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Daily Record
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Wishaw primary end school year by picking up Digital Schools Award
For Calderbridge Primary, it is the culmination of dedicated work by both staff and pupils to make technology a central part of the curriculum. Calderbridge Primary School in Coltness ended the school year on a high and celebrating a significant achievement after being awarded the prestigious Digital Schools Award. The award, part of a Scotland-wide initiative, acknowledges schools that have embedded digital tools into their learning and teaching in meaningful and innovative ways. For Calderbridge, it is the culmination of dedicated work by both staff and pupils to make technology a central part of the curriculum. The school's headteacher Diana Osborne praised the school community, saying she was 'immensely proud of the efforts of our Digital Team, led by Miss Cairney,' and gave a heartfelt 'shoutout to the whole team for their dedication in embedding digital learning and teaching across our school.' Digital learning is deeply woven into the fabric of school life at Calderbridge. Throughout the year, and especially during the school's dedicated Digital Week, children from nursery to primary seven engage in activities that teach them to use technology safely, responsibly and creatively. Workshops supported by Police Scotland, the NSPCC, and the 3Mobile Discovery Team help reinforce the importance of online safety and positive digital citizenship. Meanwhile, pupils enhance their computing skills through hands-on experiences with coding tools such as Scratch Jr, Scratch, Micro:bit, Sphero, and Microsoft's Hour of Code. In addition to programming, pupils explore a wide variety of creative and productivity apps, including Mark Up, Sketchmetademolab, GarageBand, Paint 3D, Book Creator, and more. This dynamic approach not only boosts digital literacy but makes learning fun and engaging. The award shines a spotlight on Calderbridge's forward-thinking ethos and its commitment to preparing pupils for the digital future. 'We're thrilled to be recognised at a national level,' said Mrs Osborne. 'This award reflects the passion, hard work and innovation that goes into making Calderbridge a digitally confident and inclusive school.'
Daily Record
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Wishaw school nets second Sportscotland Gold School Sports Award
To mark the golden moment, the Calderbridge Primary Sports Committee pulled out all the stops to host an unforgettable Sports Week. Calderbridge Primary School in Coltness has proudly secured the Sportscotland Gold School Sports Award for the second time. To mark the golden moment, the Calderbridge Sports Committee pulled out all the stops to host an unforgettable Sports Week. From high-energy events to new sporting experiences, the entire school community came together to celebrate fitness, fun and teamwork. The week began with a nutritious kickstart, thanks to the Welby Team and the local Costcutter, who joined forces to provide every pupil with a healthy breakfast—fuelling bodies and minds for the exciting days ahead. Throughout the week, pupils took part in a fantastic range of activities, from a vibrant sports day to trying out archery, New Age Kurling, rugby, speed stacking and Taekwondo (TKD) developing new skills and discovering new passions. It was a week bursting with smiles, sweat and school spirit. A special highlight was the Golden Celebration, where the entire school came together to mark the incredible milestone of achieving the Gold Award once again. The support of the school's Active Schools Coordinator, Ailsa, was fantastic and her enthusiasm and expertise added a huge amount to the success of the week. The school's headteacher Diana Osborne said: 'I am incredibly proud of all our children. Their teamwork, enthusiasm and sportsmanship throughout the week were truly inspiring. 'Achieving the Gold Award for a second time is a testament to their dedication and a shining example of our school's commitment to nurturing a strong, inclusive and lasting culture of sport and physical activity.' None of this would have been possible without the dedication and leadership of Mrs Wilson, Miss McGuiness, the Sports Committee and the countless volunteers who gave their time to ensure the week ran smoothly. Thankfully, the sun shone brightly throughout, adding to the success of this activity-packed celebration. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
