We look forward to sharing our journey with you as we establish the new Calderwood Primary in August 2021 and the new Calderwood Nursery in October 2021. Our building will open in October 2021.
Medication Return – August 11th
We would like to inform parents and carers about arrangements for handing in any new or existing pupil medication for the upcoming school session.
Date: Tuesday 11th August
Time: Between 9:00am and 11:00am
If your child requires medication to be stored and administered in school, please come along during this time to hand it in.
What to expect
- The process will take approximately 10 minutes per child
- You will be asked to:
- Complete and sign the required paperwork
- Provide details about the medication
- Have a photograph taken of your child to support safe identification and administration procedures
This helps us ensure that all medical information is accurate, up to date, and in line with school and local authority guidelines.
Important reminders
- Please ensure all medication is clearly labelled with your child’s name
- Bring any relevant medical information or updates from healthcare professionals where appropriate
If you are unable to attend during this time, please contact the school office to make alternative arrangements.
Thank you for your support in helping us keep all children safe and well.
European Summit Championships
One of our children in Blair Clan had a huge achievement this weekend!
She attended the European Summit Championships for dance in Portugal – her team won and became gold European champions!
We are so proud of her and her team on this amazing achievement!
Messy Church – This Sunday!
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We have been asked to share details of the next Messy Church session taking place this weekend.
Messy Church is a fun, relaxed way for families to come together and enjoy crafts, activities, stories and time to connect. It’s a lovely opportunity for children and adults to explore creativity and spend time together in a welcoming environment.
The next session will take place this Sunday, and everyone is very welcome to come along. Please note that this will be the final session before the summer break.
If your family is looking for something enjoyable and community-focused to do this weekend, this could be a great option!
Further details can be found on the attached flyer that has been shared with the school.
We hope everyone who attends has a fantastic time, and we wish the organisers all the best for a successful session.
P1 First Week Plan
August 12th – 14th
Wednesday 12th August – For our first day in Primary 1 we will offer a staggered start 9:00-9:30am and home time 2:40-3.00pm to support a smooth transition for our children. Please see below for your child’s start and end time:
Mull and Orkney: 9am pick up at 2.40pm
Shetland and Skye: 9.15am pick up at 2.50pm
Bluebell and Bramble: 9.30am pick up at 3pm
For the first week of Primary 1 only, we will have the option of a staggered start to support your child’s transition. You should arrive at our Glencoe Gate (the one beside the car park) for your start time and a member of our team will direct you into the playground, where the Champions will be waiting to meet the Clan.
Thursday 13th August – Our normal school times are 8.40am-3.10pm.
Optional staggered start:
- If you wish to walk your child up to their door you can do this 9:00-9:15am
- If you wish to collect your child before the playground is busy you can do this 2:45-3:00pm
Friday 14th August – Our normal school times are 8.40-11.55am.
- If you wish to walk your child up to their door you can do this 9:00-9:15am
- If you wish to collect your child before the playground is busy you can do this 11:40-11:50am
Please confirm if you would like this option for your child by emailing our school office.
Calderwood Primary Chronicle: 19/06/26
Every fortnight we will issue our chronicle to families via email and our blog.
All other information about Calderwood is on our blog and website.
Calderwood Calendar:
- 23/06/26: 4:30pm: Primary 7 Leavers Meal: See separate letter.
- 24/06/26: Reports will be brought home by children.
- 26/06/26: Last Day of term: Primary 7s will be piped through the playground.
- West Lothian School Holidays 2026/2027
- 12/08/26: First Day of Calderwood Chapter 6 – School session 2026/27
- 19/08/26: 4:30pm: Primary 7 Clans Online Residential Talk for Parents and Carers: An opportunity for parents/ carers to find out more about Dalguise Residential. The presentation will be made available online after.
- 27/08/26: House Captain Election: Children can wear their house colour on top, school uniform as bottoms. Red, Sika, Fallow, Roe.
- 28/08/26: House Captain Election Results: Children can wear their house colour on top, school uniform as bottoms. Red, Sika, Fallow, Roe.
- 03/09/26: Visit My Clan 4:30pm – 5:10pm or 5:20pm – 6:30pm: An informal drop in opportunity, for you to visit your child’s clan room (classroom) and meet their champion (teacher).
Calderwood Communication:
- Clan changeover: You can find information here on our transition processes and how we support the children with change. You can also find a link to each clan’s social story and a picture of their teacher on the blog.
