Welcome to Week 1

26 April 2017 Bulletin No 2

Dear Parents and Guardians

Welcome back to our new term! It has been a lovely start to the term with cool and sunny weather! Our students seem very happy to be back at school and look fantastic in their winter uniforms - just a reminder that all students MUST be in their winter uniform by Monday 8th May.

We welcomed the new term today acknowledging and rejoicing at the Easter joy of the Risen Christ. We all want to share the Spirit of Jesus everyday in our lives by recognising Jesus in each other and Make Jesus Real and for everyone!

Lord, As we gather together as family and friends we invite

you once again into our lives. May the hope of Your Resurrection colour our days.

May the promise of Your Spirit working in us, light up our lives.

May the love You revealed to us, shape our giving. May the truth in Your word guide our journeys, and

may the joy of Your kingdom fill our homes. As we gather together underneath the banner of Your

life, we thank you for the wonderful life that we can now

enjoy, and celebrate your glorious Resurrection.

Thank you Lord. Amen. Today we also commemorated ANZAC Day, remembering all those many men and women who contribute to the safety and freedom of us all, both past and present. I congratulate our students, under the direction of Mrs Cattrall, for their very respectful and prayerful presentation of this Anzac commemoration.

THE ODE They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning,

We will remember them.

This term many of Year Three students will prepare to receive the Sacrament of Penance. The Sacrament of Penance reminds us of God’s unconditional love for us. We look forward to meeting with parents and Sacramental students at the Input Meeting next Tuesday 2nd May at 6.30pm in the School Hall.

This meeting is a compulsory component of receiving the Sacrament of Penance but more importantly, it is an opportunity for parents to support their child during their faith journey.

This term we look forward to many events which will provide opportunities for our students to strive for personal excellence:

Students in Years Two to Six may be participating in the UNSW Tests and/or the Australian Mathematics Competition.

The Bible Reading Presentations take place on Thursday 8th June. This is a wonderful experience for students in Years Four to Six, where they can gain a deeper knowledge of Sacred Scripture as well as learning the skills of public oral reading.

In Week Three, students in Year Three and Year Five will sit the NAPLAN tests. Please make sure, as much as possible, to avoid making appointments during this time. Tests will take place on the following days:

Tuesday 9th May: Language Conventions, Writing

Wednesday 10th May: Reading,

Thursday 13th May: Numeracy

Please be assured that students are supported and encouraged to do their best in these assessments but to not overly stress about items that may be difficult for them. The purpose of the testing is to give a snapshot of each child in comparison to others at this year level and at this time, across the State and Nation. However, it does not take into account specific circumstances of health, cultural background, English as a Second Language and personal family situations and so comparisons and results need to be looked at carefully in light of each student’s particular situation. It can though, provide some important feedback to teachers as they continue to plan for each child’s individual needs and development. The work samples viewed in students’ workbooks and test books give very real evidence of their achievement and development and so the data that comes from NAPLAN is looked at in conjunction with all other assessment carried out in the classroom. We look forward to the coming term with many wonderful experiences and opportunities for learning.

God Bless, Lyn Stone, Principal

St Jude’s Catholic Primary School

We centre our learning in

Christ and strive to achieve excellence.

Tel: 6350 2500 Fax : 9356 5486 Email: admin@stjudes.wa.edu.au Website: www.stjudes.wa.edu.au

CALENDAR WEEK 1 Thurs, 27 Apr FOSJ Meeting 9am Fri, 28 Apr Class Parent Liaison Meeting 9am WEEK 2 Tue, 2 May Sacrament of Reconciliation Input Meeting 6.30pm Wed, 3 May Parent STEM Morning 9.00am Fri, 5 May Yr.6 Assembly 9am

WEEK 3 NAPLAN (9 to 11 May) Tue, 9 May FOSJ Meeting 9am Fri, 12 May Yr.1 Mass 9am Mother’s Day Morning Tea to follow WEEK4 Tues, 16 May School Board Meeting 6.30pm Wed, 17 May Yr3 Reconciliation Retreat Ursula Frayne College Visit to Yr 4

St Jude’s Parish Mass Times

Sunday Masses: (Vigil) Saturdays: 6.30pm Sunday: 7.30am 9.00am and 5.30pm

Weekday Masses: Mon to Fri: 9.00am followed by Recitation of the Rosary

Altar Servers: Sat 6.30pm: Leander & Amanda D’Cruz

Sun 9.00am: Justin Longun Sun 5.30pm: Benjamin Heslop

******** INVITATION FOR PARENTS *********

Do you want to experience some of the STEM learning your children are enjoying first hand? Feel like a bit of a challenge?

St Jude’s are inviting any interested parents to a Parent STEM Morning on Wednesday, 3rd May at 9.00am. This is a fun filled morning where you will experience first hand some STEM challenges.

Morning tea is provided. Please register your interest on the registration sheet in the School Office when School begins (so that we can ensure there are enough materials).

We look forward to a lot of laughs and some interesting creations!!

UNIFORM SHOP

Just a reminder that the children should be wearing their WINTER UNIFORM for this term.

The Uniform shop is open on the following days:-

Monday 8.00am to 9.30am

Thursday 2.00pm to 3.30pm

Friends of St Jude Group Thank you to all who donated for our very successful Easter Raffle.

Our lucky winners are listed below:-

1st Prize—Jane Chen (Kindy)

2nd Prize—Lachlan Dobb (Kindy)

3rd Prize—Maria Potaka (Mariana Yr.2)

4th Prize—Mathew O’Brien (Yr.3)

5th Prize—Blaze Grupillo (Yr.2)

Additional winners:- Phoenix Wu (Yr6), Mekhi Rangitohereri (Yr5), Menuli Dharmaratne (PP), Fred Hanson (Yr2), Dylan Dine (Kindy), Fiona Muir (Kindy), Shoriye Dhull (Yr1), Taj Watson (Yr6), Sofia Bradford (Kindy), Johsua Rice (Yr3).

We welcome you to a new term with more exciting events to follow.

2017 FOSJ Committee

KINGERGARTEN 2018

Parents are reminded that all students eligible for Kindy, 2018 (turning 4 by 30th June, 2018) require an Application for Enrolment form to be completed and returned to the School Office. If you know any families or neighbours who have children of this age and may be looking for Kindergarten next year, please let them know that we have places available for 2018.

Playgroup at St Jude’s School Hall Every Thursdays from 9.00 – 11.00 am (Term time only) in the School Hall . A gold coin donation each time you attend. Why not join them this week!

CARITAS AUSTRALIA — PROJECT COMPASSION BOXES

Please return your Project Compassion Boxes to the School Office by Wednesday, 3rd May to enable a cheque with your donation to be forwarded to Caritas Australia to continue their Mission work.