 3:15pm-4:15. See attached flyer for registration details. Please note- parents do not have to stay and supervise, students will be fully supervise at all times by the AFL coaches.