Welcome!

Welcome all.

My name is Mr. Oliver, and I am thrilled to be back for my 4th year at St. Jude’s Academy as the Head of Arts, teaching grade 4,5,6,7 and 8. I have had a very busy summer full of fun events and I can’t wait to hear about all of the things you did this summer as well! It is going to be a great school year, and I am very excited for it to begin!

Units and Collaboration:

Music for Grade 4 this year will include continuing working on playing Ukulele with students learning a Band instrument in grade 5 and 6. We will be preparing for the Christmas Concert and Arts Night and hope to create an even more magical performance than we did last year!

We will also be collaborating with classroom teachers to be able to connect the students learning throughout subjects. In grade 4 we will be working together on Arts Night preparations, will explore coding in music in grade 5, and I am looking forward to working again with the grade 6s on the arts component of their 'Exhibition' final project.

Below are a few items which require your attention.

·         Orientation Night will be taking place on August 28, 2019. Please check your email for the invitation. If you would like to speak with me about Music for the coming year I will be located in Rm 29!

·         St. Jude’s is strictly a nut free school!

·         Welcome Back Barbeque and Back to School Kick Off will take place on September 19^th. Tickets will be sold in the first weeks of school. More information to come.

·         Uniform requirements: Students must use the summer uniform until October 15^th. 

·         Starting in grade 3, students will be bussed to the dome/Wynn Fitness gym facility for all PE classes. Please try to arrive at school on time, as being late puts you at risk of missing the bus for PE.

·         First day of school is September 4, 2019 and promptly starts at 8:45am. School ends at 3:45pm.  

·         Parents, if you would like to volunteer in the school or on field trips, you are required to provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check. If this was provided previously (within the last 5 years) you must sign the annual offence declaration form to continue volunteering with our school.

Upcoming Dates and Events:

·         August 28, 2019 – Orientation Night

·         September 4, 2019 – First Day of School

·         September 4-6, 2019 – Neophyte Week

·         September 6, 2019 – Spirit Day: House Colours Dress Up

·         September 13, 2019 – Terry Fox Run

·         September 19, 2019 – Welcome BBQ

·         September 20-27, 2019 – Fall Fundraiser

·         September 25, 2019 – Casual Day

·         September 30, 2019 – Orange Shirt Day

·         October 11, 2019 – No School for Students

If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s progress at St. Jude’s Academy do not hesitate to contact me at omanning@stjudesacademy.com or connect with me in person at St. Jude’s Academy.

I am excited to meet you/see you all again. Enjoy the last few days of your summer!

Mr. Oliver