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We kicked off our exploration by delving into the intricate ecosystem of the Amazon Rainforest. The children have been researching fascinating facts about the rainforest and working on creating informative information reports. They have also had great fun designing and making tribal masks, which have really brought the topic to life for them.

Following our adventures in the Amazon Rainforest, we shifted our focus to the contrasting environment of the desert. We have been exploring how life in the desert differs from life in the rainforest and discussing the unique challenges and adaptations of desert creatures. To bring their learning to life, the children have been working on creating desert dioramas that showcase the key features of a desert habitat.

Social Security Scotland was set up in 2018 to deliver benefits for people in Scotland. This includes benefits for low income families, carers, people with disabilities and other payments. Please find a link to a leaflet outlining current benefits.

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The Trip to the Oriam – March 2024

To begin to explore the topic of Global Goals, we arranged a trip for our pupils in Primary 6’s to go to the Oriam at University to hear from some marine experts to learn about how sea life, in particular, whales were impacted by human behaviour.

The groups had two experiences, one being able to go inside the body of a life size blow up whale and the other visiting the Robotarium to hear from, and see in action, a real life whale robot which has been used to capture data about whales within the seas and oceans surrounding Scotland.

During the trip we were able to handle some real life bones, skulls and baleen. We were amazed at the sizes of the bones and tried to imagine the size of some of the larger whales, some as long as the hall we were in.

A marine biologist that specialises in understanding the behaviours of orcas was also really interesting. We looked at the sizes and shapes of fins to establish there gender and where they might come from. Their markings were all different and they had lots of different shaped heads and skulls depending on what they ate.

On our way back to the bus, we got to see around the university.

It was an interesting trip but we are now aware of some of the dangers facing the species and want to learn more about how to protect our seas and oceans.

Calderwood Routines 2024-25

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August 13th – 16th

For our first day in Primary 1 we will offer a staggered start 9:00-9:30am and home time 2:50-3:05pm to support a smooth transition for our children.  Information about clans/times will be confirmed soon.