<![CDATA[St. James School News Feed - School Stories]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D46%26amp%3Bnid%3D11 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Wed, 4 May 2022 12:16:51 GMT Wed, 4 May 2022 12:16:51 GMT <![CDATA[ OPEN EVENING ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=68 We are delighted to invite you to our Open Evening on Monday 16th May 2022 from 4:30pm – 6:30pm.

]]> Wed, 4 May 2022 12:16:51 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=68 <![CDATA[ Coffee and Catch Up ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=58 Tomorrow's Coffee morning has unfortunately been cancelled. However, we will reschedule a date later in the term.

Now that COVID restrictions are being lifted, we would like to invite our parents to our outdoor coffee morning in the Pre-Prep gardens. 30 April, 8:45am to 10:30am

]]> Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:08:25 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=58 <![CDATA[ Red Nose Day 2021 ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=56 The whole school got involved in raising funds for Red Nose Day this year!

]]> Fri, 19 Mar 2021 11:33:18 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=56 <![CDATA[ Summer Exams Update ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=55 Parents will be only too aware that this summer's GCSE and A-Level examinations have been cancelled.

OFQUAL, the exams regulator, has undertaken significant consultation upon how to award grades this summer, and recently, published its guidance to the examination boards. 

In response to this guidance, St. James' School will gather evidence to support the awarding of Teacher Assessed Grades as set out in the document available for download below. 

The process will be flexible enough to not disadvantage students, yet rigorous enough to protect the integrity of these grades. 

]]> Mon, 8 Mar 2021 14:00:16 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=55 <![CDATA[ World Book Day 2021 ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=53 In honour of World Book Day 2021, CER Education are running a competition and we would love our pupils to get involved!

]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:51:12 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=53 <![CDATA[ Fun in the Snow! ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=52 In between their online lessons, students have been enjoying the snow this week!

]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:23:02 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=52 <![CDATA[ Move It Challenge a complete success!! ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=51 St. James' pupils and staff moved 580 miles during their week. Click below to view the different activities that they did. 

]]> Fri, 5 Feb 2021 16:26:14 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=51 <![CDATA[ Senior Department Home Learning ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=49 As we learn more about online learning and continue to reflect upon student and teacher experience, we are proposing a few tweaks to the flow of work in the Senior department. 

]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:33:11 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=49 <![CDATA[ St. James' Walk/Bike/Run.... MOVE! ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=47 Stay active!

]]> Fri, 22 Jan 2021 14:51:26 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=47 <![CDATA[ Newsletter January 15th 2021 ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=46 Please see  below our weekly Newsletter

St. James School Parent Portal - Newsletters - St. James&#39; School Newsletter (saintjamesschool.co.uk) 

]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:15:22 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=46 <![CDATA[ FOSJ News ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=45 Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:01:17 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=45 <![CDATA[ SCHOOL CLOSURE - NATIONAL LOCKDOWN ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=44 Following the Prime Minister's announcement on Monday 4th June, St. James' School will be closed until after February half-term. According to the information released this evening, we can reopen to all pupils on Monday 22nd February 2021.

However, our Early Years provision, Fledglings and Sparrows, will remain open as usual.

Children of critical workers can attend by arrangement with the Headmaster. 

]]> Mon, 4 Jan 2021 23:55:42 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=44 <![CDATA[ Essential Information for Parents Lent 2021 ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=43 Ahead of the new term please find available to download below a document containing essential information for parents and pupils. 

]]> Mon, 4 Jan 2021 23:46:00 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=43 <![CDATA[ Mass COVID-19 Testing in Schools UPDATED ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=42 From Tuesday 5th January 2021 the government are offering all secondary aged pupils the option to be tested for COVID-19, even if asympotmatic. Further information about this programme can be found in the handbook which can be downloaded below.

]]> Sun, 3 Jan 2021 14:34:10 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=42 <![CDATA[ End of Michaelmas Term Video ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=41 St. James' pupils and staff have now finished for the Christmas break. 

]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2020 11:56:03 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=41 <![CDATA[ End of Term Newsletter ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=40 Read our end of term newsletter which rounds up a busy Michaelmas term at St. James' School.

]]> Wed, 16 Dec 2020 13:49:40 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=40 <![CDATA[ Friends of St. James' December Newsletter ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=39 Download the latest edition of the Friends of St. James' Newsletter.

]]> Tue, 8 Dec 2020 10:24:50 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=39 <![CDATA[ Newsletter December 2020 ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=38 Please see this week's newsletter 

https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/parentportal/newsletter/?id=12

]]> Tue, 8 Dec 2020 10:49:52 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=38 <![CDATA[ FOSJ November Newsletter ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=37 Read the November Newsletter update from the Friends of St. James'. 

]]> Thu, 3 Dec 2020 09:35:47 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=37 <![CDATA[ Newsletter 27th November ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=32 Another week closer to Christmas! It's starting to feel a little more festive at school, we hope you enjoy this week's Newsletter

]]> Fri, 27 Nov 2020 16:30:56 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=32 <![CDATA[ Newsletter 20th November ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=31 Another week has flown by at St. James'! We hope you enjoy this week's Newsletter.

