Term 4 Week 1 - Thursday 17 October 2024

Principal's Message

I trust that you had an enjoyable break. With no Pupil free day, the students and staff have all settled back into the routine of learning and it is full steam ahead. Term 4 is the shortest term of the year and is packed full of wonderful opportunities to be involved.

This week’s Gospel is :

Mark 10: 35-45

And James and John the sons of Zebedee, come to him, saying: Master, we desire that whatsoever we shall ask, thou wouldst do it for us: But he said to them: What would you that I should do for you? And they said: Grant to us, that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left hand, in thy glory. And Jesus said to them: You know not what you ask. Can you drink of the chalice that I drink of: or be baptized with the baptism wherewith I am baptized? But they said to him: We can. And Jesus saith to them: You shall indeed drink of the chalice that I drink of: and with the baptism wherewith I am baptized, you shall be baptized. But to sit on my right hand, or on my left, is not mine to give to you, but to them for whom it is prepared. And the ten hearing it, began to be much displeased at James and John. But Jesus calling them, saith to them: You know that they who seem to rule over the Gentiles, lord it over them: and their princes have power over them. But it is not so among you: but whosoever will be greater, shall be your minister. And whosoever will be first among you, shall be the servant of all. For the Son of man also is not come to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a redemption for many.

Holiday Works

During the holiday period I had the opportunity to spend some a day on a Dingo turning over the playground mulch to ensure that it was nice and soft for the start of Term 4. I also had the pleasure of spreading 6m3 of Softfall and 3m3 of playground sand, although, with the strong winds, I’m not sure just how much sand is still in the pit.

We also had part 1 of the oval redevelopment completed. This involved some seriously heavy duty drilling machines, drilling a new line directly between the oval and Mulley street. This will replace the current line which runs down between the ELC and the school. The next stage of the plan involves the replacement of large goalposts, as well as further investigation of the goal squares in each of the goal mouths. The aim is for this to be done during the next school holidays.

As a result of our Term 3 lockdown drill, we recognised that each of the external doors were transparent. Generally, all windows can be blocked of with blinds. As such, we have had reflective film installed on the majority of doors, with just a few to be completed over the next few weeks.

Student’s departing St Jude’s at the end of 2024

I have been informed of a couple of families who are either moving interstate or overseas. Many of our year levels have waitlists and student numbers also impacts on budget and staffing. If you know that your children won’t be at St Jude’s in 2025, can you please contact Katrina or Renee in the front office as soon as possible.

Archdiocesan Assembly

The Archdiocesan Assembly is on this coming weekend. Beginning with Mass at St Christophers Cathedral on Friday night, followed by whole day event at St Clare’s and culminating at your Sunday parish Mass. Please keep all participants in your prayers.

Thank you for your ongoing support throughout the year, looking forward to catching up with you, either around the school, across the BBQ on Saturday or at our Trivia night next weekend.

 Cameron

Important Dates

Birthdays

School News

We invite all our Grandparents/Grandfriends to join us for our Feast Day and Grandparents Celebration on Friday 25 October from 9.15am. 

9.15am - Mass
We will be celebrating Mass for our Feast Day, which all grandparents are invited to. Please be aware that our Church has limited space when the whole school attends so it will take time to organise the students once seated. Grandparents and Grandchildren are invited to sit together where possible, whether it be with the class or in your own space. 

10.15am - Classroom Visits 
Grandparents are invited to visit their grandchild/ren's classroom

11.00am - Picnic Lunch
Grandparents are invited to join their grandchild/ren for a picnic lunch on the oval. Grandparents are required to bring their own lunch and a picnic blanket. There will be no lunch provided, this is a bring your own picnic.

We hope that our Grandparents are able to join us on Friday 25 October. 

Remembrance Day Liturgy

School Photos

Friday 1 November, Catchup Portrait Session, Sibling Photos (8:30am - 9am), Preschool Day 2 (Lobster and Turtle Classes).Year 6 Graduation photo.

Students not returning 2025

Any students who will not be returning to St Jude's in 2025 (excluding current year 6 students) please follow the link to complete a form. 

Please contact the office if you have any questions.

ELC News

ELC NEWS

Happy Birthday Violet C, Emilia S, Louie R and Adelaide C

Welcome back to Term 4.

School Photos

Lobster and Turtle photos will be on Friday 1 November (week 3). Sibling photos will be available between 8am and 9am.

St Jude’s Feast Day and Grandparents Day – Turtles and Lobsters

St Jude’s Feast Day and Grandparents Day will be celebrated on Friday 25 October beginning with mass at 9:15. Grandparents are then invited to visit the classrooms from 10:15. If you would like to stay for picnic lunch, you are welcome to bring your own picnic lunch, blanket etc and join the children on the oval.

