Term 3, Week 8 Newsletter

(Friday 6 September)

Monday 9 Sept

• Edu-Dance Concert @ 2:10 pm
• Open Afternoon 3:10 pm

Wednesday 11 Sept

• Eucharist Input Night 4pm

Friday 13 Sept

• MJR & Awards Assembly

Edu-Dance Concert and Open Afternoon

On Monday, our PP to Year 6 classes will come together to present the 2024 Edu-Dance Concert. After practicing diligently all term, we are thrilled to showcase our fantastic dancing skills. The concert will take place in the school hall at 2.10pm.

Following the concert, the students will return to their classrooms for their final preparations for our Open Afternoon. We kindly ask parents to wait until the 3pm bell before entering the classrooms. At that time, you are welcome to explore and admire the incredible work our students have accomplished this term.

Additionally, we have an Amazing Race competition that involves visiting various classrooms. We request that parents spend the first 15 minutes in their child’s classroom before exploring other areas. This will allow you to fully appreciate your child’s work before families start moving around.

Whilst the Kindy classroom can be accessed to complete the Amazing Race, our Kindy families are invited to attend their open classroom on Wednesday afternoon, immediately after the bell.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Eucharist Input Workshop

I look forward to meeting with our First communion Candidates and their parents at our Eucharist Workshop in our school Hall on Wednesday 11th September, at 4.00pm. Attendance at this workshop is a requirement for all of our Year 4 Catholic students wishing to make their First Communion in October.

Uniform Review

This week we held our first meeting as we begin the process of reviewing the St Jude's school uniform. I would like to thank Alison and Monique, from our parent bodies, the School Advisory Council and our Friends of St Jude's committee (FOSJ) for being a part of the discussions. We have surveyed a selection of students to gather a 'student voice' and we have several staff members taking part in the review committee.

It is essential that we do not lose the history behind our current uniforms as we carry out this review. However, it is an opportunity to ensure that we have modern fabrics and designs that are practical for our students.

We look forward to sharing our thoughts and seeking feedback from the community as our review progresses.

Principal Conference

CEWA Principals have been invited to attend the Trans-Tasman Principals' Conference in New Zealand during Week 10 of this term. Mr Maher and Ms Madafferi will lead the school whilst I am attending the conference. Please do not hesitate to contact them if required during this time. I look forward to being able to share our fabulous school story with Principals across Australia and NZ whilst I am there.

Children's Liturgy

Children from Year 1 - Year 3 are welcome to be a part of the Children's Liturgy at the 9am parish Mass this Sunday. This week, children's Liturgy is being led by Mrs Ty and Ms Madafferi.

Week 9 Canteen Specials

The week 9 canteen special is Hot Dogs for $2.50.

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

Sarah (K)

Esther (1)

Aweng (1)

Indra (4)

Jonah (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:

Leo (PP)

Prabhnm (PP)

Shanelle (PP)

Trinity (PP)

Berzelin (1)

Eydis (2)

Vashanth (3)

Armaan (3)

Elizabeth (4)

Willan (5)

Brendan (5)

Viviene (6)

Elisha (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:

Miriya (1)

Adithya (2)

Sanjay (3)

Alrich (4)

Ethan (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: Bruce (3)

Petry: Alrich (4)

Foley: Willian (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:

Culture

School leaders understand, create and promote environments that are safe, supportive and engaging. They make their decisions based on the best interests of students.

What does this look like?

• Our school’s leaders prioritise the safety and wellbeing of students.
• Our school’s leaders ensure everyone understands and enacts child safe behaviours.
• Our principal and school board understand and carry out their obligations as outlined in CEWA Child Protection Procedures.
  
  

At St Jude's we:

• Community Code of Conduct – Broken apart at every SAC Meeting. regularly reviewed (Annually) and communicated to our school community through our newsletters and posters displayed around the school
• Mandatory Reporting and Child Safety Training for Staff and Volunteers is conducted annually
• Use the CEWA Child Safe Framework which guides our decision making
• Ensure situational prevention is adhered to at all times eg, clear line of site into all classrooms, students are never in a situation where they are alone with an adult at school etc
• Are guided by the Child Safe Team at CEWA

• Ensuring all members of a school community understand and enact child safe behaviours; and
• Understanding and carrying out their obligations as outlined in system policies and procedures

Have a wonderful weekend!

Jonnda Simpson

Principal

Eucharist Input Night

• Tuesday 11 September 4:00 pm (NEXT WEEK)
  
  

• Thursday 17 October
• Includes Rehearsal

Sacrament of Eucharist (First Communion)

• Sunday 20 October 9:00 am

Join us on Monday 9 September for our 2024 Edu-Dance Concert. The concert will begin at 2:10 pm in the school hall. The students can't wait to showcase their awesome dance moves which will be followed by our Open afternoon.

Can't make? Don't worry, this event will be live streamed at: https://youtube.com/live/tVOekLksjS0

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.

Graham Maher
Assistant Principal

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

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

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

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