This week’s Gospel

Matthew 25: 1-13

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be like to ten virgins, who taking their lamps went out to meet the bridegroom and the bride. And five of them were foolish, and five wise. But the five foolish, having taken their lamps, did not take oil with them: But the wise took oil in their vessels with the lamps. And the bridegroom tarrying, they all slumbered and slept. And at midnight there was a cry made: Behold the bridegroom cometh, go ye forth to meet him.

Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said to the wise: Give us of your oil, for our lamps are gone out. The wise answered, saying: Lest perhaps there be not enough for us and for you, go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. Now whilst they went to buy, the bridegroom came: and they that were ready, went in with him to the marriage, and the door was shut. But at last come also the other virgins, saying: Lord, Lord, open to us. But he answering said: Amen I say to you, I know you not. Watch ye therefore, because you know not the day nor the hour.

Kindergarten Orientation

It was wonderful to welcome our 2024 Kindergarten students to St Jude’s yesterday. The children spent time in classrooms involved in a number of fun activities. Whilst the parents and carers spent time in the hall in a meet and greet information session. Topics covered during this session included, school readiness, emotional regulation, Community Council, school uniform and Camp Australia. A big thank you to Kerri Kerr, Anna Carter, Karen Leighton and Renee McKee for organising and facilitating. We look forward to seeing the students back at St Jude’s on One Up Day.

Parent requests for 2024 classes

Soon we will begin allocating students into their class groupings for 2024. This is quite a complicated process which involves ensuring that they have a friend in their new class as well as making sure that academic and social needs are evenly spread across the year level. If you have a request, please forward it to me cameron.reed@cg.catholic.edu.au as soon as possible, preferably by Friday November 17. There is plenty of movement of staff across the system, as a result, staffing will probably not be finalised until just before One Up Day, so please do not put in a request for a particular teacher.

Walkathon

Thank you for the time and effort you have put into returning all monies. Final day for collection is next Tuesday 14 November. Prizes will be presented at morning assembly Wednesday 22 November. 

Community Council Disco

As you would be aware, the Community Council is organising a school disco to be held in St Jude’s Hall on Friday November 17. We have some further details regarding the school disco to be held in the school hall. Two sessions will be held:

• 5:30pm – 6.15pm (ELC – Year 2)
• 6:30pm – 8.00pm (Year 3 – Year 6)

The community council are unable to offer supervision due to the numbers of students expected. It is therefore requested that parents or carers remain to supervise students. Chairs will be available inside the hall, and for those who would prefer a quieter spot tables and chairs will be made available under the shelter shed, which will provide an opportunity for the adults to socialise.

For those that have emailed and volunteered the community council will be in touch as we still require some assistance. All students need to bring is a labelled water bottle.

At the completion of each of the Disco’s our DJ will have all students sit on the floor. We will then invite parents and carers to collect their children. We know in the past that parents have sometimes shared the pick up, we ask that you have the other parents send you a text confirming this arrangement. This can then be shown to the Disco coordinators if required. Students will have access to the toilets, but will not be allowed outside unless accompanied by an adult.

Thank you to Gemma and Nick from the Community Council Executive for organising this wonderful event for our students and families.

Save the date

Friday December 8 - St Jude’s Carols and Xmas picnic

Acting Canteen Manager

We have recently advertised for an Acting Canteen Manager for the duration of 2024. Katrina Howden has been successful in gaining the front office position at St Jude’s for 2024.

If you are interested in finding out more or applying, you can access more information via:

We have advertised the position on:

• Catholic Education Website - https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/en/listing/
• Catholic Education Intranet - https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/ci/en/listing
• Teachers on the Net - https://www.teachers.on.net/

Or at

https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/en/job/502214/canteen-manager-st-judes-primary-holder-act

I am sure Katrina is also happy to elaborate on the role.

As always, thank you for your ongoing support

Cameron