Author: Mrs Burns

Newsletter 16th November 2022 Year C.pub (2) Newsletter 16th November 2022 Year C.pub (2)

Dear parent/carer,

Recently, we published evidence that nasal irrigation with salt water helped reduce the cold in adults. We have also shown the mechanism for how salt water helps with the common cold when applied on the nasal epithelium. Our research showed that cells use the chloride from the salt water to fight viral infections.  Hence, we are now testing if salt water nose drops helps children fight the cold.

If you have a child under 7 years of age, you may be able to join the fight.

The Children’s Hospital in Edinburgh are doing a study of salt water nose drops to see if it helps get rid of the cold faster.

Your child does not need to have a cold right now to take part!

You can join right now by calling/texting 07973657457 for an appointment to sign up and to be taught what to do the next time your child has a cold.

Your child does not need to attend.

Families completing the study will receive travel expenses and a £30 voucher to compensate for any inconvenience.

Further information is in the attached flyer or at www.elviskids.co.uk ; Twitter: @elviskids; Facebook: Elvis Kids.

Kind regards

Pamela Bestwick

Education – Head of Service Support

Telephone number – 01506 282888

pamela.bestwick@westlothian.gov.uk

Dear Parent/ Carer,

Please see below, information about how each class can support the  West Lothian Food Bank Appeal 2022.

Thank you.

Foodbank Appeal Letter 22

Message from Corporate Communications Team

The council has a wide-ranging campaign underway to provide advice for those residents (and businesses) who require support with the rising cost of living.

Called Help With Costs, the campaign has sought to pull together advice and information on a number of key areas. These areas can be broken down into energy (business and residential), benefits/financial support and help with school costs. Work to target key audience groups has already begun and officers from several services have helped develop the content.

A leaflet and business card have been created and are both available within public reception areas (Libraries, Partnership Centres, Civic Centre). We also provided a QR code to scan in Bulletin, which householders are encouraged to keep and check regularly.

However, given the ever-changing landscape, our main focus is to direct customers to the online Information Hub. This will be updated as and when required and will aim to capture the advice and support being provided by the council, partners and national bodies.

Cost of Living Hub West Lothian – West Lothian Council

Should any service want to update this Hub with relevant information, please contact communications@westlothian.gov.uk

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We are also delighted to share with you a  fantastic new School Uniform and Clothing Exchange Directory.  This resource offers a web page full of links to local uniform banks and exchanges

Please see below a link to school uniform and clothing banks

https://connect.scot/resources/school-uniform-and-clothing-banks

Mrs Burns and the staff of St Joseph’s would like to wish you all a happy and peaceful Christmas and a prosperous New Year.  We hope that you enjoy this special time, surrounded with family and loved ones.  May you all stay safe and well.

Thank you for your continued support throughout this term.

To our wonderful children, We hope you have a magical Christmas.  We will see you all when you return to school, on, Thursday, 6th of January, 2022 and Nursery on, Wednesday, 5th of January 2022.

Have a Happy and Holy Christmas

From all the staff at St Joseph’s Primary

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Dear Parent/carer,

We are looking forward to the return of our P4-7 pupils on Monday 15^th March.  Our initial focus will be on health and well-being, re-establishing relationships and building confidence.

We have safety as our main priority and have procedures in place to keep everyone safe.  Staff have access to Lateral Flow Test kits, will be wearing face coverings and adhering to the 2m distance advice. Pupils will work in their groupings and have allocated seats in the classroom, dining room and on school transport.   Regular handwashing will be encouraged and hand sanitizer stations are in place in each class and in social areas.  Pupils will have access to disinfectant surface wipes to wipe their resources and work space after use.  Pupils travelling on school transport are requested to wear face coverings unless exempt.

In the morning, Primary 4-7 pupils will enter the playground through the main gate in front of the school and enter the playground at the side.  Access to the Breakfast Club will be through the senior playground.  Pupils can play in their zone until the bell rings at 8.45 am.   They will be collected by their teacher and enter a class at a time.    At the end of the day, classes will be dismissed a class at a time and brought to the main gate by staff. Parents should wait on the footpath opposite the school. This is the same process we used between August and December.    Please remember to wear a face covering and stay 2m apart from others.

PE will be outside, so please ensure the children are dressed for the weather conditions.  Rooms will be well ventilated and pupils may wish to wear a fleece or extra layer on colder days. Please do not sent the children to school if they are unwell or if a family member has booked a test or is awaiting test results.

There is no parking for parents at the school, please park in neighbouring streets and walk to the school.  Please consider access for local residents and refrain from blocking driveways.  The fenced area in front of the school is for staff parking only and should never be used to drop off/pick up pupils from nursery or school.

We are busy preparing for the children’s return and look forward to seeing them on Monday.

Yours sincerely

Frances Burns