Category: Calderwood Chronicle

Calderwood Chronicle_30_06_23

Calderwood Calendar: 

• Wednesday 9^th August – 1:30pm: Clans in the cabins, can pop in and visit their new clan space with Miss Burton and Mrs Bates. One adult per family and no younger siblings please if possible (to ensure we can fit everyone in. Please meet in the playground at 1:25pm. These clans include Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth, Stirling, Dundee and Aberdeen.
• 15/08/23: First Day of 2023/24 session
• Information for P1s First Week

Calderwood Communication: 

• New clan information: We have updated the blog with videos of our champions and social stories of our clans. You can find links to them here.
• Clan Time Capsule Challenge: Look at our magic moments as a clan this year.
• Into Primary … Challenge: Find out what life is like at a specific stage in Calderwood.
• Routines for August: You can find information about our new routines for August here, thank you to our clan reps for supporting with this.
• Parent Council Minutes: 06/06/23
• Saving Seesaw Profiles
• Saving Teams OneNote Jotters

Calderwood Compliments:

• Thankfully the rain stayed away for C in the Park and we had a fantastic time celebrating together. Thanks to everyone who attend or supported the event. We raised an amazing £2212.94! You can find some photos on Twitter and more information here.
• It has been a fantastic week celebrating all things Ben Lomond, our first ever Primary 7 at Calderwood. Their Calderwood Connects was a tribute to the huge part they have played in our Calderwood story and the legacy they have left behind. Thank you so much to the champions who made this all possible, and to you, their families for all the support you have given us during their time at Calderwood. We can’t wait to see all what they all achieve on the next part of their journey.
• Thank you to our champions, who always go above and beyond for our children and families. I am always so proud of our team, and how they care for our children, whilst providing inspirational learning opportunities.

• I can’t quite believe it’s time to close our Calderwood Chapter 2! It has been another year of achievements, making memories and growing together. Thank you for all the support you have given us this year, it is greatly appreciated by myself and our staff team. I hope you all have a fantastic summer. Miss Burton

Calderwood Chronicle_23_06_23

Calderwood Commitments (Actions):

• C in the Park information
• 19/06/23 – 27/06/23: Milk Open to order for Term 1, for current Primary 1-6 children.

Calderwood Calendar: 

• Term 4 Calendar link Updated – updates in yellow
• 19/06/23 – 27/06/23: Milk Open to order for Term 1, for current Primary 1-6 children.
• 23/06/23: C in the Park Dress Down Theme – no donation required. No football tops please.
• 23/06/23: C in the Park: Tickets only
• 28/06/23: Ben Lawers at West Calder High School. Please ensure EE2 forms are returned.
• 28/06/23: Ben Lomond Leavers Celebration for Families: 4 adults per child: doors Open 1:30pm. Children to wear P7 shirts and ties.
• 29/06/23: Ben Lomond Leaving Meal: Meet at school for 4:00pm, collected from school at 6:00pm. Smart Dress. Please ensure EE2 forms are returned.
• 30/06/23: Last day of term for school

Calderwood Communication: 

• Clan Changeover 2023: Transition Information
• New clan information: We are starting to update the blog with videos of our champions and social stories of our clans. You can find links to them here.
• Composite Clans: This week we held an information session on composite clans, you can find the presentation here.
• Clan Time Capsule Challenge: Look at our magic moments as a clan this year.
• Into Primary … Challenge: Find out what life is like at a specific stage in Calderwood.

Calderwood Compliments:

• Thank you to our champions who gave our Ben Lawers and Ben Lomond Clans the amazing opportunity to go camping this week. Thank you to Linwater Caravan Park for allowing us to stay.

Downloadable link here: Calderwood Chronicle_16_06_23

Calderwood Commitments (Actions):

• C in the Park information
• Choir, Glee and winds sign up for C in the Park
• In the sunnier weather can you please ensure children are wearing sun cream to school, they might want to bring a hat for when they are outdoors.
• 19/06/23 – 27/06/23: Milk Open to order for Term 1, for current Primary 1-6 children.

