FAO Parent of Primary 5 pupils – Bramble & Thistle Clans

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.

Caledonia Clan Celebration

This event is for all the Primary 1 – 7 Clans.

Leven, Linlithgow, Rannoch, Tay and Tummel Clans have their Clan Calderwood Connects this term, that families are invited to. These have a Scottish theme. Due to this, families might want to choose to attend one or the other of these events, or attend both.

Burns Poetry Competition

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 

Primary 1 Scottish Poems

Primary 2 Scottish Poems

Primary 3 Scottish Poems

Primary 4 Scottish Poems

 

Second Level 

Primary 5 Scottish Poems

Primary 6 Scottish Poems

Primary 7 Scottish Poems

Fallow House Party 13th Jan

Fallow House were the proud winners of the House Points last term.

Our Primary 6 and 7 Fallow Leaders suggested some types of parties and cast a vote across all children in Fallow House. The overwhelming majority voted for a pyjama party.

This party will take place on Friday 13th January at 9:30am. On this day, if your child is in Fallow house they can come to school dressed in pyjamas or dressed down.

The children have decided they would like cupcakes! They have also planned some fun activities like pyjama corners, musical beds and catch the teddy.

Leg it to Lapland Challenge

Calderwood Primary School took part in the Sustrans Christmas Challenge, ‘Leg it to Lapland’. This challenge encouraged all pupils to take their journeys to and from school by foot, scooter or bicycle. The charity launched this challenge to help reduce traffic congestion and air pollution around the school. Each day pupils travelled to school during the challenge week they earned ‘one virtual mile’ towards Lapland. Completing 30 mins of other exercise i.e. dancing, scoring goals at football practice or learning some new moves at Taekwondo practice also earned them a virtual mile! Completing other active journeys e.g. walking to football practice also earned them a virtual mile! The school who get the highest number of average miles per pupil will be the winner!

We were very lucky to have Santa and his elves deliver a special prize to a pupil in each clan who had gone over and above during the Leg it to Lapland Challenge week! Well done to all of our pupils!

 

Calderwood Christmas Performances

Dear parent/ carer,

We are very proud or our children and champions, and all they have achieved this week through our festive performances.

We would love some feedback for our children and champions on the opportunities you had this week, to view our Carols around the Campfire (Nursery), Nativity (P1) and Christmas around the World (P2-7) performances. Please take a minute to complete the form below. 

https://forms.office.com/e/8DaBwNVJY1

Have a lovely weekend, 
Miss Burton

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