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• Up, Up and Away – Literacy Caterpillar

  Introducing the Literacy Caterpillar   Environment  We look at the space in our early years centre, both inside and out, to make sure we have resources out for the children that make them curious to explore and learn. For example, a variety of stories, puppets, mark making and small world. These are all resources that help develop early literacy skills.  Routine We have a structure and rhythm throughout the day within centre, such as together times, lunch times, snack times & time for children to play freely. This helps the children feel more secure in the awareness of what is coming

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  Colquhoun Park Early Years Centre

• Why is literacy important?

  Literacy is one of the cornerstone to success to life. Being able to read and write (and communicate successfully) is essential for engaging in education and in other areas of life (for example, in employment and personal relationships) A significant number of adults have very low levels of literacy and, without adequate literacy skills, are at a higher risk of experiencing poor mental health, unemployment and involvement in crime.

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  Colquhoun Park Early Years Centre

• What is Literacy?

  Early experiences lay essential foundations for future success in literacy. Literacy is ‘the set skills which allows an individual to engage fully in society and in learning, through the different forms of language, and the range of texts, which society values and find useful.’ (Curriculum for Excellence, 2010, pg1) Literacy is commonly understood as the ability to read and write. However, listening and talking are also important literacy skills. From birth to 5 years, literacy is viewed in its broadest sense, as children’s early interactions and experiences lay the foundations step-by-step for future learning and success in literacy. Aspects of the

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  Colquhoun Park Early Years Centre

• S2 Rosary Workshops

  

  Our S2 pupils marked October as the month of the Holy Rosary with drama workshops led by Stephen Callaghan, director of the Archdiocese of Glasgow Arts Project (AGAP). During the sessions pupils created modern day scenes that explored themes from the mysteries of the rosary. A brilliant way to bring the rosary alive!

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  Turnbull High School Religious Education and Chaplaincy

• Red Wednesday – Caritas Success!

  

  Red Wednesday is a day of raising funds and awareness for the plight of persecuted Christians around the world. Pope Leo’s charity for this cause is Aid To The Church In Need, with whom Turnbull has a special, long-standing link. Our Caritas pupils delivered on the campaign’s three objectives: Information– Caritas pupils led an online assembly for the whole school, highlighting that 80% of religious persecution world-wide, is against Christians Prayer- As part of the assembly, the whole school took time to pray for our brothers and sisters who risk their lives to remain faithful to he Lord. Action- Our

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  Turnbull High School Religious Education and Chaplaincy

• Hallow’s Eve Almsgiving

  

  During the month of November, the Church focusses her prayer in a particular way on the Holy Souls; those who have died in friendship with God and are undergoing purification before entering heaven. All classes engaged in learning about this part of our faith, in writing November Lists and praying for the faithful departed in short services in the oratory. Some classes produced some artwork as part of learning the ‘Eternal Rest’ prayer  and that Catholics face death with hope in the resurrection. S1 classes enjoyed a ‘Spooky Silence’ during which they watched ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas.’ The main character

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  Turnbull High School Religious Education and Chaplaincy