Author: Mrs Burns

Dear Parent/Carer,

 

we are looking forward to the start of a new school year, especially for our new Primary 1 children and our new Nursery children.

Pupils should line up in the playground at the same place they were in last term.   Primary 1 pupils should line up in the yard next to the Primary 2 s.   Class teachers will collect the children and take them in to the classroom.  Parents/carers are invited to come into the classroom at 2.55 pm to see their child in their classroom and take photos.

 

The class structure for this session is:

P1       Mrs Cree

P1/2   Mrs Warner

P2        Mr Benyon

P3        Miss Graham

P3/4     Mrs Strain

P4         Mr Neale

P5          Mrs Wards

P6          Miss Murphy

P7/6      Miss Mc Cullagh

P7           Miss Duffy

SFL         Mrs Mooney

Well done to all of the pupils for taking part in the sponsored read.  Can sponsor forms and money please be returned to the school by Wednesday 27th June.   Thank you.

The weather forecast for tomorrow is looking good for our Big Get Together Read.  The book fayre will be in the dining room for parents to visit from 11.30 am on wards.  Pupils will be able to visit the book fayre in the morning. Parents can come along, with a picnic and a good book to read with their child, choose a spot and enjoy their lunch.  If your child is in receipt of a free lunch, one will be provided for them.

The event will end at 12.15 pm to allow pupils to return to their class to be dismissed.

If you are unable to attend a family member can come in your place or your child will be able to read with a member of staff.

St Kentigern’s Dance Show Reminder

9 of the St Joseph’s dance class are taking part in the St Kentigern’s dance show in Howden Park Centre tonight.  We wish them well.

 

Civic Week 5-a-side football takes place in Whitburn Juniors’ ground tonight. 7pm kick off.

Thank you to Mr John Murphy who is taking the team tonight.  Good Luck boys!

Well done to all of our swimming team who took part in the Whitburn Civic Week swimming gala and won bronze medals.   Special thanks to Patryk who was the only boy in the team and represented the school in all the boy’s races.

The Gala-day swimming event is today .   Pupils taking part should be at the pool for 6.45pm to get changed.   The event begins at 7 pm and will end at approximately 9pm

Just a reminder that St Kentigern’s  ‘Dance Dance Dance’  show  is on Wednesday 20^th June at Howden Park Theatre from 7pm – 9pm.   The pupils should be there for 6.30 pm to allow them time to get ready.

 

The show is organised by Kerry Jones, PE teacher  at St Kentigern’s and the performance’s show  work that has been done through PE dance qualifications and School Dance clubs throughout the year. As part of the show Kerry invited our primary  to join in and take part in the show. They will perform the same dance they did during the Primary Festival

The show is during the evening and the audience pay for tickets. Parents will get the opportunity to pay for tickets  – costing £5 for adults and £3 concessions. You can buy online or go into Howden and pay at desk.

Dear Parent/Carer,

 

As you are aware, Whitburn Galaday takes place on Saturday June 23^rd.   This year the school has been given winter as our theme.  As many of our pupils already have costumes from the Disney film ‘Frozen’ these could be worn.  Alternatively pupils should wear a white T-shirt, white leggings or tights and a snowflake headband.

Those who wish can order a snowflake costume from the school.  This will consist of a snowflake headband and a white T-shirt with a snowflake motif at a cost of £5.00.

 

Please complete the tear-off slip sent home today and return to school with payment by Friday 8th June to allow orders to be placed.  The photograph below gives an idea for the snowflake costume.  A snowflake headband,white face paint and  big hair with white or silver spray will complete the look.  We look forward to seeing the result, have fun!

Mrs Frances Burns

Headteacher

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