Miss Burton

Education Support Service are hosting a Connection Cafe for parents and families of children with additional support needs on Friday 5^th June at Inveralmond High School.

The event will run as a coffee morning split into two sessions:

9:30 – 10:30am: This session is aimed at ELC parents with children starting school in August, with a focus on ELC-P1 transition, followed by a marketplace with a range of partners and agencies who support ASN children.

ASN Connection Cafe ELC – P1

11:00 – 12:00pm: A marketplace-style session open to families across West Lothian who have a child with ASN of school age. This will offer an opportunity for parents to network with each other and find out more about available supports and resources from local partners and agencies.

ASN Connection Cafe – School Age

Calderwood Primary Chronicle: 08/05/26

Calderwood Chronicle 08_05_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:

Family Calendar Link

11/05/26: Primary 6 Clans excursion: Please see letter
18/05/26: School Closed
20/05/26: Sports Day: More information to follow
22/05/26: Doors Open 9:00am, starts at 9:10am: Baird Clan Connects: Children will showcase their learning and an opportunity to see their jotters.

Calderwood Communication:

Term 4 Learning Letters: Click here for the link.
Term 4 Home Learning Grids: Click here for the link.
RSHP: All our clans will be taking part in the RSHP this term, Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood Education as part of their Health and Wellbeing Curriculum, in line with Scottish Government guidance. You will find information about the learning your child will take part in at this link.
Pupil absence: A reminder to families that it is their responsibility to please ensure they contact the school office by email (preferably) or phone by 9am to make us aware of their child’s absence. Unfortunately, we can have up to 30 unexplained absences in the morning which can put a large amount of workload unto our office champs. Failure to report an absence may result in an escalation to the safe arrivals team or a house visit.
East Calder Gala: You can find out more information here. We would love to see you and your family join us in the Gala walk.
No Scotland, No Party!: We are delighted that Musician Nick Morgan, is going to perform his hit No Scotland, No Party as part of a School’s Tour attend of the World Cup. This will take place on 13^thMay in the school Arena for approximately 20 minutes, for Primary 1-7 clans. Children should wear school uniform as usual and the Parent Council will kindly supply each child with a mini saltire flag to help them celebrate. If you feel this is something your child would not wish to take part in, please let the school office know.
Staffing Update: We are currently recruiting for a third permanent Principal Teacher for first level. This was previously Mrs Bates’ post that has not been filled on a permanent basis. Mrs Wolfe, a clan teacher who was having a career break abroad this session has decided to stay abroad on a permanent basis. We wish Mrs Wolfe lots of luck on her new adventures and a huge thanks for all she has done to help Calderwood.
Primary 5 Clans Showcase: You can find out more information here.
Parent Council: The next parent council meeting is on 26th May 6-8 in person at the school or online. If you have any items of business you’d like to raise please email: calderwoodpspc@gmail.com
Bikes & Scooters: Please remind your children to double check their scooters and bikes at the end of the school day to ensure they are taking the correct scooter. We also advise children to use a bike lock to secure their bikes and scooters at the bike racks

Calderwood Community:

Livingston Community Football Trials

Calderwood Compliments:

Thank you to Ben Lomond Clan for their fantastic Connects on Developing the Young Workforce last Friday.
A huge congratulations to Miss Brown, Glamis Clan Champion, on her wedding last weekend. Her new name will be Mrs Spence.
Congratulations to Roe House Party on their celebration this week for receiving the most house points in Term 3.

East Calder Gala Information 2026

Inter-School Relay – Saturday 13 June 26

Mr Docherty will be in touch with information about out P6 & 7 team.

On the day, both teams should make their way to the announcement tent after the bands have completed their final lap of the park where Gala Marshalls will meet them.

Art Competition

The theme of this year’s art competition is ‘Big Year of Sport.’

School children will take part in this in clan.

Shortlisted entries and winners will be on display in the Partnership Centre on Monday 8 June from 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm.

Grand Carnival (Stalls) – Wednesday 10 June 26

Like in previous years local charities will have the opportunity to have a table/stall at our Grand Carnival on Wednesday 10th June to help you raise much-needed funds. The event will start approx. 7.30 pm with set-up from 6.30 pm. What you sell on your table is completely up to you though home baking and raffles are always a winner! If you would like a table please get in touch please get in touch with the Gala Team.

Gala Week – Sunday 7th June – Saturday 13th June 26

Details of all activities will be advertised within the official Gala Programme (hard copy and virtual) and through the Gala’s media outlets.

Gala Dress Down Day – Friday 12th June 26

We would like to invite all East Calder Schools to participate in a Gala Dress Down to raise funds for Gala. This could be dress down or dress up in the theme of ‘Big Year of Sport’. We would suggest £1 donations, but all donations are appreciated. Last year was this first time we did this to start the ‘buzz’ of gala and we appreciated the support of our local schools. Please do not wear football tops.

You will be able to donate here.

Queens Crowning – Friday 12th June 26

Our choir have been invited along to attend, please find more information here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/qbT8jSdjhG

Gala Parade – Saturday 13th June 26

School and nursery will walk in the parade with the theme being the Big Year of Sport. We tend to start approx. 12:45 (in position for 12:30). Starting points will be provided nearer the time. Children should walk in the parade with an adult. Please no regional football strips.