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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
2 years
Farewell to Mr Reid. We’ll all miss you so much but wish you all the best. 👏👏⭐️
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
4 years
Our fabulous S6 students doing their Farewell Dance. We are so proud of them especially in these challenging times. We wish them the very best 👏👏
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
5 years
Calderside Academy thank Mr Louden for his 36 years service in Blantyre High and Calderside. We wish you all the best. We’ll miss you!
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
4 years
We’ll miss you all so much!! Thank you for everything you’ve given to Calderside Academy! 😘
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
3 years
Working well in S3 Maths class 👏
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
2 years
Today would have been our friend, Gemma’s 13th Birthday. We remembered her by releasing balloons in her memory. Pupils and staff miss Gemma so much and will always remember her 💕
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
2 years
Fond farewell also goes to Mrs Cunningham our Classics and Latin teacher. She will be missed by pupils and staff. We wish Mrs Erskine, Mr Reid, Mrs Cunningham and Mrs Dunsmore good luck, we’ll miss you all.
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
3 years
Pupils will be allowed to watch the Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 football match in class (if they want) on Monday. It’s been a tough year for everyone, hopefully a Scotland victory this will cheer us all up. ⚽️
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
4 years
📱📏✏️👔Primary 7s. We’re delighted to let you know that Calderside Academy will issue you with a school tie, pencil case with stationery and a scientific calculator. 🌈
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
4 years
Thanks to Blantyre Soccer Academy who very generously donated delicious pizzas to our brilliant S6 students at lunch today. They were really grateful and touched by the gesture. 👍👏😊🍕
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
4 years
Fond farewell to Miss Manzor in our Music Department. She leaves us to take up a very well deserved promoted post in Glenrothes. Miss Manzor has been an inspiration to so many of our students. We wish her good luck in her new post. She’ll be missed. 🎼🥁👋
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
4 years
Happy lockdown Birthday, Mr Monaghan! 🎁 🎂
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
3 years
Thanks to person who handed in 2 laptops to the school that they no longer had any use for. They are being given to families who are really grateful. Much appreciated. 👍
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
2 months
Our amazing S6 students are enjoying their last day! Lots of memories of their brilliant 6 years at Calderside Academy. We wish them all the best! 👏
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
4 years
Good morning Primary 7s. A special treat today, Rachel,one of our S6 School Captains to tell you about her experiences at Calderside. 👏🌈 #itsslc
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
4 years
Tonight would have been our Saltire Awards Ceremony. Thank you for all your volunteering efforts both in school and the wider community. 👏🏻🌈
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
2 years
Huge thanks to all Calderside staff - office staff, janitors, support staff, cleaners, canteen staff and teachers who have gone above and beyond to support our pupils this term. Hope everyone has a lovely Christmas and a relaxing break. 🧑‍🎄🌲🎅🏽
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
4 years
At present they are no positive cases of staff or pupils with COVID at Calderside. If there are any positive cases in the future, parents and staff will be informed immediately and protocols will be followed.
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
4 years
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
4 years
Thank you to all our amazing staff for their hard work, understanding and dedication during the most unusual school term. We wish all our pupils, families and staff a relaxing summer. Take care and we look forward to seeing everyone in August. 👏🌈
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
4 years
Food from our Home Economics Department including pasta, rice, cans was donated to The Trussell Trust Food Bank (Hamilton District).
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
5 years
S6 provided the entertainment at morning interval. 😂
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
3 years
We would like to express our gratitude for the generosity from @asda Blantyre in providing 10 new high spec laptops which will be used to assist our young people in their University aspirations. First class support from our local partner. Thank you!!
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
4 years
Lots of worried faces coming into Calderside today and an hour later same faces seemed happy and relieved. Thanks to the P7s who came along for their visit today and we look forward to seeing more of you tomorrow. 😃🌈 #itsSLC
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
4 years
Our new S1s first day went really well. All seemed happy and relieved. Only one lost bag which was found 😂 See you all on Monday!
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
3 years
Just heard amazing news about some of our former pupils. Aaron Lyle and Akis Androutsos graduated from Glasgow University with first class honours in Law. Lois Higgins and Clare Breem graduated with honours in Classics. Calderside proud of you all. Well done! 👏👏🎓
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
3 years
Have a wonderful break from everyone at Calderside Academy. 🧑‍🎄🎄
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
4 months
We all wish Mr Dodds good luck in his new post
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
5 years
Fond farewell to Mrs Randall, Mrs Patterson & Mrs McVean. We’ll miss you all. 😃
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
2 years
Good luck to staff and pupils taking part in St Andrew’s Hospice run this morning.
