Category: Calderwood Chronicle

Calderwood Chronicle 31_05_24

 

Calderwood Commitments

• 31/05/24: iPay open for dress down day donations

Calderwood Calendar: 

• Term 4 Family Calendar
• 31/05/24: Dress Down Day: No football tops or crop tops please.
• 31/05/24: Pupil Council Tour of extension – Please wear school uniform
• 04/06/24: 9:00-10:15am: Calderwood Can Chats: Come along and have a look at your child’s jotters. Please come in through the front doors. Due to numbers, we would request only one adult per family.
• 07/06/24: PM: East Calder Gala Performance: Glee: East Calder Park (Next to the Health Centre, Main Street), 5:30 arrival for 6pm start, we are on first. Children should wear their Stag Squad Tshirt and navy bottoms.
• 08/06/24: Gala Day Walk
• Clan Championships: Rescheduled to 17^th

Calderwood Communication:

• Clan Changeover for current Primary 1- 6 clans: Please click here to find information about our transition programme.
• School Clothing Grant and Free Schools Meals: Applications for 24/25 are now being accepted, click here for more information.
• Information about P7 to S1 transition for August 2024.
• Champion Update: Our beloved Ms Cook is moving on to pastures new at Beatlie Campus and her last day with us is 14^th Ms Cook lives and breathes what being a champion is all about; compassionate, relentless in the pursuit of what is right for our children, goes above and beyond and … is a good laugh! As one of our original champs, we are deeply saddened that she is leaving us but she wish her lots of luck in her new adventures. Her legacy will remain at Calderwood for many years to come. For those children that Ms Cook provides enhanced support for, the leadership team will contact you with a transition plan.
• New Clan names

Calderwood Consultation:

• Beyond the Dream definition: We have taken the feedback from our clan, champion and community consultation on what our vision of Beyond the Dream means to us. Please vote for your favourite here.
• Selecting our values: After consultation with our clans, champions and families we have created a list of the most popular 9 values. Place the values below in order of importance here.

Calderwood Construction:

• You can find extension plans and drone footage here.
• Works look ahead:
• Complete tar in playground area.
• Continue with window flashing install.
• Internal fit out ongoing – Lights on
• Start final decoration on the ground floor
• Stair floor finishes ongoing
• Wall fix furniture install ongoing.
• Loose furniture install to start next week.
• Complete ceiling install on the GF.

Calderwood Compliments:

• If You Were An Engineer Awards: We are so proud of our two children in Leven Clan who came first for Primary 2! Also, one of our Linlithgow Clan members was highly commended. What an achievement for Calderwood! Thank you to Mrs Curtin and Mrs McLaren for attending the awards ceremony to support our children.
• The P2s from Linlithgow clan and Leven clan put on an excellent connects all about Vikings. They demonstrated their learning through presenting and singing. Well done to all involved.
• We are incredibly proud of our Mrs Mallaney who ran the Edinburgh Marathon for Cash for Kids. She’s an inspiration to us all, showing us that you can! Well done you champ!
• We are so proud of our Ms Cook & Chloe who ran in the Edinburgh Marathon 10K Festival for JDRFUK – a cause close to our heart at Calderwood. Well done you champs!

Calderwood Chronicle 24_05_24

 

Calderwood Commitments

• 17/05/24 – 27/05/24: iPay open for C in the Park Ticket Order. In order for us to ensure we place enough orders for resources and foods, and that none of the resources are wasted, we do have a closing date of 27^th May for tickets. Tickets should be ordered through iPay for the time slot you would like to attend, access to the outdoor activities runs for the full time. You can find out more about C in the Park here.

Calderwood Calendar: 

• Term 4 Family Calendar
• 25/05/24: Parent Council Fund Raiser: Garage Trail
• 28/05/24: 6:00pm: Parent Council Meeting
• 29/05/24: P1 Trip: Five Sisters Zoo: Linlithgow, Shetland, Mull
• 30/05/24: P1 Trip: Five Sisters Zoo: Orkney, Skye, Ness
• 31/05/24: Dress Down Day: No football tops or crop tops please.
• 31/05/24: Pupil Council Tour of extension – Please wear school uniform
• Clan Championships: Rescheduled to 17^th

Calderwood Communication:

