Please find information about our sharing the learning event during Book Week Scotland:
Calderwood Christmas Countdown 2022
Common Cold Study -Elvis Kids
Recently, it was published evidence that nasal irrigation with salt water helped reduce the cold in adults. We have also shown the mechanism for how salt water helps with the common cold when applied on the nasal epithelium. Our research showed that cells use the chloride from the salt water to fight viral infections. Hence, we are now testing if salt water nose drops helps children fight the cold.
If you have a child under 7 years of age, you may be able to join the fight.
The Children’s Hospital in Edinburgh are doing a study of salt water nose drops to see if it helps get rid of the cold faster.
Your child does not need to have a cold right now to take part!
You can join right now by calling/texting 07973657457 for an appointment to sign up and to be taught what to do the next time your child has a cold.
Your child does not need to attend.
Families completing the study will receive travel expenses and a £30 voucher to compensate for any inconvenience.
Further information is in the attached flyer or at www.elviskids.co.uk ; Twitter: @elviskids; Facebook: Elvis Kids.
Book Donation
Book Week Scotland – Book Donation
Are you having a clear out of old books or do you have any books you have read and would like to pass on to others to enjoy? If so, then as part of Book Week Scotland, we would like you to donate any books that you no longer need or use to our school libraries for the pupils to enjoy reading.
Book week Scotland takes place from Monday 14th November until Friday 18th November. Throughout that week, pupils can bring in any books they would like to donate to our school. They will receive a sticker to write their name on and place inside the book.
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you will go. Dr Seuss
Book Week Scotland Events- 14th to 18th November
Please find all information regarding Book Week Scotland and our sharing the learning event here:
Book Week Scotland Advertisement
Our Calderwood Improvement Journey: 2022-23
Parent Helper/Volunteer
Thank you for anyone who has signed up to be a volunteer/parent helper. We will be in touch about upcoming events, please let us know if you can support us.
You can find out more information below. Please read this before you volunteer.
Many Thanks,
Bramble Clan Learning
Literacy
In reading and writing, we have been looking at the different building blocks that make up a story. We have looked at the structure of a story, making sure we know all the names of the different sections and what should be included within each of these. We even came up with our own actions to remind us what to include. We looked at this further in our reading books and, after reading, we used the story mountain to show the plot of the story.
This week, we have been looking at the setting of a story. After reading, we either drew or built the setting from our story, giving evidence from the text to back up our ideas. We really enjoyed using Kapla, the building blocks and lego to build our settings.
Numeracy
In numeracy, we have been learning different strategies to support us when adding and subtracting. We have been learning about the ‘round and adjust’ strategy and found this was an efficient way to add numbers if one of the numbers is close to a multiple of 10. Some of us realised this might be a strategy that gets us to the answer quicker than if we used a different one. We will continue to explore selecting the most efficient strategy in order to answer a calculation quickly.
We have also explored addition and subtraction word problems. We used the method RUCSAC to support us in solving problems.
R-Read
U-underline the words
C-circle the numbers
S-select the correct operation
A-answer the question
C-check the answer.
We worked in partners to solve the word problems. Some us decided to act out the word problems which helped us to fully understand how to solve them. We will continue to develop this in our learning.
IDL
In IDL, we have been learning about Myths and Legends. We have been working across the clans and visiting other clan rooms and champions to develop our relationships with each other. We have been able to work with others in our area and get to know each other better. In each clan room we have been exploring what a fable, myth or a legend is and then listening to different stories from our champions. We enjoyed listening to the story of the Kelpies this week and enjoyed building a scene from the story and including information about the origin of the story. We have realised that stories change over time and are very different from the original!
House and Vice Captain Election 2022
This morning we had another moment in history for Calderwood Primary as we had our first ever house election!
We gathered together in our houses and listed to the Primary 7 children who wanted to be our house and vice captains.
The manifestos from each of the children where fantastic! They had to prepare a 3-5minute speech which included including the following information:
- Some information about yourself and your interests inside and outside of school
- 3 values which are important to you and why
- 2 things you want to improve while you are house captain – why do you want to change them and how will you do this
- What you see the role of house captains being at Calderwood
- Why you feel Calderwood Primary is unique.
Roe House
Fallow House
Red House
Sika House
Our champs had the very important job of carefully counting all the votes!
The children were very excited to phone home to share their news with their families!
Roe House
Fallow House
Red House
Sika House
Our Primary 7 Leadership Team
Nursery Chronicle 04.11.22
Nursery Chronicle 04.11.22
Calderwood Commitments (Actions):
- Developing our Values – please complete the padlet ASAP so we can establish our values https://padlet.com/Calderwood_Nursery/f91nqs7vqf4ld2q
- Click here to sign up to be a parent/ carer volunteer. Please share with other family members who might be able to help us with excursions, community walks, etc.
- Book your book bug session here: https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/aANmLw1b
- Please note this is for 1 parent only and please only use the YES option – DO NOT use the IF NEED BE option as this will book up places.
Calderwood Calendar
We are continuing our Autumn walks next week, please ensure your child continues to bring warm clothes and outdoor shoes for this.
14th -18th November: Scottish Book Week dress up/ down any day your child chooses (no donation required). Your child can bring a teddy to nursery to listen to a story with us (we have spare teddies if required).
15th-18th November : Book Bug Sessions will run across Tuesday-Friday of Book Week with Mrs Shemilt in nursery. You can book a slot aboveplease only use the YES option – DO NOT use the IF NEED BE option as this will book up places. We invite one family member per child to these sessions 🙂.
You can find upcoming dates for this term here: https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/wl/calderwood/2022/10/20/oct-dec-family-calendar-nursery/.
Calderwood Communication (for information)
A reminder that Nursery photo day will be on 23rd January. There will be an opportunity for sibling photos with children in school and nursery on this day.
In Nursery the changes in weather and things around us have sparked interest in the children. We have been learning all about Autumn. You can find more here: https://sway.office.com/Bd5jY41lMrzPJjAt?ref=Link
HOME LINK: Go on an autumn scavenger hunt can you find the things below?
Please share any photos with us on your Online Learning Journal.
As ever, thank you for your continued support. If you would like to leave us any feedback, please click here.
Calderwood Compliments
Thank you to everyone who has signed up to be a parent helper, you can still apply by clicking here.
- Thank you to our Parent Council for organising a Halloween fundraiser, and to everyone who donated. They managed to raise £431.50.
Kindest Regards,
The Nursery Champions
