St James Primary School Yamba

Perth Private Schools introduces St James Primary School Yamba in Yamba, for all your education and learning needs.

St James Primary School Yamba is an Early Stage 1 to Year 6 coeducational Catholic Primary School. Our school's motto is Every Day is a Journey. We assist families to nurture a strong faith life and Christian values in their children. We see that we are on a life long journey of learning in our personal and spiritual lives. Religious Education is taught to all classes and prayer life is strong. Our shared faith is central to all we do and there is a close relationship with the parish.

All Key Learning Areas are delivered with a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy. All classrooms are well resourced with the latest technology including interactive whiteboards and access to computers. A unique feature of our school is the student staff ratios which are excellent and class sizes are small. Our school offers a strong enrichment program in various KLAs. Students with additional needs are integrated into the school community and we work with support agencies to provide the best learning opportunities for all students.

The school has a choir and verse speaking group that have performed successfully in local eisteddfods. Private music tuition is also available. As part of the creative arts and personal development learning areas, our school has been involved in Dance Fever which promotes self-esteem, confidence, co-ordination and listening skills.

Parents are welcomed into the school community and are valued as partners in their children's education. A Parish School Forum together with parent committees ensures parents have a voice in decision making. We have a dedicated and caring professional teaching team and support staff who are determined to provide quality education for every individual student.

Our school has embraced sustainability and environmental education by providing Kids Grow gardening principles. This encourages students to engage in purposeful gardening, which supports active learning and development of lifelong skills. It involves students in co-operative, real life endeavours.

The school enjoys an excellent reputation in the local community and we take a keen interest in supporting community cultural and sporting events. We offer a fantastic summer sports program which includes surfing. The school accesses opportunities to be involved in inter-school, regional, diocesan, state and national representative sporting activities.