Fundraising Thank You!
The nursery would like to thank the Parent Council and all the families who have helped to fundraise for the nursery. We are delighted to share some purchases from this year. We have enhanced our health and well-being resources and added a music frame to our outdoor collection.
Parent Council Minutes – 28th May
Long Boats sail into Calderwood
Primary 2 have been creating Long Boats as part of their home learning activities and the results are spectacular. The boats demonstrate the learners creativity, knowledge of Vikings and STEM skills. Well done to all involved.
Pupil Council Extension Visit – 31/05/24
On Friday our Pupil Council had the opportunity to visit our extension and see the amazing progress. They took their clan iPad along to take photos to share with their clan. Thank you to Rebecca from Morrisons for answering all our questions.
Parent Council Communication Channels
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
Keeping Connected @ Calderwood Nursery
Roots of Empathy
Perth Clan have been involved in ‘Roots of Empathy’ – The programme consists of guided observations of an infant’s development and emotions. Perth Clan showed great kindness, patience and empathy throughout the project. They enjoyed the regular visit from baby and mum. Pupils related the baby’s emotions to the emotions of others.
Calderwood Chats Term 4
This morning our children invited their families into Calderwood, to share their learning profiles. There was a busy buzz of dialogue across our learning spaces. Thank you to our Primary 6 and 7 clans for helping us to run the event.
