East Calder Gala Information 2026

Inter-School Relay – Saturday 13 June 26

Mr Docherty will be in touch with information about out P6 & 7 team.

On the day, both teams should make their way to the announcement tent after the bands have completed their final lap of the park where Gala Marshalls will meet them.

 

Art Competition

The theme of this year’s art competition is ‘Big Year of Sport.’

School children will take part in this in clan.

Shortlisted entries and winners will be on display in the Partnership Centre on Monday 8 June from 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm.

 

Grand Carnival (Stalls) – Wednesday 10 June 26

Like in previous years local charities will have the opportunity to have a table/stall at our Grand Carnival on Wednesday 10th June to help you raise much-needed funds. The event will start approx. 7.30 pm with set-up from 6.30 pm. What you sell on your table is completely up to you though home baking and raffles are always a winner!  If you would like a table please get in touch please get in touch with the Gala Team.

 

Gala Week – Sunday 7th June – Saturday 13th June 26

Details of all activities will be advertised within the official Gala Programme (hard copy and virtual) and through the Gala’s media outlets.

 

Gala Dress Down Day – Friday 12th June 26

We would like to invite all East Calder Schools to participate in a Gala Dress Down to raise funds for Gala.  This could be dress down or dress up in the theme of ‘Big Year of Sport’.  We would suggest £1 donations, but all donations are appreciated.  Last year was this first time we did this to start the ‘buzz’ of gala and we appreciated the support of our local schools. Please do not wear football tops.

You will be able to donate on iPay from 8th – 13th June.

 

Queens Crowning – Friday 12th June 26

Our choir have been invited along to attend, please find more information here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/qbT8jSdjhG

 

Gala Parade – Saturday 13th June 26

School and nursery will walk in the parade with the theme being the Big Year of Sport. We tend to start approx. 12:45 (in position for 12:30). Starting points will be provided nearer the time. Children should walk in the parade with an adult. Please no regional football strips.

FREE Girls Easter Rugby Camp

🌸🏉 FREE Girls Easter Rugby Camp! 🏉🌸

Looking for something fun this Easter holidays? Come along to our FREE Girls Rugby Camp!

📅 31st March
⏰ 10am – 2pm
👧 Open to girls from P1 through to U16s

Whether you’re brand new to rugby or already play, this is the perfect chance to learn new skills, make friends and have lots of fun in a friendly, supportive environment!

💗 Fun games
💪 Skill development
🏉 Team activities
🎉 Loads of Easter fun!

All abilities welcome – just bring trainers, comfy sportswear and plenty of energy!

📩 Book a space through the link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/livingston-rugby-club-girls-easter-camp-tickets-1983768693564?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=1e26c86da355a4519d433a2bff674337ec85edda4efdaf56ca95be5a7582fa0db062319c2c5e675c9003633276bef284b70abfb8bb7479269d83ce7ca8c6d4eddd6e32111137018883ecfc05e4

Digital technology to support dyslexia

Digital technology to support dyslexia
Wednesday 25 March, 7pm on Zoom.
Our next meeting will take place online on Wednesday, 25 March 2026.
Join us and Natalie Brodie, Digital Pedagogy Officer from West Lothian Council, for a demonstration of how digital technologies can be used to support learners with dyslexia. This will include an overview of the accessibility tools available to all West Lothian pupils and staff via Glow, as well as the in-built features offered across a range of devices, including iPads, Windows 11 and Chromebooks. This online session is suitable for parents/carers, teachers and pupils.
You can book your free place using Ticket Tailor at https://buytickets.at/dyslexiascotland2/2089641, and don’t forget to have your devices to hand on the night!
Kindest regards,
Irene
Sent on behalf of Dyslexia Scotland West Lothian

WOW Travel Tracker

Calderwood Primary School has started to use the award-winning WOW Travel Tracker bringing walks to school challenge to life.

What is WOW?

WOW is a pupil-led initiative where children self-report how they get to school every day using our interactive WOW Travel Tracker. If pupils travel sustainably at least once a week for a month, they are rewarded with a collectable monthly WOW badge.

Pupils will log daily journeys to school on the system. The WOW Travel Tracker also confirms which pupils have walked enough to earn a badge each month and these key statistics can be used to earn your school a Modeshift STARS award. 

The WOW Travel Tracker can use icons instead of pupil’s names, but classrooms have the option to display name tags should they wish to. Our ‘Walk/ Wheel’ icon on Travel Tracker counts as an active journey. This icon includes pupils walking with the use of mobility aids, including wheelchairs or wheeled walkers.

WOW badges

WOW rewards children who travel actively to school with collectable badges. The badges are unique and designed by the pupils themselves in our annual WOW Badge Design Competition. 

All of our WOW badges are made from recycled plastic material, including old fridge trays, plastic plates and even yoghurt pot off-cuts that were otherwise destined for landfill. They are produced locally in Cornwall, reducing our carbon footprint. The badges also arrive to schools in environmentally friendly, biodegradable packaging. 

Please see some of the badges which have won so far!

 

P6 Active & Sustainable Travel

Primary 6 have started a new topic to develop their learning about the benefits of active travel and exploring the world around us. This will involve exploring the local community. ​Carol Smith & Martin Bucknell are AST Support Officers and will be supporting the school this term to deliver this exciting project. The pupils have had their first session with Carol & Martin and were developing relationships and discuss active travel in the local community.

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