• Clan Changeover for current Primary 1- 6 clans: Please click here to find information about our transition programme.
• Clans Values Consultation: Our clans have taken part in a challenge to consider what they feel should be our values, you can see their responses in our sways.
• School transport: School Transport applications are now open for the new school session 2024/25. Applications should be completed for all new entitled P1 and S1 pupils and for those who are entitled who do not currently have an allocation on a school bus service. Applications should also be completed for those entitled pupils who wish to continue in S5 & S6. Those who have a change in circumstances e.g. moved home or school, we request that a new application is completed. Applications will close on Friday 7th June 2024, information on eligibility and applications are available at https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/78510/Applications-for-Mainstream-School-Transport.
• School Clothing Grant and Free Schools Meals: Applications for 24/25 are now being accepted, click here for more information.
• We are delighted to announce our Primary 1 champions for 2024/25 as below. (A gentle reminder that staffing can be subject to change):
  • Mull – Primary 1 – Mrs Hansen
  • Orkney – Primary 1- Miss Bonar
  • Shetland – Primary 1 – Miss Jamieson
  • Skye – Primary 1 – Ms McGowan
  • Bluebell – Primary 1 – Miss Melrose
  • Bramble – Primary 2/1 – Mrs McLaren

Calderwood Consultation:

• Beyond the Dream definition: We have taken the feedback from our clan, champion and community consultation on what our vision of Beyond the Dream means to us. Please vote for your favourite here.
• Selecting our values: After consultation with our clans, champions and families we have created a list of the most popular 9 values. Place the values below in order of importance here.
• Bullying Statement: As you are aware we are currently updating our relationships and anti bullying statements. We would like to consult with children, champions and parent/ carers, on the definition of the term bullying: https://forms.office.com/e/Lxgn1iB0Mt

Calderwood Construction:

• You can find extension plans and drone footage here.
• Works look ahead:
  • Tar playground area – Complete roof cappings              – Continue with window flashing install
  • Internal fit out ongoing – Small power accessory install and lights
  • Final decoration on 1^stfloor    – Stair floor finishes                       –  Wall fix furniture install ongoing.

 

Calderwood Compliments:

 

• Rannoch Clan did a wonderful Connects all about Fairtrade. There was singing, presenting, dancing and LOTS of banana jokes. Well done Rannoch Clan everyone learned more about Fairtrade.
• Two children from Leven were overall Primary 2 winners for Scotland for their Be An Engineer designs. We are so proud of you!
• We raised £1768.60 from Magic Miles this year. This is a fantastic amount raised, thank you to our community. Thanks to Linwater Caravan Park who kindly donated the ice poles for the Community Walk.

Calderwood Chronicle 16_05_24

Calderwood Commitments

• 17/05/24 – 27/05/24: iPay open for C in the Park Ticket Order. In order for us to ensure we place enough orders for resources and foods, and that none of the resources are wasted, we do have a closing date of 27^th May for tickets. Tickets should be ordered through iPay for the time slot you would like to attend, access to the outdoor activities runs for the full time. You can find out more about C in the Park here.

Calderwood Calendar: 

• Term 4 Family Calendar
• 20/05/24: School Closed
• 22/05/24 Clan Championships (Sports Day)
• 23/05/24 & 24/05/24 Ben Lawers & Lomond at West Calder High School Transition Days
• 24/05/24 11:15: Leven & P2 Linlithgow: Clan Connects: 2 guests invited
• 25/05/25: Parent Council Fund Raiser: Garage Trail

Calderwood Communication:

• Clan Championships: Children are invited to wear their house colour on top and navy PE bottoms to school this day. Please ensure they have a water bottle with them. You can find out more about where to watch here and times here. There is a social story here. Sika     Red      Roe        Fallow
• C in the Park
• Clan Changeover for current Primary 1- 6 clans: Please click here to find information about our transition programme
• Recently we had a CapturingCalderwood Day, gathering evidence about learning, teaching andA child in our pupil council shared ‘Our champions help us feel our learning in our heart’. Thank you to Broxburn Primary for joining us! You can find the evidence here.
• Parking: A note from Stirling Developments – space is available at the old Barratt compound off Nethershiel Lane to act as additional overspill car park, please do not park on the road of Nethershiel Lane.

