Ben Lawers have been learning about Scottish myths and legends and showing their learning through a creative digital project. Inspired by Netflix, pupils have been working in groups to turn their chosen myth and legend into a documentary series. They have been working on designing and editing skills to create a high quality home page, and their acting skills to share their learning through video. At home, pupils could access their work through their OneDrive/OneJotter and present their work.
Last Friday we celebrated Burns by reciting poems in our clans. The children were absolutely amazing! The hard work, perseverance and confidence was excellent to see, whether on Teams, See Saw or in person. A huge thank you to our families to supporting our children to learn and perform in their own way.
Each clan voted for their winner. Congratulations to our clan winners below. If your child was a winner you are invited to watch your child compete and recite their poem in front of the judges tomorrow.
Lockerbie Presentation: https://www.manoradventure.com/presentation/lockerbiemanorspecials.html#/72
School Presentation: Lockerbie Parents Evening 2023
Kit list: Lockerbie Kitlist – Ben Lomond 2023
Your child has been recently involved with a music initiative called ‘Artistic Rhythms’ with Limelight Music. They have been learning and creating music inspired by world artworks from 3 countries in 3 continents – Tanzania, Brazil and Scotland. These countries have been chosen for their rich cultural heritage, which often brings the art forms of dance, music, poetry, rhythm and visual art together.
The block of learning is due to come to an end and the last session will be held on Tuesday 7th February. While I appreciate the short notice and other opportunities to visit school that week are already in place, Limelight would like to invite you in to share what your children have been learning. We will record the final sessions for any parents unable to attend and this will be shared at our ‘Caledonian Clan Celebration’ event.
There are two sessions, your child will know whether they participate in the first group before break or the second group after break.
Session 1 – 10.00 – 10.25
Session 2 – 11.15 – 11.45
We look forward to sharing this amazing learning and welcome you to join in if you wish.
Well done to all learners who received a Calderwood Can Certificate this week!
Last week, the Ben’s took over the Discovery Den area.
They has been working on their IDL topic ‘Ancient Civilisations’ and had so much amazing work, they wanted to show it off and plan a school event. Here is what they had to say:
In 4 main groups, we chose our Civilisation of interest: Ancient Romans, Ancient Egyptians, the Aztecs and the Vikings.
We organised ourselves into sub-topics and worked for 5 weeks researching, learning, discussing, planning and creating beautiful, amazing pieces of work that demonstrated what we learned from our research.
We set wrote poems and stories, collected data, made PPT’s, cooked food, conducted science experiments, created art pieces, performed drama pieces and made videos.
We used our teamwork skills to work together to build a picture of what we discovered.
They invited members of staff and other clans around and presented beautifully and confidently, the learning and knowledge they had on their chosen topic. Well done Bens!
Ben Lawers will soon be taking part in Euroquiz, a national competition for primary 6 children. With this, pupils will begin learning about all European countries including their; geography, history, political affaires and culture. To extend their learning, we would love to invite any parents or carers who have experiences of different European countries to share their knowledge with the clan.
Please contact the school office if you can help us: 01506 280060 or wlcalderwood-ps@westlothian.org.uk
Ben Lomond are preparing for our first ever residential trip!
As you know, we are going to Lockerbie Manor on 1st-3rd March.
Please click the link below to view the suggested kitlist of essential items your child will need to pack, as well as some useful notes about optional items and which items will not be allowed.
Lockerbie Kitlist – Ben Lomond 2023
A paper copy has already went home with your child after having a thorough discussion about everything in class. If you still have any questions or queries please let us know.
Please note – we understand there could be costs incurred from potentially buying new items. If you have any concerns about this please reach out for support, we are happy to help.
P7 Residential Information Session: Teams
Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 340 806 909 89 Passcode: NvXp3r
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Thank you!
Fallow had a fantastic time at their house party on Friday to celebrate winning the house points last term.
We had dancing, games, cupcakes and fun!
Check out some snaps above!
At Calderwood we currently have a Scottish focus for learning. All clans will participate in a Scottish/Burns Poetry competition in clan. All children will be encouraged to participate in their own way – whether that is filmed, performed to their clan or to their champion on 27th January. The finalists will be put forward to a whole school competition on Friday 3rd February.
Please see below the options of poems the children can choose to learn.
Early and First Level
Second Level
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