We were lucky enough to have a visit from The West Lothian Ranger Service this week. This was an environmental workshop which engaged the class by running a range of nature inspired games to help them understand the community and environment around them. We started with a mapping activity where we saw an aerial shot of East Calder taken by a satellite. It was interesting to discuss what our access rights were to the land that surrounds us and how by following a few simple rules it will allow us all to assist in managing our natural heritage whilst also enhancing biodiversity.
Month: September 2022
Learning in P2/1
Primary 1
It has been a busy few days in Primary 1. We continue to learn our phonics and have now completed the first set (s, a, t, i, p, n). We have been finding objects that begin with these sounds, playing ‘I hear, with my little ear’.
We continue to work with numbers to 10 and have been finding missing numbers on a number track.
We have also been able to meet with our Buddies, play in the classroom and enjoy stories in the school library.
P3a Money
P2 Art and Design
P7B Japanese Gardens
Primary 7B have been exploring the culture of Japanese gardens. We learned about the 3 main types of garden which we went on to create through play and art. We explored the gardens essential elements; water, plants and rocks and discusses the meaning behind these and the importance they have to the Japanese culture.
P5 Ranger Service Visit
Primary 5 had a visit from Angharad from the Ranger Service who taught us all about the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. The session reminded us of how to use our green spaces responsibly and we enjoyed some mapping activities in class before heading outside. Everyone had a range of features to look out for, including wildlife, cyclists, water and even dog poo…!
One thing which surprised us was the amount of litter we saw, which gave P5 the idea of doing a litter pick soon-watch this space!
P5 and P3 Reading Buddies
P3a Numeracy
P6 Reading with P2
Reading with P2 gives the children the opportunity to practise, the important values of respect, care, valuing difference, responsibility, friendship and including others. Through reading and caring for smaller children older children learn the skills associated with empathy and compassion through activities in the classroom. It allows them to embed a culture of reading for enjoyment across the whole school whilst also being able to identify the needs of a different audience to their peers.