St James the Apostle Primary School

Infobox Aust school private
name = St James the Apostle Primary School


motto = "Learning with Strength and in Gentleness"
established = 1982
type = Independent, Co-educational, Primary, Day school
denomination = Roman Catholic
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key_people = Martin Enright (Principal)
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city = Hoppers Crossing
state = Victoria
country = Australia flagicon|Australia
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colours = Brown and Gold
homepage = [http://www.apostle.melb.catholic.edu.au/ www.apostle.melb.catholic.edu.au]

St James the Apostle Primary School is a Catholic parish Primary school located in Hoppers Crossing, Victoria.

The school is open for children from Grades Prep to 6 in the Parish of St James the Apostle, Hoppers Crossing North. The school's motto is "Learning with strength and in gentleness". The school was opened in 1982 and blessed by Archbishop Frank Little.

The current Principal is Martin Enright.

School profile

The school operates 3-4 stream classes from Prep to Grade 6.

It offers specialist subjects such as Italian (as a Language Other Than English), Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music and Drama and Information Communication Technology.

Vision statement

St James School Community is Christ-centred and encourages all to learn with strength and in gentleness.

We aim to build a community based on openness, equality, respect, trust and a sense of belonging.

In journeying together for excellence at St James we commit ourselves to live out this vision.

We acknowledge the uniqueness, gifts and talents of our diverse community.

We strive to create an atmosphere which nurtures our Catholic Faith. [St James the Apostle Primary School website [http://apostle.melb.catholic.edu.au/aboutus/vision.htm] ]

Mission statement

We aim to impart Catholic beliefs, values, practices and traditions within a faith-filled community.

We strive to create a love of learning while building our identity within the context of the Parish community.

We aim to be living examples of that Faith, fostering the dignity, self-esteem and integrity of each person.

We work in partnership together striving to strengthen our communication through involvement of all in our community in collaborative and co-operative decision making, working towards common goals.

We value the gifts and talents of each member, which are shared and nurtured in an accepting and safe environment.

In striving for excellence in education at St. James we encourage children to take pride in themselves and their achievements.

We are committed to maintaining and developing our resources and school environment.

We appreciate that we are on a journey, supporting and encouraging each other as we grow and meet new challenges. In welcoming the future we are building on our past.

TOGETHER WE STRIVE TO LEARN WITH STRENGTH AND IN GENTLENESS. [St James the Apostle Primary School website [http://apostle.melb.catholic.edu.au/aboutus/vision.htm] ]

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