Term 2, Week 11 Newsletter

(Friday 28 June)

Monday 15 July (Term 3)

• Pupil Free Day (Teachers only at school)
  

Tuesday 16 July (Term 3)

• Term 3 Commences for students

Dear God

May the holiday be for us

Year 5 Assembly

Thank you Year 5 for entertaining us with your wonderful assembly this morning. I loved hearing about all the clever creatures that you created, even their unique noises! The highlight had to be your rendition of the Moody Joe song, and your voices were just beautiful. I can understand why Miss Madafferi and the guides had tears in their eyes when you sang this as a group at Fremantle Prison!

End of Term

It is hard to believe that we have come to the end of a very busy 11 week term. The children have tried their very best to stay focussed on their work and to be a good friend to everyone. I am so proud of them and am sure that they will be looking forward to a relaxing break, and to re-energise for Term 3. I know that many of them are looking forward to Edudance, which begins in Week 2 and will culminate with our whole-school concert and Open Afternoon later in the term. We are also looking forward to our Athletics Carnival, Bookweek, and the celebration of Confirmation with Year 6 students.

Many thanks to staff and parents who have volunteered in so many different ways over the past semester. We are looking at some exciting events over the next 6 months, including our roster for the sausage sizzle at Bunnings, Maddington on the 8th of September. Please keep an eye out in an upcoming newsletter, as we will definitely be calling for some volunteers to assist on that day.

Although staff will return on the Monday next term, we look forward to the students joining us again on Tuesday 16th July.

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

Naomi (K)

Shivani (4)

Akucdit (4)

Tidy Verandah Award

The Tidy Verandah Award goes to Year 2!

Faction Certificates

Mercy is the winner of our Term 2 Faction Certificates Trophy!

Congratulations to Shenudi (Petry), Rudr (Foley) and Nora (Mercy) for winning a prize in our Faction Certificate Draw this week!

This week's focus is:

Building Trust

At St Jude's we:

• Look out for one another.
• Positively promote the school and its values.
• Work in partnerships with parents and staff.
• Support our faith activities.

Wishing you all a safe and relaxing holiday break!

Jonnda Simpson

Principal

Wednesday 31 July (PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DATE)

• Confirmation Retreat - Mary MacKillop Centre
  
  

Wednesday 21 August

• Confirmation Rehearsal @ 6:00 pm

Sunday 25 August

• Sacrament of Confirmation @ 9:00 am

Graham Maher
Assistant Principal

School reports will go live at the end of the term and now is a good time to check that you are ready for this:

• Have you downloaded the SEQTA Engage App?
• Do you remember your username and password
• If you are new to SEQTA Engage or in Pre Primary, have you setup the app?

If you answered 'no' to any of the above, please make an appointment through the front office to see Mr Maher who will be more than happy to guide you through the setup process or reset passwords.

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

We have had a long summer and our gardens are happy for the rain! Why not give it a little more of a boost with our school produced organic liquid fertiliser. Cost - Gold coin donation.

Our Disco was a huge success. Thank you so much to all parents who assisted in various ways before, during and after the event. The children and all who attended had an amazing time.

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

"Better Health Program

An 10-week free healthy lifestyle program for children 6-12 years who are above a healthy weight.

📆 Online places available year round!

📍Group base places at:

· Cannington Program - Bounce Cannington, starting July 16th or 18th, every Tuesday 4pm-6pm OR Thursday 4pm- 6pm.

👉 https://betterhealthprogram.org/wa or 1300 822 953

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