Term 2 Week 3 - Thursday 15 May 2025
Principal's Message
Faithful God,
You guide us on the path of life
and your goodness is our constant companion.
Be with our new Shepherd, Pope Leo XIV,
in his service of the Church.
Fill him with the power of your Spirit,
the peace of your presence
and the compassion of Christ.
May he walk with you,
in wisdom and humility,
and lead us, together with all God’s people,
to embody your love for the world.
Amen.
Please see below link to read the Principals Report for the Community Council Meeting.
Important Dates
| Week 3 | Thursday 15 May | Community Council Meeting 6:00pm |
| Friday 16 May | 50th Anniversary Student Mass | |
| Friday 16 May | Ride and Walk to school day | |
| Week 4 | Monday 19 May | 50th Anniversary Community Mass and Morning Tea |
| Wednesday 21 May | Girls AFL Finals | |
| Wednesday 21 May | Meal Deal orders close | |
| Friday 23 May | Cross Country | |
| Friday 23 May | Year 3 Assembly 2:15pm | |
| Friday 23 May | Uniform shop open 2:45-3:15pm | |
| Week 6 | Monday 2 June | Reconciliation Day Public Holiday |
| Friday 6 June | Year 1 Assembly 2:15pm | |
| Friday 6 June | Uniform Shop open 2:45-3:15pm | |
| Week 7 | Monday 9 June | Kings Birthday Public Holiday |
| Week 8 | Friday 20 June | Kinder Assembly 2:15pm |
| Friday 20 June | Uniform Shop open 2:45-3:15pm | |
| Week 10 | Tuesday 1 July | Dance concert 12pm and 6pm |
| Wednesday 2 July | Dance concert 12pm and 6pm | |
| Thursday 3 July | Students last day | |
| Friday 4 July | Pupil Free day | |
| Term 3 Week 2 | Wednesday 30 July | School Photo Day |
| Week 4 | Monday 11 August | School Photo Day |
Birthdays
Happy Birthday to
Emily B, Alex F.
School News
Carpark reminder
Just a reminder to all families to not park in the Montessori carpark for after school pick up. The carpark located at the front of the school is for ELC families only for 8:45am-9:15am and 2:45pm-3:15pm.
Uniform
A reminder to all families that Full black shoes are required for our blue uniform days. It is now time to start wearing full winter uniforms. See the below pictures
Congratulations Miss Morison
Last Thursday Miss Morison was commissioned as a teacher in the Canberra Goulburn Archdiocese. Congratulations. St Jude's is very fortunate to have you as part of our school community.
ELC News
ELC NEWS
Happy Birthday to Lucy W
50th Anniversary Mass
This year is the 50th Anniversary of St Jude’s school. Our 50th Anniversary mass will be held next Monday 19 May at 9:30 at St Jude’s church. All parents, friends, former staff and alumni are very welcome. Mass will be followed by morning tea.
World Bee Day – Tuesday
Tuesday 20 May is World Bee Day. We’ll be celebrating with some fun bee-themed provocations in class. Children are invited to wear yellow to help us create a buzz around bees and their importance!
ELC Staffing - Turtles
Last week we welcomed Kristine Pedraja (Ms Kristine) as the new educator in the Turtles room. She brings a wealth of experience working with young children. Mr Luc will be away for 2 weeks due to a family emergency. We are very lucky that Mrs Lewis, Ms Guillot and Mrs Drayton are able to cover the Turtles class so the children will have consistency and familiar faces.
Prac Teachers
This week the ELC welcomed Mandeep and Mia who are completing a 6 week practicum at our ELC on their journey to becoming early childhood teachers.
SJV Athletics Carnival
The ELC will be joining St John Vianney’s for their athletics carnival tomorrow, Friday 16 May at Chapman Oval. Thank you to SJV for providing a bus so that our ELC children can join in the fun. Please ensure the children are wearing appropriate running shoes with their ELC uniforms. The ELC will provide a fruit snack for each child during the carnival.
ELC Enrolment Tours
We are holding tours on Tuesdays in May from 9:30 – 11am. Please contact the ELC if you would like to book a tour. If you know any families with children approaching preschool age, invite them along to have a look at our amazing ELC. Online enrolments are open via the ELC page of the school website until the end of May. A reminder that current ELC families are required to submit an enrolment application for kinder.
St John Vianney’s Open Days
St John Vianney’s will have an Open Day every Wednesday in May from 10:30am to 5pm.
Sports News
AFL Hannah Dunn Cup Final
Our year 5/6 girls team will compete at the Hannah Dunn Cup ACT Finals next Wednesday 21 May at Solar Park, Phillip. Thank you to Andrew Brown and Peter Lilley for coaching the team. The winning team on the day will qualify for the State Championships in Sydney on 30 July.
We wish Abby M, Emma S, Ashley T, Eve L, Aroura R, Maddy G, Amelia K, Matilda L, Lexie B, Zara B, Isla S, Sadie S, Edith S, Marlia B good luck for a successful day.
St Jude's Cross Country Carnival 2025.
More details to come soon. Keep an eye on Compass.
A meal deal is available. Please order through QKR! by 12 noon Wednesday 21 May.
If you have any questions please contact Brendan Mitchell (brendan.mitchell@cg.catholic.edu.au)
Walk and Ride to school day- Tomorrow Friday 16 May
Our Term 2 Walk and Ride Day is upon us. It will run from 8:10am at the local meeting points as shown on the map. Groups will head to school from 8:20am and arrive at school for fresh fruit and some great tunes.
This is always a great morning to get active and the turn out is always amazing, so get out there and get active and we will see you at school in the morning!
Mulleyduds Uniform Shop
Uniform shop will be next open, Friday 23 May from 2:45-3:15pm.
For second hand requests please email to: uniform.stjudes@gmail.com. Please include your child’s name and classroom for us to deliver to. **Please do not make payment for secondhand items, until we reply to your request confirming stock is available.
Mulleygrub Cafe News
Cross Country Meal Deal - Friday 23 May
The Meal Deal consists of a sausage, qulech stick and a juice box for $6.50.
Orders close on Wednesday 21 May at 12noon. No late orders will be accepted. Orders to be placed on QKR!.
Canteen Volunteers week
Wednesday 21 May - Eve, Renee & one more volunteers
Thursday 22 May - Julie, Antonella & one more volunteer
Friday 23 May - Sam & three more volunteers
We are needing volunteers for the canteen to be able to operate.
Please contact office.stjudes@cg.catholic.edu.au if you are able to volunteer.
Community Council
Community Council meeting tonight 6pm in the Library or online. See Compass for more information.
Fete News
