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Now in its 4th year at St James’, the Volleyball Specialist Program continues to be a hype of activity! Here are some of the highlights of 2024 so far: 💯 A record 130+ students hit the court every week improving their craft whilst enjoying camaraderie with teammates. 🚀 We launched the VSP Development Squad inviting our […]

Our community was buzzing with activity today as students, teachers, and families came together to celebrate St James’ Day. The day was filled with fun and excitement, including our Senior School Awards Assembly where students were recognised for their outstanding achievements in their pursuits. Following the awards ceremony, families gathered for a delicious sausage sizzle,

Our students came together today to honour the rich history and culture of Australia’s First Nations people with our first ever Smoking Ceremony led by local Aboriginal custodian Derek Nannup. The ceremony, held as part of our NAIDOC Week celebrations, was a powerful and meaningful experience for both our Junior School and Senior School students.

Congratulations to Year 5 student Avianna D for winning the 2024 St James’ Olive Oil Label Design Competition! Avianna was today presented with the first bottle of this year’s crop! After our students harvested the olives from our school grounds in April, the olives were sent to Jumanga Olive Farm to be processed. After settling

We’re proud to announce the installation of new trees and plaques on our campus, all thanks to generous donations from our families. These additions not only enhance the beauty of our school grounds but also serve a greater purpose in promoting sustainability and environmental awareness. Today we would like to express our gratitude and appreciation

Our Year 1 students have been studying landscapes, with a focus on natural, built and managed features. In a special lesson delivered by our Principal Mr Pree, our students learned about the importance of planning and creativity in architecture and engineering. They were shown blueprints and designs for St James’ current Junior School classroom extension

Our Year 4 students recently welcomed the Water Corporation for an incursion, aligned with our current HASS and science programs on sustainability, Indigenous practices, and soil and rock. The presentation began with a discussion on the importance of water and the vital role it plays in our daily lives. Students were also introduced to the concept

St James’ is home to a vibrant library that serves as a cornerstone for academic enrichment and literary exploration. The library offers a plethora of services and resources tailored to meet the diverse needs of our more than 1100 students in Kindergarten to Year 12. With a collection exceeding 8000 books, spanning various genres and

St James’ has achieved yet another extraordinary milestone in our Cub Sandwiches program, with an incredible 1000 sandwiches being made for students in our local community during our second session of 2024. It means the previous record of 930 sandwiches, which was achieved at the first session of this year, has also been eclipsed. After