Leader board so far …
Mull, Shetland & Orkney
1 – Dylan S
2 – Max
3 – Leah
Bluebell & Bramble
1 – Rachel
2 – Euan
3 – Poppy S
3- Amel
Ness, Rannoch, Tay
1 – Cameron Fe
2 – Max
3 – Ananya
Bens
1 – Belle
2 – Mateo
3 – Jaxon
Author: Miss Burton
Book Week Scotland @ Calderwood
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Poppies for Sale
Ben Lawers & Ben Lomond will be going around classes selling Poppies this week for a donation. @poppyscotland pic.twitter.com/KTu6oBJzWh
— Calderwood_Primary (@Calderwood_Pri) November 9, 2021
Autistic Missing Person Protocol
The Autistic Missing Person Protocol has been developed by Police Scotland in consultation with Scottish Autism and is being piloted throughout Lothian and Scottish Borders. It is a simple risk reduction tool to help individuals, families, schools and other organisations assist Police in the event of an autistic adult or child going missing. The form can also be used for child who have autism traits but no formal diagnosis or who are currently undergoing assessment for ASD.
It consists of a form which contains vital information about sensory needs, communication abilities, responses and reactions, favourites places and a photograph with consent to share on social media (if needed). The form can be passed to Police at the point the vulnerable child or adult is reported missing and avoids unnecessary delays in gathering information at a time of crisis. As well as keeping a copy of the form at home, we would also be happy to keep a copy in your child’s Personal Pupil Record at school.
A copy of the form and further information can be found here: https://bit.ly/AMPP77 and school staff will be happy to support with completion of the form.
Calderwood Connects: 05/11/21
Calderwood Chronicle: 05/11/21
Validated Self Evaluation Report
Prior to the October holidays, Calderwood Primary had a Validated Self Evaluation from West Lothian Council. Mr Iain McDermott, our Education Officer, and Mrs Geraldine Armstrong, Quality Improvement Manager, had discussions with children, champions, parents/ carers and partners about our transition to Calderwood Primary. Miss Miller, Mrs Scott and I also shared our Calderwood journey with them. It was a very positive experience, which is reflected in our report. Bella and Matthew from our Ben Lawers and Lomond Clans, did a fantastic job of being tour guides for our visitors and supported with the learning walk around our clans. Thank you to all involved in the process, especially our champions and children.
I presented the report at Education Quality Assurance Committee this week, where we had lots of positive feedback and compliments from councillors and it was recognised we will be able to support other new schools in the future.
You can read the report here:
