Category: Information for Parents/ Carers
Calderwood Primary Chronicle: 16/06/23
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.
C in The Park Arrangements
Access: Through the Glencoe Gate (car park gate), no access through reception. . Entrance is by wrist band only, and these will not be sold on the day, we would request that you don’t put champions in an awkward position by showing up without a ticket. Under 2s do not require a wrist band.
Pink bands: Access to the building 1:00-2:00pm
Green/Yellow Bands: Access to the building 2:15-3:15pm
Outside access is available 1:00-3:15pm
Parking: There is only access to the carpark for those offering services at C in the Park and for blue badge holders.
Your ticket gets you access to all areas:
Outdoors:
- GMAC Martial Arts on the field
- Crafts and Games on the field by Jets
- Games on the playground grass area
- West Lothian Wolves in the Kick Pitch
- Scavenger Hunt
- Music Acts
Indoors:
- Paper Challenges – STEM Studio
- Music & Dance Acts
- Face painting & tattoos
- Arts and Crafts
- Cup cake decorating
- Nails
- Author in residence
- Extra: Mocktails will be sold in the Cafe – £2 each, cash only
- Extra: Hotdogs/ burgers will be sold in the Cafe – £3 each, cash only
There will be donation buckets for any loose change.
Food traders in the carpark are open to the whole community:
- Seahills Farm – Cash Only
- Ice cream van – Cash Only
- Simply Sweets – Cash and Contactless
- Cakez By The Scotts
Please feel free to bring a picnic and picnic blanket to have on the field!
In the event of heavy rain, some activities may be moved inside … If there are changes, we will update you on Friday morning.
Dress down day: Children can come to school and nursery on Friday 23rd in their C in the Party festival wear, or dress down (no donation required).
Choir, Stag Squad and Winds
Choir and Stag Squad:
Arrive at 1:35pm at the office door, collected at 2:35 from the office door.
Calderwood Winds
Arrive at 12:50pm at office door, collected at 1:20pm from office door.
- Children should be collected by a parent/ carer at the times above.
- Children can wear their festival outfits.
- Children attending should have completed a permission slip.
Summer Programme: Free Sports activities at West Lothian Leisure Venues
Please see below the WLC funded summer programme activities being delivered by West Lothian Leisure as part of the West Lothian Get into Summer 2023 Programme.
The link to access a free place is – https://www.westlothianleisure.com/contact-us/summer-of-activity-enquiry/
| Swimming Crash Course Lessons | Bathgate Xcite | 10 – 13 July 10.00 – 10.50am
10 – 13 July 11.00 – 11.50am |
| Whitburn Xcite | 24 – 27 July 10.00 – 10.50am
24 – 27 July 11.00 – 11.50am |
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| Winchburgh Academy | 31 July – 3 August 10.00 – 10.50am
31 July – 3 August 11.00 – 11.50am |
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| Multi- Sports Camps | Bathgate Xcite | 3 – 6 July 9.30am – 3.00pm
17 – 20 July 9.30am – 3.00pm 7 – 10 August 9.30am – 3.00pm |
| Broxburn Xcite | 17 – 20 July 9.30am – 3.00pm
31 July – 3 August 9.30am – 3.00pm |
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| East Calder Xcite | 3 – 6 July 9.30am – 3.00pm
17 – 20 July 9.30am – 3.00pm 7 – 10 August 9.30am – 3.00pm |
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| Linlithgow Xcite | 24 – 27 July 9.30am – 3.00pm
7 – 10 August 9.30am – 3.00pm |
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| Winchburgh Xcite Sport & Wellbeing Hub | 10 – 13 July 9.30am – 3.00pm
24 – 27 July 9.30am – 3.00pm 31 July – 3 August 9.30am – 3.00pm |
C in The Park: Choir, Glee & Winds
Dear parent/ carer,
We are inviting our children to perform at C in the Park on 23rd June, this email is for children who are in the groups below.
Choir and Stag Squad:
Arrive at 1:35pm at the office door, collected at 2:35 from the office door.
Arrive at 1:35pm at the office door, collected at 2:35 from the office door.
Calderwood Winds:
Arrive at 12:50pm at office door, collected at 1:20pm from office door.
Children should be collected by a parent/ carer at the times above.
If your child can perform please complete the form by 16th June: https://forms.office.com/e/WSzq44QG3a
Children can wear their festival outfits.
Thanks in advance for your support.
Miss Burton
Xcite Outdoors Summer Activity Programme
This summer Xcite Outdoors have an exciting programme of outdoor activities based out of Xcite Linlithgow. There are opportunities for young people and their families to take part in a range of outdoor activities such as:-
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Archery
Activities are for children aged 8 years and over.
Xcite Outdoors – Summer Holiday Programme – Timetable – PDF for Schools – 2023
Take a look at the PDF link above for more information and how to sign up.
Calderwood Magic Miles 2023
Calderwood Primary Chronicle: 02/06/23
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 9th 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 6th 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.
If You Were an Engineer – Awards Ceremony
East Calder Community Listening Project
