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!

Calderwood Sports Day Wednesday 20th May

Pupils at Calderwood will be participating in Sports Day activities on Wednesday 20th May. This will involve a mixture of potted sports and traditional races. The pupils will be in their house teams and will earn points to see who will be crowned as the House Sports day champions .

 

The order of the day will be:

P1 & P7 – 9.15am – 10.15am

P2 & P6 – 11.00am – 12.00pm

P3, P4 & P5 – 1.30pm – 3.00pm

 

Parents will enter from the gate next to the nursery garden/ carpark (Glencoe) and the sports day events will take place on the field and surrounding areas.

 

Children can wear their navy PE kit as bottoms and their house colours on top:

  • Sika – Blue
  • Red – Red
  • Roe – Yellow
  • Fallow – Green

We would request that two adults can attend per child and please only take photos of your own child, ensuring there are no other children in the photo due to photographic permission.

P5 Art Showcase

P5 Art Showcase

Well done to all the Primary 5 pupils and teachers for all their hard work in creating an amazing showcase this week. There were three types of Art form on display. These included:

Digital Animation
Pupils have been exploring digital creativity using Adobe Express, where they have experimented with generating AI images, drawing their own animated scenes, and producing short stop‑motion videos. During the session pupils showcased their stop‑motion animations and gave a brief demonstration of how they created them.

Art

For the Art aspect of the showcase the pupils highlighted the following 4 different art styles:

  • Pop Art, Doodle Art, Abstract Art and Still life drawing

The Art was displayed in the hall with the children walking around, explaining to the adults about each different style.

Junk Kouture

Pupils have taken part in an exciting project where creativity meets sustainability! Working collaboratively, they have designed their own outfits inspired by themes such as “under the sea”. From initial sketches to final creations, pupils explored a range of recycled materials and fabrics to bring their ideas to life. Their finished designs were proudly displayed for everyone to enjoy.

 

Well done to everyone involved and Thank You to all the visitors who came to the Showcase.

 

 

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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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P6 Euro Quiz 2026

Huge congratulations to Calderwood 1 who were runners up at the West Lothian Euroquiz heat this year. A fantastic result! All that hard work has paid off. With a total of 55 schools entering and over 130 teams we are so proud of their achievements. All 3 teams performed very well and excelled especially in the languages round.

Calderwood 1

Calderwood 2

Calderwood 3

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Calderwood Glee Team

We are delighted to share the fantastic news that our Stag Squad choir were crowned winners at last night’s Frisson Foundation Glee Challenge. Their victory means they will now advance to the next stage, competing in the regional final at the Usher Hall in May.
Their performance was nothing short of outstanding. From the moment they stepped on stage, their energy, confidence, and joy were unmistakable. The Stag Squad have dedicated themselves wholeheartedly over the past five months, and we could not be prouder of everything they have achieved. The judges praised their “polished and professional” performance, and they truly looked and sounded exceptional.
This achievement is a testament not only to their talent, but to their teamwork, resilience, and passion. We can’t wait to cheer them on as they take to the stage in the regional final. Go Stag Squad!
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