Term 2 Week 10 (3/7/2025)
What is On?
Friday 4th July - Staff Professional Learning Day - Foundation Day- Pupil Free Day
Term 3 2025
Monday 21st July - First Day Term 3 for Students and Staff
Friday 25th July- Foundation Day - Feast of Saint James- Mass at Saint James Church 10am and BBQ lunch 11am
All are welcome, all belong.
Tuesday 29th July - Reconciliation - St James Church, Yamba
Friday 1st August- ES1, 100 Day Celebration
Tuesday 5th August- Community Conversation number 12
Thursday 19th - tentative Disco date - save it!!!
Thursday 21st August - Book week parade
Saturday 30th August - First Holy Communion-St James Church, Yamba
Friday 5th September - Father's Day Breakfast 7am -9am (more details to come)
Thursday 25th September - Last Day Term 3 for Students
Friday 26th September - Staff Professional Learning Day - Curriculum - Pupil Free Day
Term 4 2025
Monday 13th October - First Day Term 4 for Students and Staff
Monday 3rd – Friday 7th November - Stage 3 Camp- Canberra
End of Year Final Awards Assembly - Thursday 11th December - Yamba Bowling Club 10:00 – 11:00am
Wednesday 17th December - Last Day Term 4 for Students and Staff
Dear Parents and Carers
After a busy term (when isn't life busy?) I would like to focus on the beginning of next term.
Our Foundation Day is on Friday of Week 1. For the first time ever, in 11 years, we will be at school and able to go to Mass at St James Church, as a school. As you know, everyone is invited to join us. We are also having a BBQ lunch after Mass, back at school and all are welcome to come and have a sausage sandwich for lunch and contribute to our learning walls in the hall. A formal invite will be coming soon!
Also in Week 1, THURSDAY is a mufti day to prepare for Foundation Day. All classes will undertake an activity based on the value of LOVE and build a display in the hall, which will be available for viewing for the week. Each stage will then have an activity which will be planned with the staff to build some engagement around the value of Love.
The staff have worked today on deepening our 8 year journey, on building our understanding of who we aspire to be as a Catholic school and how our values are foundational to our work. Next term we launch the Values Statement and we are seeking your input over this time. Please join us at the events above to look at the thoughts of your children and to contribute to the development of our whole school approach.
Thank you for your support through the most wet-weather disrupted term I can remember and I hope the lack of uniform preparation and school bells over the break is joyful for you all.
Best wishes
Ann
RE News
Thank You for Supporting the Winter Appeal and Crazy Hair Day!
A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful school community for your generous support of our annual St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. Throughout Term 2, we’ve collected a fantastic number of warm items, including blankets, jackets and other winter essentials. These donations will go a long way in helping those doing it tough this winter.
We also extend our thanks for the enthusiastic participation in today’s Crazy Hair Day! It was fantastic to see the creativity and colour on display and even better to know it was all for a good cause. Together, we raised $240, which will be donated directly to St Vincent de Paul to support people in need during the colder months.
A special thank you and congratulations to Duke from Year 6 and our Mission Reps: Slater, Lucie-Mae, Layla and Dean, who led this initiative as part of their leadership projects. Your dedication, organisation and commitment to serving others is a wonderful example of living out our school value of Love in action.
Thank you all for your continued generosity and support!
We wish all our families a wonderful break and look forward to welcoming you back to school for Term 3.
Renee Howland
Assistant Principal Mission
Learning and Teaching News
Unlock a World of Reading with the Sora App!
Did you know your child has access to Sora? Sora is a free digital reading platform that offers your child access to a vast collection of ebooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, and magazines—right at their fingertips. Whether at school or home, Sora makes reading engaging and accessible anytime, anywhere.
What Is Sora?
Sora is a student-friendly reading app developed by OverDrive, providing a wide range of digital content tailored for young readers. With Sora, your child can:
- Explore a Diverse Collection: Access a variety of age-appropriate ebooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, and magazines.
- Read Anytime, Anywhere: Borrow and enjoy books on multiple devices, including smartphones, tablets, and computers.
- Personalise Their Reading Experience: Utilise features like adjustable text sizes, dyslexic-friendly fonts, and read-along options to suit individual preferences.
- Earn Achievements: Track reading progress and earn badges to motivate continued reading.
How to Get Started
Getting started with Sora is simple:
- Download the App: Install the Sora app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
- Click on: ACEN (Australian Catholic Education Network). Sign in using ACEN.
- Sign In: Use your child’s school login credentials to access the digital library.
Alternatively, you can access Sora directly through your web browser at soraapp.com.
Why Encourage Your Child to Use Sora?
- Supports Literacy Development: Provides access to a wide range of reading materials that enhance vocabulary and comprehension skills.
- Fosters a Love for Reading: Offers engaging content that caters to diverse interests, making reading enjoyable.
- Accessible Anytime, Anywhere: Allows your child to read on-the-go, whether commuting, travelling, or relaxing at home.
- Customisable Reading Experience: Features like adjustable text sizes and read-along options cater to individual learning needs.
We encourage you to explore Sora with your child and discover the exciting world of digital reading together. Please contact the school if your child does not know their Lismore Diocesan credentials to log in. Should you have any further questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Happy reading!
Warm regards,
Alanna
Attendance
