This week we are learning about the season of Lent. On Shrove Tuesday each class made pancakes to share.  On Ash Wednesday we visited the church and Fr Michael placed a cross on our heads with ashes.  Throughout Lent, we will be learning about the importance of prayer, of doing kind things for others and we will be participating in Project Compassion to help people living in poverty. 

Fruit Shop

Next Wednesday our ELC ‘Fruit Shop’ will be open for business. You will no longer need to pack a fruit snack on Wednesdays. If you have fruits or vegetables growing in your gardens at home and would like to share, please do. Alternatively, if you see strange and exotic fruits or vegetables in the shops please let us know.

St Jude’s Fete

The St Jude’s Fete will be on Saturday 18th March.  This is a great fun day to meet other families and raise some funds for the school. This year the ELC will be hosting the hairspray stall.  Many hands make light work, so we’d love for you to get involved.  More information on how to volunteer will come soon.

Mufti Day 

Mufti Day (non-uniform day) is on Friday 3 March (week 5) for Turtles and Lobsters and Monday 6 March (week 6) for Stingrays.  The aim is to collect supplies and donations for our fete stall.  Children are invited to wear plain clothes and we ask that you donate a can of coloured hairspray and a gold coin.

Mystery Reader 

Elsie was the mystery reader for the Stingrays class this week. She read Thelma the Unicorn and the Stingrays class listened beautifully!

Great reading Elsie!!

Car park

The carpark in front of the school is designated for ELC families. Please do not use this carpark at drop-off or pick-up times if you do not have a child in the ELC. ELC families will be issued with a sign to display on the dashboard and any vehicles not displaying the sign will receive a notice to inform them of the car park expectations.