Gospel – Matthew 20:1-16A

Jesus told his disciples this parable:

“The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out at dawn to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with them for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. Going out about nine o’clock, the landowner saw others standing idle in the marketplace, and he said to them, ‘You too go into my vineyard, and I will give you what is just.’ So they went off. And he went out again around noon, and around three o’clock, and did likewise.

Going out about five o’clock, the landowner found others standing around, and said to them, ‘Why do you stand here idle all day?’ They answered, ‘Because no one has hired us.’ He said to them, ‘You too go into my vineyard.’ When it was evening the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, ‘Summon the laborers and give them their pay, beginning with the last and ending with the first.’ When those who had started about five o’clock came, each received the usual daily wage. So when the first came, they thought that they would receive more, but each of them also got the usual wage. And on receiving it they grumbled against the landowner, saying, ‘These last ones worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us, who bore the day’s burden and the heat.’ He said to one of them in reply, ‘My friend, I am not cheating you. Did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? Take what is yours and go. What if I wish to give this last one the same as you? Or am I not free to do as I wish with my own money? Are you envious because I am generous?’ Thus, the last will be first, and the first will be last.”

Student’s departing St Jude’s at the end of 2023

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 wont be at St Jude’s in 2023, can you please contact Natalie in the front office as soon as possible.

Electronic Sign

You may have noticed that the sign has been turned off. Unfortunately, last week when we had that horrific thunder, lightning and rain during the night, the sign was damaged. Fortunately, we have a warranty that covers all repairs. The electricians are working on it this morning and we are hoping that everything will be back to normal asap.

Sustainable School

Your children may have let you know that earlier this year, we changed our rubbish collection. Within each classroom, we have a food scraps, paper/card, hard recyclables and general waste bins. We are now moving this into our hoppers. You may have seen the area next to the storage shed has been tidied up (Thankyou Phillip – Grandpa of Ariana for helping with this). This will enable us to relocate the hoppers to this area, away from the main playground and we are investigating a variety of options. Our worm farms are also going strong.

Staff Changes

It is generally within the next few months that staff explore other options. I have met with all teaching staff and I am pleased to say that at this stage, there will be no significant movement. As you are aware, earlier this term Mr Dan Fulton resigned from his Assistant Principal position. Dan popped in to share lunch with staff today and he is looking a picture of health. At this stage, he is looking at continuing to travel and spend time with family next year (Lucky Dan).

Upcoming events

Once our sign is up and going again, we will continue to promote events on it. However, if you read other sections of the newsletter, you will find out more about our Walkathon, grandparents and St Jude’s Feast day, the referendum and trivia night as well as numerous other upcoming events. Again our students have shared their voice and this is being represented in our mufti, crazy hair and socks day tomorrow, which is a fund raiser for Catholic Mission. If you want to end the term on a high, come and join us tomorrow afternoon, where Year 3 will be hosting the assembly.

School Photos

The majority of school phots were quite good, however, if you were not happy with your individual, class or sibling photo, please send a copy of the image to our CC email address. It is important that we give the company feedback and specific examples help.

Start of Term 4 Date

Term 4, for students, begins on Monday October 9. The pupil free day for Term 4 is at the end of the term. This will enable teachers to complete first aid requirements as well as meet and plan in their new teams.

Camp Australia Holiday Program

If you are requiring care during the upcoming holiday period, reach out to Camp Australia as they have a great program planned and have vacancies.

Thank you for your ongoing support throughout the year, wishing you a restful fortnight, looking forward to catching up next term.

Cameron

Funky Friday - Friday 22 September

On the last day of term 3 we will be holding a Funky Friday. Your child can come to school with a wacky hair-do, funky socks and mufti clothes. To participate in our Funky Friday your child will need to bring in a gold coin donation. We will come around and collect the coins from your child’s classroom on the day. The money that we raise will be donated to the Catholic Mission. They are a group of people that teach kids in poor countries about the Catholic faith and they provide food for the centre of child development. The money will help make a difference in communities, children’s lives and also future church leaders around the world. So dress up your child and get in on the fun! Crazy hair, wacky socks and mufti clothes.

Thank you for supporting the Catholic Missions.

-The Prayer and Service group.

ELC NEWS

Happy Birthday Kiara M, Zoe L and  Evie Mc

Funky Friday - Friday 22 September

A reminder that tomorrow is Funky Friday. Children can come to school with a wacky hairdo, funky socks and mufti clothes in exchange for a gold coin donation. The money raised will be donated to Catholic Mission who teach children in poor countries about the Catholic faith and provide food to underprivileged children. Funky Friday is an initiative of the Year 6 Prayer and Service group.