Calderwood Consultation:

• Positive relationships and interactions statements: In this link, you can find these draft documents and a feedback form.
• Bullying Statement: As you are aware we are currently updating our relationships and antibullying statements. We would like to consult with children, champions and parent/ carers, on the definition of the term bullying: https://forms.office.com/e/Lxgn1iB0Mt

Calderwood Construction:

• You can find extension plans and drone footage here.
• Works look ahead.
  • GF ceiling install ongoing
  • Floor finishings ongoing
  • M&E final fix ongoing (lights, sockets, toilets etc)
  • Decoration ongoing
  • Joinery finishes ongoing
  • Prep for tar
  • Window flashing install
  • Brickwork snagging ongoing
  • Roof capping install ongoing

Calderwood Compliments:

• Glasgow Clan put on an excellent Connects all about Castles. They explained the features of a castle, the cost of armour and what food & dancing would have been like in the Great Hall. Well done Glasgow Clan
• This week we had visitors from West Lothian Council planning team and Ray Kirk, to look at the unique features of Calderwood Primary & Nursery and how they enhance the learning experience for our children.
• Our champions joined in with Wear It Green Day for Mental Health Awareness Week remembering – It’s okay not to be okay!
• Bluebell and Bramble had a visit from the Dog’s Trust this week, find out more here.

Calderwood Calendar: 

• Term 4 Family Calendar
• 17/05/24: 11:15am: Rannoch Clan Connects: 2 guests invited
• 17/05/24 – 27/05/23: iPay open for C in the Park Ticket Order
• 20/05/24: School Closed
• 25/05/25: Parent Council Fund Raiser: Garage Trail

 

Calderwood Communication:

• C in the Park
• Clan Championships (Sports Day) information
• Clan structure for 2024/25: Next session the proposed clan structure is 24 clans at Calderwood Primary, this means that in the next academic year all clans will be hosted in the main building, with the cabins being used as communal learning spaces. For example the children have decided one of the cabins will be used as a recording studio for films, podcasts, etc. We will provide more information about this at the next Parent Council meeting.
• Clan changeover programme: You can find details of our transition programme for June here.
• It is fantastic to see the sunny weather! Please ensure your child wears suncream before coming to school, and they might want to bring along a hat for when they are outdoors.

Calderwood Consultation:

• Family Learning Activities and events: Before making the school calendar next year we would like your input on family learning activities and events, please take a few minutes to complete this form: https://forms.office.com/e/X4426bCz6N
• Positive Relationships and interactions policies: Please find a copy of the draft policies here. There is also form for feedback on the documents.

 

Calderwood Construction:

• You can find extension plans and drone footage here.
• Works look ahead.
  • Construct west ramp
  • Scaffold drop ongoing
  • Groundworks install of school garden area ongoing, heel kerb install
  • M&E 2^nd fix ongoing
  • Ceiling install ongoing
  • Decoration ongoing
  • First fix furniture install progressing
  • Install permanent doors at the tie in point

Calderwood Compliments:

• We had a fantastic Connects on Friday by Tummel Clan. They shared the very important message about ‘bucket filling’ and how rewarding it is to express daily kindness, appreciation, and love.
• Thistle and Schiehallion clans had a fantastic morning out at the West Calder Cross Country Event at Polbeth United pitches.  They supported each other wonderfully and all children completed the race. To top off a brilliant morning, Calderwood Primary Boys were the winning team, coming first in the overall team event!

Calderwood Calendar: 

• Term 4 Family Calendar
• 06/05/24 07/05/24: School Closed
• 08/05/24 Schiehallion & Thistle Active Schools Event: Cross Country
• 10/05/24: 11:15am: Glasgow Clan Connects: 2 guests invited
• 17/05/24: 11:15am: Rannoch Clan Connects: 2 guests invited
• 25/05/25: Parent Council Fund Raiser: Garage Trail

 

Calderwood Communication:

• Health Promoting School: A reminder that items such as lollypops, etc are a health and safety risk for a break time snack.
• Office: For health and safety reasons, can you please ensure you report to the office at the window through the first set of doors. Please do not tailgate into the building behind employees.
• C in the Park: Call for support: https://forms.office.com/e/Kx3UwxwxaP
• Clan Championships (Sports Day) information
• Health and Wellbeing Curriculum: All clans will be taking part in learning about Relationships, Sexual and Parenthood (RSHP) resource as part of the health and wellbeing curriculum. You can find out more information here about what your child will be learning here.
• Learning Letters: Click here to view the term 4 learning letters.
• Home Learning Choice Grids: Click here to view the term 4 home learning choice grids.

