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As we mark the final day of Term 2, students and staff came to acknowledge the outstanding efforts and achievements of our Senior School students. The assembly recognised a wide range of accomplishments from Semester 1, with awards presented for academic excellence, positive attitude, and consistent effort. We were also excited to present the Seishin […]

As NAIDOC Week falls during the school holidays this year, we have been acknowledging it throughout the week by embracing meaningful cultural experiences across all year levels. Year 3 students enjoyed an educational walk in Alkimos, learning about the land and its stories. Our ELC students took part in a session by Yalkarang Consulting, using

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

During the Thrift Shop Charity Afternoon, Year 11 and 12 students were introduced to the inspiring work of Thread Together. Thread Together is a service of Anglicare WA and through a powerful presentation, they taught our Year 11 and 12s about the organisation’s sustainable practices, zero landfill mission, and the impact their mobile wardrobe has

Four of our students recently participated in Camp Hero, an event organised by Zero2Hero. A couple of them shared the following reflections on their experience.   Keeley: Camp Hero, run by Zero2Hero, is a powerful five-day leadership and mental health camp held at Nanga Bush Camp. I had the privilege of attending and it was

The St James’ community came together with kindness and compassion for House Charity Day, donating a wide range of essential items that were passed on to Anglicare WA, Thread Together, Food4All, and the Salvation Army. These generous contributions supported people in need within our wider community. From pantry staples and toiletries to clothing and other necessities, every item donated reflected

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

To mark a very special milestone, St James’ launched its “10 Days for 10 Years” initiative as a celebration of our journey so far – and a reflection of our vibrant school spirit. Over these 10 days, each year group selected a unique activity to honour the occasion, with events ranging from arts and crafts, dress-up days,

The first week in Term 2 saw our K-12 Cross Country Carnival held in beautiful conditions at St James’. Years 2-12 completed a challenging course of varying distances while our Kindy, Pre-Primary and Year 1 students completed a participation-based carnival on the Junior School Oval. As always, the level of effort and participation was outstanding