Author: Mrs Burns

Dear Parent/Carer

A copy of this letter will be sent to each family today.  Please check  in your child’s bag.

9 September 2019

 

Dear Consultee

 

West Lothian Council Education Services

Proposal to Relocate Cedarbank School, Livingston

West Lothian Council’s Education Executive at its meeting on 23 April 2019, authorised West Lothian Council’s Education Services to commence statutory consultation on the proposal to relocate Cedarbank School, Livingston.

The consultation document outlining the proposal is available online from 9 September 2019 on the following webpage: www.westlothian.gov.uk/cedarbank-relocation-consultation

 

Hard copies of the consultation document are also available for uplift from the Civic Centre, Howden South Road, Livingston, EH54 6FF or can be requested in writing from:

 

Melanie Laurie, Project Officer, West Lothian Council Education Services, Civic Centre,

Howden South Road, Livingston, EH54 6FF.

 

The consultation period is from Monday 9 September 2019 to Wednesday 30 October 2019.

Public meetings to discuss the consultation document will be held at:

• Cedarbank School on Wednesday 18 September 2018 at 6.30pm-8.00pm.
• The James Young High School on Thursday 26 September at 6.30-8.00pm.

 

You are also invited to submit your comments on the consultation in writing to Melanie Laurie at the above address or by e-mail to Education.Consultation@westlothian.gov.uk

 

For written representations to be considered they must be received no later than 5pm on Wednesday 30 October 2019.

 

A decision on the proposal is planned to be made in January 2020 by the Council’s Education Executive. This decision will be based on feedback received from all stakeholders through written responses and feedback from meetings and from feedback received from Education Scotland.

 

Yours sincerely

 

 

James Cameron

Head of Education (Learning, Policy and Resources)

 

Dear Parent/ Carer,

To ensure the effectiveness of the Flu Vaccination it is important that as many pupils as possible receive the nasal spray. If you have not yet returned your consent letter can you please do so by Friday of this week.

Thank you ,

Mrs Burns

Good afternoon,

The Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills proposed providing teachers with two additional in-service days in the academic year to support professional learning.

The additional in service days of Tuesday 20 August 2019 and Monday January 6 2020 have been approved.     The school session for pupils in the school and nursery will begin on Wednesday the 21st of August 2019.

 

Regards

 

Mrs F Burns

Rookie Rockstars will be performing with our pupils on Thursday  9th May. All pupils are expected to attend and arrive in school at 6.00 pm.  Doors will open at 6.15 pm.  Children and family members are encouraged to dress as  rockstars and join in the fun.

Merchandise will available at the concert – wristbands for £3, hats and t-shirts for £10 each or £15 for a hat and a t-shirt.  CDs of the children performing can  be ordered on the night at a cost of £5.00.

There are still a few tickets available from the school office.

We look forward to seeing you all on Thursday.

Mrs  Burns

 

 

It is with great sadness that we bring you news of the passing of Miss Mary Prior, former Head Teacher of St. Joseph’s Primary.  Miss Prior spent most of her teaching career here in St. Joseph’s and was fully devoted to the education of our children.  Please remember her and her family in your prayers.

 

Frances Burns

Welcome to the Summer Term, I hope you had a lovely Easter.  Already the diary is beginning to fill up with school events , excursions and activities.   We would like parents to become more involved in planning exciting learning opportunities.   On Wednesday the first of May from 6.00 pm – 7.00 pm the teaching staff will be hosting a drop- in session  to share the topics being covered by their class this term.
We value your involvement and  would love you to contribute any new ideas and suggestions.   Please come along and join in this new joint venture.

Regards

Mrs Burns

Raising children with confidence

Good morning,

 

unfortunately, the school is experiencing a problem with the telephone line.  Staff in the office are unable to hear the person talking on the telephone.  This problem has been reported and we hope to have it rectified as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience

Mrs Burns

Good morning,

 

St Joseph’s Christmas Fayre will take place in the school hall on Friday 7th December from 11 am. The school is a hive of activity as pupils make Christmas Crafts to sell.  More details of the stalls and activities will follow.   Thank you to all of the generous donations we have received so far.   Home baking, bottles, toiletries and objects for the child’s tombola would be gratefully received.

 

Thank you for you continued support

 

Mrs Burns

 

Dear Parent/Carer

The Parent Council have linked with Smile Amazon charity.  Everyone who wants to support the PC  needs to shop through the smile amazon web address.  Same choice and prices just 0.5% of eligible purchases donated straight to us quarterly.https://smile.amazon.co.uk/ch/SC039454

Thank you for your support

 

Parent Council