Parent Handbook

Welcome to St James the Apostle Primary School!

Our vision

As a Catholic learning community of hope, inspired by the Gospel, we are empowered to embrace excellence through innovation.

Message from Andrea

Dates

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School & Parish Info

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Parish contacts

School contacts

2025 Teaching staff information

Start of School

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What to do on the first day

What your child needs

Other helpful info, including Term 1 dates

Learning

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Religious Education

English

Mathematics

Curriculum

Excursions & Incursions

Day-to-day Info

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Birthdays

Late arrivals & early release

Procedures for drop off and pick up

Parent Involvement

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Parent Helpers

Parents & Friends

Child Safety

Digital Info

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BYOD

Phones and watches

Health & Wellbeing

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Absences

Illness

Medications

Being Safe & Well

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Entering the school

Getting to and from school

Nude Food

Keeping in Contact

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Accurate records

e-news & notes

Social media & Seesaw

Important Extras

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Fees & charges

Outside School Hours Care

Uniform