P6 Trip to the Oriam @Herriot Watt University

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.

 

 

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Term 4 2023/24 – Learning Letters

All clans will be taking part in learning about Relationships, Sexual and Parenthood (RSHP) resource as part of the health and wellbeing curriculum. You can find out more information here about what your child will be learning here.

 

1 Learning Letter – Term 4

Primary 2 – Term 4 Learning Letter

Primary 3 Learning Letter Term 4

Primary 4 – Term 4 Learning Letter

Primary 5 Learning Letter – Term 4

Primary 6 Learning Letter – Term 4

Primary 7 Learning Letter – Term 4

Term 4 2023/24 Home Learning Choice Boards

Primary 1 Home Learning Choice Board Term 4

Primary 2 Home Learning Choice Board_term 4 

Primary 3 Home Learning Choice Board Term 4

Primary 4 – Term 4 Home Learning Choice Board

Primary 5 Home Learning Choice Board Term 4

Primary 6 Home Learning Choice Board Term 4

Primary 7 Home Learning Choice Board Term 4

Scottish Primary School Glee Challenge 2024

We are so proud of our wonderful Stag Squad, who took part in the Scottish Primary School Glee Challenge Edinburgh and Lothians Sectionals at Central Hall in Edinburgh on Thursday the 18th of April.  The Stag Squad were competing against 6 other amazing choirs.

Our Stag Squad were excellent and the scores in the sectional were extremely close, but unfortunately they did not make it through to the Regional Finals this year.
The children gave really great, high energy performances of both of their songs and had a really fun evening.
Some feedback from the judges was that they absolutely loved Stag Squad’s version of “The Whole of the Moon”.  The Stag Squad gave a superb, polished performance that showcased their wonderful teamwork, beautiful vocals and lovely movement.  They displayed great volume and energy, which really filled the auditorium with sound.
Huge thanks to everyone who came along to support our Stag Squad on the evening, and to our fabulous champions Miss Truesdale, Miss McEwan and Mrs Love who spent time rehearsing with the Stag Squad and accompanying them to the event.

Calderwood Primary Chronicle: 26/04/24

Calderwood Chronicle 26_04_24

 

Calderwood Calendar: 

  • Term 4 Family Calendar
  • 26/04/24 11:15: Tay Clan Connects: 2 guests invited
  • 29/04/24 Learning Letters and Homework Grids Issued
  • 03/05/24 11:15: Tummel Clan Connects: 2 guests invited Tummel
  • 06/05/24- 07/05/24: School Closed
  • 25/05/25: Parent Council Fund Raiser: Garage Trail

Calderwood Communication:

Calderwood Construction:

  • You can find extension plans and drone footage here.
  • Works look ahead.
  • Complete external facing brick
  • Scaffold drop ongoing
  • Groundworks install of school garden area ongoing
  • M&E 2nd fix ongoing
  • Ceiling install ongoing
  • Decoration ongoing
  • First fix furniture.

Calderwood Compliments:

  • A huge well done to our Glee Club – Stag Squad, who performed in the Glee Competition at Central Hall Toll Cross. Their performances were amazing and we are so proud of how professional they were. A huge thank you to our champions for giving up their time to lead Glee Club and take them to the event and to the families for supporting.
  • Our mini champ, pupil leadership groups met this week to continue the actions on their action plans. We ae excited to see what they can achieve.
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