This week’s Gospel:

On the first day of the week,
Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning,
while it was still dark,
and saw the stone removed from the tomb.
So she ran and went to Simon Peter
and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and told them,
“They have taken the Lord from the tomb,
and we don’t know where they put him.”
So Peter and the other disciple went out and came to the tomb.
They both ran, but the other disciple ran faster than Peter
and arrived at the tomb first;
he bent down and saw the burial cloths there, but did not go in.
When Simon Peter arrived after him,
he went into the tomb and saw the burial cloths there,
and the cloth that had covered his head,
not with the burial cloths but rolled up in a separate place.
Then the other disciple also went in,
the one who had arrived at the tomb first,
and he saw and believed.
For they did not yet understand the Scripture
that he had to rise from the dead.

Holy Week

We began the week with a wonderful liturgy presented by the Kindergarten students in the Church. It was a true celebration, representative of what it would have been like on Palm Sunday in Jesus’ time. On Tuesday our Year 4 students led us through the events of the Last Supper, a really special meal that Jesus shared with his closest of friends. Today, our Year 6 students will guide us through the Stations of the Cross. This is always a sombre event and our Year 6 students lead a very reverent and respectful liturgy. On Tuesday we will celebration the resurrection, which will be led by our Year 1 students.

Many students have asked about the origin of the Easter egg. We have responded by saying that the egg represents new life and that new life occurs in line with the resurrection. You may have children who decide that they cant eat their eggs until Monday, so I thought you might like to know the story behind it.

Community Council Meeting

Last Tuesday we held our wrap up Fete meeting. It was a long meeting, with opportunities to thank and acknowledge all involved. The minutes of this meeting will be placed on the school website, once finalised. Planning has already begun for next years Fete. We are also beginning to have preliminary discussions about how we will celebrate the 50^th anniversary of St Jude’s school, which occurs in 2025. More information to come.

Bilingualism

A fantastic opportunity to support bilingualism with this free 1 hour parent webinar, being hosted by Learning Links on April 3 at 12:30pm. Learn how to support your child to maintain your home language while learning in English and what to do if your child is having difficulty communicating. Register at: https://www.learninglinks.org.au/families/parent-webinars/

Fencing of the School (for those who missed it last week)

Many of you would be aware that this has been an ongoing project for the past 2 years. Reasons behind fencing the school include:

• Student safety, from both being able to leave the grounds as well as having strangers access the grounds.
• Maintenance of our Resources – We will be able to control who accesses our grounds and when. Apologies if I offend anyone, however, this will eliminate the following – Dog and human feaces, general rubbish, Syringes and broken bottles, as well as significant wear and tear on oval and playground.
• Reduction in vandalism and Security call outs.

The fence will not include the car park area, however, it will enclose all our outdoor space. At the beginning of the day, the gates will be unlocked. At the end of the day, the majority of gates will be locked by 3:30pm, with the final gates being locked when Camp Australia finish at 6pm. There will still be plenty of access time for after school play, supervised by parents.

The final approval is currently with CE, we are hoping that the initial stages of work may begin in the upcoming holidays.

Thank you for your ongoing support

Cameron

Scholastic Book Club Issue 2- Tomorrow, Friday 29 March

ELC NEWS

Holy Week is a significant event in the church as we prepare for Easter. On Tuesday the ELC children joined with the primary school for the Holy Thursday liturgy presented by the Year 4 children.  This included a reenactment of the Last Supper, where Jesus established the sacrament of Holy Communion.  Today we joined with the primary school again for the Stations of the Cross presented by Year 6.  We wish you all a safe and restful long weekend and a Happy Easter.

Public Holidays

The ELC will be closed for Good Friday, 29 March and Easter Monday, 1 April.  As these dates fall during the school term, normal charges will apply.

Enrolment period

Enrolments are now open for 2025, go to the school websites for more details and the application link. Both St Jude’s and St John Vianney’s will hold open days for families to look through the school spaces and ask questions. If you know of any local families with children approaching preschool/school age, encourage them to come along and have a look.

St John Vianney Open Days

SJV Open Day dates are Wednesday 1 May from 9:30am to 5pm and Saturday 4 May from 10am to 12noon. SJV welcomes all families to have a tour of the school every Wednesday in the month of May (10:30am to 5:00pm).

