Term 2 Week 5 - Thursday 30 May 2024
Principal's Message
Gospel: Mark 14: 12-16, 22-26
Now on the first day of the unleavened bread, when they sacrificed the pasch, the disciples say to him: Whither wilt thou that we go, and prepare for thee to eat the pasch? And he sendeth two of his disciples, and saith to them: Go ye into the city; and there shall meet you a man carrying a pitcher of water, follow him; And whithersoever he shall go in, say to the master of the house, The master saith, Where is my refectory, where I may eat the pasch with my disciples? And he will shew you a large dining room furnished; and there prepare ye for us. And his disciples went their way, and came into the city; and they found as he had told them, and they prepared the pasch.
Pyjama Day tomorrow
As you would be aware, we are having a fund raiser tomorrow for our Winter appeal. The students have been invited to come in their pyjamas, with a gold coin donation. It looks as though the weather will be wet, however, can you please ensure that they are appropriately dressed for the season. Those students who don’t have warm winter pyjamas, might like to wear a tracksuit of their choice and a beanie.
Student and Staff illness
There are a few bugs going around which are impacting on our students and staff. If your child is unwell, please keep them at home, until they are on the mend.
Enrolment Period
Enrolment period continues throughout this term. We are taking enrolments in K, 1, and 4 – 6 for 2025. I have had the pleasure of meeting with many of our Kinder families and our Year 6 students have done a wonderful job as tour guides for all our visitors.
Lines of Communication
A reminder that the first point of call is always the classroom teacher. This includes anything to do with your child. Each of the members of the school executive have leadership responsibilities for specific sections of the school. Mrs Kerri Kerr is responsible for K-2 as well as Learning Support, Mr Brendan Mitchell is responsible for Years 3 and 4 and Mrs Kerrin Henderson is responsible for Years 5 and 6. Mrs Jessica Betterton is responsible for all things Religious Education, so these would be your next point of call. In the role of Assistant Principal, Mrs Kerrin Henderson is also responsible for Student wellbeing and pastoral care. I am always happy to meet with parents about anything, however, we like to try to solve issues/concerns at the local level in the first instance.
ELC Carpark
A friendly reminder that the car park at the front of the school is for ELC drop off and pick up at the start and end of school day. You are more than welcome to utilise this space outside of these hours, however, if we could keep it mainly for ELC parents, that would be great. The space closest to the front office, painted in orange lines is not a parking bay, it is an extension of the disabled space, allowing for wheel chair access.
Thank you for your ongoing support
Cameron
Important Dates
| Week 5 | Friday 31 May | Pyjama Day - see RE News |
| Week 6 | Tuesday 4 June | Nude Food Tuesday start |
| Thursday 6 June | Year 5 and Mass 9:30am | |
| Friday 7 June | St Vincent de Paul winter appeal finishes. | |
| Week 7 | Friday 14 June | Year 1 Assembly 2:00pm |
| Friday 14 June | Uniform Shop open 2:30-3:15pm | |
| Week 8 | Friday 21 June | Kindergarten Assembly |
| Friday 21 June | Uniform Shop open 2:30-3:15pm | |
| Week 9 | Friday 28 June | Walkathon |
| Week 10 | Thursday 4 July | Year 3 and 4 Mass 9:30am |
| Friday 5 July | Choir and Awards Assembly | |
| Friday 5 July | Uniform Shop open 2:30-3:15pm |
Birthdays
Happy Birthday to
Mia D, Hugo R H, Santiago G,Scarlett E, Delilah P, Thomas F, Theo H, Jessica S, Jerome S, Ella R, Kanishka S, Laura V, Ashley T.
School News
Nude Food Tuesday!
The Sustainability and Stewardship peer group has made a request that all students from ELC to Year Six have no wrappers in their lunch box on Tuesdays. Nude food Tuesdays will start next Tuesday (4 of June). Nude food Tuesdays are a great way to reduce the amount of waste in our school and environment. It's also a good way to keep your kids healthy.
Unexplained Absences
We have anumber of unexplained absences. If your child is away can you please put an attendence note on Compass for any absent days..
Late arrival
The school day starts at 8:50am. If your child arrives after this time you are required to sign them in at the front office.
Scholastic Book Club Issue 4
Issue 4 of Scholastic is now open. Orders close Friday 21 June.
https://mybookclubs.scholastic.com.au/Parent/Login.aspx
Rostrum
Today at St Jude's we held our school finals for the Rostrum ACT speaking competition for years 5 and 6. All 12 of our finalists spoke exceptionally well and our four independent judges were impressed by their articulation, projection and passion when speaking. In the end we could only put forward one winner to the next level of competition and one runner up who is on stand by if needed. We are very pleased to announce our winner as Eliza from Year 6 and our runner up as Sadie from Year 5.
Preschool News
ELC NEWS
Enrolment Period Ends Tomorrow!
Enrolment period closes tomorrow, Friday 31 May for Catholic primary schools and ELCs. Current ELC families do need to submit an application for kindergarten. Go to the school websites for more details and the application link.
