Term 4, Week 1 Newsletter

(Friday 11 October)

• WASO Incursion 11.45am - 12.30pm
  
  

Thursday 17 October

• Eucharist Retreat & Rehearsal

Sunday 20 October

• First Communion 9am

Tuesday 22 October

• SAC Meeting 6pm

Wednesday 23 October

• School Photos

Friday 25 October

• MJR and Awards Assembly
• School Disco:
• (3.15pm - 4.30pm Kindy - Year 2)
• (5.00pm - 7.00pm Year 3 - Year 6)

Welcome Back to Term 4

I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable break. As we embark on the final term of the school year, we are filled with excitement and anticipation for the wonderful opportunities and experiences that lie ahead.

We are looking forward to a busy and vibrant time, with many events and activities planned. From academic challenges to graduations, from feast days and discos to Bunnings sausage sizzles , there is something for everyone to look forward to.

I encourage all students to set new goals, embrace challenges, and make the most of every learning opportunity. Parents, your continued support and involvement are invaluable, and we look forward to working together to ensure a successful and rewarding term for all.

Term 4 is always a memorable and productive time, filled with growth, achievement, and joy.

Welcome back, and let’s make it a great term!

School Photos

Students, spruce up your hairstyles, and ensure your uniforms are ready! School photos are set for Wednesday 23 October. For this day, we ask that all students come to school wearing their correct summer uniform (no sport uniforms please). Information about photo orders was sent home to our families at the end of last term. Please contact the office if you are unsure or require further information.

School Advisory Council and FOSJ Committee 2025

As we approach the end of the year, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our current committee members who will be leaving us as their children transition to high school. Their dedication and contributions have been invaluable.

With their departure, we are seeking new members to join our School Advisory Council and Friends of St Jude’s Committee (FOSJ) for 2025. These committees play a crucial role in representing the parent voice within our school community.

Next week, I will be sending home a form to every family detailing the responsibilities and commitments involved with each committee. I encourage you to review this information and consider joining one of these essential teams in 2025.

Your involvement can make a significant difference in our school community. Thank you for your consideration and continued support.

Parish Car Park

As we continue to work together to provide a safe and welcoming environment for our children, I would like to remind all parents of the expectations regarding conduct while on school grounds, including the car park. Your cooperation is vital in maintaining a respectful and safe space for everyone.

Key Expectations for Parents and Guardians:

1. Respectful Communication: Please treat all staff, students, and other parents with courtesy and respect. Harassment, intimidation, or aggressive behavior will not be tolerated.
2. Car Park Safety: When using the car park, ensure you follow all signage and directions provided by staff. Please drive slowly and carefully at all times, especially during peak pick-up and drop-off periods. Parking in designated areas only is crucial for everyone’s safety.
3. Punctuality and Patience: Ensure you arrive on time for drop-off and pick-up to avoid unnecessary congestion. Please remain patient, as safety is our top priority, and delays can happen.
4. Supervision: When on school grounds, please supervise your children closely and ensure they are not running or playing unsafely, especially in car park areas.
5. Positive Role Models: As adults, we set the tone for our children. Please model good behavior and respect for the school's values and community standards.

Let’s work together to keep our school a positive and safe environment for everyone. Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated.

FOSJ Events

Our Friends of St Jude's Team have organised two special events over the coming weeks, and we are seeking parent volunteers to assist.

On Friday 25th October, we are holding our School Disco. We will run a junior and senior session and require parents to assist with set up or supervision at the disco.

On Sunday 3 November, we will be running the sausage sizzle at Bunnings Cannington. We need volunteers who are able to help out for an hour on the day.

Please contact us on our new email: fosjemail@gmail.com or let the school office know that you are available and we will get in touch.

Flyers for each event are located in the FOSJ section of this newsletter.

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

Jaswin (3 Yr Old Kindy)

Elijah (3 Year Old Kindy)

Tejashwin (K)

Grace (K)

Shahbaaz (K)

Hailey (PP)

Yeabsira (1)

Guneet (1)

Alexias (1)

Elliot (2)

Helen (3)

Anh (3)

Gursimrandeep (4)

Sharon (4)

Munkhtur (5)

Sarah (6)

It's great to see everyone after the holidays. Don't forget to earn your faction certificates and pop them in the boxes for our first Assembly in Term 4.

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:

Risk Management

Proactively identifying and limiting potential risks.

• What does this look like?
• Our school assesses their physical and online environments to identify and mitigate risks.
• Our school continues to develop and use effective risk management processes
  



• At St Jude's we:

  • Promote situational prevention eg, clear line of sight, adults never alone with a student
  • Maintenance Plan and Register
  • Health and Safety Risk Management includes:
    • Site Inspection Checklists to identify potential risks across the school site
    • Occupational Health & Safety Handbook and Procedures
  • Medical Risk Management includes:
    • Communicable Diseases Protocol
    • First Aid Duty Bags for all staff
    • Medication Procedures
    • Medial Board
  • Excursions/Incursions Risk Management includes:
    • Risk Management Process for excursions/incursions
    • Pre excursion request Form
    • Parent Notification Form
    • Risk Management
    • Post Excursion Evaluation
  • ICT Risk Management includes:
    • ICT Use Proecedure
    • E-safety learning/Cyber Safety and Digital Citizenship Education
    • Apple Classroom to monitor iPad use and history
  • Emergency Risk Management includes:
    • Crisis Management Procedures
    • Evacuation/Emergency Drills conducted regularly
      • Fire Drill
      • Lockdown Drill
      • Shelter in Place Drill
  • Child Protection Risk Management includes:
    • Student and Community (includes staff) code of conduct
    • Breach Notification Register for recording external interactions of staff with students eg, coaching
    • Breach Report Form on school website
    • Annual Mandatory Report Training for staff and regular volunteers
    • Working with Children Checks / Police Clearances
    • Employment History Checks carried out before being employed at St Jude's (include relief staff)
    • CEWA Child Protection Policy

Have a great weekend!

Jonnda Simpson

Principal

• Thursday 17 October
• Includes Rehearsal

Sacrament of Eucharist (First Communion)

• Sunday 20 October 9:00 am

Graham Maher
Assistant Principal

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 that Friends of St Jude's (FOSJ) have a new email address. You can contact us at: fosjemail@gmail.com

School Disco

Our Term 4 Disco is set for Friday 25th October. We have 2 sessions: Kindy - Year 2 and Year 3 - Year 6. Please see the flyer sent home with each child to do your food pre-orders (one form per child). We would love volunteers to help with setting up or supervision on the night. Please let the office know if you are able to help.

Bunnings Fundraiser

On Sunday 3rd November, StJude's School will run the sausage sizzle at Bunnings Cannington. We need parents to assist on the day. We have created a roster, and would love to hear from anyone who can spare one hour to help us out. Please contact the office or email the FOSJ team at: fosjemail@gmail.com

Please note the following dates may be subject to change.

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
We are now in Term 4 and the students are in Summer uniforms.

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