 

Calderwood Consultation:

• Our vision and values: We have created this Sway to share with you the vision for Calderwood. We appreciate your views and opinions – Please take a few minutes to complete this survey.
• Family Learning Activities and events: Before making the school calendar next year we would like your input on family learning activities and events, please take a few minutes to complete this form: https://forms.office.com/e/X4426bCz6N

 

Calderwood Construction:

• You can find extension plans and drone footage here.
• Works look ahead.
  • Construct west ramp
  • Scaffold drop ongoing
  • Groundworks install of school garden area ongoing, heel kerb install
  • M&E 2^nd fix ongoing
  • Ceiling install ongoing
  • Decoration ongoing
  • First fix furniture install progressing
  • Install permanent doors at the tie in point

 

 

Calderwood Compliments:

 

Tay Clan put on a brilliant and informative Connects all about Earth Day. They delivered a very important message; Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, they even put on a fashion show! Well done Tay Clan!

Calderwood Chronicle 26_04_24

 

Calderwood Calendar: 

• Term 4 Family Calendar
• 26/04/24 11:15: Tay Clan Connects: 2 guests invited
• 29/04/24 Learning Letters and Homework Grids Issued
• 03/05/24 11:15: Tummel Clan Connects: 2 guests invited Tummel
• 06/05/24- 07/05/24: School Closed
• 25/05/25: Parent Council Fund Raiser: Garage Trail

Calderwood Communication:

• Our vision and values: We have created this Sway to share with you the vision for Calderwood. We appreciate your views and opinions – Please take a few minutes to complete this survey.
• C in the Park: Call for support: https://forms.office.com/e/Kx3UwxwxaP
• Clan Championships (Sports Day) information
• East Calder Gala Raffle

Calderwood Construction:

• You can find extension plans and drone footage here.
• Works look ahead.
• Complete external facing brick
• Scaffold drop ongoing
• Groundworks install of school garden area ongoing
• M&E 2nd fix ongoing
• Ceiling install ongoing
• Decoration ongoing
• First fix furniture.

Calderwood Compliments:

• A huge well done to our Glee Club – Stag Squad, who performed in the Glee Competition at Central Hall Toll Cross. Their performances were amazing and we are so proud of how professional they were. A huge thank you to our champions for giving up their time to lead Glee Club and take them to the event and to the families for supporting.
• Our mini champ, pupil leadership groups met this week to continue the actions on their action plans. We ae excited to see what they can achieve.

Calderwood Chronicle 19_04_24

 

Calderwood Commitments:

• Parents Portal: We would encourage all families to sign up to Parents Portal as you can now complete your EE2 forms for excursions online. You can find more information here.

 

Calderwood Calendar: 

• Term 4 Family Calendar
• 26/04/24 11:15: Tay Clan Connects: 2 guests invited
• 29/04/24 Learning Letters and Homework Grids Issued
• 03/05/24 11:15: Tummel Clan Connects: 2 guests invited Tummel
• 06/05/24- 07/05/24: School Closed

 

Calderwood Communication:

• Conifox family pass
• Parent Ethos Survey
• Our vision and values: we have created this Sway to share with you the vision for Calderwood. We appreciate your views and opinions – Please take a few minutes to complete this survey.
• Term 4 PE Days: A gentle reminder that we would prefer children only wear the PE uniform on PE Days, and wear their usual uniform the other 3 days. You can find our uniform choices here. If you require any support with purchasing uniform, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please note that the following items are not part of our Calderwood uniform: Black sweatshirts, black hoodies, black leggings, grey tracksuit bottoms and branded items.
• C in the Park: Call for support: https://forms.office.com/e/Kx3UwxwxaP
• Medication in school policy: Please find a link to the West Lothian medication in schools policy. If your child requires medication during the school day or has a medical or dietary need, please ensure this is communicated through the school office so the relevant paperwork can be completed.

 

Calderwood Construction:

• You can find extension plans and drone footage here.
• Works look ahead.
  • Continue external facing brick
  • Scaffold will start to drop
  • Groundworks install of school garden area ongoing
  • M&E 2nd fix ongoing
  • Ceiling install ongoing
  • Floor finishing’s install ongoing.
  • Decoration ongoing