Newsletter 6 August 2025
Principal's Message
Dear Families,
We are excitedly looking forward to our disco tonight. Over the holidays I was lucky to join our P&F as they created some AMAZING decorations for the event. Mr M and Mr G are our pumped up DJs who may have a special guest making an appearance! We have planned a lovely day for students on staff on Friday following the excitement of the disco. PJs, movies and popcorn will be enjoyed along with a live performance to launch upcoming Book Week celebrations.
Our Year 3 and Four students had a great day on Monday on their Long Day Experience. Enjoying so many fun and challenging activities, many activities requiring students to challenge themselves physically and mentally as they stepped outside their comfort zones. All students showed tremendous courage and I'm sure they slept well on Monday night. A huge thank you to the staff for organising and attending this enriching experience for our children- this is just one more example of how committed we all are to providing fun and different experiences for our kids.
Congratulations Mrs McGeorge and family! Baby two will be arriving soon and we can't wait for the cuddles Baby Mc George will be getting from his/her aunts and uncles at St James. Alicia will be finishing at the the end of term and we will notify you as soon a suitable replacement is appointed for the Year 1/2 cohort.
Staff absences:
Rebecca Roche is away celebrating her granddaughter's first birthday in QLD. She returns on Tuesday and we look forward to lots of photos!
Zafia (finance) will be absent from August 11 to August 20 as she celebrates her brother's Wedding overseas.
Miss M continues her pediatric nursing placement next week.
Mr M will continue his teaching studies with his teaching placement from August 25 to September 12.In the case of ESO absences, we are endeavouring to replace their absence with ESOs currently employed at St James as they know our students and our students know them.
Have a great week,
Bec
Upcoming events
| Thursday 07/08 | School Disco 4.30pm - 6.30pm |
| Friday 08/08 | Pyjama and Movie Day Winter Sport - BYE |
| Monday 11/08 - Wed 13/08 | F - 2 Swimming Program (Splash's Berwick) |
| Friday 15/08 | 100 Days of Foundation Whole School Assembly - 9am Winter Sport - St James vs Don Bosco commencing at 1pm |
| Monday 18/08 | District Athletics Day - Casey Fields |
| Monday 18/08 - Wed 20/08 | F - 2 Swimming Program (Splash's Berwick) |
| Friday 22/08 | Book Week Parade - 9am - 10am |
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Sacrament Dates 2025
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 |
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Parents & Friends News
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.