Term 3, Week 5 Newsletter

(Friday 16 August)

Monday 19 Aug

• Pupil Free Day

Wednesday 21 Aug

• Confirmation Rehearsal 6pm
• NAIDOC Celebrations
• NAIDOC Liturgy (9:00 am)
• NAIDOC Incursion (1:50 pm)

Thursday 22 Aug

• One Big Voice

Sunday 25 Aug

• Sacrament of Confirmation 9am

Feast of the Assumption Mass

On the 15th August each year, we commemorate when Mary, Jesus' mother, was taken into Heaven, body and soul. During our Mass, we remembered how Mary said 'yes' to God and how she showed us to be loving, kind and caring to each other.

Thank you to our families who joined with us for our whole-school Mass to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption yesterday.

Influenza

Thank you for watching out for influenza type symptoms this week. We have provided face masks in all classrooms for staff and children who would like to wear one. Remember, Influenza, RSV and covid can be spread easily to others and therefore, it is important that you monitor your child and keep them home if they are suffering from flu like symptoms such as fever, muscle aches and pains, sore throat, dizziness, and cough.

Week 6 Canteen Specials

Our canteen special for Week 6 is Macaroni and Cheese for $3.50. We also have a gluten free option for $4.00. Thank you to all of our families who have been supporting our canteen specials!

Please contact our office if you would like assistance in ordering from our canteen, or would like a copy of our menu.

Pupil Free Day Monday

As per our Term calendar, please be reminded that Monday is a Pupil Free Day. Staff are taking part in a professional learning day around inclusive practices. We look forward to students joining us again on Tuesday next week.

Happy Birthday to the following students who have recently celebrated their special day!

Arnav (2)

Agamjot (3)

Samrath (4)

Congratulations to the following students who received the Merit Award for academic achievements at this week's Assembly:

Eren (2)

Hansika (4)

Lavanya (5)

Kaylee (6)

Denzel (6)

The following students received the Mercy Award at this week's Assembly in recognition of their positive behaviour that highlights our Mercy and MJR values:

Hargun (2)

Adrian (5)

Abbey (6)

Faction Certificate Prize Draw

Faction Certificates can be earned by demonstrating our MJR and Mercy values of Hospitality, Excellence, Compassion, Respect and Justice. Everyone who receives a Faction Certificate goes into the draw to win a prize at our Assembly. Congratulations to the following students who won a prize this week:

Mercy: Paige (2)

Foley: Rudr (2)

Petry: Willan (5)

Have you heard of the CEWA Child Safe Framework?

Over the last couple of weeks, we have looked at the 3 key concepts that underpin the CEWA Child Safe Framework and the nine elements that combined, help us to make decisions surrounding child safety in the school.

In the coming weeks, we will unpack one of these nine elements each week and how St Jude's ensures that each element is being addressed.

This week's focus is:

Support and Healing
Responding to those who have been injured or hurt through abuse and harm and to assist them to heal.

What does this look like?

• Students know they can talk with a trusted adult and be heard.
• Confidence that the school will respond to concerns and follow up.
• Our school staff have the ability to manage incidents and consult with supporting personnel/agencies as required.
  
  

At St Jude's we:

• Offer counselling through our school Psychologist and External Agencies where needed
  

• Sr Sandra (Pastoral Care Worker) is also available for counselling and is available to extended family members as well
  

• Staff are trained in Trauma Informed Practices and Development
  

• Complaint Handling Procedures makes it clear and easy for students to seek help whenever it is needed. They know they can talk to any trusted adult and be heard
  

• Complaint Handling Procedures for parents provides a clear flowchart available on our website for the steps parents can take when they have a concern
  

• Clear critical incident procedures are in place for the safety of students, staff and community. Incidents are recorded in an incident register and analysed regularly for any trends and used for continuous improvement.

Wishing you a lovely weekend!

