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Eco Action at Calderbank

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We are all busy creating designs for the ‘Right to Play’ mural in our playground. The Eco Committee will help to judge the winning design which will be used to produce our first school mural. Some of our Eco Committee have been writing emails and letters to ask our pupils, parents and community for help with our school grounds developments.

Representing my class, school and/or wider community encourages my self-worth and confidence and allows me to contribute to and participate in society. HWB 0-12a, 1-12a, 2-12a

Through contributing my views, time and talents, I play a part in bringing about positive change in my school and wider community. HWB 0-13a, 1-13a,  2-13a

We are delighted that a local builder has generously donated the paint and brushes for our mural.We also reminded everyone that it’s important that they bring in old clothes and shoes, as we need everyone to help us paint the mural.

We wrote to pupils and parents to ask if they would help us collect the 2000 2 litre bottles we need to complete our Eco greenhouse.

Within and beyond my place of learning, I can reduce, re-use and recycle resources I use, to help care for the environment. TCH 0-02a

Throughout all my learning, I take appropriate action to ensure conservation of materials and resources, considering the impact of my actions on the environment. TCH 1-02a

Having analysed how lifestyle can impact on the environment and Earth’s resources, I can make suggestions about how to live in a more sustainable way. TCH 2-02a

Everyone is reminded that from 15th-19th April is our Eco Action week and it is important that all pupils bring a waterproof jacket and wellies to school as we will be enjoying our outdoor learning in all weathers.

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Red Nose Day !

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A huge thank you to all our family and friends who helped us by donating toys, games and books to our Bring and Buy sale. We had great fun designing red noses, decorated ‘Red Nose Day’ biscuits and spent lots of pocket money at the Bring and Buy sale. With everyone’s help we raised a fantastic £121.75 for Comic Relief !

Watch the fun by clicking on the picture below.

Watch a short video clip showing you the children your  money is going to help.

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‘Sport Your Trainers’ day

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The children had a wonderful action packed day. We were involved in a t-shirt and trainer design challenge and a ‘House’ potted sports event. We were delighted with our surprise visit from the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games mascot, Clyde. He made his entrance at gathering and spent  time with us, playing games and getting his photo taken with all of us. His entourage explained that our school was one of only 3 which were selected from 254, across Scotland, to have a visit from Clyde. We were the only school in North Lanarkshire to have Clyde come along to our to share in our ‘Sport Your Trainers’ activities.

We learned about the creation of the mascot Clyde and watched the animated film, narrated by Billy Connolly.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=je5mi7-rLH0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itMWcgwRSgA

Click on the photo to watch Clyde’s big arrival in our school.

Our fantastic t-shirt and trainer designs will be posted soon.
Check out the photos of our special day !

Our ‘House’ potted sports event was a great success. Skye won the bronze award, Harris was silver and Lewis received the gold award !

Skye

Harris

Lewis

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Calderbank gets Glow – ing !

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Glow is a Scottish schools’ intranet which is a safe and secure learning environment that your child can access at school and at home. Over the next few weeks all children will be reminded of their ‘Glow’ login and  password and parents will receive a leaflet explaining how ‘Glow’ works and the opportunities for learning it holds.

Click on the ‘Glow’ logo to find out more.

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Eco Action Week 15th-19th April

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We are continuing to work hard to achieve Eco Schools status for our school .  We are holding an Eco Action Week to help us raise awareness  of particular issues and focus on our priorities this term. We will be involved in lots of fun Eco activities from Monday 15th April to Friday 19th April. Activities include –

  • A visit from St. Andrew’s Hospice
  • A woodland walk with our local Forest Rangers
  • Planting at the allotment with our friends from B&Q, You Can Do It team.
  • A visit from our local RSPB representative

Our Eco Committee have been taking a close look at our school grounds and will be consulting all of our pupils to make an action plan to improve our play facilities and outdoor learning opportunities.

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‘Rights Respecting School’

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As part of our Health & Wellbeing programme all children in the school have been learning about the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. We have been looking at film and animation illustrating children’s rights and have been having a go at creating our own. We will be posting our film and animations soon !

Take a look at the photos to see the types of activities we have been involved in. We have been discussing the difference between ‘wants’ and ‘needs’ and thinking about our rights and responsibilities in school.