Term 4, Week 6 Newsletter

(Friday 1 November)

Tuesday 19 November

• ACM 5pm

Wednesday 20 November

• World Children's Day

Thursday 21 November

• Yr.5 Leadership Day

Friday 22 November

• PP Assembly
• Thank you Morning Tea

Dear Heavenly Father,

This week we pause to reflect on the

sacrifices made by so many in the pursuit of peace and freedom.

We honour those who have given their lives

in service to our country,

and we remember the bravery and dedication

of those who continue to protect us.

We pray for all those affected by war.

May they find healing, comfort, and hope.

We ask that You guide us toward understanding and compassion,

so that we may be instruments of peace in our world.

Help us to cherish the gift of freedom,

to respect one another,

and to work for justice and kindness in all we do.

May we never forget the lessons of history,

and may we strive to build a future

where peace reigns and all people live in harmony.

Bless our school, our families,

and all those who serve.

May Your love and grace surround us, today and always.

Amen

Thank You for a Meaningful Remembrance Day Reflection

A heartfelt thank you to all the staff and students who contributed to our Remembrance Day reflection on Monday. It was a truly special time to come together as a school community to honour the sacrifices made by so many men and women, whose courage and dedication have helped make Australia the beautiful, safe country we are so fortunate to live in today. Your participation and respect made this day all the more meaningful.

Congratulations to Justin (Year 4) on His Maths Olympiad Achievement!

A huge congratulations to Justin for winning a medal in the recent Maths Olympiad! We are incredibly proud of his dedication and effort in taking part in this prestigious competition. It’s fantastic to see Justin’s exceptional maths knowledge and skills being recognised, and we couldn’t be more thrilled for his success. Well done, Justin – your achievement is an inspiration to us all!

Congratulations to Kaylee and CJ on Their Amazing Achievements!

A huge congratulations to Kaylee (Year 6) on her successful trip to New Zealand, where she represented Australia in the Under 13’s Ice Hockey Team. Kaylee and her teammates had an impressive showing, finishing in second place—what an incredible achievement!

We’d also like to extend our congratulations to Kaylee’s brother, CJ (a former student), who represented Australia in his own age group. What a talented and clever family! We are so proud of both Kaylee and CJ for their hard work, dedication, and sporting excellence. Well done to you both!

Thank You for Supporting Our St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Drive

A big thank you to all of our families who have generously donated food items for our St. Vincent de Paul drive. Your kindness will make a meaningful difference to those in need this Christmas. We will continue collecting donations next week and are excited to be able to share our support with those less fortunate in our community.

You're Invited: Annual Community Meeting

Parents are warmly invited to join us for the Annual Community Meeting (ACM) of the School Advisory Council (SAC) and Friends of St Jude's (FOSJ) on Tuesday, 19th November at 5:00 PM.

The ACM is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the many positive achievements of our school community over the past year. We will also present the 2025 fee schedule and share our staffing plans for the upcoming year.

After the meeting, we invite you to stay for light refreshments as we continue to celebrate and connect with one another as a community.

A reminder that an RSVP was sent home two weeks ago. If you’ve misplaced the note but would still like to attend, please contact the office so we can ensure adequate catering for all attendees.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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

Harbaaz (3 Year Old Kindy)

Sophia (Kindy)

Alena (Year 2)

Rank (Year 5)

The winner of our Tidy Verandah Award this week was Year 3!

The following students won our MJR Faction Prizes this week:

Mercy - Ranak (Year 5)

Foley - Latvika (Year 5)

Petry - Matthew (Year 5)

We hope you enjoy your prizes!

Have a great weekend!

Jonnda Simpson

Principal

Congratulations to our students who received Jesus for the first time last Sunday at their First Holy Communion. The children were absolutely beautiful and conducted themselves with the utmost reverence. Please see the instructions below for ordering photos from the day.

Graham Maher
Assistant Principal

Our Year 1 students presented their learning at their assembly on Friday. We were blown away by the amazing things that have been happening in Year 1. They showcased their beautiful art pieces, sang us a song and taught us all about the equator and ladybugs. Well done to all the students and to Mrs Murray and Mrs McFarlane.

Mrs Murray and all the students from Kindy to Year 6 have been practicing for our Christmas Concert. The Christmas Concert will be held in our School Hall and will commence at 4pm.

Parking will be available on the school oval, this can be accessed via the church gates.

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

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 as we are approaching the end of the year there will be limited menu options available.

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

Join the Community Development team for a great informal networking opportunity to meet with local cultural groups and service providers.

Date: Wednesday 4 December 2024

Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Venue: Connect@Kenwick Facility, Melaleuca Room (82 Kenwick Road, Kenwick)

Reservations required by COB Thursday 28 November 2024. Please email info@gosnells.wa.gov.au with your name, organisation and any dietary requirements.

Extend Before and After School Care are supporting the Humpty Dumpty Foundation to show appreciation to nurses across selected hospitals through a kind thank-you card campaign!

This will take place from Monday 28 October to Monday 25 November 2024.

More information is in the attachment below.