It has been a busy and productive few weeks at school, and I’d like to take this opportunity to congratulate all our students in Year 3 and Year 5 who recently completed their NAPLAN assessments. We are so proud of the way our students approached the assessments with focus, resilience, and their best efforts. NAPLAN is just one measure of learning, and regardless of results, the determination and positive attitude demonstrated by our students is something to celebrate.

This week, I have also had the joy of beginning Kindergarten interviews for our 2026 cohort. It has been such a pleasure meeting the new students and their families and welcoming them into our school community. If you know of any families seeking enrolment of their school age child, please direct them to contact the school office for a school tour.

Looking ahead, on Monday 31^st March we are thrilled to welcome mathematics expert Rob Vingerhoets, who will be working with our teachers to enhance their practice and bring even more engaging and creative mathematics learning into our classrooms. We look forward to seeing the impact of this professional learning on student learning across the school. Please know this this is a Pupil Free Day.

I’d also like to take this moment to thank our school community for your care and patience when using the roads and parking in the streets surrounding our school. Your efforts help keep our students safe. A timely reminder as well — if your child rides their bike to school, please take the opportunity to have a conversation about road safety and safe riding practices. It’s an important part of keeping everyone safe on the way to and from school.

As mentioned in the previous Newsletter, at the last P&F meeting it was decided that the P&F would be dissolved and transition to the new FACE (Family and Community Engagement) Model. We will be holding a Special General Meeting (SGM) on Monday, 12th May at 7:00pm in the Parish Meeting Room.

In this Newsletter I have also included the St James’ Uniform requirements. It has come to my attention that some students are not wearing correct items to school. This includes shoes. A reminder to all families that all uniform items can be purchased at LOWES. Students are to wear leather or leather look school shoes with their formal school uniform. If your child is not wearing the correct uniform, I ask that families purchase correct items. Please do not hesitate to contact the school if you require any further information.

Kind regards,

Mrs Sonya Boslem
Principal