Calderwood Can Certificates were given out to all these fantastic pupils. We had a variety of Communicates, Counts and Care Certificates…well done everyone! We hope you enjoyed your cuppa.
Dundee – Outstanding Olympians
Dundee Clan have begun work on their new learning ‘Outstanding Olympians’. We explored the origins of the Olympic games and how the competition has changed over time. We let our creative side shine through by choosing a challenge to undertake to show our understanding. Some of us created a new logo for the games incorporating the origins of the Olympics, some made a story to explain it with puppets, some of us have used technology to create presentations and some of us created a model of the Olympic stadium.
We have also been exploring the different food groups from the Eatwell plate and how each of these keep us healthy. Following on from this we all had a go at creating a healthy snack – a pitta pizza. We had a go at chopping onions and peppers to use as a topping for our pizza. We will continue to explore healthy food options and what this means for our bodies and explore the healthy lifestyle of an Olympic athlete.
A guide to Social Security Scotland’s Benefits
Social Security Scotland was set up in 2018 to deliver benefits for people in Scotland. This includes benefits for low income families, carers, people with disabilities and other payments. Please find a link to a leaflet outlining current benefits.
Calderwood Can Certificates
Calderwood Can Certificates were given out to all these fantastic pupils. We had a variety of literacy work, numeracy work and lots of certificates for going above and beyond. Well done to all.
Network Issues – 2nd May
Dear parent/ carer,
Our network is currently down, any messages left on the answering machine from 3pm, have not been picked up.
Please see below arrangements for Thursday 2nd May.
Absences:
Please email the office with their name, school or nursery, clan and reason.
School Lunches:
We have accessed iPay at home tonight to print off the orders, those who had not ordered by 6pm tonight can order in clan tomorrow. Nursery lunches will be ordered in the morning as normal.
Please remember that we may phone you from a withheld number. We will keep you updated with the situation, thanks for your patience.
Kind regards,
Miss Burton
P6 Trip to the Oriam @Herriot Watt University
The Trip to the Oriam – March 2024
To begin to explore the topic of Global Goals, we arranged a trip for our pupils in Primary 6’s to go to the Oriam at University to hear from some marine experts to learn about how sea life, in particular, whales were impacted by human behaviour.
The groups had two experiences, one being able to go inside the body of a life size blow up whale and the other visiting the Robotarium to hear from, and see in action, a real life whale robot which has been used to capture data about whales within the seas and oceans surrounding Scotland.
During the trip we were able to handle some real life bones, skulls and baleen. We were amazed at the sizes of the bones and tried to imagine the size of some of the larger whales, some as long as the hall we were in.
A marine biologist that specialises in understanding the behaviours of orcas was also really interesting. We looked at the sizes and shapes of fins to establish there gender and where they might come from. Their markings were all different and they had lots of different shaped heads and skulls depending on what they ate.
On our way back to the bus, we got to see around the university.
It was an interesting trip but we are now aware of some of the dangers facing the species and want to learn more about how to protect our seas and oceans.
Term 4 2023/24 – Learning Letters
All clans will be taking part in learning about Relationships, Sexual and Parenthood (RSHP) resource as part of the health and wellbeing curriculum. You can find out more information here about what your child will be learning here.
Primary 2 – Term 4 Learning Letter
Primary 3 Learning Letter Term 4
Primary 4 – Term 4 Learning Letter
Primary 5 Learning Letter – Term 4
Term 4 2023/24 Home Learning Choice Boards
Scottish Primary School Glee Challenge 2024
We are so proud of our wonderful Stag Squad, who took part in the Scottish Primary School Glee Challenge Edinburgh and Lothians Sectionals at Central Hall in Edinburgh on Thursday the 18th of April. The Stag Squad were competing against 6 other amazing choirs.
Our Stag Squad were excellent and the scores in the sectional were extremely close, but unfortunately they did not make it through to the Regional Finals this year.
The children gave really great, high energy performances of both of their songs and had a really fun evening.
Some feedback from the judges was that they absolutely loved Stag Squad’s version of “The Whole of the Moon”. The Stag Squad gave a superb, polished performance that showcased their wonderful teamwork, beautiful vocals and lovely movement. They displayed great volume and energy, which really filled the auditorium with sound.
Huge thanks to everyone who came along to support our Stag Squad on the evening, and to our fabulous champions Miss Truesdale, Miss McEwan and Mrs Love who spent time rehearsing with the Stag Squad and accompanying them to the event.
Calderwood Primary Chronicle: 26/04/24
Calderwood Calendar:
- Term 4 Family Calendar
- 26/04/24 11:15: Tay Clan Connects: 2 guests invited
- 29/04/24 Learning Letters and Homework Grids Issued
- 03/05/24 11:15: Tummel Clan Connects: 2 guests invited Tummel
- 06/05/24- 07/05/24: School Closed
- 25/05/25: Parent Council Fund Raiser: Garage Trail
Calderwood Communication:
- Our vision and values: We have created this Sway to share with you the vision for Calderwood. We appreciate your views and opinions – Please take a few minutes to complete this survey.
- C in the Park: Call for support: https://forms.office.com/e/Kx3UwxwxaP
- Clan Championships (Sports Day) information
- East Calder Gala Raffle
Calderwood Construction:
- You can find extension plans and drone footage here.
- Works look ahead.
- Complete external facing brick
- Scaffold drop ongoing
- Groundworks install of school garden area ongoing
- M&E 2nd fix ongoing
- Ceiling install ongoing
- Decoration ongoing
- First fix furniture.
Calderwood Compliments:
- A huge well done to our Glee Club – Stag Squad, who performed in the Glee Competition at Central Hall Toll Cross. Their performances were amazing and we are so proud of how professional they were. A huge thank you to our champions for giving up their time to lead Glee Club and take them to the event and to the families for supporting.
- Our mini champ, pupil leadership groups met this week to continue the actions on their action plans. We ae excited to see what they can achieve.
