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Primary 6 have started a new topic to develop their learning about the benefits of active travel and exploring the world around us. This will involve exploring the local community. ​Carol Smith & Martin Bucknell are AST Support Officers and will be supporting the school this term to deliver this exciting project. The pupils have... Continue reading P6 Active & Sustainable Travel
A huge thank you to our Chiefs who presented the school and nursery update at our Parent Council meeting this week. Parent Council_HT Report_20_01_26
Calderwood Chronicle 09_01_26 Calderwood Primary Chronicle: 09/01/26 Every fortnight we will issue our chronicle to families via email and our blog. All other information about Calderwood is on our blog and on Twitter we highlight our achievements. Calderwood Calendar: Family Calendar Link Cancelled - 14/01/26 - Nibble and Natter Event Postponed - 16/01/26 - World... Continue reading Calderwood Chronicle 09_01_26
Calderwood PS Family Calendar 25 26_Updated January 2026
At Calderwood we currently have a Scottish focus for learning. All clans will participate in a Scottish/Burns Poetry competition in clan. All children will be encouraged to participate in their own way - whether that is filmed, performed to their clan or to their champion by 23rd January. The finalist will be put forward to... Continue reading Scottish Poetry Competition 2026
The Calderwood ski team competed at the Boyd Anderson event at Hillend on Monday 8th December. The team narrowly missed out on 3rd place, but we saw some incredible individual and team performances. Out of approximately 200 children, Aaron was the 4th fastest boy overall and the second-fastest P6. Ruairidh came 9th overall and was... Continue reading Calderwood Ski Team
Please find information about Impactful Parents Creative Employability sessions below. Impactful Parents Creative Employability sessions for lone parents and ethnic minority (non-white or non-British) parents. The dates are as follows: Wednesdays (January 21st-March 18th) from 9:30am-2:30pm at Voluntary Sector Gateway, Bathgate Thursdays (January 22nd-March 19th) from 9:30am-2:30pm at Reconnect Howden Park, Livingston Fridays (January 16th-March 13th)... Continue reading Impactful Parents Creative Employability
Calderwood Basketball Teams Kick Off the Season! On Friday, our Calderwood Primary basketball teams took part in their first tournament of the season at West Calder High School. Both squads showed fantastic teamwork, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the day. Calderwood Hornets (P6 Squad) are currently sitting 5th on the league table. Calderwood T-Wolves (P7 Squad)... Continue reading Calderwood Basketball - First Tournament
Calderwood Chronicle 05_12_25 Every fortnight we will issue our chronicle to families via email and our blog. All other information about Calderwood is on our blog and on Twitter we highlight our achievements. Calderwood Calendar: Calderwood Christmas Countdown Calendar 08/12/25 2-3pm Ben Lawers, Ben Lomond and Schiehallion Sharing the Learning Visit your child's clan... Continue reading Calderwood Primary Chronicle: 05/12/25
The Calderwood ski team performed exceptionally well yesterday at the Scottish School Snowsports Skier and Boarder Cross Race. The course was particularly challenging—set over the Hillend freestyle section, with steep jumps and high-adrenaline twists and turns. We are incredibly proud of all the children who competed at such a high standard. A special mention must... Continue reading Calderwood Ski Team - 1st December 2025