Calderwood Primary and Nursery

Tay clan warmly invites families and special adults to come to our Calderwood Connects on Friday 10th February 2023 at 11:15am. We are very excited to share our learning from our IDL topic this term.

Please see our posters below, designed by some very talented Tay clan pupils, Franchesca and Oscar.

We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Calderwood Chronicle: 27/01/23

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Calderwood Primary Chronicle: 27/01/23

Calderwood Commitments (Actions):

23^rd – 27^th January: iPay is open for dress down day donations.
Caledonia Clan Celebration: You can find out more about this Primary 1 – 7 family event and book to attend the event by clicking here.
Capturing Calderwood: Communication Feedback Survey

Calderwood Calendar:

Apologises for calendar updates and the changes. School life is busy and we can’t always foresee all events that will take happen over the term. Changes to the original calendar have been highlighted in yellow and we have the date at the top so you know which is the latest version. Calendar link
27^th January: Dress Down Day: No football tops or crop tops please. Donation can be made on iPay.
27^th 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.
31^st January: School closed due to strike
1^st February: 6pm: P7 Residential Information Session on Teams: Click here to join the meeting: Meeting ID: 340 806 909 89 Passcode: NvXp3r
3^rd February: Calderwood Scottish Poetry Recital: Clan Winners: Clan Champions recite their poems to a panel, panel decide on an early level (P1), first level (P2-4) and second level (P5-7) winner. Invites will be sent home.
7^th February: Primary 5 Limelight Music Performance
9^th February: 6:00pm or 6:40pm: Caledonia Clan Celebration
10^th February: 11:15am: Tay Clan Calderwood Connects: 2 family members can attend

Calderwood Communication (for information)

Learning Letters for Term 3
Home Learning grids for Term 3
Calderwood Cares: You will find our positive relationships policy here. There is also the opportunity to provide some feedback.
We have had some further reports of head lice in clans, please find some information on the signs of head lice and how to treat it here.
Those children who have been offered an afterschool club will have received a letter in their school bag this week.
A huge congratulations to Mrs Love on the arrival of baby Emma, we are very excited to meet her.
Ms Henderson will join our office champ team on 20^th February, we look forward to welcoming her to our champion team.

Term 3 Calendar Updated: 26/01/23

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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

Jan-Mar Family Calendar

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.

Space Jobs Museum

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