Term 2, Week 9 Newsletter

(Friday 14 July)

Wednesday 19 June

• School Office OPEN only from 8:15 am - 11:30 am
• School Office CLOSED from 11:30 am today
  
  

• MJR & Awards Assembly (9:00 am)
• School Disco
• 3:15 - 4:30 pm (Junior: Kindy, PP, Year 1)
• 5:00 - 7:00 pm (Senior: Years 2 - 6)

Friday 28 June

• Year 5 Assembly (9:00 am)
• Last Day of Term 2

Monday 15 July (Term 3)

• Pupil Free Day
  

Tuesday 16 July (Term 3)

• Term 3 Commences

Dear Jesus,

You are loving and merciful.

Bring together and keep all families in

perfect unity of love and mutual support.

Instill in each member

the spirit of understanding and affection for each other.

Keep quarrels and bitterness far from them,

and for their occasional failures

instill forgiveness and peace.

Amen

Sacred Heart Church

First Reconciliation and Sacred Heart of Jesus

Congratulations to our students who celebrated their First Reconciliation on Wednesday. The children participated beautifully in the liturgy. One of the highlights was the children using candles to help us understand that although we all make mistakes, God is always there when we say sorry, and he is always ready to forgive us.

Year 6 led the school in a Liturgy of the Word in honour of the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. This feast day emphasises the unmitigated love, compassion and long suffering of Jesus toward all. He loved us all so much, that he was willing to give his life for us on the cross. We recall his wonderful works and words that show us how to be good and kind people by the stories told of him in the Bible. At St Jude’s school, we try to Make Jesus Real (MJR) every day by being welcoming, by encouraging others to be their very best, by showing that we are truly sorry through our actions when we make mistakes, and by giving thanks to our parents, friends, teachers and God for all the wonderful blessings we enjoy each and every day.

Inter School Lightning Carnival

Students in our senior school took part in the inter school lightning carnival today, participating in a range of sports including football, soccer and netball. We are always proud to take our students to inter school events. Apart from being a healthy, fun filled day, they always display joy, fairness and great sportsmanship toward the children from the competing schools. Well done to all of our teams, and a special mention to the following teams for placing in their competition:

• Year 6 Netball Team - 1st Place
• Soccer Team - 3rd Place

School Disco

The day many of our students have been eagerly waiting for is almost here! Next Friday, 21st June, is our school disco. Pre-order forms went home last week for food or snacks. There will also be some items on sale during the disco, such as snacks, drinks, glow sticks and even a glitter station. Parents are always welcome to join us at the disco. There will be two sessions for our students. K-3 from … and 4-6 from ….. if you are not staying with your child/ren, we ask that you are prompt at the pick up time for your session.

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

Koby (K)

Ayaan (2)

Eddies (2)

Thelack (5)

This week's focus is:

Support Community

At St Jude's we:

• We put the children at the centre of EVERY decision we make.
• Recognise parents as the first educators of their children.
• Show respect and kindness to everyone, regardless of our personal feelings.
• Welcome, encourage and support each other and visitors to our community.
• Listen to each other and maintain confidentiality where required.
• Work collaboratively and respectfully.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Jonnda Simpson

Principal

Sacred Heart of Jesus Liturgy

On Monday students from our Yrs 1-6 classes took part in a beautiful liturgy to celebrate the Solemnity for the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. During the liturgy we were reminded of Jesus' love for us and how we can show love to others by being a 'WEST' person and through the 'one percenters' - the small and random acts of kindness we can do each and every day to make someone's day! Thank you to our Year 6 leaders who led our liturgy and read with the utmost respect and reverence. Thank you also to all the students who took part in the liturgy and who raised the roof with their most angelic singing!

Sacrament of Reconciliation

On Wednesday, a number of students from our school joined together with students from our after school classes to take part in the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time. This beautiful Sacrament of healing reminds us of the importance of forgiveness and restoring our friendships with one another when things go wrong. The students were reverent throughout the celebration and participated fully in the liturgy. Congratulations!

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 2: Monday 15 April – Friday 28 June

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

Disco Helpers Needed

FOSJ are in need of helpers to assist on Friday 21st June with disco preparation and/or during the disco.

If you are available anytime between 10am - 3pm for setting up or if you can help during the junior or senior disco, please let Mrs Dique know through the school office.

If you can spare just 30-60 minutes, it all helps and will ensure that our children have 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

Holiday Programs are back!

Perth District Auskick and Superkick Holiday Programs!
Information is as follows:
Dates: Monday the 1st of July/Tuesday the 2nd of July
Ages: Auskick Program (5-7yrs)
Superkick Program (8-12yrs)
Pricing: $50 per participant (participants will also receive a football)
Location: Ernest Johnson Reserve
Time: 9am-12pm on both days
Social Media Tile to Promote: Attached
Links to register: Auskick Program - https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/6677bf
Superkick Program - https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/6b3944