Newsletter 2 April 2025
Principal's Message
Dear Families,
Our Prayers and Picnics was a wonderful remembrance of the events of Holy Week which are central to our faith and our identity as a Catholic School Community. Bishop Greg is encouraging us all to go out and take the Church to our communities as Pilgrims of Hope and be the living face of Christ to all we meet, regardless of their faith, culture or background. As a community, we were certainly that on Monday.
Technology teacher update: Mr M is unable to take up this role. Hence, we are advertising the role again for Term 2 until Mrs Veldman returns.
We are finishing our term with our whole school cross country event. Below are the approximate race times and schedule for the day.
| 11.30am | Whole School Gathering |
| 11.50am | 12 & 13 year boys and girls 3000m (6 laps of course) |
| 12.10pm | 11 year boys and girls 3000m (6 laps of course) |
| 12.30pm | 9 & 10 year boys and girls 2000m (4 laps of course) |
| 12.50pm | 7 & 8 year boys and girls 1000m (2 laps of course) |
| 1..10pm | 5 & 6 year boys and girls 500m (1 lap of course) |
| 1.30pm | Conclusion and Thanks |
| House winners announced in Term 2 | |
Congratulations to our Softball Team who have made it through to the next level. This will take place in Term 4.
Wishing you all a happy and holy Easter, travel safely and we look forward to seeing you back on Tuesday April 22.
Take care, Bec
Upcoming events
| Friday | 04/04/2025 | Whole School Cross Country Event Last Day of Term 1 |
| Tuesday | 22/04/2025 | Term 2 Commences |
| Friday | 25/04/2025 | Anzac Day |
| Friday | 09/05/2025 | Mother's Day Breakfast |
| Monday | 12/05/2025 | District Cross Country |
RE News
Sacrament Dates 2025
Sacrament of Confirmation
Commitment Mass
| Date | Place | Time |
| Saturday 3 May 2025 | St James Nar Nar Goon | 5.00pm |
| Sunday 4 May 2025 | St John's Koo Wee Rup | 9.30am |
| Sunday 4 May 2025 | St Joseph's Iona | 11.00am |
Parent/Child Workshop
| Date | Place | Time |
| Wednesday 14 May 2025 | Columba PS Bunyip | 5.30pm |
| Thursday 15 May 2025 | St John's PS Koo Wee Rup | 5.30pm |
Sacrament of Confirmation
| Date | Place | Time |
| Wednesday 4 June 2025 | St John's Koo Wee Rup | 5.00pm |
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Commitment Mass
| Date | Place | Time |
| Saturday 18 October 2025 | St James Nar Nar Goon | 5.00pm |
| Sunday 19 October 2025 | St John's Koo Wee Rup | 9.30am |
| Sunday 19 October 2025 | St Joseph's Iona | 11.00am |
Parent/Child Workshop
| Date | Place | Time |
| Wednesday 29 October 2025 | St James PS Nar Nar Goon | 5.30pm |
| Thursday 30 October 2025 | St John's PS Koo Wee Rup | 5.30pm |
Sacrament of Reconciliation
| Date | Place | Time |
| Thursday 13 November 2025 | St John's Koo Wee Rup | 5.30pm |
Wellbeing Leader
End of Term Arrangements
Tomorrow, Friday 4 April (last day of term), bus students will be dismissed at 2.30pm to ensure that families utilising the bus service will be able to do so. Families are also welcome to sign their student/s out at the end of our Cross Country Event.
If you are unable to pick up your student/s at 2.30pm staff will continue to supervise until 3.30pm.
This form will be closed off from 3pm today.
School Photos
Dear Parents,
School photo day is upon us. Group and portrait photographs can be purchased by following the link below for 7 days from the day photos are taken, after which late fees/additional charges will be incurred.
2 easy ways to purchase before late fees apply:
- Visa, MasterCard or PayPal
- Cash – complete the envelope supplied and return it to our photographer on photo day
Or visit: www.advancedlife.com.au
And enter online order code: DZB MBG TWC
School photography information:
- Online orders - do not require an envelope returned to your school
- Late fees - a late fee will be applied to each package purchased more than 7 days after photo day due to the additional cost of producing these packages separately
- Package delivery - School photographs will be returned approximately 6 weeks after the day of photography. Please note this delivery timeframe is dependent on proofing and additional photography days at your school.
- Previous Years’ photos - Past years’ photographs including sports, co-curricular and representative groups are also available to order under the 'previous years or group photo' tabs at your school’s advancedorder site when you click on the 'Order School Photos Here' button above. You can also order past packages, portrait images and gifts from your child’s unique, individual and secure advancedyou image archive site using the unique 9 digit image code found on packages you have ordered in the past
advancedlife would like to express our appreciation to St James Primary School for placing your trust in us. Please remember we offer a 100% money back guarantee on our products to ensure your peace of mind. We would also love to receive your feedback or resolve any issues you may experience as fast as possible, to ensure your satisfaction. If you have any questions, comments or feedback relating to your advancedlife experience please contact us at: www.advancedlife.com.au/contact
Anzac Day 2025
St James is again supporting the Anzac Day Appeal, selling pins, badges, pens and other goodies. The grade 6 leaders will visit each class each morning if children wish to make a purchase/donation. Please note no change is able to be given so children will need to have correct money.
Lost Property
Each day a number of items are brought to the office as "lost property". If names are on items they are returned to the child, however there is a large amount that do not have names or have names of past students. This is a timely reminder to ensure that you are naming all your children's garments.
A lost property box has been put in the Admin Foyer. Parents are welcome to check this at any time. At the end of each term, this box will be emptied and items donated to the second hand uniform shop.
Important Information
Both the PAM and Schoolzine Calendars have been updated with new information.
To access the Schoolzine calendar through the app you will be prompted to enter a password - James4011
This year St James will be using two main platforms of communication with our families - PAM and Schoolzine.
To ensure that you keep up to date with what is happening with your children and within the school please ensure that you have access to these platforms and are familiar with their uses.
If you require assistance with accessing or setting up these platforms, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.
From time to time it will also be necessary for emails and text messages to be sent.
Schoolzine App Installation Instructions:
This is an app that you have on your phone and allows for easy reading of the newsletter, as it customises to the screen and translates into many languages if required.
Please click the link below for the instructions on installing the app on your phone.
https://www.schoolzine.com/
As part of the installation, you will be required to enter the following 4 digit passcode -
4011
Please do not hesitate to contact the school office if you have any questions or queries.
Accessing PAM Instructions:
Please use the below link to access your PAM account.
https://pam.stjamesnng.catholic.edu.au
The user name is the email you have provided to the school and if you have not logged on previously, you will be able to set a password.
If you require your password to be reset, please contact the school office.