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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.

Just a reminder that we are having a ‘Big Get Together’ this Friday. To round off the year and celebrate our Reading Culture, you are invited to come along to school at 11.40 am. Bring a book and a picnic to share with your child. Weather permitting (the forecast looks good so far) we will eat and read outside. You will also be able to visit our Book Fair with your child during this time. We look forward to seeing you there!

Children will also be able to visit the Book Fair in school on Wednesday and Thursday, where a slightly different set of books are available from last time.

 

The improvements taking place outside St. Joseph’s Primary in Whitburn are part of a larger programme of works designed to ease congestion around the school, make the roads safer and encourage active travel such as cycling and scooting in the area.

 

“We have worked to with the contractor to ensure pupil safety is the key priority at all times, with no work taking place during drop off/pick up times. Council officers have also been onsite to check for safety and have no concerns about the work, which is due to be completed next week.

 

“As well as creating a new pedestrian and cyclist shared use path linking to the school, additional ‘School Keep Clear’ yellow road markings have been installed. This will result in the whole area directly outside the school being kept clear of parked vehicles and will significantly improve safety for pupils.

 

“We would encourage parents or carers parking around St Joseph’s, or any school in West Lothian, to be considerate. Any vehicles parked in a unsafe or obstructive manner should be reported to Police Scotland on 101.”

This week in Art we have been studying the different painting styles of Pablo Picasso. We then created our own paintings. The results were fantastic!

Family Gardening Afternoon

• Friday 8^th June 2018
• Friday 15^th June 2018

12.30- 3.00

Theme – Painting, clearing weeds, planting and paths.

• Boys and Girls: You must bring an adult your mum, dad, gran, or grandpa who will be responsible for you!
• Adults: You need to bring a pupil on this occasion! (You should only be working with your own children!)

Please wear appropriate clothing – sunhats or raincoats etc.

Bring a packed lunch.

Please email

wlstjosephwhit-ps@westlothian.org.uk

(or call 01501 740452) to let me know who can come along!

View or download leaflet here.

Garden Taskforce 2018