Hi everyone!
Now that your child has met their new class and teacher, I wanted to provide Social Stories for them to look at incase they or yourselves wanted a reminder of doors they use and the people who can help them when they come back in August.
I have also recorded a version they might want to listen to which can help reassure children who are perhaps feeling a little worried about the change.
Take care,
Alison Baldacci (Principal Teacher).
We had a fantastic time meeting all of our new Primary 1s and are very much looking forward to welcoming you back in August as you start your very exciting journey at East Calder.
I have attached some Social Stories as a little reminder of some important faces that can help you when you come and join us in August. You will also find a video of these which I have recorded for the children to listen to.
If you would like a printed copy of this – please contact the school and I can arrange this for you.
Take care,
Miss Baldacci (Principal Teacher).
https://sway.office.com/gTXdlafiYKsodnud?ref=Link
For National Numeracy Day, we held a whole school Art Competition which had to have Maths within it. The children had choice over how they wanted to create their artwork. Here are our winners:-
P3a – Annabelle
P3B – Hudson
P4 – Jawad
P5/4 – Harry
P5 – Freya
P6/5 – Evie
P6 – Evan
P7 – Ellie and Sophie S
A massive well done to all of our winners – you did a fantastic job! Well done to all of the children who took part.
Miss Baldacci (Principal Teacher).
Transition Pack
Dear Parents/Carers,
For those that haven’t met me yet, I am the new Principal Teacher at East Calder Primary. I hope you and your families are all coping well during these difficult times? I have created an electronic transition pack which provides support for your child at a time which in normal circumstances can be daunting enough. This year, in particular, we want to ensure that both you and your child feel supported during these difficult times.
The transition pack has a range of optional activities enclosed which you can complete with your child – the idea being that they can be discussed at a later date with your child’s new teacher. This will be beneficial as it allows for them to start thinking/talking through any concerns they have which we can support them with, as well as help them to start talking about moving to a new class.
The pack contains the following:-
Mrs Livingstone, the Support for Learning Teacher has very kindly recorded a version of her reading the Social Story to the children as well as created a digital online countdown calendar. I have attached this.
I am very much looking forward to working with you all along with the rest of the management team and the Support for Learning Teacher. Working in partnership will allow us to ensure we are getting it right for you and your child.
Before the holidays begin, myself and the SFL teacher will be sending an electronic Social Story for your child to access over the holidays. This will allow all of the children to see pictures of their new teacher, class and people who can help them around the school.
In the meantime, if you need anything, please do not hesitate to contact me via the school office. I hope you and your family have a safe few months and I look forward to meeting you.
Take care,
Miss Alison Baldacci (Principal Teacher)
Covid-Fears boardmaker information
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Worry Cloud Transition Activity
Worry Cloud Transition Activity
Social Story – Returning to School
Calendars (Pages 6, 7 and 8 only)
https://w3.countingdownto.com/g/PfDfbABHqV2Xtw (Copy and paste the link to see how many days left until school starts back – Group 1)
https://w3.countingdownto.com/g/c4CKGljPk-MInw (Copy and paste the link to see how many days left until school starts back – Group 2)
It is now officially the Easter break! Well done to everyone for completing all the fantastic work that you have. I hope everyone manages to relax over the holidays. I wish everyone a safe and healthy Easter. Look after yourselves!
Miss Baldacci (Principal Teacher)
Hi to all our families at East Calder!
This week is Autism Awareness Week. Autistic learners may find coping with the uncertainty and significant changes to their routines particularly challenging at this time. However, it is also completely normal for children without Autism to be finding it difficult to cope with the great changes to their routines at this time. Education Scotland have a large range of resources from their Autism Toolbox to support families during this time. I hope this link can help support you and your family at this time http://ow.ly/ZRG650yZwL0
Take care,
Miss Baldacci (Principal Teacher).
Hi Everyone!
I hope you and your families are well and keeping safe. I know that many of you have done a fantastic job creating rainbows for your windows (to spread a little happiness throughout your community). I have attached a further list of fun ideas you might want to get involved in. It is flowers just now and soon it will be posting jokes to make people laugh!
Take care,
Miss Baldacci (Principal Teacher).
Putting a rainbow in your window to cheer people up as they walked by was a little girl’s brilliant idea. Lots of schools are now taking part in it and we thought it would be nice for us to join in and spread a little happiness. You can be as creative as you like when creating your rainbow. Don’t forget to add your own to your window! It’s a virtual game of eye spy! You’ll see lots of examples online. We are looking forward to seeing your pictures 🙂
