Parent Council Structure
Bank Holiday
A reminder that both the school and nursery are closed on Monday 2nd May.
The school is also closed on Thursday 5th May for an inservice day, however the nursery remains open as normal. A remember to please report any absences directly to the nursey on 01506 80070, as the school office will be closed on this day.
There are no afterschool clubs on 2nd and 5th May.
Calderwood Tours
Booking link: https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/dG6KLOJb
Please ensure you only book ONE slot per family.
We have a winner!
We are extremely proud to announce that an invention created by a child from Ness Clan won the East of Scotland for their age category. Their invention, The Automatic Pencil, will be displayed at the University of Edinburgh Exhibition on 18th May and they will also recieve their certificate and trophy at an Award Ceremony later that day.
We had a huge number of entries of an extremely high standard so all children involved in the If you were an engineer what would you do? competition should be extremely proud of themselves. A special thanks also goes to Mr Clarke (Calderwood Parent) for giving the children in Ness, Rannoch and Tay Clans inspiration to begin inventing through presenting to the clans on the topic of his STEM career.
If you would like to find out more about this award please click here.
Spring Calderwood Connects
Sika House Party Social Story
Please use the link below to access a social story for the children attending the Sika House Party.
Sika House Party At Calderwood
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.
Calderwood Clan Changeover: Parent/ Carer Voice
Please click below to find a link to some questions about into Primary 2 – 7 transition.
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
