Author: Mr Toner

Earthquake Disaster Appeal

After our appeal on Wednesday evening for Turkey and Syria.
You have been incredibly generous!
All of your donations have now been taken to a high school in North Lanarkshire that is a local drop off point.
The appeal:
“You will be aware of the earthquake disaster that has devastated Turkey and Syria, our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this. As a school community we always  pull together when our help is needed. Tomorrow & Friday we will be collecting any of the following items to donate to a local appeal that are sending much needed supplies to these countries.
Tinned Food, Sanitary Pads, Baby Food, Baby Diapers,Toiletries
If you are in a position to donate, please hand your donation into the school office by 12.30pm on Friday 10th February. Thank you for your continued support!”

Teacher Industrial Action Tuesday 31 January

Information on strike action in schools

West Lothian Council has been notified that national strike action by teaching unions is taking place in West Lothian on Tuesday 31 January.

This will result in a significant reduction in staffing levels within schools.

All West Lothian schools (primary, secondary and ASN) are expected to close to all pupils on Tuesday 31 January

All West Lothian council nurseries and early learning centres will be open to all children, as normal.

National negotiations are still ongoing, and if they are able to reach an agreement, it is possible that strike action could be called off. In this event, we will notify you as soon as possible via Groupcall, with updates on the council’s website and social media.

For further information and updates see the West Lothian website

Important – Community Connections – Important

Community Connections is open to all West Lothian residents over the age of sixteen,  creates the opportunity for people to speak with someone face to face, no lengthy call centre queue or chat bots or internet searches, there is no need for an appointment, the right advice, at the right time, in the right location. Community Connections is a gateway to all Council, NHS and third sector services, for anyone dealing with long term health conditions or looking for assistance.  Support has been provided for Occupational Health, Employment Skills, Benefit Checks, Energy Advice, Adult Disability Payment, Housing, Support for Carers to name a few.

There are now drop ins at Blackburn, Broxburn, East Calder, Fauldhouse, Linlithgow, Livingston North, Stoneyburn, West Calder, Armadale, Blackburn. From March there will be drop-ins at Armadale, Boghall, Craigshill and Winchburgh. 

Drop in location and times

Location Address Day Time
Blackburn Blackburn, Partnership Centre
Ashgrove
Blackburn
EH47 7LL		 Tues 10am – 12pm
Broxburn Strathbrock Partnership Centre
189A West Main St
Broxburn
EH52 5LH		 Mon 2pm – 4pm
East Calder Dave King Partnership Centre,
139 Main St,
East Calder,
EH53 0EP		 Wed 2pm – 4pm
Fauldhouse The Hub
10 Main St
Fauldhouse
EH47 9HX		 Tues 10am – 12pm
Linlithgow Library, Tam Dalyell House
93 High St
Linlithgow
EH49 7EZ		 Thurs 2pm – 4pm

Two hour slots in the heart of the Community, to provide face to face assistance, tea/coffee and a listening ear to deal with any concerns that people  may   have.  Further information is available here 

Confirmation June 2023

Sacrament of Confirmation. 

There will be an enrolment meeting on Wednesday 25th January in St. Joseph’s Church  at 7pm for parents of children in primary 7 who wish their child to make their Sacrament of Confirmation.  Children must have made their Holy Communion and should be attending Sunday Mass.  The Sacrament is scheduled to be conferred by Archbishop Leo Cushley on Thursday 15th June in St. Joseph’s Church, Whitburn.

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