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
5 years
Well done to David Gordon. First Calderside pupil over finish line. Big thanks to Mr Crossan for organising and also for taking part. 👏🏅
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
3 years
I would like to congratulate all of our young people for the excellent levels of engagement with our online programme. I would also like to thank our parents/carers for their support & encouragement in ensuring their children are engaging with our lessons. Thank you. Mr Dodds
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
4 years
Staff and pupils at Calderside Academy have put together a short musical programme to spread some festive cheer during these difficult times. 🧑‍🎄🎅🏽👏🎤
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
2 years
Our PE Department wishing Mrs Erskine, Happy Retirement. Staff and pupils will miss her!
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
1 year
Brilliant turnout on a dreich day to support Make A Wish. 50+ pupils and staff walking 22 miles from Glasgow Green to Loch Lomond. Weel tak' the high road for @kiltwalk ! Good luck everyone. ☔️🌈🤞
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
1 year
Bonjour from the Eiffel Tower! 🇫🇷
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
5 years
Eiffel Tower time. #Paristime2019
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
3 years
Happy New Year to everyone in the Calderside Academy community.
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
1 year
Huge congratulations to Ajay who signed for Hearts Football Academy. Well done! Mr Richardson and everyone at Calderside are delighted 😀 ⚽️
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
4 years
Good luck tomorrow to all of our SQA candidates. We wish you all the very best.
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
3 years
It has been a challenging year for everyone - pupils, parents/carers and staff. We would like to thank everyone for working with us during these difficult times. Hope you enjoy your well-earned break. See you all in August.
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
4 years
Good morning Primary 7s. Here is Crisantos, a Mull House Captain and also MSYP for Rutherglen telling you about his experiences at Calderside Academy. 😃🌈 #itsSLC
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
3 years
First day back!! So good to see everyone. Our new S1s were great. Well done everyone! 👏 Forms issued to all year groups today - please return ASAP. See you all tomorrow. Remember your masks 😷
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
5 years
Happy Birthday to Mrs McVean. Have a fab time, you deserve it!! 😄
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
1 year
Andrew Dickie, S5 is the Scottish Gymnastics U18 Rings Champion and will now represent Scotland at the British U18 Championships on the 23rd and 24th March. We are all so proud! 👏👏👍
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
4 years
We have just received the detailed guidance on the re-opening of schools to all pupils in August. We will be in touch as soon as we have had the opportunity to consider what it means for the safe return of children and staff and the arrangements we need to put in place.
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
1 year
Class of 2023 we’re ready for you! 🎉 have a fantastic night
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
6 years
Prom night tonight!! Wish all our fab S6 pupils a great time at Grand Central Hotel. 👗 see you all later
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
2 years
Double trouble. Lorna and Linda are 60 today. Happy Birthday ladies, you cheer us up every day! 🎉 🥳 🎂
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
3 years
Adios to Miss Crawford and Mr Orr who are moving onto other schools. You are both great PE teachers and we’ll miss you! Good luck!
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
5 years
Excellent effort from our S6 students this week. Well done to everyone involved 👏especially the Mull and Skye House Captains.
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
1 year
S6s amazing farewell dance today 🕺💃 🪩 everyone loved it - thanks to everyone involved 👏👏
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
4 years
A message to our P7s/new S1s. Everyone at Calderside is looking forward to meeting you! Don’t worry. We’re here for you and we’ll make sure your move goes smoothly. 👍
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
2 years
Our amazing S6s showing off their Leavers Hoodies. They all look great! ⭐️⭐️
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
1 year
A great first day. Everyone is having a great time 🇫🇷
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
10 months
Some of our new S1s today, proudly wearing their new PE tops. They all look so smart 👏
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
1 year
And they’re off! Good luck to pupils and staff climbing Ben Nevis today for St Andrews Hospice. 🏔️ Have a great day everyone
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
3 years
The Calderside contingent of journalists on their last day at the Climate Emergency Newsroom. They have produced more than a dozen news stories over the last week, interviewing activists, politicians and explaining climate change for younger audiences.
