Newsletter 5 June 2024
Principal's Message
Car park safety
The safety of all in the carpark and car line are priority for staff on duty. We are currently working towards improving our carpark works to include a crossing over to the paddock and better equipped disabled parking spaces. With safety in mind, please be mindful of the buses entering and exiting the driveway. I wish to remind parents of the speed in which we approach the car park and car line as our little people are not always alert to cars when moving around vehicles. It is also important to remember that we need to be patient when waiting for children to exit or board cars- please do not break the flow of the car line by reversing and pulling forward to pass while a parent or carer is waiting for their child/ren in the line.
Concreting works update
I am currently working with the Building and Infrastructure Manager to look at the scope of works for our concreting. Unfortunately, despite careful consultation, planning and meetings, the works have not gone to plan, which is frustrating for all involved. This is especially the case for our students and staff as the big side of the playground is currently not available for a play space. I am assured that the concreters will be back on site over the weekend, with instructions to 'make good' the big side in readiness for next week.
2025 Enrolments
Enrolments are now open for the 2025 school year. If you are aware of anyone who may be interested in joining our community, can you please remind them that these will close shortly. Similarly, if you are not planning on returning in 2025, can you please let the office know as soon as possible as this impacts class structures.
Kind Regards, Bec
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School Fees
Term 2 Fee Statements have been issued to all family accounts. Please ensure you check junk/spam folder if you haven't received your statement and contact the school office if you require a copy.
Please note that Term 1 fees are now overdue and payable. Please address any overdue fees as a matter of priority.
Direct Debit arrangements can be established at any time. Alternatively, payments can be made via bank transfer (account details are listed on the statement) or via EFTPOS in the school office.
If you have an existing Direct Debit arrangement in place, please refer to your Fee Statement and check whether your current arrangement needs to be increased in order to settle your account by the end of the school year.
If you require a confidential conversation regarding your school fees, please make contact with Bec Kollaris.
2025 Enrolments
If you know of a family wishing to enrol at St James or if you have a sibling that will be attending next year, please contact the school office for an enrolment pack.
Important Information
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 -
3675
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.
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