Calderwood Calendar: 

• Term 4 Calendar link Updated – updates in yellow
• 19/06/23 – 27/06/23: Milk Open to order for Term 1, for current Primary 1-6 children.
• 19/06/23: Bens Camp Out: See separate email
• 20/06/23: Meet the Clan & Champion: Children have the opportunity to
• 21/06/23: 5:30pm on Teams: Opt in Teams Call to find out more about learning and teaching in composite clans. Microsoft Teams meeting: Meeting ID: 343 326 364 547 Passcode: wqBXhV
• 22/06/23: Shetland & Skye (P1) Excursion: Dynamic Earth. Please ensure EE2’s are returned and lunches ordered through I-Pay if required. Children should wear school uniform.
• 23/06/23: C in the Park Dress Down Theme – no donation required. No football tops please.
• 23/06/23: C in the Park: Tickets only

Calderwood Communication: 

• Free School Meals and Clothing Grant Information: Although all children in Primary 1-5 received free school meals, it is important that those families who are entitled to the free school meals grant apply, as this can get free school milk for your child and access to other support, in and out of school The clothing grant application also helps you to receive funding to purchase uniform supplies for your child. The link has more information and our equity champs are more than happy to support you with filling out the forms.
• Calderwood Chatter in our Cosy Corner is open from 11-12pm every FRIDAY for a cuppa and a friendly chat if you need any advice, support or just a listening ear.
• Clan Changeover 2023: Transition Information

Calderwood Compliments:

• Thank you Mull Clan for our last clan connects of the year! You shared all your learning about numeracy and maths in a fun and exciting way. We loved all your songs! Thank you to everyone who joined us.
• The sun shone on us for East Calder Gala. Thank you to our choir for performing at the crowning ceremony and for those who joined us in the parade. Congratulations to those who won the art competition and races.
• Last week our children turned into rock stars as they performed in our Rookie Rockstar Concert! All children took part in learning the songs during clan time, helping them to explore important wellbeing messages around inclusion, diversity and anti-bullying. Congratulations to everyone who performed in the concert and to our champs for organising.

PDF Link Here: Calderwood Chronicle_02_06_23

Calderwood Commitments (Actions):

• C in the Park tickets on sale in iPay. £3 per adult/ child until 9^th These tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
• Information for those attending the Rookie Rockstars Concert on Wednesday and Thursday.
• In the sunnier weather can you please ensure children are wearing sun cream to school, they might want to bring a hat for when they are outdoors.

Calderwood Calendar: 

• Term 4 Calendar link Updated – updates in yellow
• East Calder Gala Events
• 26/05/23 – 09/06/23: C in the Park tickets on sale in iPay. £3 per adult and/or child. These tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
• 06/06/23: 6pm: Parent Council Meeting: Click here for agenda and Zoom link.
• 07 & 08/06/23: 6:30pm: Rookie Rockstars Concert: Pre Purchased Tickets required
• 09/06/23: East Calder Gala Day Crowning Ceremony: Glee and Choir to meet at 5:50pm at East Calder Park, please wear school uniform.
• 09/06/23: 11:15am: Mull Clan Calderwood Connects – 2 family members welcome
• 10/06/23: 12:45pm: Grand Gala Parade -Almondell Cemetery Car Park: School and nursery children will walk together, behind our school banner and dress up as a Disney character, we will also have banners available. Children should be accompanied by an adult.
• 13/06/23: 9:00-10:15am: Calderwood Chats: Drop in and have look at your child’s jotter and profile with them.

Calderwood Communication: 

• Free School Meals and Clothing Grant Information: Although all children in Primary 1-5 received free school meals, it is important that those families who are entitled to the free school meals grant apply, as this can get free school milk for your child and access to other support, in and out of school The clothing grant application also helps you to receive funding to purchase uniform supplies for your child. The link has more information and our equity champs are more than happy to support you with filling out the forms.
• Calderwood Chatter in our Cosy Corner is open from 11-12pm every FRIDAY for a cuppa and a friendly chat if you need any advice, support or just a listening ear.
• Clan Changeover 2023: Transition Information
• C in the Park

Calderwood Compliments:

