Term 3, Week 9 Newsletter

(Friday 13 September)

Thursday 19 Sept

• Interschool Athletics Carnival
• Yr.1 Liturgy

Friday 20 Sept

• Colour Splatacular Run
• Last Day of Term3

Tuesday 8th October

• Students return to school for Term 4 (Summer Uniform)

Kiss N Drop Reminder

We kindly remind you not to park in the Kiss n Drop area (Barnston Way Cul De Sac) before and after school. This area is designated for quick drop-offs and pick-ups only.

Unfortunately, we have noticed a few cars still parking in this zone, which blocks other vehicles and creates a safety hazard for families using the cul de sac. If you need to leave your car, please use the church car park instead. Do not park in the Kiss n Drop area.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as our staff, with the support of the City of Gosnells Rangers, work to ensure the safety of our students. Remember, the safety of our students is our top priority. It is never acceptable to yell at staff members or other parents. If you have any concerns, please visit the office, and we will do our best to assist you.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

Interschool Athletics

Mr White and Mr Artingstall (student teacher) have been preparing our Interschool team for the Interschool Athletics event scheduled for Thursday 19th September (next week). The weather forecast is looking great, and students are reminded to put on their sunscreen, bring their water bottles and to wear their hats, as they will be outside for a significant part of the day.

Congratulations to all the children who have been selected in the interschool team. I wish you all the best for your events next week!

Colour Splatacular Run

We are excited to announce that our annual Colour Splatacular Run will take place next Friday, marking the last day of Term 3! On this special day, children and staff are welcome to come to school in free dress.

We encourage children to wear a white shirt and old pants or shorts, as the colour powders used during the event may stain or not wash out completely. Please avoid sending your child in their best attire.

Parents are warmly invited to join us at 2pm for this vibrant event. Please be prepared to get wet and colourful if you choose to participate.

We are also looking for volunteers to assist on the afternoon. If you are available, please contact Mr Maher through our office.

What a fantastic way to end the term!

Last Week of Term 3

Parents and care-givers are reminded that next week is the last week of Term 3. It is looking to be a busy, but fun week. School finishes at 3pm on Friday 20th September. Staff will return for term 4 with a professional learning day for our Berry Street program, which means that students return on Tuesday 8th October wearing their summer uniform.

Principal Conference

Mr Maher and Ms Madafferi will lead the school whilst I am attending the Principals' Conference next week. Please do not hesitate to contact them if required during this time.

Week 10 Canteen Specials

The week 10 canteen special is Hamburgers for $3.50.

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

Kowhai (K)

Han Thit Oo (K)

Senuli (3)

Shenudi (3)

Dominic (5)

Ethan (6)

Merit certificates are awarded to students who have demonstrated outstanding efforts in their learning this year. Congratulations to the following Merit Award recipients for this week:

Isabel (1)

Liyaana (2)

Ayaan (2)

Nathania (3)

Shivani (4)

Jadon (5)

Yehana (6)

Leo (6)

Bryan (6)

Mercy Awards are presented to students who demonstrate our Mercy values of Excellence, Hospitality, Compassion, Justice and Respect. The recipients of our Mercy Award this week are:

Yeabsira (1)

Milind (2)

Anh (3)

Akucdit (4)

Congratulations to the winners of the Amazing Race Competition from our Open Afternoon:

Evanjot (2)

Khulan (6)

The Tidy Verandah Award winner for this week is: YEAR 3

Students are awarded Faction Certificates for displaying our Making Jesus Real (MJR) values throughout the school day. Faction certificates are drawn at each assembly and students can choose their own prize. Our Faction Certificate winners this week are:

Mercy: Naveen (1)

Petry: Akbar (2)

Foley: Augustine (1)

We hope you enjoy your prizes.

Have you heard of the CEWA Child Safe Framework?

Over the term 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:

Policies and Procedures

Structures and processes that are accessible, consistent and transparent. Policies must be understood, implemented and actioned everyday.

What does this look like?

• As a parent, I am aware of our school’s Code of Conduct and how it relates to me and my child.
• The CECWA Child Protection Policy is communicated to everyone in our school community.
  
  

At St Jude's we:

• Have a Community Code of Conduct for parents, staff and visitors to follow
• Teach the Keeping Safe Curriculum to our students which is highlighted in our Catholic Schools Improvement Plan (CSIP), Curriculum Planning and Instructional Framework
• Have a comprehensive complaints procedure for students presented in pictures and easily to understand language
• Have a comprehensive complaints/concerns procedure for parents/caregivers
• Have a register where staff can disclose any intentional contact with students outside of school hours eg, coaching a school sports team
• Communicate our class Keeping Safe content through Term Overviews.
• Conduct a self assessment of the Child Safe Framework which is reviewed annually to inform continuous improvement
• Review the CEWA Child Protection Policy as a system
• Break apart the community code of conduct at every SAC Meeting.
• Regularly review (Annually) our staff/community code of conduct

Have a wonderful weekend!

Jonnda Simpson

Principal

Eucharist Retreat (Parish Based - School Hall)

• Thursday 17 October
• Includes Rehearsal

Sacrament of Eucharist (First Communion)

• Sunday 20 October 9:00 am

On Monday, our students lit up the dance floor as the performed their Edu-Dance routines at our concert. The dances were amazing and the students looked great in their costumes.

Our live stream for this event can be found at: https://youtu.be/uMRY1fN7fk8

Please note the new link for our livestream.

Alternatively, you can search for St Jude's Catholic Primary School in the YouTube app on your Smart TV and enjoy the concert on the big screen.

Last week, students would have received instructions on how to setup their online account for fundraising at: https://myprofilepage.com.au/

There are heaps of prizes on offer and the highest fundraiser from each class gets to SLIME a teacher!

Don't forget that your child will need a white shirt to participate in the colour splatacular. This will be a free dress day for students. Although most of the coloured powder should wash off, students are encouraged to wear old clothes that they wouldn't mind getting stained. Also, don't forget a towel or sheet to put on your car seats for the ride home.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

Volunteers are urgently needed to assist us in the running of this event. If you are able to assist, please come to the office by 11:30 am on Friday 20 September.

Thank you to our photographers MSP Photography who captured some very special moments for the Sacrament of Confirmation celebration on Sunday 25 August 2024.

Please click on the attachment below for instructions on placement of orders.

Graham Maher
Assistant Principal

Interschool Athletics Carnival will be on Thursday 19 September 2024. The students are training well and looking forward to an exciting 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. Please note we have a new Menu. Click on the file below to view new options.

Summer Uniform from Term 4
Just a reminder that students will change to their Summer uniform from Term4 and the Uniform shop hours are listed below. Monday 7 October 2024 is a Pupil Free Day.

We have a number of uniform items in our Lost Property. Please come into the office to check if any of these items belong to your children. Unclaimed items will be returned to the uniform shop to be sold as second hand.

Current Uniform Shop Hours

Monday 8.00am to 9.30am

Thursday 2.00pm to 3.30pm

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

The City of Gosnells' Children and Families programs for the 2024 September/October school holidays are now live! Our free and low-fee events are designed to support children's development and offer fun activities for families to enjoy together.

For more information, feel free to visit our website or contact us at 9397 3000.