Gym club hosts classes for kids Apprentice wins top Scottish award
Connor’s success
The registered charity West Lothian Gymnastics Club is holding pre-school classes for children aged from 18 months to three years at its base in Craigswillow, Craigshill.
Classes are led by experienced fully-qualified coaches.
There are also classes for children aged three to five, which involve climbing, rolling, jumping, swinging and much more.
Classes for 18 months to three year olds take place on Tuesdays from 10.45am to 11.30am and Thursdays between 10.30am and 11.15am.
Classes for three to five year olds take place on Tuesdays from 10am to 10.45am, 1pm to 1.45pm and between 1.45pm and 2.30pm.
Classes are also held on Thursdays from 9.45am to 10.30am and 12.15pm to 1pm and on Saturdays from 9am to 9.45am. The first class is free. For fuller information, please phone 07462 152691.
Alternatively, email West Lothian Gymnastics Club or visit the West Lothian Gymnastics Facebook page.
A West Lothian Council apprentice has won a top award.
Connor Waldron ( 17), was named Foundation Apprentice of the Year at the recent Scottish Apprenticeship Awards, which are organised by Skills Development Scotland. Connor who is a former pupil of St Kentigern’s Academy in Blackburn, embarked on a twoyear Foundation Apprenticeship in Manufacturing and Engineering at SCQF Level 5 at West Lothian College during the summer holidays before his S4 year began.
During his first year, aged 14, Connor gave up his Friday afternoons along with summer and Easter holidays to ensure he completed his industry recognised qualifications. Connor also took additional maths classes at the college to complete his course, which in turn helped him to achieve his National Examination Level 5 in Maths. In S5, Connor’s work placement was with West Lothian Council where he gained experience in maintaining and repairing heavy plant and vehicles. This experience paid off earlier this year when Connor secured a four-year modern apprenticeship with West Lothian Council, which has put him on course to become a fully-qualified HGV Mechanic.
Executive councillor for the environment Tom Conn commented: “I know everyone is thrilled for Connor. This is really a fantastic example of the school working with West Lothian College to provide specific training. The Foundation Apprenticeship in Manufacturing and Engineering provided a solid start to Connor’s four-year modern apprenticeship with West Lothian Council, where he has fitted in very well.”
Connor said: “My family are very excited that I have won the title, and I’m still taking it in. The people in my team have been great, and there’s real satisfaction in what we do and I would like to thank them for their support.”