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On the afternoon of October 1st, Perth Clan came together to share their learning with their families through their Clan Connects. The children took us on a journey all about music through the decades. They did an amazing presentation and we were even treated to some great singing (with a blast from the past with... Continue reading Perth Clan Connects - 01.10.2026
At our house meetings we used How Good is Our School, to reflect on our learning environment as part of our school improvement plan.
Calderwood Primary recognises the rights of the child and is currently on a journey to embed the United Nations Conventions on the Rights of Child (UNCRC) throughout the school. UNICEF has a Rights Respecting Schools Award which puts children's rights at the heart of school life in the UK and allows schools to demonstrate all the ways that they already celebrate children's rights. Calderwood achieved the Bronze Award in 2023 and are currently working... Continue reading Rights Respecting Update
Halloween Party and Discos The nights are drawing in and spooky season is nearly upon us... We've got some exciting Halloween plans coming up at Calderwood Primary this month! P1-2 Halloween Party Our younger pupils will be having their own Halloween party in school on Friday 30 October. There'll be some Halloween fun during... Continue reading Halloween Party and Discos
In Perth clan we are making the most of the wonderful cabin space we have this year. Our main clan room has plenty of seating areas, resources and working walls to help us with our learning. Our breakout room was designed by us and is split into 4 clear sections. The Regulation Station - which includes... Continue reading Perth Clan - Cabin Tour
The Scottish Government consultation on proposed legislation to restrict the personal use of mobile phones in schools remains open until 17 November 2026. The consultation will inform the development of future legislation for all Scottish schools. Restricting mobile phones in Scotland's schools - Scottish Government consultations - Citizen Space
Looking for something fun to do during the October holidays? We have a fantastic opportunity for pupils in Primary 1 to Primary 7 to take part in the FREE Livingston Active Schools October Holiday Programme! Thanks to funding from the Scottish Government's Summer of Sport programme, children can enjoy two days packed with exciting activities... Continue reading FREE Active Schools October Holiday Programme
Our P7s recently returned from an unforgettable three-day adventure at Dalguise PGL, packed with excitement, challenge and lots of fun! Throughout the trip, pupils had the opportunity to take part in a wide range of outdoor activities designed to test their teamwork, resilience and confidence. From tackling high ropes and climbing challenges to navigating obstacle... Continue reading P7 Adventure at Dalguise PGL
This week, Tay Clan have been taking part in Maths Week Scotland by developing our skills in measuring. We have been learning how to read scales by identifying intervals and using them to read measurements accurately. We were also delighted to welcome some of our adults from home into the classroom for our Sharing the... Continue reading Maths week in Tay!
