C in The Park: Choir, Glee & Winds

Dear parent/ carer,
We are inviting our children to perform at C in the Park on 23rd June, this email is for children who are in the groups below.
 
Choir and Stag Squad:
Arrive at 1:35pm at the office door, collected at 2:35 from the office door.

Calderwood Winds:
Arrive at 12:50pm at office door, collected at 1:20pm from office door.

Children should be collected by a parent/ carer at the times above.


If your child can perform please complete the form by 16th June: https://forms.office.com/e/WSzq44QG3a
Children can wear their festival outfits.
Thanks in advance for your support.
Miss Burton
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Applications are open for School Clothing Grant and Free School Meals for 2023/24

It is that time of year again when the applications for the School clothing grant and free school meals open.

 

If you are entitled, completing these applications will not only provide your child with lunch every day and school milk. It will also give you access to support services and if needed extra support in school. 

Please find below some helpful information from West Lothian Council on how to apply, what is needed to complete the application and other services that are available.

The Equity team are also here to help, you can contact us through the school email wlcalderwood-ps@westlothian.org.uk or by phoning 01506 280060. If you would prefer to speak to us in person we have our Calderwood Chatter on a Friday morning between 11.00am – 12.00pm, where you can pop in for a cuppa and a friendly chat.

 

Message from West Lothian Council

Dear parent/carer,

We would like to invite you to apply for a school clothing grant and free school meals for the forthcoming 2023/2024 academic year, so please use this link to make application https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/mealsandclothing

 

If you have any difficulties with the online form please email us and we would be happy to assist. If you have any issues uploading evidence of benefit to the form (and please note that we cannot assess for free school meals/milk/additional payments without it), then please instead email the evidence to us directly stating your name and address and we will link it up with your application.

 

Here are examples of the kind of evidence we are looking for:

  • Recent letter confirming receipt of Income Support/Pension Credit/Income-Based Jobseeker’s Allowance or Employment & Support Allowance (any income-related element)
  • Screenshot or photo from your bank statement showing recent receipt of ‘DWP IS’ or ‘DWP EESA’
  • Pages 1 to 4 of a 2023/2024 tax credit award notice, final tax credit decision for 2022/2023, or a tax credit annual review up to 05 April 2023

 

Here’s what do to if you receive Universal Credit;

  • Log into your Universal Credit online journal
  • Click on your most recent payment
  • Click “print this statement” at the top of the page
  • Email us the 2 page pdf created
  • Or email screenshots of ALL the pages uninterrupted showing your name, address, payment, take-home pay and/or deductions

 

You will likely be aware that current universal entitlement to free school meals includes nursery children as well as P1 to P5. Entitlement to free school meals through qualifying benefit can result in parents/carers receiving additional financial support during school holidays, please therefore include pupils on your form who will be in P1 to S6 as of 15th August 2023, but please note that pupils staying on at school whilst over the school leaving age are not entitled to a school clothing grant, they will likely instead be entitled to Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) of £30 per week, and more information can be found using this link https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/ema.

 

Please be aware that schools can offer help using their clothing store, and they could refer you to http://schoolbank-westlothian.org/. If you would like a benefit check to make sure you are receiving your full benefit entitlement or would like more information about what other types of financial support may be available for you and your family then please get in touch with the Advice Shop on 01506 283000 option 5 or e-mail Advice.Shop@westlothian.gov.uk. Please use this link if you would like to check other support which maybe available Cost of Living Hub West Lothian – West Lothian Council

 

Yours sincerely

 

Anti-Poverty Service

Benefits and Financial Support Team

St David House

South Bridge Street

Bathgate

EH48 1TT

Email: EducationBenefits@westlothian.gov.uk

 

 

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The Calderwood Community Cupboard

 

 

The Calderwood Community Cupboard

At Calderwood we have our very own foodbank to help support our families, it is called The Calderwood Community Cupboard.

