Primary 4 and 5 featured in the West Lothian Courier for their achievements in their Dragons’ Den context for learning.
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/marvellous-dragons-den-day-mid-9595628
Category Archives: English & Literacy
Nursery children are preparing for the Burns Celebration
The nursery are learning “Wee Willie Winkie” as part of our Burns Celebrations.
“Wee Willie Winkie”
Verse 1
Wee Willie Winkie rins thro the toon
upstairs and doonstairs in his nicht goon,
tirlin at the windae, cryin at the lock,
“Are aw the bairnies in their beds? It’s past eight o’clock.”
Verse 2
Hey Willie Winkie, are ye comin ben?
The cat’s singin grey thrums to the sleepin hen.
The dug’s speldert on the flair an disnae gie a cheep,
but here’s a waukrife laddie that winna fa asleep.
Verse 3
Onythin but sleep, ye rogue, glowrin like the moon,
rattlin in an airn jug wi an airn spoon,
rumblin, tumblin roon aboot, crawin like a cock,
skirlin like A kenna what, waukerin sleepin folk.
Verse 4
Hey Willie Winkie, the wean’s in a creel,
wamblin aff a bodie’s knee like a verra eel,
ruggin at the cat’s lug an ravenin a her thrums.
Hey Willie Winkie! See, here he comes!
As part of our Winter Ready preparation to show that you can access our blog, can you please leave a comment below to say which other poems and rhymes you enjoy sharing with your child.
Winter Ready Homework: Primary 2 and Primary 3
Please find attached the P2 and P3 Burns Poems for our Annual Burns Competition. The pupils can select one of the poems for the competition. As part of their reading homework this week the pupils should learn as much of the poem that is appropriate for them (they do not need to read the whole poem). They should be able to read the poem without using the sheet and use expression. We will hold a mini Burns Competition in class on Friday 13th January. The winning pupils from both P2 and P3 classes will go through to the school Burns Competition on 20th January and their parents will be invited along.
As part of our Winter Ready preparation to show that you can access our blog, can you please leave a comment below to say which poem your child is learning.
Good luck!
Winter Ready Homework: P1 Burns Poem
Please find attached the P1 Burns Poem for our Annual Burns Competition. As part of their reading homework this week the pupils should learn as much of the poem that is appropriate for them (they do not need to read the whole poem). They should be able to read the poem without using the sheet and use expression. We will hold a mini Burns Competition in class on Friday 13th January. The winning pupils from both P1 classes will go through to the school Burns Competition on 20th January and their parents will be invited along.
As part of our Winter Ready preparation to show that you can access our blog, can you please leave a comment below to say which verse of the poem your child enjoyed the most.
Good luck!
Winter Ready Homework: Pure dead braw poems for P5!
It is that time of year again where we celebrate one of Scotland’s greats, Robert Burns, at our annual Burns Assembly on January 20th 2017. Please find the two Scots poems for Primary 5 to choose from for this year’s competition. Each child must learn as much of the poem as possible, and we will hold our own in class judging to select the two representatives to perform at the assembly. P4-7 will also then have the opportunity to be chosen to recite their poem and represent Mid Calder at the West Lothian Schools Burns Festival. Good luck and remember to gie it laldy!
To demonstrate that you are winter ready and can access our school blog, please comment below with the poem you have chosen to recite to celebrate Burns this year.
A trip to the ‘cinema’.
Today the nursery visited the ‘cinema’. We were given our numbered ticket and had to find the corresponding seat number. Once the film started we were given a token to collect popcorn from the foyer. Our choices were salted or sweet. Then we had our drink while watching the film. What a great way to spend our last day. Charlotte said, “it was the best film ever!”
Primary 2 and 3: The BFG at Christmas!
Following their interdisciplinary context for learning on the BFG, this week Primary 2 and 3 presented their original The BFG at Christmas to our parents and carers. They showed us their creative skills through drama, singing and improvisation, well done Primary 2 and 3! Santa even made a surprise appearance at the end. Thank you to everyone who joined us.
P1-7 Reading Challenge
Primary 1 to 7 can log onto SumDog and complete a reading challenge.
P1: Reading Challenge
P2-3: Punctuation Challenge
P4-7: Tricky Words Challenge
We will be looking to see who has the highest accuracy scores!
Le Petit Monde visits Mid Calder
This week we were delighted to welcome Tania Czajka, a french puppeteer to the school. Tania has her own puppet company called Le Petit Monde. The ethos behind all Tania’s shows are to introduce and develop french in a fun and stimulating way. Prior to Tania’s visit we had been set a challenge to learn some french. Fortunately for us we had completed our homework task of learning all the words and songs for the show. The show ‘Lapin Wants to Meet Santa’ was based on a naughty rabbit looking for something to heat him up, until he came up with a chocolat chaud or hot chocolate. As Lapin was sleeping Santa appeared on the stage and talked to the children in french. Through the performance there were many opportunities for audience participation and interaction with the different puppets, which made the show very entertaining. A big thank you to Tania for coming to perform for us and help us develop languages in the school in a fun and engaging way.
Primary 6, 7/6 and 7 Alice success!
Myself, Miss Anderson and Mr Renshaw were so proud of our pupils following the success of our Alice the Musical Show. To celebrate the hard work and dedication shown by all pupils, we held a movie premiere afternoon in class, sharing snacks and having a sing-along to our show, viewed through the West Lothian Council youtube channel. It was lovely to see how all of the different teams of pupils, pulled together to pull off a great performance.
Have look below at some of our cast photos taken on the night time performance…
Fantastic job again boys and girls,
Mrs Ross, Miss Anderson and Mr Renshaw