• This week we welcomed our new Depute Head Teacher Miss Stark and Principal Teacher Miss Connor, you can find out more about them here.
• Thank you Orkney Clan for your fantastic Calderwood Connects today! We loved how you shared your learning over the last year, through acting song and dance! Shetland Clan shared a super exciting Calderwood Connects last week all about space! They shared their learning in a fun and exciting way. The week previous to that, Skye Clan taught us all about engineering and space, we all loved their engineering song. Thank you to everyone who joined us.
• Thank you to the Glencourse Pipe Band who joined us to kick off Gala season!
• Our Calderwood Knicks Basketball Team came 6^th in the West Lothian Wolves silver play offs last week, a huge congratulations to them and their coaches, Mrs Robertson and Ms Morrison.
• Some of our children have been visiting the Listening Hub, part of the East Calder Hub to support our local community. The visitors there have commented on the friendliness, listening and caring nature of our children. You can find more information about the service here.
• Our amazing Stag Squad represented Calderwood in the Edinburgh Regional Glee Final last week, they had two outstanding performances! Photos to come soon. We are so proud of our Glee Group and all they have achieved! Thank you to Mrs McGarvey and Mrs Clarkson for leading them.
• Last night children whose entries were awarded Highly Commended or Winners attended the – If You Were an Engineer What Would You Do? Primary Engineering Competition Award Ceremony at Edinburgh University, along with their champions. Children who were awarded Distinction also had their entries displayed at the public exhibition. Congratulations to our children for these fantastic achievements. A huge thank you to Miss Christie and our champions for inspiring our children and ensuring STEM is at priority within our curriculum and for attending the event. Photos will be available on this link soon.

Clan Changeover Transition Programme 2023 Calderwood Chronicle_26_05_23

Calderwood Commitments (Actions):

• C in the Park Performers Request
• Permission slip for Choir and Glee to perform at East Calder Gala
• C in the Park tickets on sale in iPay. £3 per adult/ child.

Calderwood Calendar: 

• Term 4 Calendar link Updated – updates in yellow
• East Calder Gala Events
• 26/05/23 – 09/06/23: C in the Park tickets on sale in iPay. £3 per adult/ child.
• 29/05/23: Miss Stark, Depute Head Teacher starts
• 02/06/23: 11:15am: Orkney Clan Calderwood Connects – 2 family members welcome
• 02/06/23: 12:15pm-12:45pm: Extra Rookie Rock Star Tickets on Sale: Click here for info
• 06/06/23: 6pm: Parent Council Meeting
• 07 & 08/06/23: 6:30pm: Rookie Rockstars Concert: Pre Purchased Tickets required
• 09/06/23: East Calder Gala Day Crowning Ceremony: Glee and Choir to meet at 5:50pm at East Calder Park https://forms.office.com/e/XzzQzZ1cVi
• 10/06/23: 12:45pm: Grand Gala Parade -Almondell Cemetery Car Park: School and nursery children will walk together, behind our school banner and dress up as a Disney character, we will also have banners available. Children should be accompanied by an adult.

Calderwood Communication: 

• Free School Meals and Clothing Grant Information: Although all children in Primary 1-5 received free school meals, it is important that those families who are entitled to the free school meals grant apply, as this can get free school milk for your child and access to other support, in and out of school The clothing grant application also helps you to receive funding to purchase uniform supplies for your child. The link has more information and our equity champs are more than happy to support you with filling out the forms.
• Calderwood Chatter in our Cosy Corner is open from 11-12pm every FRIDAY for a cuppa and a friendly chat if you need any advice, support or just a listening ear.
• Clan Changeover 2023: Transition Information
• C in the Park information 
• This week we had our annual clan championships, you will begin to see photos appearing in this Sway. Thank you to those families who could join us and to the champions who organised this experience.

Calderwood Compliments:

• This week we celebrated the contribution Miss Miller has made to Calderwood through a special connects, where each clan shared their memories of her, songs and memory cards. There is definitely something special about starting a school & nursery together and I would personally like to thank Miss Miller for all her help and support on our Calderwood journey, it’s been quite the experience together! Especially her leadership of our nursery and Primary 1, creativity within our curriculum and focus on Health & Wellbeing. I would like to wish Miss Miller lots of luck in her new adventure! Her caring, nurturing personality and friendship will be greatly missed at Calderwood.  Miss Burton

• A message from Miss Miller: What an emotional farewell this week. I have loved celebrating with our wonderful children, champions and families. I would like to thank everyone for their kind words, gifts and support. I am proud to have been part of the Calderwood journey, starting the school from the ground up has been an amazing experience. Building special relationships with children, families and champions has been my favourite part. Your children are a credit to you all, I am privileged to have worked with every one of them. I will treasure the memories and miss everyone dearly. I wish everyone at Calderwood the best for the future as you continue to grow and develop!

