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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.

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.

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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!

Calderwood Ski Programme

Calderwood Ski Programme – Expression of Interest
We are delighted to be exploring the launch of a Calderwood Ski Programme in partnership with Midlothian Snowsports Centre, starting in August 2026.
The programme is expected to run on Friday afternoons from 4.30pm-6pm,
21 August to 9 October (8-week block).
Depending on demand, we hope to offer either:
• 20 Beginner spaces, or
• 10 Beginner spaces and 10 Improver spaces (Levels 2–3)
The final cost has not yet been confirmed by Midlothian Snowsports Centre, however we expect the price to be approximately £65 per child for the full 8-week block. Please be aware – the cost may be slightly higher.
Parents should be aware that these sessions are heavily subsidised. For comparison, a standard 4-week block booked directly through Midlothian Snowsports Centre currently costs £128 per child and is due to increase from August.
Please note:
• This is not a school-run activity.
• Parents/carers will be responsible for transporting and accompanying their child to and from the sessions.
• Children must be supervised by their parent/carer throughout the lesson.
• Places will be allocated subject to demand and availability.
At this stage we are seeking expressions of interest only.
If you would be interested in your child participating, please contact
sarahgny@gmail.com  with an expression of interest by Friday 19th June.
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West Lothian P7 Track & Field Championships

P7 Calderwood pupils attended the annual West Lothian Track and Field championships at Craigswood Sport centre. The pupils competed in various events. On the track they competed in the 80m, 600m and 100m by 4 relay race. On the field they competed in the long jump and the shot put. Well done to both the girls and boys teams as they demonstrated excellent athletic abilities and good sportsmanship throughout the day.

 

Active and Sustainable Travel Sharing Session

Calderwood pupils attended an Active and Sustainable Travel sharing session at West Calder High School. Each of the cluster schools shared the work they have been doing with the AST group. The event was also an opportunity for the young people (and adults) to better understand the process of consultation and change.  It was also an opportunity for the pupils to see other schools in their clusters Place Standards and share what is good and what they could do to improve their local community.  A number of people from different Council departments attended and chatted with the pupils and answered any questions that they had. 

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