We are going to open the cupboard every Friday between 09.00am -10.00am for people to pop in and collect items. You do not need a referral or an appointment, just pop down and see us.

Donations

We also have 2 donation points if anyone would like to donate items, the children have helped us decorate 2 bins to place your donations in. The first one is outside the school main entrance, and the second one has been placed in Tesco on the main street in East Calder.

If you have any questions or queries, please contact 01506 280060 and ask to speak to one of our equity team or email wlcalderwood-ps@westlothian.org.uk

Thank you

The Equity Team

 

 

Calderwood Clothes (Nearly New Swap Shop)

Our Equity mini Champs group are currently setting up our very first nearly new swap shop.

Here you will be able to take items home that are new to you…

TAKE WHAT YOU NEED, AND GIVE WHAT YOU CAN!!!!

We will be looking for GOOD QUALITY, CLEAN items of clothing that you or your children have outgrown or don’t wear anymore, this includes:

  • Children’s clothes, shoes and accessories of all sizes including baby items (not including uniform at the moment as the Sustainability Station is currently full)
  • Any dress up items of all ages
  • Jackets, wellies and other winter items
  • Adults clothes, shoes and accessorise of all sizes

Please ensure that all donations arrive, freshly washed and ready to pass on.

We will be taking donation until Wednesday 21st June, please send them in with your child or leave next to the Sustainability Station at Reception. Our Mini Champs Equity Group will collect them and get them ready for the GRAND OPENING at C in the Park on Friday 23rd June.

Thank you for your amazing support so far, our Sustainability Station, Community Cupboard and Calderwood Clothes will not only support families through the Cost of Living Crisis, but also shows that we are doing our bit to reuse and recycle old clothes to ensure less go to landfill.

Equity Champ & Mini Champs

Xcite Outdoors Summer Activity Programme

This summer Xcite Outdoors have an exciting programme of outdoor activities based out of Xcite Linlithgow.  There are opportunities for young people and their families to take part in a range of outdoor activities such as:-

  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Archery

Activities are for children aged 8 years and over.

Xcite Outdoors – Summer Holiday Programme – Timetable – PDF for Schools – 2023

Take a look at the PDF link above for more information and how to sign up.

Calderwood Nursery Chronicle 2.06.23

Calderwood Nursery Chronicle 2.06.23

Calderwood Calendar

KEY DATES

06/06/23- 6:00pm Parent Council Meeting: In Arena and online
09/06/23 – PM East Calder Gala Day Crowning Ceremony
10/06/23 East Calder Gala Walk
12/06/23 Pre-school Children – New P1 transition Buddy Bear Picnic

UPCOMING DATES

You can find upcoming dates here

Calderwood Commitments Actions:

 

Calderwood Communication (For information):

Care inspectorate

The Care Inspectorate recently visited our nursery the report in now available to view

https://www.careinspectorate.com/index.php/care-services?detail=CS2021000255

Nursery-P1 transition

Last week we had information sessions for our August 2023, Primary 1 families. You can find the information we shared here. Other information about transition into Primary 1 23/24 can be found here. 

Sun cream

Thank you to everyone for providing your child with sun cream, this means they can enjoy the outdoors in warmer weather. We appreciate all who have taken the time to apply this to your child on arrival, this speeds up the process of them getting outside.

Hot weather clothing

The children enjoy active play experiences inside and out while at nursery please check their spare clothes suit the season. Shoes should have closed toes to support safe play.

Free School Meal and Clothing Grant

https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/wl/calderwood/2023/05/18/free-school-meals-clothing-grant/

Calderwood Community Cupboard

https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/wl/calderwood/2023/05/18/calderwood-community-cupboard/

East Calder Gala day Events

https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/wl/calderwood/2023/05/17/east-calder-gala-events/

 

HOME LINKS:

Healthy eating and exploring patterns: Try making patterns out of healthy foods – different shapes, flowers or faces

As always, please share any experiences with us on Online Learning Journals.

