Term 2 Week 10 (5/7/2024)

What is On?

Term 3

Monday 22nd July - First Day Term 3 for Students and Teachers

Wednesday 24th July - NAIDOC Celebrations (Details below)

Tuesday 30th July 2024 - Zone Athletics Carnival- Coffs Harbour

Tuesday 30th July - 'Wildfire' visit- Feast Day Celebration

Friday 2nd August - Green and Gold Day! Olympic Game Dress Up

Monday 5th August - Willy Wagtails preschool visit

Tuesday 6th August - Stage 3 Presentation Night 

Friday 9th August - Zone Soccer and Netball Knockout - Yamba

Friday 9^th August - ES1,100 Days of School

Wednesday 14th August to Wednesday 21st August - Book Week

Friday 16th August 2024 - Dio Athletics Carnival

Friday 16th August - First Day of Little J's

Tuesday 20th  August - Book Parade

Monday 2nd September– Friday 6th September - Stage 3 Camp Lake Ainsworth

Wednesday 4th September -Reconciliation - school hall

Saturday 7th September - First Holy Communion

Tuesday 10th September - Public Speaking School Finals - in hall

Friday 13th September - Polding Athletics 

 Tuesday 17th September– Sydney University Visiting

Monday 23rd September - Public Speaking Finals - Coffs Harbour

Thursday 26th September - Last day of Term 3 for students

Friday 27th September - Staff Development Day - Pupil Free Day

END OF YEAR - Change of date - End of Year Awards

Wednesday 11th December 2024 - End of Year Awards at Yamba Bowling Club (see below)

Tuesday 17th December - Year 6 Graduation dinner at Yamba Golf Club 

Tuesday 17th December - End or Year Mass

Wednesday 18th December - Last day Term 4 

Dear Parents and Carers

Today we worked as a staff on developing our assessment framework for our Learning Collaborative. A very busy day but a lot of great learning which we believe will further unlock the learning potential of the children. Through the development and mapping of assessments and the language of learning that the children are consistently exposed by the classroom teams we are focused on growth.

We are all a bit brain dead but as I write, I am waving off the staff for the break and they are happy with their work. 

Make sure you check out instagram for the upload of the song from yesterday’s assembly launch! Such a nice sound! Such a fun way to inspire our learning community. 

We are excited to welcome Samira Kurdi to the role of Coordinator in the OSHC commencing at the beginning of Term 3. Samira who has been employed at Cubby House for the past 18months and is looking to develop as a educator and is excited to work with myself and the Diocese of Lismore to grow the business. More staffing announcements to come. 

The calendar looks busy when you look above. Please note the changes which we have had to make to the date of the Final Awards Assembly (Year 6 dinner has not moved). We do not all fit in any venue which was available in the last week! (and we tried a long time ago). Thank you for your understanding. 

Have a great break from morning lunch boxes and missing socks.

Ann

Every Single Day Competition

The judging of the Album Cover has been completed and the Winner is Hattie Smith. 

All the covers are now going to the Catholic Schools Office to be placed in the Lyric Video for the song! This thing keeps growing!

Awards Assembly - Term 2 Week 10

St James' Award –Sailor

Principal's Award – Hailey

Be Your Best Self – Vincent, Ruby, Fletcher, Louis, Silka, Clarence, Sol,

MJR – Taylah, Elsie, Archer, Slater

Sports – Harriett, Chase, Finn, Jensen

Achievement – Mack, Jonas, James, Ayva, Francesco, Harlan, Poppy,

Encouragement – Matteo, Grace, Ralph, Lola, Charlie, Lily, Layla

Student of the Week -  Lily, Letty, Nellie, Aiden, Mila, Severin, Levi

NAIDOC Celebrations - Canteen Menu

This year we will be celebrating NAIDOC week on Wednesday 24th July. 

Celebrations will be held at St James' school with St. Joseph's Primary Maclean joining us.

Lunch: A free sausage sizzle will be provided on the day.  Please contact the school with dietary requirements.

Recess canteen orders: Recess is available to be purchased from the Canteen. Pre-orders on Compass for recess is advised. Recess can also be purchased by cash on the day. 

Please Note: Regular canteen lunch orders will not be available this day.

What to Wear: School Uniform or a 'Close the Gap' Shirt.

What to bring: Hat and Water bottle 

End of Year Awards - Change of Date

The End of Year Awards will now be Wednesday 11th December at the Yamba Bowling Club.

The Year 6 Graduation dinner will still be on Tuesday 17th December. 

Mini Vinnies- 2024 Annual Winter Appeal

Mini Vinnies- 2024 Annual Winter Appeal

As part of our Annual Mini Vinnies Winter Appeal we are collecting any warm blankets and clothing from our families.  A box is located in the front office for anyone who is able to donate. This Winter Appeal will provide emergency relief to people at risk of and experiencing homelessness, as well as people in our community who are in need of warm supplies this winter. 

We thank you for your support and generosity.

Sport dates

Tuesday 23rd July- NSW Cross Country Championships 

Tuesday 30th July - Zone Athletics Carnival- Coffs Harbour

Friday 9th August - Zone Soccer and Netball Knockout - Yamba

Friday 16th August - Dio Athletics Carnival

Friday 13th September - Polding Athletics