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Please note - Merit Awards will be handed out at NEXT Friday's morning assembly.
KA |
Olivia Thorpe |
1 B |
Joseph Rebbechi |
2 J |
Jacob Bourke |
3 P |
Sebastian Collins |
4 CA |
Carter Smith |
5/6 J |
Farrah Van Duren |
5/6 P |
Diana Habash |
The Arts |
James Paese |
Sustainability |
Benjamin Johnson |
Italian |
Tilda Wilkinson |
Merit Award Term 1 Week 2
School Wide Positive Behaviours
Chief Minister’s Reading Challenge
All SJV students have been registered to participate in the 2024 Chief Minister’s Reading Challenge. At school, and at home, students are encouraged to read 30 books by the end of June (this includes books that are read to them/ shared).
Each student from Year 2 to Year 6 has a recording sheet in the library that they are encouraged to fill in to show the 30 books they have read. I will keep a note of the books we read in the library from Kinder to Year 2.
As one year 4 student told me, "I enjoyed the reading challenge last year, I read 30 books and can't wait to read another 30 and hopefully more - I'm ready for the challenge. Bring it on!! " Anna
Happy Birthday Alvin N, Isla S, Billy M, Izabelle B
This week we are learning about the season of Lent. On Shrove Tuesday each class made pancakes to share. On Ash Wednesday Mrs Leighton 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 16th 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 1 March (week 5) for Turtles and Lobsters and Tuesday 5th 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.
Confirmation of Childcare Agreement
If you have not returned your Confirmation of Childcare Agreement please do so as soon as possible. Another copy is available from the ELC office. These Agreements are a requirement of CCS.
Project Compassion
During Lent, we are learning about the importance of doing kind things for others. We will participate in Project Compassion, which raises funds to help people living in poverty in some of the most vulnerable communities across the world. ELC families are invited to donate. Project Compassion boxes are located on the prayer table in each classroom.
ELC Fee Statements
ELC Fee statements are sent fortnightly on Tuesdays and direct debits occur on the following Thursday. Please check the ‘Due Now’ amount at the top of your statement and ensure there are sufficient funds available in your account in order to avoid extra charges from Debit Success. Our statements are backdated so that you have a record of the payments made, and CCS received in the last fortnight.
ELC Parent Representative
Turtle class – Jane Jolly (Adeline’s mum)
Stingray class – Andrea Halverson (Banksy’s mum)
Lobster class – Kate Steen (Izzy’s mum)
You will receive an email from them shortly introducing themselves.
Karen Leighton - St Jude's ELC
Phone: 6287 5520
Email: elc.stjudes@cg.catholic.edu.au
What's coming up and when:
Every Monday | Sports Day |
Every Friday | Sports Day |
Thursday 29th February |
Year 5/6 Netball Gala Day |
Monday 11th March |
Canberra Day Public Holiday |
Wednesday 13th - Mond 25th March |
Naplan Assessment Window |
Friday 15th March |
School Swimming Carnival Mt Stromlo Leisure Centre |
Monday 18th March |
School Community Council Meeting |
Wednesday 20th March |
Parish Mass (led by Year 4) from 9:30am all families welcome |
Thursday 21st March |
Harmony Day |
Friday 22nd March |
Prayer Celebration: Palm Sunday (led by Year 1) 2:30pm -3:10pm in School Hall |
Friday 29th March |
Good Friday Public Holiday |
Saturday 30th March |
Easter Saturday |
Sunday 31st March |
Easter Sunday |
Monday 1st April |
Easter Monday Public Holiday |
Term 1
Week 1 Notes
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Week 2 Notes
Week 4 Notes
Margaret ODonovan is a Physiotherapist in Canberra specialising in children's toilet training issues - daytime Wetting and Soiling for children 5 years of age.
If you are interested to find out furhter information please contact Margaret on 6248 5066. Bedwetting Program