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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

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