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
5 years
Congratulations to Alana Moody, S2 on becoming the Taekwondo British Champion. What an achievement! Well done, Alana. We are all delighted for you. 😃
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
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And they’re off…. Good luck to all our senior pupils and staff who are climbing Ben Nevis today to raise funds for St Andrews Hospice. ⁦ @StAndrewHospice
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
1 year
Parc Asterix - here we come! 🇫🇷
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
4 years
Welcome message to all our P7s from Mrs Graham in our Maths Department 😁
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
1 year
A beautiful day at Disney! 🇫🇷☀️
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Calderside Academy
3 years
Calderside Academy sent a cheque to The Haven for £800! Money was raised before Christmas by selling Christmas masks made by our Home Economics Department and Christmas messages on the tree. Huge thank you to everyone involved. 👏👏
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
4 years
Mollie says remember your mask tomorrow 😷
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
4 years
S1s allowed out of school today at lunchtime. They all did very well. Had their masks ready and all returned on time. Well done S1. 👍
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
1 year
Well done everyone!! Calderside so proud of you all 😁👍👏
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
5 years
Last PSE class ever for our wonderful S6!!
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
3 years
It was amazing to be able to have our Primary 7s in Calderside yesterday and today. They stayed in their bubbles and followed all protocols. They all enjoyed a tour of the school and a talk with staff. 👍
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
2 years
Some of our proud S1s with their Award Certificates. Well done everyone 👏👏
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
4 years
Primary 7s, here is Kevin to share his experiences of first year. 👍🌈
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
5 years
Huge congratulations to all our amazing Award winners tonight. Calderside is so proud of you all! 👏🏆👏
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
6 years
School closed due to weather conditions
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
1 year
Arc de Triomphe yesterday 👍
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
4 years
Our new S1 pupils will be given a Calderside Academy tie from us this year. Further uniform details in your School Handbook. Black trousers/skirt, white school shirt, black jumper (no logos), dark jacket or black blazer and black footwear. You are all going to look so smart! 👍
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
4 years
Best wishes from all the staff at Calderside Academy 🎄
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
4 years
Latest information for our August return 🌈 #itsSLC
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
9 months
St Andrews hospice 6k this morning. Calderside pupils and staff taking part. Well done, everyone 👏👍🚶
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
5 years
Another fab day raising money for Mary’s Meals and The Climate Coalition. Well done to all involved especially the Arran and Lewis House Captains. 🎄
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
5 years
Off to Paris. 😃
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
3 years
A week of on-line learning. Well done everyone. 👏👏 Enjoy the weekend!
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
2 months
Looks amazing. Have a fantastic night!
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
3 years
Happy Lockdown Birthday to Mrs Quinn! 🥳 🎂 🎉
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Calderside Academy
6 years
Study leave has been extended until 31 January inclusive.
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
4 years
Some of the girls from our wonderful S6 leadership team represented Calderside tonight at the International Women’s Day event in Hamilton Townhouse. #girlpower
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Calderside Academy
5 years
Arrived in Bellewaerde #Paristrip2019
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Calderside Academy
4 years
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
4 years
A warm welcome to our P7s from our Humanities Faculty. Thanks Miss Ryan. 👏
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
3 years
A huge thank you to all our student teachers this term. We have loved having you at Calderside. We wish you every success in the future. Keep in touch and enjoy your break, you deserve it! 👏👍
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
2 years
Battling the Tinto elements. Well done everyone ⁦ @StAndrewHospice
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
5 years
Huge congratulations to all our fabulous pupils and especially S6 Mull and Skye students. An incredible £2,317 was raised at the recent Charity Day for SAMH. Scottish Association for Mental Health. So proud of you all! 👍🏼😃👏
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
4 years
Primary 7s - what colour will you be in August? 😂 House colours are Arran - red, Lewis - purple, Mull - yellow and Skye - blue. You will be given a welcome sports top in your House colour for PE. 👍🌈😁
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
4 years
To our P7s. A warm welcome from Mrs Reid in our English Department 🎥1/2
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
1 year
Our S6 students enjoying their last PSE lesson ☀️
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
2 years
Jenny receiving her Dux Medal today. 👏🏅congratulations! Calderside is proud of you!
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
1 year
Made it to the top 👏👏
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
6 months
Merry Christmas from everyone at Calderside 🎅🏽 what was Santa’s favourite door? 🧑‍🎄
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
2 years
Our Awards Ceremony tonight. An amazing night!! Well done everyone.
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@caldersideac
Calderside Academy
2 years
Fantastic first week. S1s are settling in and finding their way round the school, assisted by their guides. Pupils are looking fabulous in their uniforms. Have a relaxing weekend and see everyone ready to learn on Monday morning. Remember school finishes at 350 pm on Mon & Tues.
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