Once a year, the entire St Jude's community of 1,800 students and more than 300 staff gathers on one campus to celebrate St Jude's Day. It is one of the biggest and most anticipated events on the school calendar.
There is a lot to explore about St Jude's Day, so here is a quick look at how we celebrate.
What is St Jude's Day?
St Jude's Day is a special day to honour Saint Jude, the patron saint of desperate and lost causes for whom the school is named.
How do we celebrate it?
Over the years, it has been a tradition to celebrate this day as a community. St Jude’s campuses alternate hosting the celebrations; this year was the Sisia Campus’ turn.
What happens on St Jude's Day?
The day's first activity is taking the annual (whole) school photo. A huge logistical effort, everybody assembles on one of the sports fields to pose for a photo, the students lining up from youngest to oldest. A Thanksgiving mass follows, where students and staff present gifts that will later be distributed to the less fortunate in our local community. Afterward, the school enjoys a community lunch, followed by entertainment and special recognition for staff through the St Jude's Spirit program.
When is the next St Jude's Day?
St Jude's Day is observed annually on 28th October. Next year, St Jude's Day will fall on a Tuesday and be hosted by the Smith Campus. It's a perfect day to visit the school and experience the spirit of
St Jude firsthand from our community.
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