Author: Mrs Burns

Dear Parents/Carers

The construction company carrying out work on the footpath and fences across from the school have asked me to draw your attention to the signs in place to indicate areas of the site which are closed.   It is not safe for pedestrians to walk on the footpath behind the barriers during construction work or to drive in these areas.  A number of children are entering the site and climbing on the equipment after school.  Please reinforce to children that it is not safe for them to do so.

 

Vehicular access to the school remains the same; visitors to the school from 8.15 am until 9.00 am and from 2.30 pm until 3.15 pm should park in Gateside Road and walk along the footpath to the school.   It is not safe for parents to park or drop off children in the staff car parks.  The bus parking area and small area behind the houses are not suitable for parking as it involves vehicles reversing when children are crossing the area.

 

We are committed to keeping our children safe and ask for your continued support in making the area in front of the school a vehicle free zone when children are using this area.

 

Thank You

 

Mrs Burns

 

Dear Parents/Carers

Parents and Guardians should be advised that applications should now be made for free school transport in session 2018/19.  Applications should only be made for pupils going into the following year groups:

P1, S1, S5 & S6.

All other pupils should retain their current passes for use in 2018/19.

Applications should be made via the Council Website at:

https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/8692/Applications-for-Free-School-Transport

If pupils have lost their passes, replacement passes can also be requested using the online form.  Replacement passes will be sent to their school where they should pay a £2 replacement fee.

Please ensure applications are made by 30 June 2018.

Thank you

Public Transport Unit

Lorna Cunningham

Public Transport Officer

Hi everyone,

 

You will be pleased to know that the tickets for the St Kentigern’s Annual Dance Showcase are now on sale! They can be purchased online (via the link below), over the phone or in person at Howden Park Centre. Please ask for a concession ticket when ordering so that you get the cheaper rate (bargain of £3 a ticket).We have so many talented dancers at this school, who put a lot of hard work into this yearly performance – and we also have dancers from Our Lady’s, St John the Baptist and St Joseph’s primary school dance clubs performing- you won’t be left disappointed !

 

http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/howden/article/28383/St-Kentigerns-Academy—Dance-Dance-Dance

 

St Josephs PS – AS XC clubs Apr – Jun 18

Please click on the link to view the After School Clubs available in school from April to June 2018.

Well done to our Netball Team on  coming first in yesterday’s netball festival.  So proud of you all!

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

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

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

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

 

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