Week 4 Term 2, 2025

CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK

CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK

Last week we celebrated Catholic Education Week. This was a fantastic opportunity for us to reflect on and celebrate what makes being a part of a Catholic School so great. This year’s theme Catholic Education SA wide was, “Shine with Open Hearts”. Students engaged in a variety of activities that enabled them to shine with open hearts and be a living example of Jesus, by opening their hearts to care for others, creation and their broader community.

During this week, all students were also involved in a new project for our school yard. They reused and painted some of the old pallets that were still in reasonable condition from the chook yard with bright and bold colours, with words that describes our community here at St James. In the coming weeks we will plant some new seeds and plants in these to remind us that we can continue to shine, by planting new seeds that will continue to grow in years to come.

We finished the week with an incredible day out at Bundaleer Forest, starting with Mass celebrated with Father Harold and led by the Reception Class. We were blessed with beautiful weather and the joyful sounds of birds chirping and children playing. The students loved exploring the forest, engaging with each other and immersing themselves in nature.

CATHOLIC IDENTITY

PROJECT COMPASSION

We just wanted to express our deepest gratitude and thanks to each and every one of our community members that contributed to our donation towards Project Compassion last term. We raised over $1200, which was an incredible effort!

MINI VINNIES

Thank you for supporting our recent Vinnie’s Winter Appeal by bringing in Cans and Non-perishable Items to donate to St Vincent De Paul.

We are excited to announce that Mini Vinnies is up and running again this term and we look forward to working with the students who have volunteered to give back to our community and those that need it most.

PARENT AND STUDENT INFORMATION SESSION – SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Just a reminder that we are hosting a parent and student information session this Wednesday 21^st May at 6pm in the Learning Centre for students in Year 3 and 4 who are undertaking the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We thank those families who have indicated on the Operoo form their students participation in the Sacraments this year. Please let the front office staff know if you are unable to attend on Wednesday night.

MOTHER’S DAY MASS AND MORNING TEA

Thank you to the year 1/2 Class and Miss Cheriton for leading us in our special Mother’s Day Mass on Friday of Week 2, followed by a lovely morning tea. We are thankful to all the special mother figures in our students lives that joined us.