As we are coming into the winter months we are revisiting how we wash our hands in nursery and help to keep the germs away. We are watching a video which we hope your child will want to share with you all about “Why When and How” we wash our hands. This is a short video which the children have been watching and singing along to. We hope you can encourage them to practice washing their hands and help them understand how important it is for us to remain germ free where possible. Please find a link to the Superstar Handwasher video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vr6GQN-z_2s If you have any problems accessing this please ask a staff member. |
Change to Holiday Dates
Please note that the Early Learning and Children settings holidays have been updated. Please see the link below to the new holiday dates:
https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/64845/Early-Learning-and-Childcare-Terms-and-Holidays-2020-2021
October Newsletter – End of term
P6/7 Learning Walk – How to share your work!
Last week P6/7 were asked to take part in a learning walk after school with their parent/carer. As part of this challenge they were also asked to create a piece of work. Now it’s time to share their creations and explore the work of others!
Pupils and parents should choose a location in Blackburn to exhibit the work they have created. How you exhibit it is up to you!
Once you have chosen your location please share it here by Thursday: https://padlet.com/missandersonbps/4hkn7unneuiu64oh
You can do this by adding a new post, typing the location (be as specific as possible e.g. street name, name of the building etc.) and include a picture of the work.
***Please don’t physically exhibit the work until after the October holiday! More details will be shared after the holiday regarding the final step to this challenge!
Updated Covid 19 Guidance
Please find attached a letter for parents and carers from NHS Public Health:
2020_09_29 – Letter to parents and carers from NHS Lothian Public Health
P6/7 Home Learning – Learning Walk
This week we are asking P6/7 pupils to take part in a learning walk after school with their parent/carer. This should be completed (along with the follow up piece of work) by Monday 5th October.
How to take part:
- Set aside at least 30 minutes
- Keep any devices in your pocket until the end
- Each person should speak for at least 5 minutes uninterrupted about their ‘best learning experience’
- After each person has spoken take a moment in silence to notice where you are and if you are drawn to anything in your surroundings.
- Finally, spend some time talking about what either of you found interesting. You can also take this opportunity to ask each other questions.
- Create a piece of follow up work together inspired by your experience. You could create an artwork, build a model, make a video, write a story or a song. These are just suggestions, the possibilities are endless!
- Details regarding how to share this piece of work will be provided on Monday 5th
- If you have any questions please get in touch with Miss Anderson
P6/7 pupils completed this activity with a partner in school a couple of weeks ago. Here are some examples of work they created to inspire you!
P6/7 INstant Challenge Number 4!
P6/7 were exploring INstant challenge number 4 this morning as part of the Creative Bravery Festival! Click below to explore a PowerPoint created by two of our P6 pupils which captures part of their journey…
P6/7 Parent/Child Learning Walk
We are exploring new ways to communicate between our pupils, parents and staff at Blackburn Primary School.
This week, we are inviting our parents and children to take part in a ‘learning walk’ and a follow up task will be shared next Monday!
How to take part:
- Set aside at least 30 minutes
- Keep any devices in your pocket until the end
- Each person should speak for at least 5 minutes uninterrupted about their ‘best learning experience’
- After each person has spoken take a moment in silence to notice where you are and if you are drawn to anything in your surroundings.
- Finally, spend some time talking about what either of you found interesting. You can also take this opportunity to ask each other questions.
- Stay tuned for part 2 next week!
- If you have any feedback regarding this experience please feel free to share this with Miss Anderson
Common Cold and COVID-19 Symptoms Professor Jason Leitch, National Clinical Director
Please see guidance from Professor Jason Leitch National Clinical Director regarding guidance on the common cold and Covid 19 symptoms. 2020_08_31 Coronavirus – Jason Leitch Letter on testing and common colds – 31 August 2020