Calderwood Primary Basketball – Celebrating a Fantastic Season

Last Friday marked the close of another exciting basketball season for Calderwood Primary, and what a season it has been! Our teams have shown incredible dedication, teamwork and resilience throughout, and we are so proud of everything they have achieved.

A special congratulations goes to our P7 team, who finished an impressive 7th in all of West Lothian, and to our P6 team, who secured a brilliant 6th place finish. Competing at this level is a huge achievement, and both teams represented Calderwood with pride, determination and excellent sportsmanship at every event.

Beyond the results, this season has been filled with memorable moments—players developing their skills, building confidence, supporting one another and showing true team spirit on and off the court. It has been fantastic to watch their progress and see how much they have grown as individuals and as teams.

As we look ahead, we are incredibly excited for the future. We wish our P7 pupils every success as they move on to high school and continue their basketball journeys. We have no doubt they will go on to achieve great things and carry their love of the game with them.

We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this season possible:

  • Parents and carers for their continued support, transport and encouragement
  • Staff at Calderwood for giving their time to coach, organise and cheer on the teams
  • Active Schools and West Lothian Wolves for providing opportunities and running such well-organised events

Your support has made a real difference and helped create such a positive experience for our pupils.

Well done to all involved—bring on next season! 🏀

West Lothian Council – ASN Connection Cafe

Education Support Service are hosting a Connection Cafe for parents and families of children with additional support needs on Friday 5th June at Inveralmond High School.

 

The event will run as a coffee morning split into two sessions:

 

9:30 – 10:30am: This session is aimed at ELC parents with children starting school in August, with a focus on ELC-P1 transition, followed by a marketplace with a range of partners and agencies who support ASN children.

ASN Connection Cafe ELC – P1

 

11:00 – 12:00pm: A marketplace-style session open to families across West Lothian who have a child with ASN of school age. This will offer an opportunity for parents to network with each other and find out more about available supports and resources from local partners and agencies.

ASN Connection Cafe – School Age

P4 Litter Pickers Make a Big Difference!

As part of our recent Sponsorship Spectacular fundraising efforts, we are delighted to recognise a fantastic contribution from some of our P4 pupils.

Rory Mackay, alongside his friends Henry, Ruairidh Murphy and Lochie McIntosh from Schiehallion Clan, took part in a brilliant litter-picking initiative around the school grounds. The boys worked together to tidy the paths and car park, showing real care for our environment and school community.

Their efforts not only helped keep Calderwood looking its best, but they also raised sponsorship funds through their hard work, an amazing achievement!

We are very proud of their teamwork, responsibility and commitment to making a positive difference. Well done, boys, and thank you for your inspiring efforts!

Calderwood Sports Day Wednesday 20th May

Pupils at Calderwood will be participating in Sports Day activities on Wednesday 20th May. This will involve a mixture of potted sports and traditional races. The pupils will be in their house teams and will earn points to see who will be crowned as the House Sports day champions .

 

The order of the day will be:

P1 & P7 – 9.15am – 10.15am

P2 & P6 – 11.00am – 12.00pm

P3, P4 & P5 – 1.30pm – 3.00pm

 

Parents will enter from the gate next to the nursery garden/ carpark (Glencoe) and the sports day events will take place on the field and surrounding areas.

 

Children can wear their navy PE kit as bottoms and their house colours on top:

  • Sika – Blue
  • Red – Red
  • Roe – Yellow
  • Fallow – Green

We would request that two adults can attend per child and please only take photos of your own child, ensuring there are no other children in the photo due to photographic permission.

Calderwood Primary Chronicle: 08/05/26

Calderwood Chronicle 08_05_26

Every fortnight we will issue our chronicle to families via email and our blog.

All other information about Calderwood is on our blog and website.

 

Calderwood Calendar: 

 

  • 11/05/26: Primary 6 Clans excursion: Please see letter
  • 18/05/26: School Closed
  • 20/05/26: Sports Day: More information to follow
  • 22/05/26: Doors Open 9:00am, starts at 9:10am: Baird Clan Connects: Children will showcase their learning and an opportunity to see their jotters.