]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2020 15:33:00 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=31 <![CDATA[ Newsletter 13th November ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=30 Please find this weeks' newsletter.

]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2020 17:05:44 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=30 <![CDATA[ The Importance of Mindfulness in Exam Preparation ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=28 Next week St. James’ Year 11 and Year 13 pupils will embark on a week of mock examinations in preparation for the summer GCSE and A Level exams.

]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2020 11:23:39 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=28 <![CDATA[ Remembrance Service ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=27 With COVID restricting gatherings, St. James' remembered our fallen differently this year. 

We thank Mrs O'Malley for decorating the Rectory with textile poppies and to all our pupils for their wonderful array of related artwork.

At 10.50am on Wednesday 11th November, in their classes, the pupils collectively watched the following service:

CLICK HERE

We will remember them.

]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2020 11:00:45 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=27 <![CDATA[ Newsletter Friday 6th November 2020 ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=26 Another week has flown by at St. James' - read all about it.

]]> Fri, 6 Nov 2020 15:04:15 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=26 <![CDATA[ COVID - Preventative Measures and Frequently Asked Questions ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=25 Ahead of the new national lockdown we have prepared a concise guide to our preventative measures and answers to some frequently asked questions. 

]]> Wed, 4 Nov 2020 11:25:21 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=25 <![CDATA[ National Lockdown Announced ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=24 St. James' School will continue to remain fully open during the second national lockdown.

]]> Tue, 3 Nov 2020 11:40:18 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=24 <![CDATA[ St. James' celebrates 11+ success ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=23 Congratulations to our Prep 6 pupils who have recently received their 11+ examination results.

]]> Tue, 3 Nov 2020 09:00:44 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=23 <![CDATA[ Newsletter 16th October 2020 ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=21 It has been another really busy week here at St. James'. We hope that everyone has a great half term holiday! Stay safe x

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2020 17:26:15 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=21 <![CDATA[ FOSJ News ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=20 The Friends' of St. James' October 2020 Newsletter is now available! Click below to learn more about the group!

]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2020 16:27:32 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=20 <![CDATA[ Newsletter 9th October ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=19 Click below for this week's newsletter, full of pictures from the week, students work and articles from staff.

]]> Fri, 9 Oct 2020 18:06:23 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=19 <![CDATA[ 2nd October 2020 ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=18 Another week has flown by at St. James'. Please see below this week's newsletter, with articles from the Head, latest news and dates for your diary.

]]> Fri, 2 Oct 2020 14:43:42 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=18 <![CDATA[ Newsletter 25th September ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=17 Some big announcements this week of the new captains and prefects, we offer our congratulations to them all. Another busy week for pupils at St. James', please find below the link to download this week's newsletter and articles from the Headmaster.

]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2020 14:45:11 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=17 <![CDATA[ Newsletter 18th September ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=16 Week 3 has flown by at St. James'. From water pistols, to magic tricks and today's non-uniform day. Please find below to download a short newsletter and articles from the Headmaster.

]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2020 17:15:53 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=16 <![CDATA[ A Fun First Week Back ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=15 We have had a magnificent week at St. James'.

My staff and I are delighted to welcome back our students; their beaming smiles being the only encouragement we need. We hope for an uninterrupted term, and with the continued support and compliance of pupils, we will endeavour to keep COVID at bay. 

I am pleased with how our adjustments and precautions have embedded, but we continue to keep everything under careful review. May I thank all children and parents for the spirit in which these changes have been adopted. I have felt a genuine calmness at drop off time and your cooperation has been central to this. Our children need to understand the risks of COVID, but not experience the fear. At St. James' I hope we have this balance right.

Learning has gotten off to a great start: from the new 'learning journey' beginning in Reception to the new Accelerated Learning 'Hub' in Senior. Our seven period day has been a hit with pupils. With more focused lessons, bite size tasks and activities, and lessons recurring more often, pupils have already begun to feel the benefit. 

Wishing a wonderful weekend. We are looking forward to Monday already...

]]> Fri, 4 Sep 2020 16:47:52 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=15 <![CDATA[ Staff and pupils are delighted to have returned for Michaelmas Term ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=14 Today staff and pupils from age 2 through to 18 have returned to school to begin Michalemas Term. 

]]> Tue, 1 Sep 2020 14:18:49 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=14 <![CDATA[ Waltham Junior Club Championship Winner ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=12 Sub par golf helps Mckenzie Lewis lift Junior title

]]> Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:38:59 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=12 <![CDATA[ Amazing AS & A-Level results ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=11

Despite the national picture of AS and A-Level results, we are beaming with pride at St. James'.

]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2020 10:48:32 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=11 <![CDATA[ Essential Information for Parents 2020/21 ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=10 Please either click on the link or download the document below.

]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2020 14:11:58 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=10 <![CDATA[ Further musical success for Kaila! ]]> https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=6 Sixth Form student, Kaila, has had a fantastic year of Musical Success, being awarded second place in the ISA National Senior Young Musicians Competition and now in the Woodard Musician of the Year Competition!

]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2020 12:55:29 GMT https://www.saintjamesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=46&nid=11&storyid=6