Category: Caledonia Centre

Week 7 & 8 in the Caledonia Centre

It has been a lively and rewarding two weeks here at the Caledonia Centre! We recently set up two new BGE classes, and it’s wonderful to see all our pupils feeling much more positive and engaged with the new arrangements. A special moment was when one of our S1 pupils was joyfully reunited with a friend from S2—having spent lots of time together in primary school, their reunion brought smiles all around.

In the BGE Katrine room, pupils have been combining creativity and learning by using playdough to explore French numbers. It’s great to see hands-on activities making language learning fun and interactive!

Last week, we were delighted to welcome a visit from our QIO, Mrs. Sim, who recognized many of our S1 pupils from their primary schools. It was a lovely chance to catch up and share progress.

Our cooking sessions are back in full swing, and this week the pupils made some delicious fruit breads. We’ll be sharing photos soon—stay tuned!

Meanwhile, our S3 pupil has been leading an exciting project, building a bridge as part of pupil-led learning. The big question now is: How many bricks can it hold? We can’t wait to find out! Our S4 English class have been developing skills in communicating straightforward information through letter writing, focusing on clarity and purpose. This practical work helps pupils express ideas clearly in everyday situations.

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Week 5 in the Caledonia Centre

This week in Katrine Room, our learners explored 2D shapes, developing their understanding of geometry through hands-on activities. Using a variety of materials, they enhanced their creativity and problem-solving skills while making different shapes.

Our S2 pupil demonstrated leadership and teamwork as team captains in basketball, applying his physical skills and working collaboratively in a fast-paced game.

In Design and Technology, an S3 pupil showed practical skills and creativity by completing a fantastic egg holder project, reflecting the CfE focus on designing, making, and evaluating.

Meanwhile, our S1 students brought energy and enthusiasm to the Friday lunchtime radio  skills through music and broadcasting.

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Week 4 at the Caledonia Centre

This week, one of our pupils began a placement at the Clay Cafe, attending one day a week for the next seven weeks. They enjoyed making brownies from scratch, using the dishwasher, and helping with customer service by taking orders. Well done!

Two of our pupils have been working on a self-directed LEGO project during lunch and break times. They were excited to proudly showcase their creative LEGO design  today.

Another pupil completed a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle over the week during lunch and break times this week—an impressive achievement!

A massive thank you to the Chemistry department for inviting our S1 pupils to join the Shimadzu Science class this week. They had the opportunity to take part in spectrometry and chromatography—a truly enjoyable experience for all involved.

Week 3 In the Caledonia Centre

 

This week, our S1 pupils had their photographs taken for their NEC cards. The NEC card  provides free bus travel and various discounts in shops. If any parents need assistance with lost NEC cards, please feel free to contact us.

At the Caledonia Centre, we proudly watched our senior pupils take an important step in their post-16 transition as they began their weekly college placements. The courses included Professional Cookery, Creative Arts, and Hotel Skills. Our pupils have already formed new friendships, and we look forward to hearing more about their college experiences throughout the year.

Finally, we were delighted to welcome Kirsty from the Marine Conservation Society as part of their Education Road Show. We learned a great deal and had a fantastic time.

To find out more about this opportunity please visit https://www.mcsuk.org/news/the-ongoing-success-of-scotlands-marine-education-roadshow/

Chefs in the making!

Some pupils from the Caledonian Centre had the pleasure of going to Tony Macaroni in East Kilbride.

They enjoyed making their own pizzas starting from simply a ball of dough and then selecting their own toppings.  After devouring their pizzas, they all enjoyed some ice cream.  Thank you to all the team at Tony Macaroni at St James Retail Park, East Kilbride.

Everyone was made feel very welcome and enjoyed this experience very much.

 

Adorable Ducklings update

Since Wednesday we have been excitedly welcoming new ducklings in to the Ness Room. We have them for the next 7 days before they go back to the big wide world.

They have been named Cole, Sonny, Dwayne and Custard. We are eagerly awaiting the last duckling.  It was great fun putting them in the water for their first swim.

Keep an eye out for more updates.

 

Adorable Ducklings Hatch at Caledonia Centre

These are so cute. The Caledonia Centre received duck eggs from Incredible Eggs; they have now hatched!

The project lasts 10 weeks in total and their S1&S2 pupils will be watching the ducklings growing all the way. At the end of the ten weeks the ducklings go back to Incredible Eggs where they “provide a local service by supplying poultry enthusiasts, hobbyists and smallholders with quality livestock.”

The students will have a variety of learning experiences from the project including the science of living things growing, animal welfare, safeguarding biodiversity & wildlife conservation.

The Caledonia Centre will post updates on this article as the ducklings grow.

Students Excel in Car Valeting Training

For the past few weeks and over the next few the Caledonia Centre has been training students from S3 to S6 on Car Valeting. A professional car valeting training team has come to the school on Tuesday mornings and the students have been trained by the team with 2 or 3 staff members having their cars cleaned.

The S6 Class has been running it as an enterprise scheme as part of Personal Development and Car Valeting National Course with invoices given to staff to contribute to part of the cost.  One of the S3 students has been described by James (the Car Valeting Instructor) as one of the best pupils he has ever seen. The student’s ability to take leadership and their attention to deal  has been outstanding. James has taught over 7000 pupils and he is very impressed.

The students have very much enjoyed the car valeting and have looked forward to every session. Mr Anderson from the Caledonia Centre said that a wonderful job had been done on his car, it was beautifully clean and shiny, inside and out.