Gymnastics -Term 4

We will again be participating in gymnastics at Woden Valley Gymnastics Club next door. We are very lucky to have such a great facility in our local community. Please ensure you have returned your permission note this week. A fee of $76.50 will be added to your fees early in Term 4 to cover the 9 week program.

Kinder and ELC Orientation

Orientation morning for St Jude’s 2024 Kinder and 2024 ELC will be on Wednesday 8 November.  St John Vianney’s 2024 Kinder Orientation will be on Wednesday 1 November. Watch this space for more information.

ELC School Holiday Program

There are places available in the ELC Holiday Program.  Casual bookings are available for $150 per day. The Holiday Program runs from 8am – 5:30pm. ELC uniforms are not required. Families are still required to pack food for fruit break, lunch, afternoon tea and a late afternoon snack. The canteen is not operational during the school holiday periods.

Term 4 Dates

Term 4 begins on Monday 9 October for Stingrays and Turtles, and Thursday 12 October for the Lobsters.  There is no pupil free day at the start of Term 4.  There is a pupil free day on the last day of term, Friday 15 December.

Term 3  Week 10

It’s the end of another fun-filled term making connections to books, in particular the CBCA Shortlisted books. The children have enjoyed using their art and craft skills to respond creatively to the award winning books. This has also been the focus of our borrowing for the term for ELC, Kinders – Year 2. Next term will see children selecting from all areas of the Library – Fiction and Non-Fiction.- once again.

Here are some final samples of work by the children in our school.

Frog pond diaramas by Year 2 – response to ‘Snap’ book. 

Year 4 responses to ‘Our Dreaming’ – Indigenous language and images 

Room designs by Year 6 response to ‘Farmhouse’

Kinders with their paper bag dog puppets – ‘Lionel and Me’ book

Australian landscape foam prints by Upper school students

Year 5 penguins – ‘Frank’s Red Hat’ book

Next term I will be on Long Service Leave for the first 4 weeks so Mrs Donna Gordon will be in the Library, ably supported by Mrs Sharrie Manera.

I wish everyone a happy and safe holiday and look forward to being back at St Jude’s in Week 5, Term 4.

Thank you to all the students who borrow, enjoy reading and return their books regularly! 

Hope you spend some time reading over the holidays! Enjoy!!

Happy reading! Verna Comley

Thank you to everyone who has volunteered their time in the Canteen this Term. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

If you would like to volunteer in the Canteen in term 4, please email Katrina.howden@cg.catholic.edu.au

2024 Fete

Thank you to those that attended the fete committee meeting. We have some wonderful volunteers who are looking after entertainment, stalls, sponsorship, finance and communications. We are still seeking people to fill the last roles:

• Fete coordinator (2 x people) ~ chairing fete committee meetings, ensuring all members have what they need.
• Site planning ~ working with other committee members to determine logistical needs for the day and plan site map.

If you are able to assist please reach out to Stjudes.scc@gmail.com.

Calling all green thumbs!

Interested in helping to prepare for the garden stall at St Jude’s fete in 2024? The next few months are ideal for propagating plants to sell. Please contact jeanette.swayn@gmail.com or jennieholbrook1948@gmail.com if you are able to assist in any way (e.g. supply plant material to propagate, pots, potting mix etc. ) your assistance will be appreciated.

Trivia Night – Saturday 21 October, 6pm School Hall

Trivia night ticket sales are now live!

Tickets are $5 via Qkr!. Make up a table of 10 or register to be placed on a table. These events are a great way to meet new families at St Jude’s. Come dressed as your favourite hero (super or every day). There will be prizes for best costume and table decorations. BYO food and drinks. Each table to provide a prize for the pool, this can be big or small – it’s just something to add to the fun. RSVP to Stjudes.scc@gmail.com.

Referendum Cake Stall & BBQ – Saturday 14 October

The school hall will be a polling venue for the upcoming referendum. We will be holding a BBQ and cake stall, if you are able to assist on the day for a shift (1.5 hours) please sign up here https://volunteersignup.org/QH9LX 

Don’t worry if you can’t help out on the day – we are also calling all bakers to prepare yummy treats to sell at the cake stall. Drop off for items will be the day before. 

Important Dates

Many thanks,

Gemma Cabot

Stjudes.scc@gmail.com