Term 1 Week 8 - Thursday 27 March 2025

Principal's Message

This week’s Gospel:

 Luke 15: 1-3,11-32

Now the publicans and sinners drew near unto him to hear him. And the Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying: This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them. And he spoke to them this parable, saying: And he said: A certain man had two sons:

And the younger of them said to his father: Father, give me the portion of substance that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his substance. And not many days after, the younger son, gathering all together, went abroad into a far country: and there wasted his substance, living riotously. And after he had spent all, there came a mighty famine in that country; and he began to be in want. And he went and cleaved to one of the citizens of that country. And he sent him into his farm to feed swine. And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks the swine did eat; and no man gave unto him. And returning to himself, he said: How many hired servants in my father’s house abound with bread, and I here perish with hunger? I will arise, and will go to my father, and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee: I am not worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants. And rising up he came to his father. And when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and was moved with compassion, and running to him fell upon his neck, and kissed him. And the son said to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, I am not now worthy to be called thy son. And the father said to his servants: Bring forth quickly the first robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:

And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it, and let us eat and make merry: Because this my son was dead, and is come to life again: was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry. Now his elder son was in the field, and when he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing: And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant. And he said to him: Thy brother is come, and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe. And he was angry, and would not go in. His father therefore coming out began to entreat him. And he answering, said to his father: Behold, for so many years do I serve thee, and I have never transgressed thy commandment, and yet thou hast never given me a kid to make merry with my friends: But as soon as this thy son is come, who hath devoured his substance with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf. But he said to him: Son, thou art always with me, and all I have is thine. But it was fit that we should make merry and be glad, for this thy brother was dead and is come to life again; he was lost, and is found.

Athletics Carnival

A special thank you to Mr Mitchell, Mrs Henderson and Ms van Reesch, who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to organize the event, ensuring everything ran smoothly. Their effort in creating such an enjoyable experience for everyone involved is deeply appreciated. The heat presented plenty of challenges, however, we were able to pivot to ensure that all students were able to participate to the best of their ability, remain hydrated, with plenty of sunscreen and cold water available.

Thank you to all who spectated, supported, and assisted with the carnival.

A busy end to the Term

Please consult with the calendar to see the upcoming events. There are 2 assemblies, several Holy Week liturgies as well as a couple of AFL carnivals for students. Many of the students are tired and teachers are adapting learning activities accordingly, however, if you feel as though your child might benefit from a wellbeing day at home, then you are in the best position to judge this.

Holiday Works

There are several holiday projects, including, the extension of the Butterfly room, stage 2 (goal squares and cricket pitches) of the oval plan, as well as the installation of a new irrigation system on the oval. You may have also seen digging up of pipes out the front, this is CE sorting our drainage system.

50th Anniversary Celebrations

These dates and events are in the calendar and displayed around the school, please spread the word to anyone you know who may be interested.

Open Day

Enrolment period is just around the corner and out open day will be held on Thursday May 1. Our wonderful Year 6 students will host school tours during the morning and evening. Enrolments are already open, via the school website.

Thank you for your ongoing support

Cameron

Important Dates

Birthdays

School News

Road Closure

 Please see the below image for the up coming road closures that may impact your pick up and drop off. 

Open Day

Harmony Day

Here are some photo's from our wonderful and colourful Harmony Day.

RE News

The Year of Hope

The core idea behind a Jubilee is to encourage people to live better lives, filled with kindness, compassion, and a deeper connection to something bigger than ourselves. For Catholics, hope is like a solid rock we can rely on, especially when things get tough. Being hope-filled means trusting that God’s got our backs, even when life throws curveballs. It’s about looking beyond the rough patches and believing in a bigger plan, one that’s filled with purpose and good things. 

How can we make the world a better place?

When we’re anchored in this kind of hope, we not only stay positive ourselves but also become a source of strength and encouragement for others. It’s like having a light in the dark, guiding us through and helping us see that there’s always a way forward. By holding onto this hope, we’re not just finding our own path but also helping to lift others up and build a community where faith and optimism go hand in hand.

How do you lift others up in hope? 

