Clan News – Calderwood Primary and Nursery

Calderwood Can Certificates Friday 25th April

Well done to our certificate winners this week for Calderwood Counts, Calderwood Cares and Calderwood Communicates and showing our school values.

East Calder Gala Committee: Easter Bunny Design Winners!

We are delighted to have 7 winners in the East Calder Gala committee’s Easter Bunny design competition. Their designs will be used as part of the Easter hunt around the community.

Our winners received their prizes as part of Connects today. They are:

P1: Lottie Hodge

P2: Evie Bradley

P3: Ella Gillies

P4: Poppy Wilson and Charlotte Laird

P5: Ava Laidlaw

P6: Isla Innes

Well done to all our winners!

Sponsorship Spectacular 2025

On behalf of the Parent Council, please see the below information about their exciting Sponsorship Spectacular taking place next month!

Sponsorship Spectacular.pdf

During the Easter holidays, pupils are invited to take part in the Calderwood Primary and Nursery School Sponsorship Spectacular: Choose Your Challenge. The Parent Council hope to raise money for digital resources, outdoor equipment and to replenish the school’s collection of reading books. Pupils can take part by creating their own sponsored challenge. They can be sponsored to do anything they choose: whether that’s a sporty challenge, helping in the community or doing something creative. There are a few ideas in the posters on this page, but pupils are welcome to create any challenge they would like.

The Parent Council will be offering prizes for:

Most Challenging Idea

Most Community Minded Idea

Most Creative Idea

Pupils will be given a sponsorship form at school or nursery during the week of 31 March. If your child wants to take part in the competition, could you please make sure that the box on the sponsorship form detailing the challenge your child decided to do is completed. All pupils, regardless of how much money they raise, or if they raise any money at all, are welcome to enter the competition.

Please return the sponsorship form to your child’s champion by Friday 2 May.

Any sponsorship money raised should sent by Friday 2 May by bank transfer to:

Calderwood Primary School Parent Council

Bank of Scotland

Account Number: 22560568

Sort Code: 80-22-60

Please use your child’s name and clan as the reference.

Please contact the Parent Council by email (calderwoodpspc@gmail.com) if you have any difficulties sending funds by bank transfer.

Calderwood Can Certificates 21st March

Well done to all our Calderwood Can certificate winners this week!

The Can certificates were given out for a range of achievements across Calderwood Counts, Communicates and Creativity linked to our school values.

They all enjoyed their Cuppa with Mrs Warden and Miss Connor.

Calderwood Cans 7th March

Well done to all our Calderwood Can certificate winners this week!

The Can certificates were given out for a range of achievements across Calderwood Counts, Communicates and Creativity linked to our school values.

They all enjoyed their Cuppa with Mrs Warden and Miss Connor.

Calderwood Primary Chronicle: 07/02/2025

Calderwood Chronicle 07_02_25

Calderwood Calendar:

Updated: 2024-25 Calendar
Children Resume: Tuesday 18^th
Dress Down Day: Friday 28^th Please refrain from sending children in football tops or crop tops.

Calderwood Communication:

If your child requires medication, please ensure this is handed into the office and the correct forms are completed. Children should not carry medication in their school bag.
If your child is going to be absent from school, it is vital that you inform the school office at your earliest convenience. This can be via phone call or email (wlcalderwood-ps@westlothian.org.uk).
We will be covering the NSPCC “Speak Out. Stay Safe.” materials the week beginning 17^th Please see the letter emailed on 4^th February with further information regarding this.

Road Safety:

We have been looking at Road Safety in all of our clans for the past couple of weeks and the children have really enjoyed doing this. SLT are currently looking through the entries for the poster competition and the winning designs will be printed on to Park Smart banners to have up outside the school.
We have already had a staggering response to the Parent/Carer Travel survey – thank you so much for your input – we really appreciate it! Your feedback will help to inform our School Travel Plan. If you have not already completed the survey, the link is open until Tuesday, 18^th February here.

Calderwood Compliments:

On Friday, 31^st January, we held our Calderwood Scottish Poetry Recital. All of the children who were in the final rounds were outstanding and we are so proud of each and every one of them. Thank you to all our families who supported our children to learn their poems and were able to come along to watch the recital on Friday. We also want to thank our Parent Council Chair, Jo Ferguson, and retired Peel Primary teacher Linda Povey for giving up their own time to judge the recitals. A huge well done to our overall winners from Early, First and Second Level.
On Thursday, 6^th February, Baird, Burns and Mackintosh clans enjoyed their Sharing the Learning event with their families. The children thoroughly enjoyed sharing what they had been learning in school with their families and we appreciate the support of those who were able to make it along.
Ness clan put on a brilliant Connects about Scottish Battles. Well done to our learners and thank you to Miss Arkless for making this possible.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a restful break. We look forward to seeing the children return to school on Tuesday, 18^th February.

Ness Clan Connects

This morning, Ness Clan came together to share their learning with their families and the rest of the school community through their Clan Connects.

The children told us all about Scottish Battles. They did an amazing presentation and we were treated to some amazing singing! We are so proud of each and every one of our learners.

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

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

Tummel’s Journey Through History!

This term, our clan has been transported back in time! Primary 5 have been delving into the days of the Scottish Wars of Independence, while Primary 4 have been uncovering the rich local history of our area with Miss Small and Mrs Scobie.

As part of our exploration of the Scottish Wars of Independence, Primary 5 have been learning about the lives of knights. We were captivated by the significance of heraldry, learning how the colours and symbols on a shield could tell a story about a knight’s family, values, and achievements. Inspired by their discoveries, the clan worked together in groups to design and create their own shields. Each team carefully selected colours and symbols to reflect their unique qualities.

Yesterday, we turned our attention to the beauty of Scots language as the pupils took part in our Scots poetry recital. We were absolutely blown away by everyone’s efforts! Each performer memorised their chosen poem with incredible skill, demonstrating clear pronunciation, expressive actions, and a deep understanding of Scots words.

After the recital, the class held a secret ballot to choose their stage winners. The room buzzed with excitement as votes were counted, and cheers erupted as the winners were announced. We are now eagerly looking forward to seeing how our stage winners get on at the Calderwood Scots Poetry Recital next week. We know they’ll do themselves and our clan proud!

Leven and Rannoch Clan Connects

This morning, Leven and Rannoch Clans came together to share their learning with their families and the rest of the school community through their Clan Connects.

The children told us all about Resilience and Growth Mindsets and the importance of thinking positively. They did an amazing presentation and we are so proud of each and every one of our learners.