St Joseph's PS Whitburn

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

Have you been meaning to tidy out your wardrobe? What do you have that doesn’t fit any more? NOW is the time to do it.

Each family should have received a RAG BAG collection bag which can be returned on Friday or Monday. Our scheduled collection day is Monday.

Remember you can put

•  Wearable Clothing
•  Paired Shoes
•  Handbags
•  Belts

More information at http://www.rag-bag.co.uk/what-we-collect.php

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