Caritas Fundraiser

Yesterday our Youth Ministry team announced a prize for the class with the most money raised in their Project Compassion Box. Students are encouraged to bring in any loose change, the class with the most will celebrate with a Pizza lunch.

ELC News

ELC NEWS

Happy Birthday Mary J and Marley M

What a busy week we have had at the ELC beginning with a visit from Ryka Ali on Monday morning where we explored indigenous culture through music, dance and stories. We then jumped straight on the bus for the St Jude’s Athletics carnival where we enjoyed track and field, an obstacle course and parachute games, and iceblocks to cool down afterwards.  On Tuesday we had another bus trip, this time to SJV to join with St Jude’s and St John Vianney’s to celebrate our parish feast day of Our Lady of the Annunciation.  We then had a picnic lunch and fun games and activities.

ELC Project Compassion Donations

Throughout Lent, we will focus on the importance of prayer and doing kind things for others, and we will be participating in Project Compassion to help people living in poverty. ELC families are invited to donate. Project Compassion boxes are located on the prayer table in each classroom and children will be able to contribute during morning class prayer.

St Jude's Open Day – Thursday 1 May

St Jude’s ELC and primary school will hold an Open Day on Thursday 1 May. There are two sessions: 9:30am - 11am and 4pm - 6pm. We will also hold tours on Tuesdays in May from 9:30 – 11am.  Please contact the ELC if you would like a Tuesday tour.  If you know any families with children approaching preschool age, invite them along to have a look at our amazing ELC!  Online enrolments are open via the ELC page of the school website.

St John Vianney’s Open Days

St John Vianney’s will have Open Day every Wednesday in May from 10:30am to 5pm and Saturday 9:30am – 12:30pm.

Sports News

Our St Jude's Annual Athletics Carnival in run and done for another year. We had fantastic weather for a really wonderful day. Students participated in a range of athletics activities, and we had some outstanding results from many students. A big thank you to all parents cand carers that were there on the day to help run the events. A big thanks you goes out to our MacKillop student helpers there on the day too.

We will have our selections for the regional carnival out next term for the South Weston regional Athletics Carnival later in the year.

Swimming Carnival 

Congratulations to Dixon, Swimming House winning house. Dixon put in a very strong performance to be clear winners on the day.

South Weston Swimming Carnival 

We wish the following students well at the South Weston Swimming Carnival next Friday 4 April. We know they will represent St Jude's proudly. We are very proud of your achievements. 

Mulleyduds Uniform Shop

Uniform shop will be next open, Friday 28 March from 2:45pm-3:15pm.

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.

Mulleygrub Cafe News

End of term Meal Deal -  Wednesday 9 April

The Meal Deal consists of a hot dog, qulech stick and a juice box for $7.50. Extra hot dog $2.50. 
Orders close on Monday 7 April at 12noon. No late orders will be accepted. 

Canteen Volunteers week 9

Wednesday 2 April - Renee, & two more volunteers please

Community Council

Fete Wrap Up

We are thrilled to share that, after settling the final invoices, we have raised approximately $44,000! This outstanding amount will be directed toward the uplifting of our school oval. The improvements will provide our students with a better and safer outdoor space for sports, play, and recreation – a gift that will benefit generations to come.

This week, we also held a Community Council meeting to reflect on the fete and gather valuable insights. By capturing the learnings from this year’s event, we aim to make future fetes just as successful, if not more so. A big thank you to all who attended and shared their feedback – your input is crucial in helping us continue to improve and build upon what we've achieved.

Year 6 Study Skills

We are pleased to announce that the Community Council has also made a contribution to our year 6 students’ preparation for high school by financially supporting the delivery of two seminars by Elevate Education. These seminars will cover important topics such as study skills and time management, ensuring that our students are equipped with the tools they need to transition smoothly into high school.

Parent Representatives

Now that the fete is over, I will be working to consolidate all the responses for the parent representative roles. Apologies for the delay in responding to those who have volunteered, but rest assured we will be in touch shortly to discuss the next steps and how you can get involved.

Many thanks,

Gemma Cabot

Fete News

Camp Australia

Holiday Happenings