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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.

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.

Calderwood Celebrates Gala Art Competition Success!

We are absolutely delighted to celebrate the fantastic achievements of some of our talented learners in the recent P5–7 Gala Art Competition!

A huge congratulations to our Ness clan winners:

  • 🥇 Isabella – 1st place
  • 🥈 Isla I – 2nd place
  • 🥉 Perry – 3rd place

These are incredible accomplishments, and we are so proud of the creativity, effort and skill shown in their artwork.

A very special congratulations also goes to Advik, who was named the overall winner of the competition! This is a remarkable achievement, and a true reflection of the talent and dedication shown.

Events like this are a wonderful opportunity for our learners to express themselves, and it’s fantastic to see their hard work recognised and celebrated within the wider community.

Well done to you all – we are so proud of you!

COSD Community Event – Thank You!

This week, we were delighted to host our COSD (Cost of the School Day) event here at Calderwood, bringing together families, partners and pupils for a really positive and supportive afternoon.

The event was designed to help families access support, advice and information in a relaxed and welcoming environment. A range of partner organisations joined us, offering guidance on areas such as clothing grants, funding support, employment opportunities and local community programmes for the summer.

Our pupils played an important role in making the event such a success. They helped to run a coffee shop, creating a friendly space for families to come together, chat and find out more about the support available.

We would like to extend a huge thank you to all of our partners who took the time to attend and share their expertise. Your support makes a real difference to our school community and helps ensure that families feel informed and supported.

We are also incredibly grateful to the families who came along. It was lovely to see so many people taking the opportunity to connect with services, ask questions and spend time together in school.

Events like this highlight the strength of our community and the importance of working together to support all of our children and families.

Thank you again to everyone involved in making this such a successful event.

Calderwood Primary Basketball – Celebrating a Fantastic Season

Last Friday marked the close of another exciting basketball season for Calderwood Primary, and what a season it has been! Our teams have shown incredible dedication, teamwork and resilience throughout, and we are so proud of everything they have achieved.

A special congratulations goes to our P7 team, who finished an impressive 7th in all of West Lothian, and to our P6 team, who secured a brilliant 6th place finish. Competing at this level is a huge achievement, and both teams represented Calderwood with pride, determination and excellent sportsmanship at every event.

Beyond the results, this season has been filled with memorable moments—players developing their skills, building confidence, supporting one another and showing true team spirit on and off the court. It has been fantastic to watch their progress and see how much they have grown as individuals and as teams.

As we look ahead, we are incredibly excited for the future. We wish our P7 pupils every success as they move on to high school and continue their basketball journeys. We have no doubt they will go on to achieve great things and carry their love of the game with them.

We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this season possible:

  • Parents and carers for their continued support, transport and encouragement
  • Staff at Calderwood for giving their time to coach, organise and cheer on the teams
  • Active Schools and West Lothian Wolves for providing opportunities and running such well-organised events

Your support has made a real difference and helped create such a positive experience for our pupils.

Well done to all involved—bring on next season! 🏀

P4 Litter Pickers Make a Big Difference!

As part of our recent Sponsorship Spectacular fundraising efforts, we are delighted to recognise a fantastic contribution from some of our P4 pupils.

Rory Mackay, alongside his friends Henry, Ruairidh Murphy and Lochie McIntosh from Schiehallion Clan, took part in a brilliant litter-picking initiative around the school grounds. The boys worked together to tidy the paths and car park, showing real care for our environment and school community.

Their efforts not only helped keep Calderwood looking its best, but they also raised sponsorship funds through their hard work, an amazing achievement!

We are very proud of their teamwork, responsibility and commitment to making a positive difference. Well done, boys, and thank you for your inspiring efforts!

Parking Safely Around Our School – A Request from Our JRSOs

At Calderwood Primary & Nursery, the safety of our children is always our top priority. Recently, concerns have been raised about cars parking on or near the yellow zig-zag lines outside the school gates, particularly at drop-off and pick-up times.

Although new road markings have been put in place to improve safety, the yellow zig-zag lines are still being used as parking spots by some drivers. These markings are there for a very important reason – they help keep entrances clear, improve visibility, and reduce the risk of accidents for our children and families as they arrive at and leave school.

A Message from Our Junior Road Safety Officers (JRSOs)

Our Junior Road Safety Officers (JRSOs) have been thinking carefully about how we can work together as a community to make our school environment safer for everyone. They have created posters and letters to kindly remind adults about the importance of parking responsibly and putting children’s safety first.

The JRSOs are asking for the help and cooperation of all adults in the community around our school. They understand that school pick-up and drop-off times can be busy, but small changes in behaviour can make a big difference to everyone’s safety.

How You Can Help

  • 🚗 Please do not park on yellow zig-zag lines at any time
  • 👀 Be mindful of visibility for children crossing the road
  • 🚶‍♀️ Consider parking a little further away and walking the last short distance
  • 🤝 Help us model safe and responsible choices for our children

By working together, we can ensure that all children feel safe travelling to and from school and that our school surroundings remain welcoming and safe for everyone.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and for continuing to support our school community. Your cooperation and understanding are truly appreciated.

Together, we can make a positive difference.

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Calderwood Basketball – First Tournament

Calderwood Basketball Teams Kick Off the Season!

On Friday, our Calderwood Primary basketball teams took part in their first tournament of the season at West Calder High School. Both squads showed fantastic teamwork, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the day.

  • Calderwood Hornets (P6 Squad) are currently sitting 5th on the league table.
  • Calderwood T-Wolves (P7 Squad) are holding 7th place after some exciting matches.

We are incredibly proud of all the players for their effort and enthusiasm. A big thank you to everyone who supported the teams and helped make the day a success!

📸 Check out the photos of both teams below!

Let’s keep cheering them on as the season continues, Go Calderwood!

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