The minutes from the Parent Council’s meeting in March can be viewed below. Our next meeting is on 13th May at 6pm. All are welcome to attend – we would love to see more parents there!
World Book Day
Today, as part of World Book Day, P6 joined the boys and girls from the nursery to take part in a paired reading activity. There were lots of smiles and happy faces during our reading.
Financial Wellbeing
The West Lothian Advice Network is hosting a Financial Wellbeing Networking Event on Wednesday 20 March 2024 from 2.00pm – 4.00pm at Whitburn Partnership Centre.The aim of the event is to raise awareness of the organisations that provide support to the wider West Lothian community including:
- A fun speed networking session where you can hear directly from services within a set time
- Information stalls to learn more about the wide range of support services on offer
- Time for networking and discussion with other attendees
We have a vast range of organisations attending the event – if you work with people who are struggling financially, need advice about money, debts, budgeting or information on the wider support available then this event is for you!
To book your place click here or go to www.ticketsource.co.uk/west-lothian-council-advice-shop
Parent Partnership
Parent Partnership- Financial Advice and Support and Employment
Please take time to read the useful information from Parents Partnership.
St Joseph’s Sharing Shelf
The Equity Team have created a ‘Sharing Shelf’ in the front foyer at the school entrance. You will find lots of non-perishable foods and lots of other household items that people can come and take when needed. We also have lots of toothbrushes, toothpaste and other toiletries. There is also lots of uniform and kids clothes on our clothing rack in the foyer.
All items are available to everyone to ‘take what they need and give what they can’. We will be adding other items to the shelf in the next few weeks. If you can think of anything else we could offer, please let the school know.
We really appreciate your support in making this ‘sharing shelf’ a success.
Thanks,
The Equity Team
Measles Update
NHS Lothian has alerted all schools about an increased number of cases and outbreaks of measles in England and Europe which increases the risk of infection spreading in Scotland. Immunisation with the MMR vaccine is the safest way to protect yourself and your family against measles, mumps and rubella. In February, NHS Lothian will write to all parents/carers of school aged children who have not yet had two doses of the MMR vaccine. Parents/carers are urged to book an appointment for their child to receive their MMR vaccine by calling the NHS Lothian Vaccination Helpline on 0300 790 6296. Parents/carers can gain further information on measles, including signs and symptoms to look out for, by accessing NHS Inform https://www.nhsinform.scot/campaigns/mmr-againstmeasles
Measles Information
NHS Lothian has alerted all schools about an increased number of cases and outbreaks of measles in England and Europe which increases the risk of infection spreading in Scotland. Immunisation with the MMR vaccine is the safest way to protect yourself and your family against measles, mumps and rubella. In February, NHS Lothian will write to all parents/carers of school aged children who have not yet had two doses of the MMR vaccine. Parents/carers are urged to book an appointment for their child to receive their MMR vaccine by calling the NHS Lothian Vaccination Helpline on 0300 790 6296. Parents/carers can gain further information on measles, including signs and symptoms to look out for, by accessing NHS Inform https://www.nhsinform.scot/campaigns/mmr-againstmeasles
West Lothian Children and Young People’s Occupational Therapy Service Phone Helpline
Please see the attached information from occupational health
Parent Council Meeting Minutes – 8th January 2024
The minutes from the Parent Council meeting on the 8th January can be viewed below.
The next meeting will be held in school on Monday 5th February at 6pm. All are welcome to attend.
Equity Champions
Our Equity Champions were delighted to get their group badge to proudly display. They have been busy last term creating a ‘Sharing Shelf’ in the foyer at the main entrance, where families can give what they can and take what they need from it.
They are also very happy to see families making good use of our School Uniform rack.
