P4 took advantage of the nice weather to work on some mini-canal constructions. We used tin foil to make a waterway then tried to make dam out of sticks and stones to change the amount of water that run through.
Mrs Warner and P1/2 assembly
Dear parents and carers.
Reminder: P1/2 Conversation Cafe at 0845 on Friday 17th May, followed by a class assembly in the school hall. Hope to see you all there.
Patricia Mooney
Barcaple
Please find attached final details regarding P6 Camp to Barcaple
Dear parents and carers
It’s an exciting time here in school as we make our final preparations for P6 camp. I would like to remind everyone of the arrangements.
The bus will leave school at 9.00am on Monday 20th May and return on the 22nd May for 3.30/4.00pm. This time is approximate and will very much depend on traffic. We will keep you updated by ‘Group call’ if there are any issues, please make sure Mrs O’Shaughnessy has a note of your current contact details.
Please bring warm and waterproof clothing, old clothes, old trainers/sturdy footwear, towel, wellies and a black bag for any laundry! A packed lunch and snack will be required for Monday’s travel.
Your child will not need much spending money as there is only a small shop for tuck and stationary items. The maximum any child should bring is £5.00
Please leave all electronic devices at home, including mobile phones. For the purpose of photographs, we recommend a disposable camera. Staff will give you regular updates with photographs via the school blog and twitter.
We already have your completed EE2 form. If your child is going to need medicine of any kind when they are away, please request a form from the office, complete this form and bring to school in a plastic bag clearly marked with your child’s on the day of departure, and hand to a member of staff for safe keeping. If you have any other questions please do not hesitate to call the school office.
Thanks you again for your support and co-operation
Mrs F Burns
Headteacher
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Lego Club
Some P4 children have enjoyed the first 2 weeks of being exclusive members of our Lego Club. They have worked well as a team, taking on the roles of Engineer, Supplier and Builder to successfully create a model camera in the 1st week and a frog this week.
Miss Smith has been very impressed by their patience with each other, listening skills and team work.
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Trip to Amazonia
Fantastic day with P3/4 learning all about the rainforest.
Potato Planting in the Garden
The nursery children enjoyed planting today! They knew that the potatos need sun and water to grow. Well done everyone!
Nursery Newsletter May-June
Here is the Nursery newsletter. You can also download it from the Newsletter tab.
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Parent Council – EGM
Hi all,
The Parent Council will be hosting an EGM on Monday 3rd June at 7pm which will be held in St Joseph’s Chapel Hall.
This is to vote in a new Chairperson and Secretary to allow the Parent Council to move forward and continue to support the school in a positive manner. If anyone is interested in either post email stjosephspcwhitburn@hotmail.com and we will forward on details of responsibilities. There will be some paper copies on the night as well.
The voting will take place at the meeting after nominations have been received. Please ensure you speak to the person before nominating them. You are also welcome to put yourself forward for the posts. We require these posts to be filled to ensure a parent council can carry on.
Everyone is welcome to this meeting. This is your Parent Council, therefore, as well as filling these posts we want to hear any suggestions or questions you have.
We hope to see you all there.
Links to the responsibilities of each post:
Chairperson:https://connect.scot/application/files/5415/3417/3540/E_M3_Guidelines_for_the_PC_or_PTA_Chair_FINAL.pdf
SWIM IT are now taking bookings
Active Schools in partnership with West Lothian Council accredited club SWIM IT are now taking bookings for the final block of P3-P7 After School Swimming lessons at Whitburn Academy for this academic year
The lessons will take place on Wednesdays from 3.50pm -4.35pm (pre-swimming changing time from 3.40pm-3.50pm and after from 4.35pm-5pm) at Whitburn Academy Swimming Pool starting Wednesday 15th May to Wednesday 19th June 2019.
The cost is £15 for a block of 6 lessons (£2.50 per session) and parents can book a space via Fiona Donald at fiona@swim-it.co.uk
