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P4A Visit to Fork and Field

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This week we have been fortunate enough to visit the ‘Fork and Field’ restaurant as part of our Field to Fork topic. We were able to learn and ask questions including; how the restaurant was developed, how the restaurant works and the responsibility of all the staff.  We had a practise at holding heavy meals and ordering food. It was fantastic to visit a local restaurant and it was a great way of learning in a real life context. Additionally we had a representative from Scottish Beef to educate us about healthy eating.

LI:We are developing our understanding of restaurants

Success Criteria

I am aware of the various job roles within a restaurant and why they are important.

I understand the different responsibilities of a waiter/waitress.

I can use the skills learned in an imaginary restaurant situation.

We have thoroughly enjoyed meeting people that work in the food industry  this week and look forward to making our own food and creating our own restaurants next week, with all the skills we have learned.

Expressive Arts, Health & Wellbeing, Outside of School, Primary 2, Primary 3

P2/3 Forest Foragers

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Primary 2 and 3 Forage in the Forest 28th September 2016

The walk was brilliant – it is amazing how much more incidental learning happens when you get outdoors. We saw birds migrating, found cep boletus and examined the parts of the fungi, created journey sticks and transient artworks, recorded interesting finds on talking tins and i-pads, and gathered data from layers of the forest as tally marks. Some tasted brambles for the first time! On our next adventure this week we gathered rosehips to make a healthy syrup.

 

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After School Clubs, Community, Events, Health & Wellbeing, Outside of School

 Cluster Clubs for the West Calder Area

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Swimming lessons on Fridays at West Calder High School;

Active Schools & Swim IT are running a swimming club for all pupils in P1-P7 every Friday at the West Calder High School Pool. The swimming lessons are aimed at non swimmers but all ages and abilities are welcome.

P1-P3: 13.00-13.45

P4-P7: 13.45-14.30

The lessons start on the 7th October – 2nd December (no lessons will run on the 21st October due to it being half term)

Each lesson will cost £2

If you would like to book a place for your child please contact the Active Schools Coordinator on hayley.smith2@westlothian.gov.uk . Spaces are limited so please get in touch soon.

 

P5-P7 Rugby Club on Fridays at Parkhead Primary School;

Livingston Rugby Club Coach Lee Anne Steel will be running the rugby club for both girls and boys in P5-7 for all abilities. The club will run from 13.00-14.00 starting on the 28th October -2nd December and is free. If you would like any more information please contact hayley.smith2@westlothian.gov.uk or leeanne1808@sky.com

GRC Triathlon Club on Wednesdays at West Calder Primary School;

This community club delivers alternate training sessions with one week swimming and one week gym fitness with games. Its open to all pupils aged 8-16 and runs from 6-7.15pm and costs £2 per session. This club is already in action so if you would like to join please get in touch with Coach Robert Ovens on 07971417877 or visit grctri.wordpress.com for more information.