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• UP, UP and AWAY!

  Since August 2025, staff in centre have been familiarising themselves with the Up, Up and Away document. This resource is part of the CIRCLE (Child Inclusion Research into Curriculum Learning & Education) framework, and has been created to support early years education in Scotland, by providing strategies to support the development of literacy in our little learners. In January 2026 we will be introducing this resource into centre, focusing on our environment and using the audit tools and guidance to ensure we are creating a space which supports & promotes literacy development to the highest standards. Here we have created

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  Colquhoun Park Early Years Centre

• 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