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Thursday was our yearly celebration of the sacrament of Confirmation. Our Grade Sevens have been preparing diligently all year for this important sacrament. The Sacrament of Confirmation is a sending forth in the Holy Spirit. All children must eventually leave the nest and it is our job to prepare them well for the world and trust in the grace of the loving Father who watches over them. Though it is hard to say goodbye, it is a great joy for us educators to see the growth and development of our students. I have known this particular class since Kindergarten and it has been a joy to watch them learn and grow these past eight years. Congratulations, Grade Sevens, on your Confirmation. May the Spirit continue to guide and protect you as you go forth into the world! 

St. Jude, Pray for Us! 

We are in the final stretch now that the walking is done! One more chance to bring in the bucks for your class and support the painting of our gym.  

MONEY DUE WITH PLEDGESHEET ON MAY 21, 2026.  DO NOT BRING ANY MONEY BEFORE THIS DATE.

Online donations can be made through Charitable Impact: https://my.charitableimpact.com/campaigns/st-jude-school-walkathon-2026

All ONLINE donations will receive a tax receipt.  CASH or CHEQUE donations of $25 or more will receive a tax receipt, provided the donor’s full name and address are written on the pledgesheet.  

For every $50 that students raise, they will have the chance to enter their name into a prize draw of their choosing after the Walkathon is completed.

Thank you for your support!

We would like to thank Cam Bruce and the whole team at Famous Foods in Vancouver for their donation of snacks to support our walkathon. If you are in the neighbourhood, they are located on the corner of Kingsway and Perry, stop by and thank them for their donation of fresh fruit for our little power walkers! Cam would like to pass this message on to the St. Jude Community:

“Famous Foods is locally owned and operated and has been a proud member of the Kensington/Cedar Cottage neighbourhood for over 50 years and serving Vancouver for close to 100 years. We appreciate the support that this community shows us and we are glad that we can help out with community events like the Walkathon as a show of thanks.”

Look out for a flyer from our music teacher, Miss O’Gorman, to outline what each class is wearing to the Spring Concert. The description by class is below:

Kindergarten – Que Sera Sera “Vintage Sunday Best”

Girls:

• A simple dress (pastel, floral, or light colours)
• Optional cardigan
• Hair bow or headband

Boys:

• A collared/button-up shirt
• Nice pants
• Optional bow tie or suspenders

Grade 1, 2 and 5 “Classic Rock & Roll Style”

Girls:

• Poodle skirts or colourful skirts
• Cardigans or fitted tops
• Hair scarves or headbands

Boys:

• White or plain t-shirts
• Rolled-up jeans

Optional “cool” jacket or sunglasses

Grade 3 and 6- Houndog/Blue Suede Shoes – “Mini Rock & Roll Stars”

Girls:

• Black leggings with colourful tops
• Cardigans or denim jackets
• High ponytails
• Neck scarf (school will supply)
• Sunglasses for attitude 😎

Boys:

• Jeans + plain white or black t-shirt
• Optional denim or faux leather jacket
• Sunglasses for attitude 😎

G4 – Thats Amore “Italian Pizza Restaurant

Boys:

• White chef hats (will make in school)
• White shirts + black pants
• Apron (optional if you have one at home)

Girls:

• Red dresses OR red tops + black skirts/leggings
• Hair scarves or headbands
• Optional small flower

Grade 7 – Jailhouse Rock “

Boys:

• Black jeans + black and white stripe t-shirt
• Black faux leather/denim jacket
• Boys slick back hair
• Sunglasses for attitude 😎

Girls:

• black skirts/leggings/pants
• White tops with denim or leather-style jackets
• Sunglasses for attitude 😎

Wardens:

Black Clothes

Wednesday was our annual May Crowning at St. Jude School. We were especially blessed to celebrate this Mass on the feast of Our Lady of Fatima! 

May Crowning Mass is our Primary students’ time to shine! Our Kindergarteners through Grade Three students were in charge of the scripture readings, intentions, gift offerings, and processing with flowers for our Lady. Miss O’Gorman, Ms. Bugarin, and Mrs Cheung have also been preparing the Junior Choir, made up of Grades One – Three students with special Marian hymns for the event. All our students did a great job! Thank you to the Primary Classroom Teachers who prepared the students so well for the Mass! 

Following the mass our Nature Club potted the plants from our May Crowning mass in front of our Lady’s statue in the playground so that our students can continue to enjoy them! 

The school supply list for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year is now available from School Start.  You can choose to purchase the starter package (or individual items) for your child or take the list and buy the items at your local store.  To purchase, go directly to: https://schoolstart.ca/, and click on the following:

– Parents Shop Here

– Purchase School Supply Kits

– Select Province, then City (Vancouver) , then School (St. Jude’s Elementary School)

– Click ‘Click Here to Purchase Your School Kits’

– Click on the appropriate grade and proceed from there

See flyer below for early bird contest from School Start. 

Registration for the Sports and Arts Camp for students ages 7-13  is now open!  Join our dynamic camp and experience the best of both worlds!  Stay active with basketball, soccer, volleyball, badminton, and more, while also exploring your creativity through fun arts and crafts projects.  Build new skills, express your imagination, and strengthen teamwork in a fun, safe and supportive environment.  Move, create, connect, and have an unforgettable time!

• June 29 – Jul 3, 2026 (4 days – no camp Jul 1)
• July 6 – 10, 2026

Students can pick up the registration at the school. 

Yearbook ordering for the 2025-2026 school year is now open!  Deadline to order is TODAY! 

ypbay.lifetouch.ca

Yearbook ID code: 14136526

Please place your uniform orders for the 2026-2027 school year by June 15th, 2026.   Orders can be placed on Cambridge Uniforms website at www.cambridgeuniforms.com.   Our online school code is TPA859.

 

Exciting news! St. Jude School is partnering with Little Pawns Academy to offer after school Chess lessons. Little Pawns was started by a Canadian GrandMaster with the goal of bringing Chess to Canadian students and inspiring a love of the game. Classes are open to students in Grades 3-7 and will take place Tuesdays after school from 3:00-4:00pm. Registration must be completed at least one week before each session begins and class sizes are limited so sign up soon! Sign up forms are found on our website here. For more information check out the Little Pawns website: academiedespetitspions.com.

Schedule

Spring Session 3 — May 12-June 23: 6 classes for $120 

We are excited to launch a year-round Bottle Drive to raise funds for the Grade 7 Graduation.

You can help by donating your empty beverage containers through the Return-It Express Program.  Stickers can by printed at the Return-It Express kiosk by entering St. Jude Fundraising and phone number 604-616-3220.   Please see attached flyer for more information. 

Thank you for supporting Grade 7 fundraising.  

If your family has recently moved, or if you have a new phone number, please email office@stjude.ca with your new address/contact information so that we can update our records.

 

St. Jude’s Parish offers an RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) program for anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic faith and for Catholics who have not received the sacraments of Holy Communion and Confirmation.  For more information, please contact the parish office at 604-434-6700.

St. Jude Weekend Mass Times 

Saturday (anticipation mass): 5pm

Sunday: 9am, 11am and 5pm