As ever, thank you for your continued support. If you would like to leave us any feedback, please click here.

Kindest Regards,

The Nursery Champions

Calderwood Primary Chronicle: 02/06/23

PDF Link Here: Calderwood Chronicle_02_06_23

Calderwood Commitments (Actions):

  • C in the Park tickets on sale in iPay. £3 per adult/ child until 9th These tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
  • Information for those attending the Rookie Rockstars Concert on Wednesday and Thursday.
  • In the sunnier weather can you please ensure children are wearing sun cream to school, they might want to bring a hat for when they are outdoors.

Calderwood Calendar: 

  • Term 4 Calendar link Updated – updates in yellow
  • East Calder Gala Events
  • 26/05/23 – 09/06/23: C in the Park tickets on sale in iPay. £3 per adult and/or child. These tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
  • 06/06/23: 6pm: Parent Council Meeting: Click here for agenda and Zoom link.
  • 07 & 08/06/23: 6:30pm: Rookie Rockstars Concert: Pre Purchased Tickets required
  • 09/06/23: East Calder Gala Day Crowning Ceremony: Glee and Choir to meet at 5:50pm at East Calder Park, please wear school uniform.
  • 09/06/23: 11:15am: Mull Clan Calderwood Connects – 2 family members welcome
  • 10/06/23: 12:45pm: Grand Gala Parade -Almondell Cemetery Car Park: School and nursery children will walk together, behind our school banner and dress up as a Disney character, we will also have banners available. Children should be accompanied by an adult.
  • 13/06/23: 9:00-10:15am: Calderwood Chats: Drop in and have look at your child’s jotter and profile with them.

Calderwood Communication: 

  • Free School Meals and Clothing Grant Information: Although all children in Primary 1-5 received free school meals, it is important that those families who are entitled to the free school meals grant apply, as this can get free school milk for your child and access to other support, in and out of school The clothing grant application also helps you to receive funding to purchase uniform supplies for your child. The link has more information and our equity champs are more than happy to support you with filling out the forms.
  • Calderwood Chatter in our Cosy Corner is open from 11-12pm every FRIDAY for a cuppa and a friendly chat if you need any advice, support or just a listening ear.
  • Clan Changeover 2023: Transition Information
  • C in the Park

Calderwood Compliments:

  • This week we welcomed our new Depute Head Teacher Miss Stark and Principal Teacher Miss Connor, you can find out more about them here.
  • Thank you Orkney Clan for your fantastic Calderwood Connects today! We loved how you shared your learning over the last year, through acting song and dance! Shetland Clan shared a super exciting Calderwood Connects last week all about space! They shared their learning in a fun and exciting way. The week previous to that, Skye Clan taught us all about engineering and space, we all loved their engineering song. Thank you to everyone who joined us.
  • Thank you to the Glencourse Pipe Band who joined us to kick off Gala season!
  • Our Calderwood Knicks Basketball Team came 6th in the West Lothian Wolves silver play offs last week, a huge congratulations to them and their coaches, Mrs Robertson and Ms Morrison.
  • Some of our children have been visiting the Listening Hub, part of the East Calder Hub to support our local community. The visitors there have commented on the friendliness, listening and caring nature of our children. You can find more information about the service here.
  • Our amazing Stag Squad represented Calderwood in the Edinburgh Regional Glee Final last week, they had two outstanding performances! Photos to come soon. We are so proud of our Glee Group and all they have achieved! Thank you to Mrs McGarvey and Mrs Clarkson for leading them.
  • Last night children whose entries were awarded Highly Commended or Winners attended the – If You Were an Engineer What Would You Do? Primary Engineering Competition Award Ceremony at Edinburgh University, along with their champions. Children who were awarded Distinction also had their entries displayed at the public exhibition. Congratulations to our children for these fantastic achievements. A huge thank you to Miss Christie and our champions for inspiring our children and ensuring STEM is at priority within our curriculum and for attending the event. Photos will be available on this link soon.
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