Category: Clan News

P7 Cross Country Success!

On Tuesday, a group of our P7 pupils took part in a cross-country event, completing an impressive 1.2km run. It was fantastic to see the determination, resilience and effort shown by every member of the team, and we are incredibly proud of them all.

The event was a great opportunity for our pupils to challenge themselves, demonstrate their fitness and represent Calderwood with pride. Every runner gave their best effort and showed excellent sportsmanship throughout the day.

We are delighted to share that our boys’ team and one of our girls, Amel, have qualified for the Cross Country Finals in Bathgate on 8th October. This is a fantastic achievement and recognition of all their hard work and commitment.

Congratulations to everyone who took part, and a special well done to those who have qualified for the finals. We look forward to cheering them on in October.

More information about the finals will be shared soon. Good luck, Team Calderwood! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🎉

Aberdeen Clan Connects – 15.09.2026

Yesterday afternoon, Aberdeen Clan came together to share their learning with their families through their Clan Connects.

The children told us all about “Music Through the Decades”.  They did an amazing presentation and we were treated to some amazing singing and even some piano playing from one of our learners!

The children have already learned so much in a short space of time and we are so proud of each and every one them.

Aberdeen Clan then spent some time with their adults, sharing more of their learning from the term so far.

Thank you to all parents and carers who were able to come along to support Aberdeen Clan yesterday morning.

 

 

Term 1 2026-2027 – Home Learning Choice Boards

 P1 Home Learning Choice Board Term 1

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P3 Home Learning Grid Term 1

P4 Home Learning Choice Board Term 1

P5 Term 1 2026-2027 – Home Learning Grid

P6 Term 1 2026-2027 – Home Learning Grid

P7 Term 1 2026-2027 – Home Learning Grid

House Captain Elections

Yesterday was an exciting day in school as we held our first House Meeting for our House Captain elections!

It was fantastic to see the children proudly wearing their house colours and getting involved in the election process. Our Primary 7 candidates did a brilliant job delivering their presentations, sharing their ideas and explaining why they would make great House Captains.

The children in each house then had the opportunity to cast their votes, and we were delighted to announce our successful House Captain candidates at Connects today. A huge well done to you all! 

A special thank you also goes to our Primary 7 pupils and especially to our Calderwood Chiefs, who helped to support our younger pupils throughout the meetings and voting process. Your leadership and care for others were fantastic to see.

We are looking forward to seeing our new House and Vice Captains grow into their roles and make a positive contribution to our school community. 

Supporting This Year’s Child Flu Vaccination Programme

At Calderwood, we are keen to support this year’s Child Flu Vaccination Programme and help families access accurate, trusted information about the flu vaccine. Public Health Scotland has asked schools to help share information and resources with parents, carers and young people as preparations begin for this year’s vaccination programme.

The flu vaccine helps protect children and young people from flu and can also help reduce the spread of the virus within families and the wider community.

Resources Available for Families

Public Health Scotland has a range of free resources available to support parents, carers and young people, including:

  • Information leaflets for parents, carers and young people
  • Resources available in alternative formats and a range of languages
  • Guidance on completing consent forms
  • Information from NHS Inform about flu and vaccination
  • A video showing how the nasal spray vaccine is given to a child

These resources can be accessed through the Public Health Scotland website:

🔗 Public Health Scotland Flu Education Pack

Helping Children Feel Prepared

Public Health Scotland has created short video clips which can help children and young people understand what to expect on vaccination day. These resources can help reduce any worries and support positive conversations about vaccination at home.

What We Ask of Families

We would encourage parents and carers to:

  • Read the information provided about the flu vaccination programme
  • Return vaccination consent forms promptly when issued
  • Access trusted sources of information if they have questions about the vaccine
  • Make use of information available in alternative formats or languages if required

Find Out More

Information about the flu vaccine, including who is eligible, the benefits of vaccination and possible side effects, can be found on NHS Inform:

🔗 NHS Inform Child Flu Information

Thank you for your continued support in helping to protect the health and wellbeing of our children, families and wider community during the flu season.

Further information and downloadable resources are available from Public Health Scotland’s Child Flu Vaccination Programme materials.

Clan Charter – Perth Clan

In Perth Clan we reviewed the UNCRC and picked the 9 rights that we felt were most important to our school experience. We then ranked them in order of importance and used this to form our class charter.

We decided to use the minions as the theme for our class charter. We all designed our own minion and added it to our display. We created a list of promises for our class and teacher to follow this year and these set the expectations that our class charter was built on.

This year we will aim for the moon in Perth Clan.

Edinburgh Clan Class Charter

The pupils of Edinburgh Clan have been busy creating our very own Class Charter. Using the book Our Class is a Family as inspiration, we reflected on how we can build a positive classroom where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and supported. The story encouraged us to think about the important role each person plays in making our clan a happy and successful place to learn.

As part of this learning, we explored the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and discussed how these rights connect to our daily lives in school. We recognised that every child deserves to feel safe, respected, included and heard. Together, we agreed on a set of shared responsibilities that will help us create a classroom where everyone can thrive and where our rights are protected throughout the year.

To bring our charter to life, we linked it to our class theme of space. Each pupil designed their own astronaut and added it to our Edinburgh Clan galaxy. Together, we have created a vibrant display that celebrates our individuality while showing that we are all part of the same crew. Just like astronauts rely on one another during a mission, we know that kindness, teamwork, and respect help us to reach our goals.

Our Class Charter will guide us throughout the year as we explore new learning, overcome challenges and achieve great things together. It reminds us that every member of our crew is important, every voice matters, and that we can reach for the stars when we support one another…

In Edinburgh Clan, we are all part of the same mission and together there are no limits to what we can achieve! 🚀🌍⭐    

Rannoch Class Charter: Our Class is a Family

During the first few weeks of school, Rannoch Clan created our Class Charter, inspired by the wonderful book Our Class is a Family by Shannon Olsen. The story encouraged us to think about what it means to belong, support one another, and work together as a team.

As a class, we explored the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and discussed the rights that are important to us at school. We learned that every child has the right to feel safe, respected, included, and listened to. Together, we identified the promises and responsibilities that will help us uphold and protect these rights each day.

To bring our charter to life, we created a special Polaroid photo wall. Each pupil designed their own Polaroid picture, and together they form a vibrant display that celebrates our individuality while showing that we all belong to one class family. The display reminds us that every person matters, every voice is valued, and we are stronger when we support one another.

Our Class Charter will guide us throughout the year as we learn, grow, and create lasting memories together. We are proud of the caring, respectful, and inclusive classroom community we have built, and we look forward to bringing our charter to life every day.

In Rannoch, our class is a family! 📸❤️🏫

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