Vinnies Winter Appeal
The St Jude’s community are collecting items for the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. ELC families have been asked to provide new warm winter socks and beanies for children or adults. We will have a collection basket in the ELC foyer, the final collection of donations will be Friday 7 June.
Pyjama Day
Our second fundraiser for the Winter Appeal is a pyjama day this Friday 31 May. We ask that students bring a gold coin donation.
St Jude’s ELC now has a Facebook page which we encourage you to follow. We will post updates, reminders and photos of all the fabulous things we get up to.
RE News
Vinnie's Winter Appeal
This Term we will be fundraising for St Vincent de Paul with the Vinnie's Winter Appeal. The contributions have been amazing so far! This is an annual fundraiser that helps the homeless and less fortunate in our local area. Please have a look at what your child's year group has been asked to contribute. The food collection will be on the 7 of June (Friday Week 6). A St Vincent de Paul representative will attend parish mass with Years 5 and 6 on the 6th of June to express their thanks for our contributions. Please give what you can, donations will be accepted from today onwards. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Pyjama day!
Our second fundraiser for the Winter Appeal is a pyjama day, held tomorrow the 31 of May (Friday, Week 5). We ask that students bring a gold coin donation. A gentle reminder that Oodies and onesies are not practical school attire. Please wear closed-in shoes.
Sacramental update
Is your child eligible for a sacrament? In the Parish of Our Lady of the Annunciation sacraments are completed in Years 3, 4 and 6. Eucharist reflection nights have begun, the next reflection night is Tuesday 4 June. There is a gathering mass for First Eucharist and Confirmation this weekend, 5pm Saturday at St Jude's, 9am Sunday at St John Vianney's.
Click this link to find out more.
May your light shine.
Jessica Betterton
Library News
Term 2 Week 5
To mark National Reconciliation Week in the Library, children have been exposed to stories of indigenous culture and have contributed to discussions reflecting their knowledge of the Stolen Generation. Some very insightful contributions were made.
Year 5 students created Sorry Hands for a wall display that will remind us of the past and help us move forward in the positive ways.
Sports News
St Jude’s 2024 Walkathon – Friday 28 June
Our annual Walkathon will be held on Friday 28 June starting from St Jude’s school oval. Year 2-6 students will walk approximately 5km and ELC, Kinder and Year 1 students will walk 2km. The students will walk to St John Vianney’s School car park, via the concrete paths and underpasses. ELC, Kinder and Year 1 will walk the same route as Year 2-6 stopping halfway and returning to school.
Each class will dress in a ‘THEME’ determined in class with their class teacher i.e a colour, Disney, fruit, sports stars, crazy socks etc. Costumes will be simple, using items from home. We do not want parents to go out and buy costumes just for this event. Costumes will need to be suitable for walking in. Comfortable joggers and a hat are both compulsory. NO thongs, singlet shirts or slip on shoes please. Students are asked to come to school dressed in their costume and may wear their costume for the duration of the day or can change into their sports uniform after the Walkathon. A drink will be provided along the route for all students.
To keep the students safe we will need parent helpers along the route. Please consider joining in the fun and helping us out at the same time. Parents are also very welcome to walk the walkathon with their child/ren. Sorry, NO furry friends allowed! Please email kerrin.hendeson@cg.catholic.edu.au if you can assist. A special lunch meal deal will be offered for students to enjoy on the day. This will be offered through Qkr! shortly.
Students will receive their individual sponsorship forms on Monday. When seeking sponsorship we do not endorse students door knocking around your neighbourhood. Reaching out to family and family friends only is highly recommended.
Following the walk, students can return their sponsorship form and process payment via Qkr! is the preferred option. For every $10 returned, the children will receive a ticket in a raffle where prizes will be given out. The class who raises the most money (pro rata to numbers) will have a treat afternoon at school.
All money raised from the walkathon will be put towards refurbishing the school oval/outdoor learning spaces. We are hoping this will be a fun event for our school community.
South Weston Cross Country
Next Tuesday 4 June, St Jude's will be represented by 51 students at the South Weston Cross Country, Forest Park Stromlo. We wish everyone competing the best of luck. We ask that parents please sign their child/ren in and out of the front office if dropping off and picking up from school.
Mulleyduds Uniform Shop
Shop Open Friday 14 of June 2.30-3.15pm
Tunics back in stock! All sizes of tunics are back in stock and ready to be ordered.
For second hand requests please email to: uniform.stjudes@gmail.com. Please include your child’s name and classroom for us to deliver to. **Please do not make payment for secondhand items, until we reply to your request confirming stock is available.
Mulleygrubs Cafe News
Weekly Specials
Wednesday: Pizza
Thursday: Nuggets
Friday: Chicken Burger & Cheese Burger
Canteen Volunteers - Week 6
Wednesday 5 June - Prue & two more volunteer please
Thursday 6 June - Annette, Julie & one more volunteer please
Friday 7 June - Sarah D, Gemma & Rebecca
We are in need for more volunteers for the Canteen please email office.stjudes@cg.catholic.edu.au