Author name: Abbey Healey

The first-ever meeting of our Student Action Group (SAG) took place this week, marking a new chapter in student leadership at St James’. Led by Year 11 Student Council representatives Katie S (Treasurer) and James B (Chair), the SAG replaces the former P&F model and puts student voice front and centre. This team will work

Last week marked the magical launch of Quill and Compass, our brand-new writing club for budding authors in Years 8 to 10. In true storybook fashion, each student received their invitation via owl post, adding a whimsical touch to the occasion. This exciting initiative from our English Department will provide students with inspiring workshops, creative

This week, St James’ was filled with joy and celebration as our Early Learning Centre hosted a beautiful Mother’s Day Morning Tea. The event was a heartwarming way for our youngest students to show their love and appreciation for their mums. The morning began with the students taking to the stage, where they performed the

History was made at St James’ with our very first school play, Away by Michael Gow, performed to two sold-out audiences in our brand-new black-box theatre. While our students are no strangers to the stage, having brought many vibrant musicals to life over the years, this marked our first venture into a dramatic play —

We are excited to unveil a stunning new art installation on campus: the Noongar Seasons Poles. This beautiful project was a collaboration between our students and Noongar artist Bianca Willder from OOAK Creations. Over several days, Bianca worked with students to help them design and paint six vibrant poles, each representing one of the Noongar

We recently had the pleasure of welcoming students from Kanto Daiichi High School in Tokyo for a cultural exchange that brought learning and friendships to life. During their time at St James’, the visiting students connected with their buddies through fun icebreaker activities and shared time cooking together, creating both Japanese onigiri and Aussie lamingtons.

What an incredible day we had at the Junior School Swimming Carnival on Friday 28 February, hosted at HBF Stadium! The event was filled with excitement and team spirit, while students from years 3 – 6 showcased their swimming skills in a range of fun and competitive races. The atmosphere was electric, with cheering from

What an afternoon to remember! Our 10-Year Anniversary Sundowner brought the St James’ community together in the most wonderful way to kick off a year of celebrations. The event began with a meaningful Acknowledgement of Country from Derek Nannup and an address from our Foundation Principal, Mr Adrian Pree. Guests then enjoyed musical performances from

We are thrilled to introduce our furry friends Paddy, YoYo, and Florence to our school community! These adorable wellbeing dogs will be visiting us regularly to spread joy, comfort, and positivity among our students and staff. Say Hello to Paddy: Paddy is the life of the party! His playful antics and boundless energy bring laughter