Nursery Chronicle 27.1.23
Calderwood Nursery Chronicle 27.1.23
Calderwood Commitments Actions:
- PM session children only – Order your child’s lunches for next week by clicking here
- Please click here to share whether or not your child will be attending nursery during the school February holiday
Calderwood Calendar
1.2.23 – Pre School Vision Screening
UPCOMING DATES
You can find upcoming dates here
Calderwood Communication (For information):
Reporting an absence
A gentle reminder that when reporting an absence during term time this should be done through the school office on 01506 280060 or wlcalderwood-ps@westlothian.org.uk
As our nursery staff are on the floor playing and learning with the children therefore the nursery phone or messages are only checked at specific times.
Photo Day
Tempest Photography visited the nursery on Monday and the children had their individual and sibling photo. We appreciate the families who took the time to wait whilst the system was down. You will receive an email and be able to order your photos online.
Mealtimes at Calderwood Nursery – ordering lunch
Last week we trialled ordering lunch using an online form. However, following feedback from our families some of you said you preferred choosing a lunch with your child as you arrive at nursery so you can consult with your child. Therefore, if you arrive with your child in the morning you can continue to order on the register. However, if you have a child who attends PM sessions please complete the form to order your lunches by clicking here.
Application for Primary 1
A gentle reminder that application for Primary 1 2023/24 should have been completed by 31st December. If you have not completed the forms for your child, you can find more information as below. We would encourage you to apply for a place as soon as possible.
Primary 1: https://westlothian.gov.uk/apply-for-a-primary-school-place
HOME LINKS:
This week we have been interested in learning about Scotland and Robert Burns.
You might want to learn a Scottish poem, song or some Scots Wirds with your child.
https://earlyyears.scotshoose.com/index.html
As always, please share any experiences with us on Online Learning Journals.
As ever, thank you for your continued support. If you would like to leave us any feedback, please click here.
Kindest Regards,
The Nursery Champions
Nursery Family Calendar Jan-Mar
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.
P2/3 Virtual Museum
Please find our P2/3 virtual museum about space careers below.
This is for use by P2 and P3 clans in school.
Home Learning Choice Boards Term 3 2022/23
As a school, we are currently re-evaluating our home learning grids. We are firstly focusing on P5-P7 home learning and are making changes to reflect the views expressed by champions, pupils and parents. We will then explore home learning from P1-P4.
The current P5-P7 home learning grids will last for a duration of 4 weeks. The next homework to be issued will have changes and alterations, and will reflect our new home learning structure in P5-P7. This has been discussed with all pupils at this stage. Further information will be issued along with our new grids.
P1 Home Learning Choice Board T3
Home Learning Grid-Term 3-Primary 2
Home Learning Grid- Term 3- Primary 3
Home Learning Grid – Term 3 – Primary 4
Home Learning Grid – Term 3 – Primary 5
Learning Letters – Term 3 – 2022/23
Calderwood Can Certificates-20.01.23
Well done to all learners who received a Calderwood Can Certificate this week!
The Ben’s IDL Showcase
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!
Calderwood Nursery Chronicle 20.1.23
Calderwood Nursery Chronicle 20.1.22
Calderwood Commitments Actions:
- Due to an error, ‘child’s name’ was missed from the form. Therefore, if your child does not attend nursery on a Monday and you did not share your child’s name, please sign up for a slot for nursery photo day on 23rd January by clicking here.
- Order your child’s lunches for next week by clicking here
Calderwood Calendar
UPCOMING DATES
23rd January – Photo Day
Calderwood Communication (For information):
Photo Day
Tempest Photography will visit the nursery on Monday 23rd January to take individual and sibling photos of the children. You will receive and email with information regarding ordering after photo day. If your child does not attend nursery on a Monday, please choose a slot by clicking here.
Mealtimes at Calderwood Nursery
Rationale
‘Meal times should be viewed as learning opportunities where we take time to support and encourage children to learn the necessary skills for life.’
Scottish Government, 2020, p. 57
The Scottish Government recognises that ELC experiences provide children with an opportunity to establish healthy eating habits in their early years. West Lothian Council will provide children with healthy, nutritionally balanced meals and snacks to support children to develop good eating habits and positive attitudes to food from a young age. You can find more information here:
http://www.healthscotland.com/uploads/documents/30341-Setting%20the%20Table.pdf
https://hub.careinspectorate.com/media/3241/food-matters-nurturing-happy-healthy-children.pdf
https://education.gov.scot/media/3bjpr3wa/realisingtheambition.pdf
All children in nursery are entitled to a hot meal and we would encourage children to try this hot meal. If for any reason your child wouldn’t like a hot meal there is a sandwich option or they can bring a packed lunch, please just let us know.
Instead of ordering your child’s lunch on the register we are going to trial ordering using a form each week which will be shared in the chronicle email each week. Order by clicking here.
Application for Primary 1
A gentle reminder that application for Primary 1 2023/24 should have been completed by 31st December. If you have not completed the forms for your child, you can find more information as below. We would encourage you to apply for a place as soon as possible.
Primary 1: https://westlothian.gov.uk/apply-for-a-primary-school-place
HOME LINKS:
This week we have been interested in learning about Chinese and Lunar new year.
You might want to try making some recipes at home. You can find some here: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/collection/chinese-new-year-recipes
As always, please share any experiences with us on Online Learning Journals.
As ever, thank you for your continued support. If you would like to leave us any feedback, please click here.
Kindest Regards,
The Nursery Champions
