Gospel Reading: Matthew    7:21-27

Jesus said to his disciples:
          “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’
          will enter the kingdom of heaven,
          but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.
Many will say to me on that day,
          ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name?
Did we not drive out demons in your name?
Did we not do mighty deeds in your name?’
Then I will declare to them solemnly,
          ‘I never knew you. Depart from me, you evildoers.’
 
“Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them
          will be like a wise man who built his house on rock.
The rain fell, the floods came,
          and the winds blew and buffeted the house.
But it did not collapse; it had been set solidly on rock.
And everyone who listens to these words of mine
          but does not act on them
          will be like a fool who built his house on sand.
The rain fell, the floods came,
          and the winds blew and buffeted the house.
And it collapsed and was completely ruined.”

Catholic Education Review of School Parents and Friends, Board and Community Councils

Over the past 18 months a committee of stakeholders have been working on streamlining the guidelines for each of these 3 bodies. The ultimate aim is to create 1 body which has a clear role statement and guidelines. Part of the discussion has revolved around fiscal responsibility, not with a negative focus, more with a focus of who is, and can be held accountable. Our structures are generally made up of volunteers who are passionate and interested in both being involved and on continued improvement. Legally, CE is ultimately responsible for the appropriate use of funds. Our structure, has always had an advisory role, and that wont change. At our meetings parents freely share their thoughts on what our greatest needs are. Generally speaking, there are then conversations between the school executive, community council executive and CE. This will continue to be the structure. There are still questions in relation to fund raising monies and how this will work, it is all still very much in a discussion phase.

The draft plan can be accessed here for more information). Log in details are as follows - CEcgCouncil2023

The CC Executive met last week to discuss the draft proposal. Our key points for feedback were

• We understand the necessity for CE to oversee all matters of finance related to schools
• We would like to keep the same structure for our CC executive – Chair, Dep Cir Secretary, Treasurer, Principal and ELC director.
• We believe that schools should still have a discretionary amount i.e. up to $5000 which can be used to purchase urgent items such as fete resources, trivia night requirements, Mother’s or Father’s day presents.
• We would like further clarification and clearly defined guidelines for the spending of community raised funds such as those raised at a fete.

If you are interested, we encourage you to read the information provided, and give me feedback or forward any questions by this time next week.

St Jude’s Enrolment Period

Our enrolments are officially closed. However, we will continue to take enrolments as they come in for both 2023 and 2024. I will begin Kindergarten interviews next week. We will be in touch shortly.

School Photos

Although there was a little wind, we still managed to have our photos taken outdoors. The students looked fantastic and we are looking forward to receiving the prints. Remember you can still pay up until 2 weeks time, by calling Master School Portraits.

School Uniform

There is an increasing number of clothing pieces sneaking into daily wear. I understand that it is getting colder and we definitely want to keep our children warm. Our uniform shop is easy to access online and purchases can be made and delivered to your child’s classroom. There is a great range of both new and second hand. There are plenty of warm blue jackets/coats, beanies and winter clothes. Please purchase through the school, rather than at your local shops. Your assistance with this is greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

Cameron

Sacramental dates

Commitment Masses

Weekend of 10-11 June 2023 Stoles and books to be returned.

Reflection Session

Tuesday 13 June 2023, 6pm @ SJV

Sacrament of First Eucharist (Choice of)

Saturday 17 June 2023, 5pm SJH

Sunday 18 June 2023, 9am SJV

Stoles to be handed in. They will be returned for Confirmation in year 6.

If you have queries please contact: SacramentalOLA@cg.org.au

ELC NEWS

Happy Birthday to Georgia S and Oscar R

ELC Reports and Portfolios

Next week the children will bring home their Semester 1 report and their portfolio. We hope you enjoy reflecting on your child’s learning journey this semester. Please return your portfolio and your completed feedback sheet to your child’s teacher at, or before, your parent/teacher interview.

Parent Teacher Interviews

Parent Teacher interviews for the ELC will be held in weeks 8 and 9. Appointment booking sheets will be up on the classroom windows next week.

Child Care Subsidy Changes

From Monday 10 July, changes to CCS will make childcare more affordable for most families. For more information about how these changes will affect you, go to Family eligibility and entitlement - Department of Education, Australian Government or visit StartingBlocks.gov.au I Early Childhood Education & Care for a CCS calculator.

The Book Swap has been a great success for our Years 1,2 and 3 as they came yesterday and everyone left with new books and  seemed very happy!

Years 4,5 and 6 will be coming to the Library today for their turn and I’m sure they will have just as good an experience as our younger grades.

Winter has arrived and the Library is offering the chance for all who like to read to come into the Library on a Wednesday morning at 8.30am to do just that – read! Starts next Wednesday!

Hope to see you there!

Happy reading!

South Weston Cross Country - Tuesday 6 June 

We wish the following students well for their cross country race next Tuesday 6 June at Stromlo Running Track:

On the day students may either come to school before their race and parents collect them from school to be at Stromlo at least half an hour before their race OR go directly to Stromlo between 9.00-9.20am to meet Kerrin Henderson. I will be there from 9.00am to provide supervision. All runners will have the chance to walk the track at 9.40am. 

Parents are asked to please collect their child from Stromlo directly after their race and return their child to school for normal pick up arrangements at 3.05pm. I will be at Stromlo until 12.30pm. All students will need to be collected by this time and returned to school.  Please make sure your child has a packed lunch, snacks, plenty of water and any medication including asthma puffer.   

St Jude's sports uniform is to be worn. Please make sure your child has a jumper, long pants and a jacket as Stromlo can be quite cold. 

Canteen Volunteers – Week 7

Wednesday 7 June – R. Tanner

Thursday 8 June – K. Lees, E. Dimanoski and one more volunteer please

Friday 9 June – E. Eyles, S. Monges, S. Devonport, G. Cabot & E. Susic

If you are available to assist on either Wednesday, Thursday or Friday please email katrina.howden@cg.catholic.edu.au

Opening

- Friday 2 June: 8:00am - 9:30am (to catch any early birds!)

- Thursday 8 June: 2:30pm - 3:30pm

For anyone who cannot make these timings, orders can always be placed via the Uniform Shop tab on Qkr!, or via email to: uniform.stjudes@gmail.com for any second hand items.

Donations of pre-loved uniforms can be dropped to the Front Office in school hours, and are greatly appreciated.