East Calder Gala 2026/2027
Please find below information shared from the East Calder Gala Committee
Starting the year off….
Santa Family Fun Run – Sunday 29th November 2026 9:30am
We will be holding our 2nd Santa Run. Entry includes a Santa suit and medal. This is a great opportunity for schools to encourage families to start their festivities within the community.
Torchlight Procession – Sunday 29th November 2026 6:00pm
Our torchlight procession leaves East Calder Sports Centre and makes its way to the Partnership Centre where our Queen’s Court is selected for Gala 2027. It is always extra exciting for children to be present when their name is pulled from the hat!
We will then have lots of opportunities for our schools to get involved.
Inter-School Relay – Saturday 12 June 27
It would be great to have representation from all schools within East Calder at this year’s inter-school relay. Teams are made up of 4 members normally from P6/P7, there is a Boys’ team and a Girl’s 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. This is usually made easier if they have a designated adult to support the children.
Art Competition – Deadline Wednesday 26 May 27
The theme of this year’s art competition is yet to be decided and we will be in touch nearer the time. At the moment, we are hoping this can be added to your diary for children to complete in class. We will ask you to encourage all school children to create a masterpiece to their liking, sticking to the theme on A4 paper. This is a lovely opportunity for our creative children in the community to be celebrated.
Grand Carnival (Stalls) – Wednesday 9th June 27
Like in previous years, schools and local charities will have the opportunity to have a table/stall at our Grand Carnival on Wednesday 9th June to help you raise much-needed funds. This could be your School Parent Council, or a class enterprise. All money raised is yours. This is our way of giving our schools and local groups a space for fundraising. 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.
Gala Week – Sunday 6th June – Saturday 12th June 27
We are busy planning another great week of events; discontinuing some and adding in new events. Details of all activities will be advertised within the official Gala Programme (hard copy and virtual) and through the Gala’s media outlets. We would kindly ask you to remind the children of these events and we would be grateful if you could promote these through your own School media outlets.
Gala Dress Down Day – Friday 11th June 27
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. We would suggest £1 donations, but all donations are appreciated.
Queens Crowning – Friday 11th June 27
To celebrate the crowning of our Gala Queen and the participation of all the children picked to be part of this year’s Gala Queen court, we would welcome each school to perform for the local community. The performance can be anything of their choice. This can be anything from singing to dancing, whatever you fancy. We have been blown away by the singing and dancing in previous years.
Gala Parade – Saturday 12th June 27
We appreciate that people are busy at the weekends and staff are giving up their own time to support this event. If possible, we would encourage each school to walk in the Gala Parade and hold a school banner of your choice. We tend to start approx. 12:45 (in position for 12:30).
