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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

We are excited to share the story of our 10-year anniversary logo, a powerful representation of our School’s deep connection to faith, learning and community. Designed by Derek Nannup, a local Noongar man, this stunning artwork captures the essence of St James’. At its heart is the cross, symbolising our Anglican faith and the values

Thursday 6 February saw the carnival year begin with a Senior School Swimming Carnival on another hot day at HBF Stadium. As we’ve come to expect, our students displayed competitiveness and class. Overall we enjoyed an improved participation with student trying to maximise their scores for their House. Personal bests, new records and excellent participation

Congratulations to each and every one of our Class of 2024 after receiving their ATAR/WACE results. In particular, congratulations to Ryder Kereopa, who with an ATAR score of 96.25, is St James’ top ATAR performer in 2024. We also acknowledge and congratulate Ruby Aitken (ATAR Score 94.40) as well as Tessa Keefe and Damien Lowe

As Keva Crouch, Chair of our School Council, shared with our community during the recent Awards Evening, next year we will be launching our new Strategic Plan 2025-2027. As we look towards the future of St James’, we are guided by a bold vision that aims to create a thriving school community where every voice