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PSA Minutes and Agenda
Amazing Bird Collages – It’s All About the Layers
At Second Level we have been creating multi-layered mixed media collages inspired by Mark Hearld. We created textured backgrounds with bright colours and then cut out our collage birds and figures. We added fine details and lines. Then we added more textured layers with tissue paper. We learned that it is important to make sure all the edges are stuck down to make a more professional artwork.
They then tried to evaluate their work looking at the visual elements. Next term we will TALK about Art more often as part of ACfE Evaluating and Appreciating Art. The work is on display around the corridors and hall. Tell us what you think.
Ready, Steady, Spread with P1P!
LI: We are learning about preparing and handling food.
We are learning to follow a recipe.
SC: I can help prepare some foods as part of our food tasting afternoon.
I can taste some farm products, for example milk, cheese and vegetables.
I enjoy working with others as I prepare food.
I can work as an effective part of group.
P1P were learning all about sandwich making in class yesterday. To begin with we discussed the different ingredients we would need to make a simple ham and cheese sandwich and where these ingredients came from on the farm.
We worked together in small groups to make our delicious ham and cheese sandwiches. Some of us tried a bit of our sandwiches in class, and others took it home to show to and eat with their families.
The were super tasty!
P6 Collage for Springtime
P6 were making a collage bird artwork. You could use different colours but if you put them all in the same place it will turn a muddy brown. When you make it, first you paint the background and then you draw a picture on a separate piece of paper and stick it on the the piece on paper that you painted the background on. The background can be any colour you like but you would want the bird to stand out. We looked at a picture by Mark Hearld. This is his picture. As you can see he used loads of different colours and there are many layers. You can also see he used stencils to make patters. That picture at the bottom is Mark Hearld. Next time you will see some of P6’s pictures. By Iona,Alicia and Lucy.
Scolastic Book Fair Total – We Did It!
Congratulations Mid Calder Primary School we raised a great big commission for the school and broke our target. Last year we sold over £800 of books and got back £488 in books. This year we sold in excess of £1100 and will get more than £600 to buy lovely new books. It’s a win-win – rewards for working hard in school on Parents’ Evening and payback to the school. A HUGE thank you for supporting the school!
Maybe next time the pupils can take more control of this enterprising event. Thanks to all who helped. Orders taken on the night should now be in at the beginning of next week and NOT today.
Primary 1’s trip to Almond Valley Farm
As part of our ‘On the Farm’ IDL context, today Primary 1 visited Almond Valley Farm. Although the weather was not the best we didn’t let that stop us having a FANTASTIC day! We were given a super session on ‘Farm Life’ where we were introduced to some of the very interesting and cute animals that live on the Farm. We learnt lots of new facts about life on the farm and were also able to share what we had been learning in class. We then spent the afternoon exploring the Farm and playing in the Adventure Playground.
We would like to thank our amazing parent volunteers, Mrs Combe, Miss Anderson and Nikki for their help on the trip, we couldn’t have done it without you!
Have a look at our Sway below with all our pictures from the trip.
P7 Indoor Curling
As I encounter new challenges and contexts for learning, I
am encouraged and supported to demonstrate my ability to
select, adapt and apply movement skills and strategies,
creatively, accurately and with control.
HWB 2-21a
P1P Get Squeaky Clean!
LI: We are learning about the importance of cleanliness.
SC: I can demonstrate how to wash my hands thoroughly.
I know that I have to wash my hands after touching an animal, and before preparing or eating food.
I can talk about key points in the day when I have to wash my hands.
This week in P1P, we have been getting prepared for our farm trip next week. We discussed the importance of washing our hands after touching animals and before eating or making food to prevent the spreading of germs.
We took part in germ experiment. Miss Prior squeezed glitter paint into our hands and we then had to shake hands, hi 5 and pass a pencil between us to show how easy it is to spread germs. We found that the group that washed their hands straight away didn’t spread any germs. We then made safety posters to let other people know how important it is to wash your hands.
Primary 1 Term 3 Sways
