Well done to our Netball Team on coming first in yesterday’s netball festival. So proud of you all!
Author: Mrs Burns
St Joseph’s Feast Day Mass
The weather forecast for tomorrow is for high winds and heavy rainfall. Father Sebastian will therefor celebrate Mass in the school hall at 10 am tomorrow to celebrate the Feast of Saint Joseph. All parishioners are welcome to attend.
Mrs Burns
Re- surfacing the playground
The contractor hopes to complete the work early next week. Please continue to follow the traffic management advice given until advised that the work is complete. Thank you for your co-operation, your safety and the safety of our children is of paramount importance to us all.
Mrs Burns
World Book Day
The school will be taking part in World Book Day. Children should come to school dressed as a character from a book. There is no charge for this event.
Mrs Burns
Lenten Charity Work
Good morning,
the pupils will be focusing on the Corporal Works of Mercy during Lent. Each group will be carrying out tasks with a particular focus. Please see the attached table of ideas for each group. Help or donations for any group will be gratefully received.
Thank you for your continued support.
Mrs Burns Corporal Works of Mercy
Archdiocese Letter
We are currently actively recruiting two advisors to work for the Archdiocese. One primary and the other secondary. These are viewed as high profile jobs with a very important remit to help support our very much valued Catholic schools. They provide a key link with the Church and yourselves to help serve our pupils on their journey through Sacrament preparation, religious education and general spiritual wellbeing. Please, could you advertise this in your school newsletters and maybe suggest any suitable people you are aware of. The details of job descriptions can be found on, www.myjobscotland.com
St Joseph’s Christmas Fayre
Our annual Christmas Fayre takes place on Friday 1st of December in the school hall from 11.00 am.
Donations for toy, tombola and home baking stalls can be handed into the school office. Donations for the Christmas Hamper will also be gratefully received. All monies raised go to support the children to take part in activities such as pantos and excursions. We value your continued support and look forward to seeing you on Friday.
Applications
If you have a child about to be begin nursery, enter Primary 1 or begin their Secondary education please see the application process information below:
On-line Information can be found at : https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/apply-for-pre-school-and-school-places
Primary Application Form can be found at : https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/primaryapplication
Secondary Application can be found at : https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/secondaryapplication
Early Learning & Childcare (Nursery) Application can be found at : https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/preschoolapplication
Hidden Giants
Shared Spooky Story
Thank you for supporting our Shared Spooky Story this morning and for all of the effort that was put into your costumes. It was great fun and helped to raise the importance of reading for enjoyment. The pupils enjoyed sharing a story with their family members and teachers. The catering staff also entered into the fun. Well done !