November 2024 – Page 2 – East Calder Primary School Blog

Book Bag Events P1-3

Read, write and Count and Book Bug bags are gifted by the Scottish Book Trust to all Scottish children in Primary 1 to Primary 3

By providing access to books this helps to develop language, communication and literacy ; and children’s development as readers, as well as providing opportunities for bonding and attachment; relaxation; and comfort in difficult times.

During Book Week Scotland we would be delighted if parents and carers would like to join us to share the stories, books and activities in the bags.

Friday 15th Nov 11.40-12.25 Primary 2 Read, Write and Count bags
Thursday 21st Nov 2.40-3.15pm Primary 1 Book Bug bags
Thursday 28th Nov 2.40-3.15pm Primary 3 Read,Write and Count bags

Please enter by the breakfast club door.

For more information about the Scottish Book Trust please look at their web site.

https://www.scottishbooktrust.com/book-week-scotland

Happy reading everyone!

P3A Learning

Last week we were learning to use the element of line to draw what we see. We looked closely at a leaf and thought about the shape of it and the lines of the veins. We then drew its outline and tried and copy where all the lines were. Next we looked at the leaf again to see what colours were needed. We thought about light and shadow and shaded our leaf picture so it looked as close the real one as possible.

Calling all Secret Readers … can you help?

During Book Week Scotland (which begins on 18th November) we celebrate reading for enjoyment and aim to show our pupils that adults enjoy sharing books and stories too.

We love to welcome in adults as Secret Readers who come along to read a short story or chapter aloud to classes.

We would be delighted to hear from you if you would like to volunteer as a Secret Reader during the following dates and time.

Week 1

Wednesday 20th Nov 1.30-2.20 pm
Thursday 21st Nov 9.45 – 10.30 am

Week 2

Wednesday 27th Nov 1.30-2.20 pm
Thursday 28th Nov 11.00-12.00 OR 1.30-2.15 pm

Please contact our school office by email and include the following information

your name
which day / time slot you can attend
which age group you prefer and if you would you like to read to your child’s class.

We provide a wide selection of books but are happy if you have a favourite of your own that you enjoy reading.

We would also love to celebrate the number of different languages that we have here in East Calder Primary and would appreciate it if anyone would like to read a short story in a language other than English.

Many thanks for your continued support.

Happy Reading Everyone!