- Uniform: As families begin to think about next session we would to remind you of the expectations and different options available for our school uniform. We take great pride in our uniform as it helps us belong to our Calderwood family. A reminder, that black hoodies, black leggings and branded sports clothes are not part of our uniform. The various options are here. Primary 7 will be able to purchase a Primary 7 tie from the office and they will be able to purchase their Leavers hoodie early in the new term, to wear for PE days and then after Christmas they can wear as their daily uniform.
- Clothing Grant and Free School Meals Information: Please click here for more information
- Crossing Patrol Lady: Following Joy being in post for two weeks, we have decided to trial a different position for crossing this week, and we will continue to review this with the Parent Council. Can you please remind your children to wait until Joy is standing in the middle of the road with her lollipop stick, until they begin to cross.
- Calderwood Ski Programme: Click here to find out more about this very exciting opportunity for our families.
- Dogs in the playground: A reminder that dogs are not permitted into our school playground. If you are leaving your dog outside the playground, just a reminder that some children are allergic or are afraid of dogs, therefore please ensure this is away from the gate entrance.
Calderwood Community:
Calderwood Compliments:
- Teenage Cancer Trust Fundraising: Three eight-year-olds from Calderwood have cycled 50 miles and held a large bake sale to raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust. They have raised over £3000 to help
support the charity and its vital services for young people with cancer. We celebrated the girls success at our Connects last Friday – you can find out more here. - Gala Art Competition: Well done to everyone who entered – especially our winners.
- Parent Council: Our Parent Council Chair, Jo Ferguson, is stepping down as chair as we move into the new school session. Jo has been instrumental during her time as the chair of Parent Council, in leading developments and changes, bridging that voice between the staff and parent body. We would like to thank her for all she has given to Calderwood Primary & Nursery. Thank you to Mica Burns, our Parent Council Treasurer, as she also steps down at the end of this session. It is a busy task, keeping up to date with all the incomes and outgoings, thank you for your time and ideas. Thank you to all our members of the Parent Council for their support and advice this school session and for their exceptional fundraising efforts.
- Primary 7s: A huge thank you to our Primary 7 cohort, our first ever Primary 3 Clans! We wish them every luck and will be thinking of them all as they embark on the next part of their journey. A special thank you to our Chiefs and House Team, for all the support and leadership they have given to Calderwood.
As we move into our last week of Chapter 5 at Calderwood, we would like to thank our families for all their support this school session, we hope you all have an enjoyable summer.
Teenage Cancer Trust:
Three eight-year-olds from Calderwood have cycled 50 miles and held a large bake sale to raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust. They have raised over £3000 to help
support the charity and its vital services for young people with cancer.
The trio committed to the challenge to show solidarity for one of the girl’s sister Sophie, who is undergoing cancer treatment and to fundraise for Teenage Cancer Trust.
Teenage Cancer Trust is the only UK charity providing specialised nursing care and expert youth support for young people with cancer.
The charity funds specialist nurses, youth workers and hospital wards within the NHS, so young people aged 13-24 with cancer get the sensitive, individual care and support they need at this unique and critical life stage.
Sophie’s Mum said:
“Conor, the Youth worker at the Teenage Cancer Trust unit in Edinburgh, was great at making sure Sophie always had something to do whilst going through treatment. The snug and designated rooms for teens on the unit really made a huge difference to our family whilst we were there”.
Charlotte, Relationship Manager for Scotland at Teenage Cancer Trust, said:
“We are incredibly proud and grateful that Bonnie, Ellen and Harper have fundraised for Teenage Cancer Trust. The money raised will help us be there for young people with cancer by ensuring they can receive specialist care and support from our nurses and youth workers. We can’t thank the girls enough for their incredible efforts.”
There’s still time to sponsor them by visiting Calderwood Cycle Challenge
To find out how to fundraise or make a donation for Teenage Cancer Trust visit:
https://www.teenagecancertrust.org
About Teenage Cancer Trust
• Every few hours, a young person in the UK hears the words “you have cancer”.
• Teenage Cancer Trust is the only UK charity providing specialised nursing care and
expert youth support for young people with cancer.
• The charity supports anyone diagnosed with cancer aged 13-24, and their loved ones too.
• Teenage Cancer Trust funds specialist nurses, youth workers and hospital wards within the NHS, so young people with cancer get the sensitive, individual care and support they need at this unique and critical life stage.
• Teenage Cancer Trust is a registered charity: 1062559 (England & Wales), SC039757
(Scotland).
• www.teenagecancertrust.org
Teenage Cancer Trust Relationship Manager for Scotland, Charlotte Gilbert visited their school for a cheque presentation and thanked the girls for their incredible fundraising!
Clan Changeover: Into … Challenge
Clan Changeover: Time Capsule Challenge
Community Listening Project: ASN Parent Support Group
