Health and Wellbeing Support – Calderwood Primary and Nursery

Fantastic Football Festival Performance!

Our Calderwood football team put in an outstanding performance at their recent football festival, finishing the evening with three wins and one draw.

The team showed great determination and skill throughout their matches, but what impressed us most was the way they supported one another. Every player was encouraged to get involved, and the team demonstrated excellent sportsmanship from start to finish.

Their positive attitude, teamwork and resilience were on display in every game, and they represented Calderwood extremely well both on and off the pitch.

A huge thank you to our staff who supported and coached the team, making opportunities like this possible for our pupils.

Well done to all of our players. We are incredibly proud of your efforts and the way you represented our school. Keep up the fantastic work!

Calderwood Pupils Shine at Cross Country Finals

A huge congratulations to all of our pupils who represented Calderwood at the recent Cross Country Finals!

The event brought together runners from across West Lothian and our team demonstrated fantastic determination, resilience and sportsmanship throughout the day. Every pupil should be extremely proud of their achievement in reaching the finals, which is a significant accomplishment in itself.

From the starting whistle to the finish line, our runners gave their all. They tackled the challenging course with enthusiasm, perseverance and positive attitudes, encouraging one another and embodying our school values every step of the way.

Whether achieving a personal best, overcoming nerves or simply giving their very best effort, every runner played an important part in making the day a success. The pride and determination on display were a credit to themselves, their families and our school community.

Thank you to all the staff, families and supporters who helped make the experience possible and cheered our runners on throughout the day.

Well done to every member of the Calderwood cross country team. We are incredibly proud of you all!

FREE Active Schools October Holiday Programme

Looking for something fun to do during the October holidays? We have a fantastic opportunity for pupils in Primary 1 to Primary 7 to take part in the FREE Livingston Active Schools October Holiday Programme!

Thanks to funding from the Scottish Government’s Summer of Sport programme, children can enjoy two days packed with exciting activities on Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd October from 9:30am to 2:30pm at Inveralmond Community High School.

There will be a wide range of activities available, including:

Athletics
Basketball
Football
Multi-sports
Arts and crafts
Parachute games
Playground games
And much more!

The programme is free for all West Lothian primary school pupils and places can be booked using the registration link below:

Please see the attached poster for further information. We hope many of our Calderwood pupils can take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to stay active, make new friends and have fun during the holidays!

P7 Adventure at Dalguise PGL

Our P7s recently returned from an unforgettable three-day adventure at Dalguise PGL, packed with excitement, challenge and lots of fun!

Throughout the trip, pupils had the opportunity to take part in a wide range of outdoor activities designed to test their teamwork, resilience and confidence. From tackling high ropes and climbing challenges to navigating obstacle courses and taking part in team-building games, everyone embraced the experience with enthusiasm and determination.

It was wonderful to see pupils stepping outside their comfort zones, encouraging one another and celebrating each other’s successes. Whether they were conquering a fear of heights, trying a new activity for the first time or developing their leadership skills, every child achieved something to be proud of.

Evenings were filled with laughter and opportunities to spend time with friends, helping to create lasting memories before the transition to high school. The trip also gave pupils the chance to develop their independence, responsibility and problem-solving skills in a new environment.

The staff were incredibly proud of the positive attitude, behaviour and teamwork shown by all of our P7 pupils throughout the three days. They represented our school brilliantly and were excellent ambassadors both on and off the activities.

A huge thank you to the staff who attended and helped make the trip possible. We are sure the memories made at Dalguise will stay with our P7s for many years to come!

Well done, P7s. What an amazing adventure!

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.

Medication Return – August 11th

We would like to inform parents and carers about arrangements for handing in any new or existing pupil medication for the upcoming school session.

Date: Tuesday 11th August
Time: Between 9:00am and 11:00am

If your child requires medication to be stored and administered in school, please come along during this time to hand it in.

What to expect

The process will take approximately 10 minutes per child
You will be asked to:
- Complete and sign the required paperwork
- Provide details about the medication
- Have a photograph taken of your child to support safe identification and administration procedures

This helps us ensure that all medical information is accurate, up to date, and in line with school and local authority guidelines.

Important reminders

Please ensure all medication is clearly labelled with your child’s name
Bring any relevant medical information or updates from healthcare professionals where appropriate

If you are unable to attend during this time, please contact the school office to make alternative arrangements.

Thank you for your support in helping us keep all children safe and well.

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West Lothian Council – ASN Connection Cafe

Education Support Service are hosting a Connection Cafe for parents and families of children with additional support needs on Friday 5^th June at Inveralmond High School.

The event will run as a coffee morning split into two sessions:

9:30 – 10:30am: This session is aimed at ELC parents with children starting school in August, with a focus on ELC-P1 transition, followed by a marketplace with a range of partners and agencies who support ASN children.

ASN Connection Cafe ELC – P1

11:00 – 12:00pm: A marketplace-style session open to families across West Lothian who have a child with ASN of school age. This will offer an opportunity for parents to network with each other and find out more about available supports and resources from local partners and agencies.

ASN Connection Cafe – School Age