Link to PDF: Calderwood Chronicle_19_05_23

Calderwood Commitments (Actions):

• C in the Park Performers Request
• Permission slip for Choir and Glee to perform at East Calder Gala

Calderwood Calendar: 

• Term 4 Calendar link Updated – updates in yellow
• East Calder Gala Events
• 19/05/23: P5 Excursion: Active schools: Swimming Assessment: Unfortunately, failure to return the EE2 means they will not be able to go on the excursion. Please see separate email.
• 19/05/23: 11:15am: Skye Clan Calderwood Connects – 2 family members welcome.
• 22/05/23: School closed/ Nursery Open
• 24/05/23: Clan Championships: More information here.
  • 9:30 – 10:45: Primary 1, 2 and 7 children
  • 11:15-12:30: Primary 3, 4, 5 and 6 children
• 25/05/23: Glee Competition in Edinburgh: Please see separate email. Bus leaving school at 3:50pm.
• 25/05/23 – 26/05/23: Ben Lomond at West Calder High for Transition Days (please see email from the high school).
• 26/05/23: Dress Down Day: Collecting for Dignity Boxes: More information here. (No football tops/ crop tops please).
• 26/05/23: 11:15am: Shetland Clan Calderwood Connects – 2 family members welcome.
• 26/05/23: Miss Miller’s Last Day
• 29/05/23: Miss Stark, Depute Head Teacher starts
• 02/06/23: 11:15am: Orkney Clan Calderwood Connects – 2 family members welcome.

Calderwood Communication: 

• Last week we had a Parent Council Meeting about the plans for growth and for August 2023 for Calderwood Primary, you can find the minutes here. In August we will grow to 22 clans, and at the minute we are working on a clan structure with West Lothian Council. Initially we know that we will have 5 Primary 1 clans and a P2/1 clan. We will update families about the plan for August, as more information becomes available.
• This week we had information sessions for our August 2023, Primary 1 families. You can find the information we shared here. Other information about transition into Primary 1 23/24 can be found here.
• Champion update: Mrs Bates from Linlithgow Primary will be joining us as first level Principal Teacher in August 2023.
• In March, Taylor Wimpey donated £500 to our Communicates Mini Champs Group to help them build a library for our school. Here is the story on Taylor Wimpey’s website. 
• Calderwood Community Cupboard
• Free School Meals and Clothing Grant Information: Although all children in Primary 1-5 received free school meals, it is important that those families who are entitled to the free school meals grant apply, as this can get free school milk for your child and access to other support, in and out of school The clothing grant application also helps you to receive funding to purchase uniform supplies for your child. The link has more information and our equity champs are more than happy to support you with filling out the forms.
• Calderwood Chatter in our Cosy Corner is open from 11-12pm every FRIDAY for a cuppa and a friendly chat if you need any advice, support or just a listening ear.
• A reminder that parking in the bays behind the houses on Nethershiel Road (off Nethershiel lane) opposite the school, are privately owned by the residents. This is not a drop off area for the school.

Calderwood Compliments:

• Congratulations to our, Be an Engineer Competition Winners and thank you to Miss Christie for organising this opportunity for us.
• Last week our children, clans and champions in the school and nursery were part of a West Lothian Council Validated Self Evaluation It was a positive experience for us, and validated our progress and next steps. A huge thank you to our champions for all the effort they put into this experience, we will share the report with you once we receive it. Thank you to our parents/ carers who took part in the discussion groups.
• Thank you to our families and community, who came into school this week to speak to the clans about their careers, we appreciate your time.

I hope you all enjoy the long weekend!

Miss Burton

Calderwood Chronicle_05_05_23

Calderwood Commitments (Actions):

• If you, a family member or a Calderwood resident can support us with Developing the Young Workforce, please complete this form.
• Questionnaires: Each year West Lothian Council issue ethos questionnaires to gain some feedback. Primary 5-7 children also complete this in clan. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to complete: https://forms.office.com/e/EGz5NJCgCT
• Term 4 Learning Letters
• C in the Park Performers Request

Calderwood Calendar: 

• Term 4 Calendar link Updated – updates in yellow
• 01/05/23- 10/05/23: iPay Impact open to Purchase Rookie Rockstars Tickets
• 05/05/23: Chiefs, House and Vice Captains, please wear your Primary 7 shirt and ties as supporting with visitors/ tour.
• 08/05/23: School and Nursery closed.
• 10/05/23-11/05/23: Validated Self Evaluation from West Lothian Council – Visitors in school
• 10/05/23: Ben Lawers Excursion: Active schools: Cross Country: Unfortunately failure to return the EE2 means they will not be able to go on the excursion. Please see separate email.
• 11/05/23: 6pm: Parent Council Meeting: Arena or online: Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4321333221?pwd=WmlFc0I1TTVUdDJtMWNER2N3Y01PQT09

Meeting ID: 432 133 3221   Passcode: 202305

Parents and carers can submit suggested items for discussion to: chair@calderwoodpspc.org or through your clan rep.