St Jude Open Days

The ELC and St Jude’s primary school will have an Open Day on Wednesday 8 May, 9:15am to 11am and 4pm to 6pm. We will also hold tours on Tuesday during school term, 9:30am – 11am. Bookings are required for the Wednesday tours.

Lids4Kids

Our collection of lids is growing quickly, thank you to all who are saving their plastic bottle lids. If you have a bucket of lids at home, you can either sort the lids into the collection netting or drop them into the basket in the classroom and the children will sort them.

Term 1 Week 9

Last Friday the Year 5 & 6 Book Club students ran a Book Swap for Years 1 -6 students in the Library .

It was great fun with lots of happy customers. Here are some photos.

*A few helpers are missing from this photo – Frank, Sebastian, Luke, Emmett but thank you!

Athletics Carnival

A brilliant day was had by all  last Thursday, at our St Jude's Athletics Carnival. A beautiful Autumn day, was the backdrop for a day of competition, enjoying friendships and making new ones, a yummy lunch and lots and lots of fun. None of this would have been possible without the help of parents and friends, Camp Australia and the amazing students from McKillop College. Our helpers worked tirelessly throughout the day to ensure students could participate in track events, discus, shot put and long jump. A huge thank you to our canteen manager Sara and her band of helpers for providing a yummy lunch for us. A big thank you to Mr Kaltner who did an outstanding job as MC, keeping us all in the right place at the right time all day. Ribbons for 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall in 8yrs and above for each event will be presented on Friday 12April at 2pm in the hall. 

South Weston Swimming Carnival

Congratulations to the following students who will represent St Jude's at the South Weston Swimming Carnival next Friday 5 April at Stromlo Leisure Centre. We are very proud of them and wish these students the very best of luck in their events. We will be cheering them all on.

Canteen Volunteers - Week 

Wednesday 3 April - Kristen, Dela

Thursday 4 April - Scoviah, Annette & one more volunteer please

Friday 5 April - Emily, Gemma, Sandra & Sarah. D

We are in need for more volunteers for the Canteen.

If you would like to volunteer in the Canteen in Term 1 please email office.stjudes@cg.catholic.edu.au

*Shop Open after Liturgy Tuesday 2 April 2.45pm-3.15pm*

For any and all uniform needs, orders can be placed via the Uniform Shop tab on Qkr!, or via email to: uniform.stjudes@gmail.com for any second hand items. **Please do not make payment for secondhand items, until we reply to your request confirming stock is available. 

Bulb Fundraiser

Our annual bulb fundraiser is underway. Spring bulbs are a great choice for new gardeners and an easy one for the pros! They are a terrific way to get the kids outdoors and attuned with nature and provide a fun and easy activity for you to do together.

Order online (www.bulbfundraiser.com.au/STJUDES) with deliveries are direct from the supplier to your home. Orders close 11 April.

2024 Razzamatazz Event Flyer

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NFSA

Hercules + Kids’ Easter Egg Hunt | 1.45pm, Sun 31 Mar **selling fast**

With an epic storyline, heroic characters, plenty of laughs, and an inspiring soundtrack, Hercules is great fun for the whole family. A pre-screening chocolate egg hunt for kids will take place in the NFSA Courtyard at 1.45pm. All children will also receive a complimentary activity sheet to spot the ‘Easter eggs’ (hidden clues) during the film.

E.T. The Extra Terrestrial | 1pm, Thu 18 Apr

Young Elliott discovers and befriends a stranded alien, hiding ‘E.T.’ in his suburban California house with the help of his siblings. One of the most enduring and beloved family films of the 20th century, E.T. has captured hearts for decades.

Space Jam | 1pm, Fri 19 Apr

Michael Jordan plays himself in this iconic ‘90s sports comedy, leading a team of Looney Tunes characters in a basketball game against alien invaders. The green screen mash-up of live action and animation is sure to bring joy.

The Sound of Music (35mm) | 1pm, Sun 28 Apr

This cherished family classic stars Julie Andrews as Maria, a nun who becomes governess to the Von Trapp children. Maria brings joy and music to the household, winning over the children – and audiences throughout the decades.

Matilda (35mm) | 1pm, Sat 25 May

Neglected by her parents, the quick-witted and inquisitive Matilda discovers she has psychic powers. Can she use her gifts to escape the cruelty of ornery principal Trunchbull and save her fellow students and the kind-hearted Miss Honey?