Term 3, Week 6 Newsletter

(Friday 23 August)

Monday 26 Aug

• Edu-Dance

Wednesday 28 Aug

• Father's day stall 2.30-3.30pm

Thursday 29 Aug

• Book Week Parade 8.50am
• Book Week Incursion 1.50pm
• Father's day stall 2.30-3.30pm

Friday 30 Aug

• Athletics Carnival
• Father's Day Breakfast

Sunday 1 Sept

• Father's Day

Confirmation

This weekend we are thinking of our Year 6 Confirmation candidates as they prepare for this very special day on Sunday. During Confirmation, the Holy Spirit, who is God, comes upon us, giving us special gifts that strengthen our ability to love Him and others more deeply. Please keep these students and their families in your prayers.

Book Week - Reading is Magic

We will celebrate Book Week at St Jude's next week. On Thursday 29th August (please note there was a date error on the flyer that went home last Friday). The staff and students are encouraged to come dressed as their favourite book character. We will gather in the hall after the morning bells for our Book Week Parade. This year, our FOSJ committee are providing a book prize for the best costume in each class. We encourage children to create costumes from items they have at home, rather than buying costumes from the shop. We can't wait to see what everyone's favourite books are this year!

Later that afternoon, we we have our Book Week incursion. Perform Education company is coming in to present an exciting performance centred around the Book Week theme: Reading is Magic. Maybe a Miracle is a joyful leap into the world of imagination that books inspire for every individual to be part of, while featuring a selection of the 2024 CBCA shortlisted books to help point the way.

Father's Day Breakfast and Athletics Carnival

Bacon and egg burgers are on the menu for our Father's Day Breakfast on Friday 30th August. The Staff of St Jude's are pleased to prepare a small token of our appreciation to our dads in readiness for Father's Day on Sunday. The breakfast will be available for dads and their St Jude's children between 7.45am - 8.15am. We will also have tea, coffee and juice available.

Following the breakfast, the remainder of our day (weather permitting) will be set aside for our annual School Athletics Carnival. Parents are welcoming to join us to cheer on the children in their events. Our FOSJ committee will be running a stall to sell drinks, cakes and sausage sizzle during the day. There will also be a small selection of Father's Day gifts available for parents who are unable to attend the Father's Day Stall on Wednesday and Thursday next week (2.30pm - 3.30pm).

Please note that our fundraiser for the Bunnings Sausage Sizzle at Maddington (that was scheduled for September) has been postponed to later in the year.

One Big Voice

Congratulations to our School Choir who joined with other schools in an amazing One Big Voice performance at the Perth RAC Arena yesterday. Special mention must be made of Ruby, Adrian and Nora, who were selected for a very special singing role on the stage during the performance. Thank you, Mrs Murray, for working with our choir all year to enable them to shine on the day!

Influenza

Influenza type symptoms have continued to impact our school quite significantly this week with several staff and students being unwell. We have provided face masks in all classrooms for staff and children who would like to wear one. Remember, Influenza, RSV and covid can be spread easily to others and therefore, it is important that you monitor your child and keep them home if they are suffering from flu like symptoms such as fever, muscle aches and pains, sore throat, dizziness, and/or cough.

Week 7 Canteen Specials

Due to an unexpected power outage today, we are extending our canteen special into Week 7. The special is Macaroni and Cheese for $3.50. We also have a gluten free option for $4.00.

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

Arissa (2)

Paige (2)

Willan (5)

Athletics Carnival

We wish everyone the best of luck for the sports carnival on Friday 30th. We hope everyone can come dressed up for Book Week o Thursday 29th August!

Go Mercy!

Go Petry!

Go Foley!

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:

Voice of the Child

Recognises each child and young person’s right to be heard and to have a voice in all that happens to them.

• What does this look like?

  • All our students, including the vulnerable and marginalised, are involved in how our school creates a supportive, safe and engaging learning environment.
  • Students have an opportunity to provide feedback and actively participate in decision making.
    
    

  At St Jude's we:

  • Students have opportunities to provide feedback and actively participate in decision-making.
    
  • The school has a culture where children feel comfortable speaking up about matters that are important to them.
    
  • Our Year 6 Leaders/Committees, Student Council, Captains meet regularly to discuss school matters and to workshop possible events/ideas to improve the school
    
  • Student Code of Conduct was developed in consultation with our Year 6 leaders with the aim of expanding this to other year levels next year
    
  • Students from across the school are involved in a culture survey every few years where they are able to anonymously provide information about how they perceive the school and possibly areas for improvement

Wishing you a lovely weekend!

Jonnda Simpson

Principal

This Sunday a number of our Year 6 students will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. Please keep our students in your prayers as they receive the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit and becoming full members of the Catholic Church this Sunday. We look forward to celebrating this special celebration with our parish community, family, friends, staff and school choir who will be leading the singing this weekend.

On Wednesday, all students pariticipated in our NAIDOC celebrations beginning the day with a beautiful liturgy centred around this year's NAIDOC theme and what it means to 'Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud. The day concluded with an incursion from the Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company titled 'Boodjar Kaatijin' where students engaged in a number of dreamtime stories and how some of our iconic places in WA came to be.

On Thursday, we were blown away at the One Big Voice concert at the Perth Arena. The school choir looked and sounded amazing as they sung a variety of songs with uplifting and positive affirmations. Well done to Mrs Murray and the school choir on an outstanding performance!

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 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

Parents we regret to inform you that due to lack of interest we will cease operating Playgroup for the rest of the year. We look forward to commencing again in 2025.

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

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