Jonnda Simpson

Principal

Wednesday 21 August (NEXT WEEK)

• Confirmation Rehearsal @ 6:00 pm

Sunday 25 August

• Sacrament of Confirmation @ 9:00 am

On Thursday, we celebrated the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. During this celebration, we remember when Mary ascended into heaven - body and soul! Thank you to the staff who read during the Mass and the amazing choir who sang so beautifully.

Join us THIS WEEK, Tuesday 20 August (6:00 pm - 7:15 pm), for an ONLINE workshop on our school wide program 'URSTRONG - Friendology' which is centred around building positive relationships and and friendships. This has been paid for by our school and is FREE to all our parents!

This session gives parents a common "language" for talking about friendship which is consistent with our school's approach. Through interactive activities, parents will learn strategies to support their child in fostering healthy, feel-good relationships.

Register NOW using the link below.

Tickets are ON SALE NOW for our upcoming 'One Big Voice' concert for our school choir NEXT Thursday 22 August.

Tickets are already selling fast, so place your order soon to avoid disappointment and to secure your preferred seating.

When booking your ticket, please select the following:

• Matinee Performance at 12:00 pm
• Select a seat in the MOZART section as this will give you the best possible view of our choir.

Graham Maher
Assistant Principal

Please note that Monday 19 August, 2024 is a Pupil Free Day.

4 Year Old Kindy

Please see Mrs Dique in the Office for an enrolment pack if your child will turn 4 years old on or before 30 June 2025. If you are aware of any families who would like a place in our fabulous Kindy, with Mrs Bollen and her amazing education assistants, please let them know to contact the school office on 6350 2500 for an enrolment pack or for more information.

Kindergarten days will operate on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8.40am to 3.00pm in 2025.

3 Year Old Kindy

Half-Day Sessions Run on Tuesdays 8.45am - 11.15am

Our 3 Year Old Kindy is up and running with our AMAZING teacher, Mrs Trethowen. Our program is play based and provides meaningful experiences that promote the development of spiritual, social, emotional, language, intellectual, creative and physical skills. Your child must be 3 years of age to attend this session.

If you have a child who has turned 3 or will be turning 3 years old this year or next year and would like to be a part of this program, contact Mrs Dique in the office. The program is an excellent opportunity to settle and prepare the little ones for Kindergarten.

Enrolment packs are available at the office. Please call on 6350 2500 for any enquiries.

Kristy Madafferi

Assistant Principal

Please note the following dates may be subject to change.

Term 3: Tuesday 16 July – Friday 20 September

Term 4: Tuesday 8 October – Friday 6 December

Please visit our website for a 'live' calendar for the most updated dates and events.

https://www.stjudes.wa.edu.au/calendar/

The Canteen will be open on Monday and Friday in 2024.

Fleecy Lined Winter Jackets

Winter and wet weather is upon us! Our jackets are fully lined and can be worn over the school jumper. They can be very useful to keep the children dry and warm during the rainy season.

Unfortunately due to an increase in pricing from our supplier, the cost for the jacket has had to increase slightly to $41.00.

If you are interested in purchasing a jacket for your child please submit your order at the school office or the Uniform Shop.

We have limited stock in some sizes if you wish to

Current Uniform Shop Hours

Monday 8.00am to 9.30am

Thursday 2.00pm to 3.30pm

Parents we regret to inform you that due to lack of interest we will cease operating Playgroup for the rest of the year. We look forward to commencing again in 2025.

St Jude's Parish Mass Times

Weekday Masses: Mon to Fri 9.00am, followed by Recitation of the Rosary

Weekend Masses:

6.30pm Saturday
7.30am Sunday
9.00am Sunday
5.30pm Sunday

On Saturday 24 August from 9am-1pm, the Gosnells Library will come alive with the magic of reading as we welcome guest author/illustrator presenters and face painting friends from fairy land. There are sessions for children of all ages with a large focus on children 4-12 years. Along with the Festival, we are running a special colouring in competition judged by author-illustrator Gabriel Evans with a prize pack available for 1 lucky winner in each age category.

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Families receive:

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