Maths Madness in Burns

This Week in burns we have been exploring estimation. We began by exploring what estimation is, before testing our knowledge using Esti-mystery. Esti – mystery shows an image and clues and you have to estimate what the number is using the clues given. We loved Esti- mystery and had so much fun doing them, we decided to create our own. Once they were complete, we set our peers the challenge of working them out.

In addition to Esti- mystery we estimated the distance of things in our clan. We estimated how many jumps it would take us to get along the corridor before checking how accurate our estimation was.

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Maths Week Scotland – Schiehallion

In our learning over the last few weeks, Schiehallion have been investigating and learning about place value – making sure we understand the value of each digit within a number. Specifically this week, we have been looking at multiplying and dividing numbers by 10, 100 and even 1000.

We wanted to transfer this learning into some art work – so we created Mondrian art designs using 3 digit numbers as our stimulus. The children used two 3 digit numbers to create a sum, and then used the corresponding dienes blocks to create their pictures.

For example, if our sum came to 675, you would need to use six 100 blocks, seven 10 blocks and 5 single blocks.

I think you’ll agree that they came out really well.

Maths Week Scotland: Ben Lomond Clan

During Maths Week Scotland, Ben Lomond clan combined their knowledge of Scottish mountains with an understanding of negative numbers by examining the climate conditions at the summit of a mountain. This aimed to deepen their understanding of the mountain environment and highlight the real-world applications of negative numbers. We also connected our learning to our current clan novel “The Last Bear,” where April, the main character, moves to the Arctic Circle with her father to investigate changes in weather patterns.

The children thoroughly enjoyed learning about various mountains globally before focusing on Mount Everest. They engaged in discussions about maximum and minimum temperatures and calculated the differences, considering when these temperature readings might be recorded and why certain months experience hotter weather than others.

Next week, we will further develop our digital technology and data-handling skills by researching the maximum and minimum temperatures of Ben Lomond. We will then present our findings using Microsoft Excel. This will provide an opportunity to apply mathematical concepts in a practical context while enhancing their digital skills.

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Calderwood Primary Chronicle: 27/09/24

PDF: Calderwood Chronicle 27_09_24

 

Calderwood Commitments

  • 23/09/24 – 09/10/24: iPay open for Term 2 milk order: Milk orders will not be available after date.
  • Parent Council Christmas Card Fundraiser: Your child will bring their design home with an order form on Monday 30THof September 2024.  If you would like to order any copies of your child’s design please return the form to school by Thursday 3rd of October 2024.
  • Champion Conversations (Parent/ carer consultations) Please ensure you have pre booked an appointment, the booking system will open on 25th of September and close on the 8th of October

Calderwood Calendar: 

  • Updated: 2024-25 Calendar
  • 01/10/2024: 6:00-8:00pm: Parent Council Meeting 1: In the Arena or on Zoom. You can find the agenda here.
  • 04/10/2024: 9:15-10:15am: Clan Connects: Baird Doors Open 9:05am. An opportunity for your children to share on stage their learning in the Arena and then you can look at their jotters in the café. 2 adults per child. Please enter through the front doors.
  • 07/10/2024 – 08/10/2024: Tempest School Photo Days (note the change that this is now two days) Please ensure your child wears school uniform and no PE Kits. We can lend P7s ties, Primary 7 ties for those who would like to wear one for the photo.
  • 09/10/24-10/10/24: Champion Conversations (Parent/ carer consultations) Please ensure you have pre booked an appointment, the booking system will open on 25th of September and close on the 8th of October. Jotters will be available and the Scholastic book fayre (phone required for purchases).
  • 10/10/2024: House Meeting: Children can wear their house colours on top and uniform on bottom. Sika Fallow Roe Red
  • 14/10/24-21/10/24: School closed: October Break (Nursery open)

 

Calderwood Communication:

Routines:

  • Parking: There are spaces in our carpark for blue badge holders, only those with a blue badge should park in this space. There is no parking along the side of the building on the Nethershiel Road.
  • Lunches: A reminder that we have a pupil with severe allergies in school, therefore we would request that your child brings no nut products to school, including hazelnut spread.

 

Calderwood Compliments:

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Parent Council: Halloween Discos & Parties

If your child would like to attend the Halloween Disco please complete a permission and emergency contact form via the following link:

 

https://forms.gle/yaY2jVE8gCSHWQkN6

 

or by scanning the QR code. If you are unable to access the link, paper copies will be available on the night. Please note that your child will not be able to attend unless a permission and emergency contact form has been completed.

 

Halloween Posters Halloween Disco P4-7

 

Halloween Party P1-3

Calderwood Skills: A pupil and family challenge

Please find information about our Pupil/Family challenge linked to our Calderwood Skills focus here:

Calderwood Skills

 

If you would like to enter our challenge, please use this template:

Calderwood Skills Template

If you’d like a hard copy in class, please ask your champion.

 

All entries to be handed to Miss Connor by Tuesday 8th October, winners will be announced on Friday 11th October at Connects.

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