Cost of the School Day

Burns Clan Connects

On Friday morning, Burns Clan came together to share their learning with their families and the rest of the school community through their Clan Connects.

The children told us all about Equity at Calderwood and their important role in deciding how our Participatory Budget is spent. They did an amazing presentation and we are so proud of each and every one of our learners.

Burns Clan then spent some time with their adults, sharing more of their learning from the year so far.

Thank you to all parents and carers who were able to come along to support Burns Clan on Friday morning.

West Lothian Foodbank Collection

Last week, we were collecting for West Lothian Foodbank.

The food has been collected and we just wanted to say a huge thank you to all parents and carers who were able to generously contribute towards this cause. This will help families in need in our local community as well as across West Lothian.

Baird Clan Connects

On Friday morning, Baird Clan came together to share their learning with their families and the rest of the school community through their Clan Connects.

The children told us all about the Cost of the School Day and their important role in deciding how our Participatory Budget is spent. They did an amazing presentation and we are so proud of each and every one of our learners.

Baird Clan then spent some time with their adults, sharing more of their learning.

Thank you to all parents and carers who were able to come along to support Baird Clan on Friday morning.

PEF Statement – Term 2

Please see attached our Term 2 PEF Statement.

2024-2025 Term 2 PEF Statement

Poverty Proofing Statement 2024-2025

Please see the attached Poverty Proofing Statement in line with helping to reduce the Cost of the School Day for our families.

Calderwood Primary – Poverty Proofing Statement 2024-25

School Clothing Grants and Free School Meals

The Scottish Government has confirmed the eligibility criteria for school clothing grant and free school meals. Applications for the 2024/2025 academic year is now open.

Attached is the poster showing eligibility criteria. You can find the link to complete the online form within the poster here .SCG & FSM Poster 2024-2025

A pdf version of the application form is available here:

Joint SCG & FSM Application Form 2024-2025

This should be emailed to EducationBenefits@westlothian.gov.uk

Cost of the School Day Statement

Calderwood Primary School’s vision is that all pupils, regardless of circumstance, have the opportunities and support they need to go ‘beyond the dream.’ The statement illustrates the strategies and measures we have/will put in place to address the cost of the school day.