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Dear friends of St James Catholic College,
Last week I had a lovely parent of a child in our early years compliment the school on the fact that we had coordinated vision assessments here at school. As a result a specialist had found that this student had a slight deficiency in their sight which was leading to regular headaches. As a result of this school-initiated intervention, the child is now getting glasses and a learning plan that reflects how we can modify the classroom to best suit her learning.
Firstly, it was so lovely to hear a compliment about the work we're doing. Most of the time people like me hear nothing which makes me think, “Well, at least we must be doing a good job because no one's complaining!” On a few occasions we do get the odd feedback about how to do things better, but rarely do you get unsolicited gratitude. That made my week!
It also highlights to me how, as the school, we can work with families and professionals, beyond our boundaries, to create good outcomes for the children. Receiving an assessment for a child leads to them either accessing resources beyond our school or giving the school extra finances to provide support within the school. Sometimes adults are a little bit hesitant to have their children assessed. It can come across as a judgment, but it is not.
The experience I had over the week highlights to me the wonderful staff we have here at the school that will broach difficult conversations with families not out of judgement but through care and concern for the child.
May we continue to thrive as a learning community that values each other and, in the way highlighted above, puts our children at the centre of good outcomes.
SCHOOL CLOSURE
From time to time, due to extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances, school may need to be cancelled for the day. Please be aware of how this happened and how it is communicated:
In a nutshell, Mrs Elizabeth Radnidge and Mr Joe Sandric call the weather/incident by 7am, Joe makes the decision then contacts other colleges in our region, Mr Brett Tanner contacts staff via email and text by 7.15am, Mrs Sharlene Duggan contacts families via compass and text by 7.15am and Joe contacts buses.
ATTENDANCE
I ask families to attend to their children’s attendance.
As you would be aware, the attendance we take each day is a legal document. Just so you know, in the first 10 minutes of each secondary lesson or at the start of the day for primaries, the roll is marked carefully and correctly.
I ask families three things in particular:
- Send your students to school: Attendance is the best determinate of educational success; however,
- Don’t send your child to school if she/he is sick.
- If your child is not at school, please notify the school of their absence.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. We very much appreciate the support of the overwhelming number of families in this.
TIMBER
Our Primary students are having great fun on our Adventure Playground making forts. Here are some of the lads with timber they are going to use to make their next construction.
Do you have any spare timber you wouldn’t mind donating to us for use in the Adventure Playground? If so, please get in contact with me.
Joe Sandric
Principal
Important Dates
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First Holy Communion |
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AJASS Student Pilgrimage NZ |
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Media Arts Photo Safari Year 5 Cultural Burning Year 8 Outdoor Education - Sailing |
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Year 7 Gold Biology Field Trip |
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Year 10 visit Marine Discovery Centre Year 6 Melukerdee Story Circles |
Book Week
This year’s Book Week theme, SJCC students were ready to “Book an Adventure” which took them to regions and realms near and far! Wednesday was our official dress-up day and students were proud to parade and proclaim their characters. Issued with passports, classes journeyed between classroom destinations. Children’s Book Council of Australia books were shared and explored at each port of call. Through arts, crafts, writing and play, everyone fulfilled their quests and filled their passports with stamps from far-flung places.
Book Week Storytelling
During the Book Week celebration on Wednesday last week, the afternoon was set aside for storytelling. Some groups welcomed parents into their classrooms to read, whilst others trekked to our local community library. Surrounded by stories and books, students were immersed in the joy of reading together. It was a wonderful way to continue the Book Week theme and highlight the importance of books in our daily lives. A magical time was had by all. Thank you to the families, students and educators who helped make it so special. Books really are the best!
Shroud of Turin exhibition
Year 7 students were very fortunate to be able to attend the Shroud of Turin exhibition last Friday that has recently been touring throughout Tasmania. The students enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about the replica and also look at replicas of other tools and items during the time of Jesus.
The Shroud of Turin is a linen burial cloth woven in a distinctive 3:1 herringbone pattern. Spanning approximately 14 feet 3 inches in length and 3 feet 7 inches in width, this single piece of cloth features detailed front and back images of a man who appears to have been crucified.
The numerous and wide-ranging tests on the shroud, anatomical details that correspond to the unusual set of injuries described in the Gospel, dating analyses that place it at the time of Christ, and the scientifically unique image suggestive of the Resurrection, strongly imply that it is the burial shroud of Christ.
The students certainly learnt some very interesting information during the visit and enjoyed being able to apply their class learning during discussions.
Chess Club
Social Media
Contact and communication during the school day
SMS Absence Notifications
The College accepts SMS absentee notifications. Please SMS: 0488 863 246 with your child's name, grade and absent reason. Please save this number in your phone for future reference.
Drink Bottles
Please make sure your child brings a drink bottle to school each day.
Have your childs medical details changed?
A gentle reminder to advise the school if your child's medical details have recently changed. Please contact the College office to ensure your childs details are current.
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Gym & Boxing
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Seniors Fitness (Low & High Mobility)
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Qi Warrior & Social Futsal
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Pickleball & Junior Netball Clinics
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Gymnastics, Judo, You.Fo, Table Tennis & Junior Badminton
We’re also looking for new coaches, trainers, and clubs to add even more activities for our community
