African Drumming Incursion

The ELC joined with the whole school for an African drumming experience. Sam shared a story of how leopards got their spots, showed us some traditional musical instruments and told us how the talking drum works.

ELC School Holiday Program

There are places available in the ELC Holiday Program.  Casual bookings are available for $150 per day (CCS will apply). 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 2, Week 1 Important ELC Dates

Monday 17 July is a pupil free day - Holiday Program for 48 week bookings

Tuesday 18 July is the first day of Term 2 for Stingrays and Turtles.

Thursday 20 July is the first day of Term 2 for Lobsters.

Gymnastics

The ELC children have thoroughly enjoyed participating in the gymnastics sessions run by Woden Valley Gymnastics Club this term.  We will put out a preference sheet early next term to see if families would like the option of running this program again in term 4.

Hiccup! Excursion

The Turtle and Lobster classes will be attending an excursion to the Canberra Theatre on Friday 28 July to watch Hiccup! It is a hilarious musical extravaganza about working together and finding friendship.  The cost of the excursion is $24 which will be added to your next account statement.

Term 3 Resource Fee

The Term 3 Resource fee of $85 will be added to your next account statement in Week 2 of the holidays. Please ensure that you have sufficient funds in your account to avoid extra charges from Debit Success.

2024 ELC enrolments

Letters of offer have now been sent, if you have not received any correspondence from us, please check your spam/junk folder. Any questions or concerns, contact the office elc.stjudes@cg.catholic.edu.au

Child Care Subsidy Changes

From 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.