St James' Catholic Primary School, Vermont, is one of two primary schools in St John's Parish, Mitcham. The school was opened in 1970 and has recently undergone a program of refurbishment. At St James' we aim to promote, within our students and school community, a love for learning. Our concern at St James' is to educate the whole person. The religious, social, academic, physical and emotional aspects of our students are vitally important and we endeavour to have all children reach their potential. As part of a strong, vibrant parish community we strive to ensure our Faith is nourished. The values of the gospel are the mainspring of all we do. We strive to ensure there is strong sense of belonging for each member of our community. Our parent community works very closely with the school. Parents' vital and valuable contribution to the education of their child/ren assists in building a strong school/home partnership. Our school has an excellent reputation in the wider community. We continue to achieve well in academic, community, sporting and arts spheres. We offer a range of extra-curricular activities to inspire, nurture and cater for a range of learning abilities and interests.