Term 3 Week 4 (16/8/24)

What is On?

Thursday 15th August - Thursday 22nd August, 8.30 - 9.00 / 3.10 - 3.30 - Book Fair open

Tuesday 20th  August - Book Parade - Dress up as your favourite book character! - 9am

Tuesday 20th August - Dio Athletics Carnival (Note change of date)

Tuesday 20th August - After School Basketball 1st session 3:15 pm (see flyer below)

Thursday 22nd August - Awards Assembly

Monday 26th August - S3 Basketball Gala Day

Thursday 29th August - S3 Girls AFL Competition

Friday 30th August- Father's Day Breakfast 7-9am (see flyer )

Monday 2nd September - S2 Basketball Gala Day

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 Centre For Creativity Visiting

Friday 20th September - Touch Football Gala Day S2 & S3

Monday 23rd September - Public Speaking Finals - Coffs Harbour

Tuesday 24th September - Pyjama Day (Note change of Date-see flyer below)

Thursday 26th September - Awards Assembly

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

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

Term 4

Monday 14th October -  Staff Development Day - Pupil Free Day

Tuesday 15th October - First Day Term 4 for students

END OF YEAR - 

Wednesday 11th December 2024 - End of Year Awards at Yamba Bowling Club 

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

This has been an interesting week. For some reason our calendar is self-deleting events! Helpdesks have been sent!!! 

At this stage August/September looks busy in our world but events keep dropping off! Please be patient with us as we try to get a resolution! 

Thank you again for your help on Monday keeping everyone safe with the road access. DLCSL has taken steps to speak with Council regarding the drainage. I will keep you posted. On a related matter, I received an email this afternoon regarding Kiss and Drop.  Could I recommend that all families take note of the message below and take care. 

Att. Principal Council has received community concern regarding the management of traffic in and out of the school during pick-up and drop-off times which is impacting on through traffic along Carrs Drive. Could you please investigate this issue and implement appropriate measures to ensure that traffic accessing the property is managed safely for all road users. Council's Rangers are investigating the situation. Kind Regards

Today we also had the pleasure of meeting our new Little J's! They had a wonderful time exploring the school, playing with new friends and participating in a variety of fun activities. It was wonderful to meet our new families and share an icypole at the end of the day. We look forward to seeing them all again next Friday!

On another exciting note some Stage 3 students (Sanne, Zoe and Indie) are currenlty outside measuring and marking out new handball lines! You know how we love a good game of handball at St James! Thanks girls!

Have a great weekend.

Ann

RE News

The Feast of the Assumption

The Feast of the Assumption of Mary, celebrated on August 15th, is a special day when Catholics honour Mary, the mother of Jesus. On this day, we remember that God took Mary, body and soul, into heaven at the end of her life. This feast reminds us of Mary's closeness to God and her important role in our faith. It’s a joyful occasion that encourages us to trust in God's promises and to look forward to the gift of eternal life with Him.

Today, each class at our school celebrated the Feast of the Assumption of Mary in their own unique way. Stage 3 gathered for a special Mass with Fr Roland and the parish community at St James Catholic Church, while other classes held beautiful liturgies and prayer services in their classrooms as part of their Religious Education learning. It was a joyful day filled with prayer and reflection, as we honoured Mary and remembered her Assumption into heaven.

First Holy Communion & Reconciliation

In the coming weeks, we have a group of 11 students who will be receiving the Eucharist of the first time at Mass. These students have been preparing for this Sacrament during Religion lessons. This is the final Sacrament of initiation. Students will receive Reconciliation from our new Parish Priest, Fr Roland Agrisola, prior to First Communion. Eucharist is unique among the sacraments as it is at the heart of our faith. For Catholics, the Eucharist, or Mass, is the most powerful way we encounter the real presence of Jesus Christ. 

The Sacrament of First Communion will be held in St James Church, Yamba on Saturday 7th September.

If you are interested in your child/ren being Baptised, please contact the Maclean Parish Office on 66451188 Mon/ Wed/ Fri 9am-2pm.

Renee Howland

Assistant Principal Mission

Father's Day - Friday 30th August

FATHER'S DAY BREAKFAST

We would like to invite all families to our Father's Day Breakfast. 

When: Friday 30th August

Time: 7am - 9am
COFFEE VAN 

Bacon and egg rolls will be provided, so please click on the below Google form to confirm numbers. This form will need to be completed by Wednesday 28th August. 

Booking form in next weeks Newsletter.

Look forward to seeing you all. 
Miss Mooney

Pyjama Day - Tuesday 24th September

Book Fair

You’re invited to our Book Fair!

Scholastic Book Fair is here! Students will have the opportunity to view and purchase a variety of books starting from $5! It is a wonderful chance for students to find the latest titles right here at St James. 

Opening Times! 

Thursday 15th August - Thursday 22nd August

Times: 8.30 - 9.00 / 3.10 - 3.30

If you are available to volunteer your time to help sell books at our fair, please call the office.

Stage 3 News

What's happening in Stage 3?

Thursday, 15th August, was a Holy Day of Obligation within the Catholic Church. To celebrate The Feast of the Assumption Stage 3 attended Mass in town with Fr Roland.

Stage 3 Radio Show

Each week 3 students from Stage 3 host a local radio show. You can tune in at TLC 93.5FM from 11am each Friday to listen to St James news on the airwaves AND you can ring the station on 6646 1100 to request your favourite songs.

Religion

Our unit this term is Care For Our Common Home. This unit explores our roles as stewards of God’s creation.  As stewards of the earth we are called to care for and protect our common home. We will look at indigenous perspectives in caring for our environment and the students will choose a specific area within our school grounds to focus on paying special attention and care to.

Science

This term we are focusing on properties of a range of materials and the way in which they are combined and separated. Particularly focusing on solids, liquids and gases students will investigate by combining and separating mixtures. This unit introduces students to the fundamental concepts of chemistry. 

If each student could please bring in a clear plastic bottle or a glass jar with a lid to complete an experiment it would be greatly appreciated.

2024 Sacrament Dates

Reconciliation- Wednesday 4th September, 11:35am at school (Parents/ family members not required to attend this Sacrament).

First Holy Communion- Saturday 7th September, 5:30pm Mass at St James Church, Yamba

Sport Dates

Birthdays

Hope 17/8, Ori 17/8, Maeve 18/8, Jake 18/8, Jonas 20/8, Ashton 21/8, Athena 23/8, Will 27/8, Mrs Forde 27/8

After School Basketball