Drop – in sessions at Boghall Primary School, Bathgate
Fri. 11th Nov. 9.30 – 11.15 am Parent/carer Coffee Morning
(*contact the base on 01506 283219 or e-mail pamela.amatller@westlothian.org.uk)
Category Archives: Information for Parents
iAchieve in P5
At Mid Calder we recognise that profiling it creating a holistic overview of the child as a learner through reflection and dialogue. This is central to practice in recognising achievement, profiling and reporting.
What is profiling?
Profiling means that learners will be engaged in regular, on-going discussions with staff about their progress. This should be a continuous process for all learners from 3 to 18.
iAchieve
iAchieve is our new approach to achievement which is being used in all our cluster schools. Each child now has a copy of their iAchieve level (you can download these here: https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/wl/public/mcps/uploads/sites/2949/2016/09/iAchieve-Level-4.pdf
This is used to track their achievements inside and outside of school. When they have achieved three of the tasks in each box they will receive a certificate in class or at a Friday Assembly and move on to the next area within their level, for example if they complete Brilliant Bronze for Responsible Citizen they will move on to Super Silver.
If the achievement has been completed at home the pupil can fill out an iAchieve sheet which are available from their class teacher or Primary 4 to 5 have the option of using their private iAchieve blog: https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/wl/mcpsiachieve2010/
Using the iAchieve Blog:
- Google MCPS Blog to access the school blog
- Select iAchieve, Primary 5 from the tab along the top
- Pupils enter their Glow username and password
- At the top they can click add, new post or on the right hand panel they can click add a new post
- The blog post should link to their iAchieve pathway
- Tick the categories for the post including:
- Award
- 4 Capacities
- Value
- Level – 5
- And any other relevant category
- Tag their name by typing in their name and clicking add
- Add a title
- Write their post (you will see examples on the blog):
- Title of achievement from their pathway (in bold and colour)
- Summary of achievement and what they learned
- What school value they lived (the school value can be in bold and colour)
- If you wish to add a photo:
- Click on add media
- This will ask you to browse for the photo on your computer
- Click insert into post
- Click Publish
Download these instructions: iAchieve-in-p5
iAchieve Level 5: iAchieve Level 5
iAchieve in P4
At Mid Calder we recognise that profiling it creating a holistic overview of the child as a learner through reflection and dialogue. This is central to practice in recognising achievement, profiling and reporting.
What is profiling?
Profiling means that learners will be engaged in regular, on-going discussions with staff about their progress. This should be a continuous process for all learners from 3 to 18.
iAchieve
iAchieve is our new approach to achievement which is being used in all our cluster schools. Each child now has a copy of their iAchieve level. You can download these here: https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/wl/public/mcps/uploads/sites/2949/2016/09/iAchieve-Level-4.pdf
This is used to track their achievements inside and outside of school. When they have achieved three of the tasks in each box they will receive a certificate in class or at a Friday Assembly and move on to the next area within their level, for example if they complete Brilliant Bronze for Responsible Citizen they will move on to Super Silver.
If the achievement has been completed at home the pupil can fill out an iAchieve sheet which are available from their class teacher or Primary 4 to 5 have the option of using their private iAchieve blog: https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/wl/mcpsiachieve2012/
Using the iAchieve Blog:
- Google MCPS Blog to access the school blog
- Select iAchieve, Primary 4 from the tab along the top
- Pupils enter their Glow username and password
- At the top they can click add, new post or on the right hand panel they can click add a new post
- The blog post should link to their iAchieve pathway
- Tick the categories for the post including:
- Award
- 4 Capacities
- Value
- Level – 4
- And any other relevant category
- Tag their name by typing in their name and clicking add
- Add a title
- Write their post (you will see examples on the blog):
- Title of achievement from their pathway (in bold and colour)
- Summary of achievement and what they learned
- What school value they lived (the school value can be in bold and colour)
- If you wish to add a photo:
- Click on add media
- This will ask you to browse for the photo on your computer
- Click insert into post
- Click Publish
Download these instructions here: iAchieve-in-p4
Level 4 iAchieve: iAchieve Level 4
Homework Guidelines
The following guidelines show what your child show receive for homework each week:
Cluster Clubs for the West Calder Area
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.
Parent Council AGM Wednesday 28th September 2016 at 7.00
Mid Calder Primary School
Parent Council Annual General Meeting
AGM Wednesday 28th September 2016 at 7.00
Time: 7 – 8.30pm
Secretary Susan Grieve
Chair Nicholas Devison
PSA Fundraising Update
A big thank you to everyone who supported the school with the PSA’s last 2 fundraising events. Jazz Up Your Gymmies has raised £219.09 (we’re still not finished jazzing so don’t worry if your child’s shoes haven’t been done yet) and the Dress Down Day made £219.40.
We’d also like to say a huge thank you to Helen Turner who, not only helped us out at the Spring Fair, but again applied to her employer, the Bank of Scotland, for Matched Giving who gave us £500 for her time helping a charity.
If you’d like more information about if your employer operates the Matched Giving Scheme you can contact your human resources team or this is a link is a rough guide but may be out of date.
This brings our total for the playground fund to £5,274.55.
A big thank you to the PSA for organising these events and to everyone who has contributed.
Supporting your Child at Home
Here are some tips below on how to support your child with their homework and learning at home.
Education Scotland have also created a glossary of mathematical terminlogy which you may find useful. Click here to view it.
Primary 3 and Primary 3/2 Learning Letter Term 1
P2 Learning Letter
Dear Parent/Carer,
Welcome to Term 1 of Primary 2. I hope you all had a relaxing summer break. We are looking forward to a busy and exciting term. Over the first few weeks we have been working hard to establish a positive and effective classroom ethos. This has included getting to know each other, and creating our own Community Contract, which helps pupils, staff and visitors to understand how the school values and children’s rights are respected within our classroom.
Mrs George, P2/1 Teacher
http://www.slideshare.net/midcps/p2-meet-theteacher-ppt