• 19/05/23: P5 Excursion: Active schools: Swimming Assessment: Unfortunately, failure to return the EE2 means they will not be able to go on the excursion. Please see separate email.
• 19/05/23: 11:15am: Skye Clan Calderwood Connects – 2 family members welcome.

Calderwood Communication: 

• Rookie Rockstars
• Parent Council Minutes

Calderwood Compliments:

• On our inservice day this week, all our champs took part in outdoor learning training from Love Outdoor Learning as part of our school improvement plan. A huge thank you to our Parent Council for paying for this training and a subscription to resources for us from the Magic Miles 2022 fundraising pot! Without the support, this opportunity would not have been available to us and we can see the impact on the clans already this week. Thank you.
• This week we received a child protection audit from West Lothian Council, which highlighted that all our paperwork and processes were correct with no points for improvement. Our Pupil Council reported that:
• staff look after them and make them feel safe : “all staff are approachable”
• an ethos of community and kindness within the school: ”We don’t just take care of ourselves, we take care of each other”
• they have at least one trusted ‘champion’. They spoke about other ways they can share worries such as emotional check-ins, worry monsters, worry boxes etc.
• school helps them look after their physical, emotional and mental wellbeing through HWB lessons, assemblies and activities
• they learn about keeping themselves safe by using online, bonfire/firework, road and personal safety strategies.

I hope you all enjoy the long weekend!

Miss Burton

 Download here: Calderwood Chronicle_28_04_23

Calderwood Commitments (Actions):

• If you, a family member or a Calderwood resident can support us with Developing the Young Workforce, please complete this form.
• E Days for Term 4.
• Questionnaires: Each year West Lothian Council issue ethos questionnaires to gain some feedback. Primary 5-7 children also complete this in clan. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to complete: https://forms.office.com/e/EGz5NJCgCT
• Home learning choice boards

Calderwood Calendar: 

• Term 4 Calendar link
• 24/04/23-28/04/23: Magic Miles Fundraiser
• 28/04/23: 4pm: Magic Miles Community Walk
• 01/05/23- 10/05/23: iPay Impact open to Purchase Rookie Rockstars Tickets
• 01/05/23: School and Nursery closed.
• 02/05/23: School closed, nursery opened.
• 05/05/23: Chiefs, House and Vice Captains, please wear your Primary 7 shirt and ties as supporting with visitors/ tour.
• 08/05/23: School and Nursery closed.

Calderwood Communication: 

• Glencourse Pipe Band Celebration
• Rookie Rockstars
• Photos from the Ben Lomond Clan residential
• Bens Robotarium Excursion
• Recruitment:
• Mrs Katrina Warden, currently acting Principal Teacher at Addiewell Primary, will start as early level Principal Teacher in August.
• Miss Nicola Connor, currently RAISE/STEM Development Officer and teacher at Peel Primary will start as early level Principal Teacher before the summer. Initially Thursday and Fridays from 25th May. Miss Connor is already known to the champions and some of our children, as has supported us with STEM across the school and nursery.

Calderwood Compliments:

• Roe House Party Celebrations
• Congratulations to our Basketball Teams – The Knicks and Lakers! The Lakers played their last game of the season last week, with the Knicks playing their last game this. A huge thank you to Mrs Robertson and Ms Morrison for their dedication and time in coaching the teams, without them this opportunity would not have been possible.
• Our fantastic Stag Squad (Glee Group) have been asked to join the sectional winners at the regional final, due to their outstanding performance last weekend. A huge congratulations to them! A huge thank you to Mrs Clarkson and Mrs McGarvey for their dedication and time with the group, without them this opportunity would not have been possible. Thank you to Mrs Grieve for joining them on Friday night.

I hope you all enjoy the long weekend!

Miss Burton