Calderwood Community – Page 9 – Calderwood Primary and Nursery

Parent Volunteers

We are preparing for life after restrictions!

We would like to make a list of parent/carer/ close relative volunteers who can support us with trips, outdoor learning, Parent Council events, etc. This involves ensuring the volunteers have a Calderwood Primary PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme). Parents or carers who do career talks etc, do not need a PVG as there will always be a champion with them.

As the PVG process does cost, we would request that those parents/ carers who can help are flexible with the days they can help and are prepared to work across the clans, not just the clan their child is in. If you think you can help please complete the form below and the office will contact you or place you on a waiting list.

https://forms.office.com/r/TH6sZyhxWi

Elvis Kids Research Study

More Information:

Recently we published evidence that nasal irrigation with salt water helped reduce the cold in adults. We have also shown the mechanism for how salt water helps with the common cold when applied on the nasal epithelium. Our research showed that cells use the chloride from the salt water to fight viral infections. Hence, we are now testing if salt water nose drops helps children fight the cold.

If you have a child under 7 years of age, you may be able to join the fight.

The Children’s Hospital in Edinburgh are doing a study of salt water nose drops to see if it helps get rid of the cold faster.

Your child does not need to have a cold right now to take part!

You can join right now by calling/texting 07973657457 for an appointment to sign up and to be taught what to do the next time your child has a cold.

Your child does not need to attend.

Families completing the study will receive travel expenses and a £30 voucher to compensate for any inconvenience.

Further information is in the attached flyer or at www.elviskids.co.uk ; Twitter: @elviskids; Facebook: Elvis Kids

Calderwood Magic Miles 2022

Our Calderwood Magic Miles fundraiser was a huge success. We would like to give special thanks to our Parent Council for organising and to all our children, families and champions who took part. You racked up a phenomenal amount of miles and raised a significant amount of money which will be used to develop our Outdoor Learning at Calderwood.

GRAND TOTAL:

Nursery	£1,331.50
School	£4,859.85
Total	£6,191.35

Miles Completed	Nursery	153.99
	School	680.98
	Total	834.97

MILES

All children involved received a special Calderwood Magic Miles Certificate today as recognition of your great achievement. We celebrating this success at Calderwood Connects today.

Check out some of you in action!

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Sika Fancy Dress House Party

As Sika were the Community House Champions winning the most points last term. The children in Sika community voted and chose a Fancy Dress Party to celebrate. Please see information below.

Your child can choose to dress down if they do not want to be in fancy dress.

After School Clubs – April – June

This terms after school clubs are outlined below. Acceptance and non-acceptance letters will be provided as soon as possible to let you know if your child has a place at any of the clubs. Children who do not get a place will be added to a priority waiting list for next sessions clubs.

Please be aware the clubs start on alternative dates and run for a varying number of weeks this is highlighted below.