 

Calderwood Communication:

  • Term 4 Learning Letters: Click here for the link.
  • Term 4 Home Learning Grids: Click here for the link.
  • RSHP: All our clans will be taking part in the RSHP this term, Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood Education as part of their Health and Wellbeing Curriculum, in line with Scottish Government guidance. You will find information about the learning your child will take part in at this link.
  • Pupil absence: A reminder to families that it is their responsibility to please ensure they contact the school office by email (preferably) or phone by 9am to make us aware of their child’s absence. Unfortunately, we can have up to 30 unexplained absences in the morning which can put a large amount of workload unto our office champs. Failure to report an absence may result in an escalation to the safe arrivals team or a house visit.
  • East Calder Gala: You can find out more information here. We would love to see you and your family join us in the Gala walk.
  • No Scotland, No Party!: We are delighted that Musician Nick Morgan, is going to perform his hit No Scotland, No Party as part of a School’s Tour attend of the World Cup. This will take place on 13thMay in the school Arena for approximately 20 minutes, for Primary 1-7 clans. Children should wear school uniform as usual and the Parent Council will kindly supply each child with a mini saltire flag to help them celebrate. If you feel this is something your child would not wish to take part in, please let the school office know.
  • Staffing Update: We are currently recruiting for a third permanent Principal Teacher for first level. This was previously Mrs Bates’ post that has not been filled on a permanent basis. Mrs Wolfe, a clan teacher who was having a career break abroad this session has decided to stay abroad on a permanent basis. We wish Mrs Wolfe lots of luck on her new adventures and a huge thanks for all she has done to help Calderwood.
  • Primary 5 Clans Showcase: You can find out more information here.
  • Parent Council: The next parent council meeting is on 26th May 6-8 in person at the school or online. If you have any items of business you’d like to raise please email: calderwoodpspc@gmail.com
  • Bikes & Scooters: Please remind your children to double check their scooters and bikes at the end of the school day to ensure they are taking the correct scooter. We also advise children to use a bike lock to secure their bikes and scooters at the bike racks

 

Calderwood Community:

 

Calderwood Compliments:

  • Thank you to Ben Lomond Clan for their fantastic Connects on Developing the Young Workforce last Friday.
  • A huge congratulations to Miss Brown, Glamis Clan Champion, on her wedding last weekend. Her new name will be Mrs Spence.
  • Congratulations to Roe House Party on their celebration this week for receiving the most house points in Term 3.

East Calder Gala Information 2026

Inter-School Relay – Saturday 13 June 26

Mr Docherty will be in touch with information about out P6 & 7 team.

On the day, both teams should make their way to the announcement tent after the bands have completed their final lap of the park where Gala Marshalls will meet them.

 

Art Competition

The theme of this year’s art competition is ‘Big Year of Sport.’

School children will take part in this in clan.

Shortlisted entries and winners will be on display in the Partnership Centre on Monday 8 June from 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm.

 

Grand Carnival (Stalls) – Wednesday 10 June 26

Like in previous years local charities will have the opportunity to have a table/stall at our Grand Carnival on Wednesday 10th June to help you raise much-needed funds. The event will start approx. 7.30 pm with set-up from 6.30 pm. What you sell on your table is completely up to you though home baking and raffles are always a winner!  If you would like a table please get in touch please get in touch with the Gala Team.

 

Gala Week – Sunday 7th June – Saturday 13th June 26

Details of all activities will be advertised within the official Gala Programme (hard copy and virtual) and through the Gala’s media outlets.

 

Gala Dress Down Day – Friday 12th June 26

We would like to invite all East Calder Schools to participate in a Gala Dress Down to raise funds for Gala.  This could be dress down or dress up in the theme of ‘Big Year of Sport’.  We would suggest £1 donations, but all donations are appreciated.  Last year was this first time we did this to start the ‘buzz’ of gala and we appreciated the support of our local schools. Please do not wear football tops.

You will be able to donate here.

 

Queens Crowning – Friday 12th June 26

Our choir have been invited along to attend, please find more information here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/qbT8jSdjhG

 

Gala Parade – Saturday 13th June 26

School and nursery will walk in the parade with the theme being the Big Year of Sport. We tend to start approx. 12:45 (in position for 12:30). Starting points will be provided nearer the time. Children should walk in the parade with an adult. Please no regional football strips.

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