P1-3 Collection

A gentle reminder that Mull, Orkney and Shetland parent/ carers should wait at the benches until they see their child. Congregating along the path and close to Primary 1 means it is difficult for other children to navigate through the crowd with their champion.
Ness Clan and P3 children from Rannoch are walked along to the Amphitheatre and dismissed there. If they have a younger sibling, please don’t take your child from the Ness line as they walk past, as this means their champion is unaware of who has collected them. Please collect them from the Amphitheatre on your way out.
Can you please share the above information with whoever collect your child.

Tempest Photos

Dear Parents,

Have you ordered your school photos yet? A polite reminder that the closing date for free delivery back to school is Tuesday 23rd  November 2021.  Order through the Tempest website using your unique link or visit www.tempest-orders.co.uk

If you need any assistance in ordering your photos, feel free to contact Tempest on 01736 751555 (option 3).

Many thanks,

Tempest

Validated Self Evaluation Report

Prior to the October holidays, Calderwood Primary had a Validated Self Evaluation from West Lothian Council. Mr Iain McDermott, our Education Officer, and Mrs Geraldine Armstrong, Quality Improvement Manager, had discussions with children, champions, parents/ carers and partners about our transition to Calderwood Primary. Miss Miller, Mrs Scott and I also shared our Calderwood journey with them. It was a very positive experience, which is reflected in our report. Bella and Matthew from our Ben Lawers and Lomond Clans, did a fantastic job of being tour guides for our visitors and supported with the learning walk around our clans. Thank you to all involved in the process, especially our champions and children.

I presented the report at Education Quality Assurance Committee this week, where we had lots of positive feedback and compliments from councillors and it was recognised we will be able to support other new schools in the future.

You can read the report here:

Calderwood Primary_VSE_Report

Collection Arrangements

Dear parent/ carer,
I hope you had an enjoyable October Break.
In order to streamline collection at the end of the day we are going to make the following adjustments:
Primary 1- 3 adults can enter through Glencoe Gate and/ or Glenshee Gate between 3:05-3:15pm. After 3:15pm, our one way system is in operation, entering only through Glenshee Gate and leaving only through Glencoe Gate. This is in place for the safety of our children, as it allows us to see that all Primary 1- 3 children have been collected and Primary 4 – 6 have safely exited the playground. It also ensures our children can collect their bikes and scooters safely.
Other reminders:
– Glencoe will continue to be the accessibility gate.
– Adults in the playground should wear masks.
– The carpark can be used to park for collecting children, parking on the side of the road is not recommended when we currently have parking spaces available.
– Please do not park at the loading bay at the front of the school, this is for deliveries (where the cones usually are).
– Dogs are not permitted in the playground.
– Bikes and scooters should be walked through the playground.
– We are still unable to use the grass areas.
Please ensure whoever is collecting your child is aware of the arrangements.
We look forward to welcoming our children back tomorrow.
Kind regards,
Miss Burton

Bring Your Own Device – Ben Lawers & Ben Lomond

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is an initiative offered across all West Lothian schools to give children the opportunity to safely use their own devices in school.

At all times, children will also have access to school devices such as netbooks and iPads, this is an opt in programme.

Please watch the video below that the children have made. If you would like your child to take part, please read and complete the contract with them. This will start on 19th October. 2021.

 

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