Grandparents Day – Stingrays

The Stingrays will be celebrating Grandparent’s Day on the Monday of week 4 (November 4) with an open classroom. Please invite grandparents to attend if they are able.

Mango Fundraiser

The ELC are doing our famous Mango fundraiser again this year. Trays of Bowen Kensington Pride mangos direct from tropical North Queensland will be delivered to the ELC in Term 4, Week 8  (week starting 2 December). Trays are approximately 7kgs and contain between 12 and 20 mangoes. Trays are $29 each on Qkr!

SJV Pizza Fundraiser to Raise Some Dough

Domino’s Weston will be donating $1 for every pizza (excluding minis) sold on Wednesday the 23 October to support the SJV school fete which will be held on Saturday 2 November.

2025 ELC and Kinder Orientation

St Jude’s Orientation morning for children enrolled in ELC or Kinder for 2025 will be held on Thursday 7 November. More information will be available in coming weeks. St John Vianney’s Orientation morning is Tuesday 29 October.

RE News

We have had a wonderful start to the term. We look forward to welcoming grandparents for Mass (9.15am), Classroom Visits (to follow), and a picnic lunch to celebrate St Jude's Feast day and Grandparents' day Friday next week, the 25 of October! This is a wonderful day of thanksgiving for these wonderful people in our lives and the contributions they make.  

May your light shine. 

Jessica Betterton

Library News

Welcome back to our final term!  

All Library books from the holidays should be returned asap so new ones can be borrowed. Please remember Library bags also.

If a book has been lost or damaged, please feel free to contact me in the Library as we can always find a solution. Happy to help!

Happy reading!

Verna Comley

Sports News

Swimming

Swimming lesson registration forms went home last term and are due back tomorrow, Friday 18 October  Thank you to everyone that has already sent notes back to school. If  you have misplaced your child's note please contact the office. Lessons are in Week 7 for Kinder, Year 1 and Year 6 and in Week 8 for Years 2-5. More information about Swimming Lessons will be sent out closer to the event. 

Tennis

In Weeks 2 to 6 in Term 4, all students Kinder to Yr 6 will be participating in Tennis clinics run by Canberra School of Tennis. Kinder - Yr 3 will have their lessons at school and Yrs 4 - 6 will be visiting the Weston tennis courts for their lessons. Kinder and Yr 2 will have session on a Monday, Yr 1 and Yr 3 will have sessions on a Wednesday and Yrs 4 - 6 will visit the courts for their lessons on a Thursday. All equipment is provided, however, if your child would prefer to bring their own racquet, they are welcome to bring it.

Mulleyduds Uniform Shop

Mulleygrubs Cafe News

Canteen Volunteers - Week 2

Wednesday 23 October - Renee, & two more volunteers please

Thursday 24 October - Antonella & two more volunteer please

Friday 25 October -  Karina, Sandra, Emily & one more volunteers please

We are needing volunteers for canteen sales during the school musical. Please contact office.stjudes@cg.catholic.edu.au. 

If you volunteer 4 times for the Canteen you will receive a free lunch order for your child valued up to $10.

Community Council News

Trivia Night – Friday 1 November

For parents, carers and friends. 6pm in the school hall. Tickets $5 each (to be sold next week via Qkr!). Halloween themed – prize for best costume and table decorations! BYO food and drinks.

Make up a table of 10 or register to be placed on a table. Don’t know anyone, now is your chance!

Each table to bring a present to add to the prize pool!

Please rsvp to: stjudes.scc@gmail.com by the 25 October with your name and your table (or if you’d like to be placed on a table).

Join the 2025 Fete Committee: Represent Your Year Level!

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers from each year level to join us! This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a fun and successful event while representing your year cohort.

We need one representative from each year level to ensure that everyone’s voice is heard and that the fete reflects the interests and ideas of our entire school community

We captured many lessons learnt from last year including contacts, templates and plans, so you won’t be starting from scratch.

Thank you for those who have already volunteered. If you are interested in being on the fete committee, please let us know.

Many thanks,

Gemma Cabot

Stjudes.scc@gmail.com

Student Achievements

During the school holidays Ariana F participated in the 2024 Australian Transplant Games. Ariana won an amazing 10 gold medals for the ACT!! Ariana participated against other transplant juniors from around Australia in various athletics, cycling, swimming and board game (gold medalist in scrabble!) events. Sullivan competed as a living donor supporter and Alex was able to also compete as a supporter. 

Well done Ariana!