Term 1 – Dundee Clan

Term 1

We have had an extremely busy and exciting term 1 in Dundee Clan.  Please click on the links to access all the sways which show our learning and hard-work for the term.  These can also be found in TEAMS in the relevant folders.

Calderwood Can Explorers: https://sway.office.com/FlL3Pa94r8njCymc?ref=Link

Calderwood Communicates: https://sway.office.com/ahKrI0qWNH2GW9SK?ref=Link

Calderwood Counts: https://sway.office.com/f6fvZSk9mDTIEmHF?ref=Link

Calderwood Cares: https://sway.office.com/06aSfHkt0KTYWg0w?ref=Link

 

 

Calderwood Clan Explorers – Dundee

Calderwood Clan Explorers

Throughout the first term we have been exploring our namesake clan ‘Dundee’.  We completed some research to find out where Dundee is located in Scotland and what important landmarks can be found there.  We explored the Tay Bridge, the RRS Discovery ship, the V & A museum and Broughty Castle.  We completed research through reading and researching online.  We presented our findings to the rest of our clan.

In Maths, we discussed the rules of 1-line of symmetry.  We practised this skill by using pictures of different landmarks from Dundee and drawing the other half of the picture to make sure it was symmetrical.  We loved this.  We realised a lot of buildings are symmetrical and discussed how this skill is used in architecture in the world of work.

We have been learning how to identify the location of a landmark on a map by using grid references.

Finally, we created a cityscape of Dundee.  We explored warm and cool colours, discussing how these make us feel and how they are seen in a sunset.  We created our sunset pictures using watercolours discussing how to blend the colours together.  We explored how much water is needed to get the colour just right.  After our pictures dried, we cut out our chosen Dundee landmark from black sugar paper to make our cityscape,  These are displayed in our cabin and look beautiful.

Please click on the link to look at our Calderwood Clan Explorer Sway.

 

Go to this Sway

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Description Writing

Dundee Clan began their writing journey by exploring description writing.

We completed our first piece of writing, describing our favourite animal.  We remembered to use the describing bubble to support us which reminds us to describe size, colour, texture, position, number, shape and what our animal does.

We explored the structure of description writing and learnt the names and purpose of the different sections in a description text.  We have come up with hand signals to represent each section which will help us remind us about the order in which to build our descriptive pieces of writing.

Finally, we explored the language features of a description text, looking closely at the nouns, adjectives and pronouns, recording them in a grid that we can refer to later when writing our own descriptions.

We will continue to explore this genre of writing further by writing description texts and exploring descriptive passages in our reading lessons.

Calderwood Primary Chronicle: 06/10/23

Calderwood Primary Chronicle: 06/10/23

Calderwood Commitments (Actions):

Calderwood Calendar: 

  • School finishes on 6th October and reopens on 17th October for October Break.
  • 19th October: Roe House Party – PJ Theme – Children in Roe House can wear their pyjamas to school.
  • 19th October: West Calder High School Open Evening for P7 Families
  • 20th October: Calderwood Cares: Collection for West Lothian Food Bank
  • 20th October 11:15am: Thistle Clan Connects: 2 family members are invited to the Arena to find out more about learning in Thistle Clan. The children will put on a performance for their adults.
  • 26th October 6:30-8:00PM: Parent Council P5-7 Halloween Disco Fundraiser: More information here.
  • 27th October: Halloween Dress Down Day: Please no masks and take into consideration school appropriate costumes
  • 27th October: Primary 1 -4 Halloween Party (in school time): Funded by the Parent Council

Calderwood Communication: 

  • Parent Council Fundraiser: Halloween Sweetie Bags
  • Parent Council: Halloween Swap Shop
  • Mrs Grieve has accepted an Acting Principal Teacher at Springfield Primary, initially until Easter 2024, her last day with us, for now, will be 9th I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mrs Grieve for all she has done for the children, champs and community at Calderwood. As one of the original teachers and previous Acting Principal Teacher, she has been a big part of our journey and has left a legacy at Calderwood. Her smile, enthusiasm, creativity, nurturing relationships and friendship will be greatly missed in the Calderwood corridors and cabins. Personally, she has always been a great support to me, and our leadership team. Best of luck to you Mrs Grieve on the next part of her journey, from us all. I’ll keep you updated on the recruitment process.
  • Congratulations to Mrs McGarvey, who is due her baby in February 2024. Apologies that in my absence communication was not issued around this. We will keep you updated on the recruitment process and will organise a hand over period to ensure a smooth transition for Ben Lomond Clan.

 

Calderwood Construction:

 

Calderwood Compliments:

  • It was lovely to see so many families join us for our champion conservations this week. Thank you to the children in Primary 5-7 who volunteered to support this event.
  • I hope everyone has a lovely October Break and we look forward to seeing the children on their return.

Primary 5 – 7 Halloween Disco

Please see attached flyers with more information about this year’s P5-7 Halloween Disco and P1-4 Halloween Party 🎃🪩As the P5-7 disco is outwith school hours, parents and carers must complete a form giving your permission to attend and also provide emergency contact details. The form can be accessed through this link: https://forms.gle/LRkceNFNmKoUaffY6We would appreciate if forms could be filled in online where possible but if you have any issues accessing it paper copies will be available on the night.Please note that your child will not be able to attend unless they have a completed permission form.Donations to the Parent Council are welcome but not required. A suggested £3 donation can be made via the following payment link: https://pay.sumup.io/b2c/Q1CECSCO or by scanning the QR code on the flyers.Donations are also now available through iPay. You can amend the donation amount on iPay.If you have any questions or issues accessing the form please email us at calderwoodpspc@gmail.com

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