New Syllabus Professional Learning for Teachers

This term, our staff are diving into Professional Learning to prepare for the implementation of the new PDHPE syllabus. Year 1 teachers have already begun familiarising themselves with the updated curriculum, which focuses on four key areas:

• Movement skill and physical activity
• Respectful relationships and safety
• Identity, health and wellbeing
• Self-management and interpersonal skills

At St James, we’re excited to integrate the Grow Your Mind wellbeing program into our PDH lessons, ensuring a holistic approach to student development.

Our pedagogical mentors, along with two staff members, will also attend Professional Learning on the new HSIE syllabus in Week 8 to support curriculum implementation.

ICAS

Thank you to the many families who have taken up the opportunity to engage in the ICAS work coming up in August. If you would like your child/ren to have a go, please see the details below. 

Use the Parent Portal to sign up to your chosen subject areas using the link and code below.  

This year, our students can elect to sit the following assessments:

Please note, we cannot facilitate refunds or make alterations as all money is paid directly to ICAS Assessments.

Read the terms and conditions here: (icasassessments.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-ICAS-Assessments-Schools-TsCs_S2023.V6-1.pdf).  Please see further information regarding ICAS given as an attachment below. 

Registration for all subject areas closes on Monday 28 July at 11:59pm.