Primary 4 have been completing a novel study this term on Roald Dahl’s ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’. To celebrate completing the novel we had a day yesterday completing lots of fun activities linked to the novel. Lots of learners dressed up and enjoyed being in role as characters from the text. Well done to everyone in Primary 4 for their hard work and enthusiasm towards the novel this term.
Category: Communication
Nursery Newsletter – January
Happy New Year to you all!
Please find attached the Nursery Newsletter for January. We look forward to welcoming those of you who can make it, to our next ‘Stay and Play’ on the week beginning the 4th March.
Primary 4 Party
Yesterday Primary 4 pupils took part in their Christmas party. We had games, dancing and lots of delicious snacks. We had a lovely morning all together.
Primary 4A Class Pet
Primary 4A are learning all about gerbils. In class we have been researching gerbils and how to care for them. We have been gathering information from a range of texts, including leaflets and websites and using our notes to create a PowerPoint.
On Monday we cleaned out our class pet for the first time. Team 1 emptied the cage, keeping some bedding aside to smell familiar when she returned to her cage. We then cleaned the cage carefully before making her a new bed and setting up her gerbilarium. We then shared photos with the rest of the class to teach them how to clean out her cage.
Primary 4A Numeracy
This week in Primary 4A we have been exploring numeracy tools in class. We have been looking at using tools to help count, solve calculations and order numbers.
We have been exploring Cuisenaire rods, Numicon and number lines. We have been completing daily number talks and building our bank of strategies to find the most efficient way to solve a problem. We have also been using Sumdog to practice our numeracy skills.
Primary 4 Sharing the Learning
On Thursday the 25th of May Primary 4A invited their families into school to share our learning from this term. The children planned an afternoon full of activities linking to our learning in class. Adults then had to complete a Kahoot! Quiz using lots of information from the 7 different stations.
Thank you to all parents and carers who joined us.
Primary 4A Class Pets
Salt and Pepper have been settling into our class this week. Salt is very confident and loves to watch us learn. Pepper can be a little more nervous so we are helping her adjust to our classroom by sitting with her quietly and offering her some treats.
Nursery-Primary 1 Transition Tasks
Please click on the link below to access the Transition Tasks for you and your child. There are 4 tasks in total.
Transition Tasks for children and parents 2022 – no video
We would love if you could share how you got on by emailing any photos or comments to our school email wleastcalder-ps@westlothian.org.uk
Active 2021 Fun Challenge Week 1 Results
The results are in for week one of the 2021 Active Fun Challenge. Click on the link below to watch the Results Show to find out which house is in the lead and if we made the West Lothian Top 3!
Results Show:
Remember to keep on logging those minutes for your house and our school!
Almondell House Form
Calderhall House Form
Langton House Form
Oakbank House Form
Wearing face coverings
Following on from the new guidance issued, face coverings will be worn by adults in school when they are in communal areas shared with pupils.
We ask that parents and carers still continue to wear face coverings when collecting children from the school grounds. Thank you for your support.
