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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!

Ben Lawers Christmas Party

Today, Ben Lawers clan gathered for an unforgettable Christmas party filled with laughter, games, and plenty of holiday cheer! From the moment the party started, the energy in the room was contagious, with everyone ready to celebrate the festive season together. Here’s a little recap of the fun we had, straight from our amazing classmates!

🎶 Musical Bumps Madness
One of the highlights of the party was definitely Musical Bumps, a game that had everyone laughing, cheering, and sometimes scrambling to sit down as quickly as possible!
Sara shared, “I liked playing musical bumps, very interesting,” while Jed proudly added, “I also liked musical bumps because I won!” James joined in the excitement, saying, “Musical bumps was fun!” It was clear that this game brought out the competitive spirit and created a lot of memorable moments!

🎁 The Thrill of Pass the Parcel
No Christmas party is complete without a classic round of Pass the Parcel, and ours didn’t disappoint. Every unwrapped layer revealed a surprise, but the suspense of who would reach the final prize kept everyone on edge.
Amel described it best: “The game of pass the parcel was intense!”

🍪 Delicious Festive Treats
Of course, no party is truly complete without food! The table was filled with all sorts of festive goodies, from sweeties to crisps to refreshing drinks. Everyone enjoyed the chance to munch and chat with friends.
Rachel summed it up perfectly: “I liked the food!”

✨ A Day to Remember
The party wasn’t just about the games and food—it was about spending time together as a class, celebrating all the hard work we’ve put in this year, and sharing the joy of the holiday season. It was heartwarming to see everyone smiling and enjoying themselves.

As we pack away the tinsel and look ahead to the Christmas holidays, let’s all hold onto the wonderful memories of today. Thank you to everyone who made it so special. Happy holidays, Ben Lawers! 🎄❤️

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Ben Lawers Clan Blog: P5 Trip to Cinderella! 🎭

Last week, Primary 5 from Ben Lawers Clan had an amazing trip to Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre to see the pantomime Cinderella! The bus ride was full of excitement, and the theatre’s grand stage took our breath away.

From Buttons’ hilarious jokes to the Ugly Stepsisters’ outrageous costumes, the show had us laughing, cheering, and shouting along with the classic “He’s behind you!” moments. The magical carriage and Cinderella’s transformation were unforgettable highlights!

The trip was not just fun but inspiring, teaching us about teamwork, kindness, and the magic of live theatre. Thank you to everyone who made this fantastic day possible—we’ll be talking about it for weeks!

 

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Book Week Scotland in Ben Lawers

Book Week Scotland has been a roaring success for Ben Lawers Clan! This week, the class embraced their love for reading by diving into their favorite books and bringing them to life in creative and exciting ways.

From designing fact files about their beloved characters to crafting colourful posters showcasing book covers, the students have shown just how much imagination and effort they can pour into their projects. It was wonderful to see their faces light up as they shared why certain books meant so much to them.

The fun didn’t stop there! The class got into the spirit of storytelling by dressing up as their favorite book characters. The classroom was transformed into a parade of heroes, villains, and magical creatures, creating an atmosphere of pure joy. Who knew you’d find Harry Potter chatting with Matilda or Paddington Bear sharing snacks with the Gruffalo?

To top it all off, Ben Lawers Clan created quizzes for their classmates. Testing each other’s knowledge on plots, characters, and authors, they turned reading into a friendly competition. It was a fantastic way to celebrate stories while learning from one another.

Book Week Scotland is about more than just books; it’s about inspiring a lifelong love of reading. Ben Lawers Clan has certainly shown how books can fuel creativity, bring people together, and, most importantly, be so much fun!

Families, don’t forget to ask your child about their favorite part of the week and what book they’d recommend to you—you might discover a new favorite for yourself!

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Halloween in Ben Lawers

In Ben Lawers we have had a wonderful time doing lots of activities around Halloween. We created Halloween poems in writing in the form of riddles and had a lot of fun guessing each others. In numeracy we have been solving and making our own Halloween code breakers, solving problems and matching the answers to a codex to reveal spooky words. We have been inspired by Vincent Van Gogh, who shares a birthday with our clan member Aarudh, and created Halloween versions of some of his most famous pieces. Finally we have loved creating a “Halloween Hut” outside our classroom full of our own crafts and sharing our Halloween costumes this Friday.

 

 

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