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

Home Learning Grid – Term 3 – Primary 6

Home Learning Grid – Term 3 – Primary 7

Learning Letters – Term 3 – 2022/23

P1 Learning Letter term 3

Learning Letter Term 3- P2

Learning Letter Term 3- P3 

Learning Letter Term 3 – P4 Learning Letter

Learning Letter Term 3 – P5 Learning Letter.docx

Learning Letter Term 3 – P6 Learning Letter

Learning Letter Term 3 – P7 Learning Letter

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: 

  

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 

Calderwood Primary Chronicle: 20/01/23

Click her to download: Calderwood Chronice_20_01_23

Calderwood Commitments (Actions):

 

Calderwood Calendar: 

  • In this calendar you will find a list of all events for term 3. This has been updated.
  • 23rd January: Nursery Photo Day: If your school child has a sibling in the nursery they will have the opportunity for a family photo on this day. Please ensure they do not wear P.E kit.
  • 24th January: Learning Letters and Home Grids will be emailed to families.
  • 27th January: Dress Down Day: No football tops or crop tops please. Donation can be made on iPay.
  • 27th January: Calderwood Scottish Poetry Recital: Clan Competition: Children have the opportunity to recite a poem in their clan and the clan vote for the clan champion. You can find out more information here.

 

Calderwood Communication (for information)

 

Have a lovely weekend,

Miss Burton

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.

Ben Lawers – working with parents for our European Context

Ben Lawers will soon be taking part in Euroquiz, a national competition for primary 6 children. With this, pupils will begin learning about all European countries including their; geography, history, political affaires and culture. To extend their learning, we would love to invite any parents or carers who have experiences of different European countries to share their knowledge with the clan.

Please contact the school office if you can help us: 01506 280060 or wlcalderwood-ps@westlothian.org.uk

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Ben Lomond Residential – Lockerbie Kitlist

Ben Lomond are preparing for our first ever residential trip!

As you know, we are going to Lockerbie Manor on 1st-3rd March.

Please click the link below to view the suggested kitlist of essential items your child will need to pack, as well as some useful notes about optional items and which items will not be allowed.

Lockerbie Kitlist – Ben Lomond 2023

A paper copy has already went home with your child after having a thorough discussion about everything in class. If you still have any questions or queries please let us know.

Please note – we understand there could be costs incurred from potentially buying new items. If you have any concerns about this please reach out for support, we are happy to help.

 

We would also like to invite you along to an online information session about the residential, the information is below. If you are unable to attend, we will share the presentation on the blog.
01/02/23 – 6pm

P7 Residential Information Session: Teams  

Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room device

Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 340 806 909 89 Passcode: NvXp3r

*changed date

 

Thank you!

 

P4-7 Calderwood Careers

Calderwood Careers returns! We are excited to let you know that we have revamped our jobs in the playground and around the school. Applications are now open for you to apply for a Calderwood Career. Your job will run from January- June. We would love to welcome new pupils to Calderwood Careers!
If you had a job last term, please fill out the form letting me know if you want to continue your job, change jobs or end your career (only fill out questions 1-4).
Please sign up by Wednesday 25th January 2023 using the link below. You can apply in school or at home.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=oyzTzM4Wj0KVQTctawUZKXHvTu-zut9Pr6yPS_77eD9UQU9HNlROWkhQRk9BQUU2QUREVklTODNSRC4u
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