Term 4, Week 2 Newsletter

(Friday 18 October)

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)

COMING HOME TODAY

• FOSJ Bunnings Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser
• St Jude's Feast Day Flyer
• ACM information - Call for Nominations

First Communion

This Sunday marks a very special occasion for our Year 4 students as they celebrate their First Communion. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to each of them and their families on this significant milestone in their spiritual journey.

As you prepare for this sacred event, know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. May this day be filled with joy, peace, and a deep sense of God’s presence. We are proud of your commitment and faith, and we look forward to supporting you as you continue to grow in your relationship with God.

Wishing you all the best on your First Communion!

Bunnings Cannington Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser

We need your help to make our Bunnings Sausage sizzle a success! This event is a fantastic opportunity to raise funds for our school, and we are calling on our wonderful community to lend a hand.

Date: Sunday 3rd November

We are looking for volunteers to sign up for just one hour of their time. Whether you can help with cooking or serving, your contribution will make a big difference. It’s also a great way to meet other parents and be part of a fun and rewarding experience.

To sign up, please use the QR code on the flyer that went home to every family today, or contact the school office. Every hour counts, and we appreciate any time you can give.

School Photos

We’d like to remind you that school photos will be taken next Wednesday, 23 October. It’s time for our students to get their hairstyles in order and ensure their uniforms are looking sharp!

On this day, all students are required to wear their correct summer uniform. Please note that sport uniforms are not to be worn. Information regarding photo orders was distributed at the end of last term. If you have any questions or need additional details, please reach out to the school office.

Thank you for your attention, and we look forward to capturing these special moments!

School Advisory Council and FOSJ Committee 2025

As mentioned in the last newsletter, we are looking for new members to join our School Advisory Council and Friends of St Jude’s Committee (FOSJ) for 2025. These committees are vital in ensuring that the parent voice is heard within our school community.

Today, we have sent home nomination forms to every family. These forms provide details about the responsibilities and commitments associated with each committee. We encourage you to review this information and consider becoming a part of these important teams in 2025.

Your involvement can make a significant impact on our school community. Thank you for your consideration and ongoing support.

School Disco Next Week!

We are excited to announce that our school disco is happening next Friday! It’s time to put on your dancing shoes and get ready for a night of fun, music, and laughter

Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with great music, exciting games, and lots of dancing. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to unwind and enjoy themselves with friends.

For more details, please check the FOSJ section of our newsletter. We can’t wait to see you there!

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

Gurjazz (K)

Miriya (1)

Akbar (2)

Miyah (3)

Sehgun (3)

Ekam (4)

Nora (5)

Sharleen (5)

Kelvin (6)

Manna (6)

We can't wait for our school disco next Friday, 25th October! Don't forget to pre-order your food on the forms that went home last week.

Best wishes to our friends in Year 4 who have their First Communion on Sunday.

Have you heard of the CEWA Child Safe Framework?

Last term we 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 continue to 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:

Investigating and Reporting

The development and implementation of processes that are transparent, fair and clearly understood by the school community.

• What does this look like?
• Our school’s complaint system is clear, child friendly and students feel comfortable to use it.
• Our school takes all complaints and concerns made by students seriously.
  
  
• At St Jude's we have a:
• Child & Parents Complaints Procedures (available on our school website)
• Child & Parent Complaints Poster on display in every class and around the school
• Complaints Register
• Incident Report and Investigation Form
• Code of Conduct breach form (available on our school website)
• Pastoral Care Record for each child on SEQTA
• Bullying Incident Form
• Hierarchy outlining the different levels for lodging a concern or complaint: Teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal, CEWA

The role of the Director General

The Director General of the Department of Education is responsible for ensuring that the school observes the registration standards, including the standard about its complaints handling system. Any student, parent or community member is entitled to contact the Director General with concerns about how the school has dealt with a complaint. Information is available on the Department of Education website. While the Director General may consider whether the school has breached the registration standards, the Director General does not have power to intervene in a complaint or override the school’s decision.

Have a great weekend!

Jonnda Simpson

Principal

Sacrament of Eucharist (First Communion)

• Sunday 20 October 9:00 am

This week our Year 4 students joined together with students from our school and after school programme to learn more about and reflect on the Sacrament of Eucharist. During the day, students revisited the story of the Last Supper through a continuous story telling before completing an assortment of activities from making special Eucharist themed candles to making a monstrance and stained glass chalices. The students also made bite size pieces of bread which was later used in a reenactment of the Last Supper. It was a wonderful day to come together to reflect on this special Sacrament.

This Sunday is our First Holy Communion and we look forward to joining together with our friends, family, staff, school choir and the Parish community to celebrate this special Sacrament. Please keep our students in your prayers as they prepare to receive Jesus for the first time.

Our St Jude's Feast Day is just around the corner and will take place on Monday 28 October. Like previous years, our day will begin with a whole school Mass at 9:00 am which will be followed with our Mission Markets and St Jude's Got Talent. We look forward to celebrating this day as a parish and school community.

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