School News
St James was buzzing with excitement last week during our Special Person’s Day! It was wonderful to see so many special people joining our classes and looking at the work students have completed this semester. Everyone was very impressed by the lovely afternoon tea in the Library and the classical music performed by our Secondary students. We have been discussing during our Resilience Project lessons, about ‘happy magic’ which refers to the hormone oxytocin that gets released when we are kind or have a kind action done for us and how this makes us feel happy! St James was well and truly alive with this happy magic on Monday 23th June as our students and special people showed kindness by being present, joining in with classroom activities, and offering words of encouragement to their loved ones for all the hard work they have completed this semester. Thank you to all for helping make our community such a happy and thriving place!
Mabbyle on Country at Burtons Reserve
Regular attendees of mabbyle 'all together' cultural sessions were invited to attend an on country experience. We took a walk down to Burtons Reserve and looked at the swans who were nesting. We spent the morning yarning, having a cook up and beading. Students also enjoyed playing at the new park and exploring different bush foods.
Excursion to Geeveston Town hall
Year 9 and 10 students visited the Geeveston Town Hall to see the First Nations Artists Exhibition: Connection to Country. The class has been working on art projects inspired by the Reconciliation theme Bridging Now to Next, and this was a great opportunity to see how First Nations artists express their identity and connection to Australia through their work. There was so much meaning in the artworks for our students to reflect on. The beautiful designs offered a wonderful source of inspiration and served as a powerful reminder of the rich culture we are fortunate to have here in Australia.
Secondary Headspace Visit
Bron Dillon Art Mentorship
Throughout Term 2 selected students took part in Art mentorship sessions with Bron from wayti culture and knowledge. Students were given an opportunity to yarn and learn new skills. The students particularly enjoyed making jewelry and weaving. We look forward to seeing these students further develop these skills and make some wonderful creations.
Vinnies Winter Appeal
What an outstanding effort by our students and families in the donation of food and clothing items for the Vinnies Winter Appeal. As part of the appeal, our Primary students were very fortunate to have Jody Sargison - SVDP Youth and Community Engagement Coordinator, speak to them about the many areas that SVDP provides support and assistance in, in our local and global communities. A huge thanks to our Student leaders for their coordination of this event, our Year 9/10 VET Hospitality students and Mrs Ryan for providing hot drinks for all students on a cold day and all staff who supported this initiative. We certainly needed lots of extra hands to pack the items for distribution to those in need.
EARLY NAIDOC WEEK CELEBRATIONS AT SJCC
To kick start our whole college NAIDOC Celebrations all students were invited into the MPC to compete in an AFL Handball competition. We congratulate all students for giving it their best shot and to our winners who received some special prizes.
WHOLE CLASS CAKE
We thank our Hospitality class along with Ms Ryan and Ms Newborn for baking several wonderful cakes using native ingredients for the whole college to enjoy and reflect on NAIDOC week as whole classes.
NAIDOC ASSEMBLY
At our NAIDOC assembly we were treated to a performance of the yolla mutton bird dance led by Mathius and Trish from nita education with the Prep, One and Two students. The dance told the story of first gathering around the fire and heading out to hunt yolla mutton birds, carrying the birds on the spears and watching out for snakes, before returning to the fire for a cook up all together. We learnt more about the theme of the Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy.
