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Community, Events, Expressive Arts, Primary 5

The Lion King Junior

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What a week for Primary 4 and Primary 5! On Tuesday evening, Wednesday afternoon and Thursday night, the children put on the show of a lifetime for their parents, carers, friends, family members and invited guests, and each time the audience was blown away by their talent. They showed true determination, dedication and enthusiasm throughout the 8 weeks of rehearsals and pulled everything together for three incredible shows to demonstrate their amazing skills. A huge well done to all of the cast and backstage crew for putting on a phenomenal production.

A big thank you to Linda Matthews who took photographs of our Tuesday night performance, and to Eddie Anderson who filmed our Thursday evening show. You can see the photographs that Eddie took here: https://en-gb.facebook.com/westlothiancouncil/

A DVD copy of the show will be given to each family before the end of term.

Primary 1, Primary 2, Sciences

Electricity in P2/1

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Learning Intention:

  • We are learning to identify objects that use electricity from the mains electricity or alternative sources (batteries, solar panels etc.).
  • We are learning to describe an electric circuit as a continuous loop of conducting materials.

Success Criteria:

  • I can talk about the importance of electricity in our daily lives and identify different sources of electricity (wind turbine, solar panels and hydroelectric dam).
  • I can suggest objects that use mains electricity or batteries.
  • I can build a simple electric circuit including a battery, wires, bulb, buzzer and a switch.
  • I can draw a simple circuit diagram using the correct symbols.

Last week, P2/1 started learning about electricity in science. First of all we discussed different sources of electricity, such as wind turbines, solar panels and hydroelectric dams. Then we used skipping ropes to help us role play the journey of electricity to our homes in order to help electrical objects work, such as a hair dryer, television and lamp. Finally we made and decorated our own wind turbine to add to our electricity learning wall.


This week, we had to use our problem solving skills to make a simple electric circuit in a group without the help of an adult. We then discussed our findings and we discovered that the circuit had to be complete in order for the electricity to flow through the wires to make the light bulb glow! We also explored the use of a buzzer and a switch in our circuits and shared our findings with the rest of the class.

In addition to building our circuits this week, we also learned about the symbols for the different parts of our electric circuit and we were able to use this knowledge to draw a circuit diagram on a whiteboard.

We enjoyed using the UK Power Network website to research and find out about electricity (http://powerup.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/powerup/en/under-11/).

 

Newsletter, Nursery, Primary 1, Primary 2, Primary 3, Primary 5, Primary 7

June Newsletter

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Dear Parents / Carers,

Here we are approaching the end of another school year. We have had many highlights since the beginning of the session and it will conclude with the same excitement. From Nursery to P7 the children will have their own special memory to look back on. It could be their performance in the Nativity, the production of Alice, their Remarkable Reader Award or Stem Award, a Living the Values certificate or an achievement recognised through I – Achieve. It may even be the completion of an amazing piece of work, coming up with a theme for new learning, presenting at a conference or sharing learning at their class assembly. As a school our highlights have been many but a few are, sharing our digital learning with colleagues from across West Lothian, being recognised for our achievement in peer mediation from both out with and within West Lothian, the monies we have raised for various charities and the food the children collected for local food banks. The list could go on, but I think what is most important is that every child has tried their best in everything they have completed and these accolades help us to say that they do.

 

I would like to thank the members of the PSA for all their fund raising events this year; they have worked relentless to raise money for our playground and to improve the space for the children. The grand total is over £10,000, which is a massive achievement. The Pupil Council will take time to get feedback from all children about what they would like for the playground and feed this back to the PSA to move this forward in the new year.     I hope you have a safe and happy holiday.

Mary McKenzie

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Nursery

Nursery Sports Day

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The sun may not have shone, but the nursery children had great fun at their Sports Day.  They joined in with lots of games and had a good run around.  The children described it as “fun”, “great” and “the best”. Sports Day ended with an ice lolly and a ceremony to present each child with a sticker and a rosette for taking part.

Events, Expressive Arts, Fundraising, Interdisciplinary Learning, Primary 5

The Lion King JR Dress Rehearsal

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We are learning to perform on a stage
– I can show awareness of space and audience
– I can listen for musical and vocal cues
– I can project my voice using appriate pace, tone and expression
– I can move on and off the stage appropriately and safely

We are learning about the different backstage roles
Lighting and sound- I am aware of how the equipment works and know my musical and vocal cues
Props and scenery- I am aware of what is needed on stage for each scene and know my musical and vocal cues

This term, Primary 4 and 5 have been working extremely hard to prepare for their upcoming performances of The Lion King Jr. We have been learning all about the different roles that are need to prepare for a production like this, and each member has been contributing enthusiastically to their role. On Friday, we showcased everything we have been working towards to the school in our first dress rehearsal, which was a huge success. We received lots of positive feedback from our peers and staff and know our next steps for our final rehearsals. We Just Can’t Wait to deliver our three shows next week now!

To raise money for our show, we also held an animal dress up day for the whole school and raised £113.18.

A huge thank you to all who donated!

Information for Parents, Primary 7, Transition

School transport application process 2017/18

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Dear Parents/Carers

The Application Process for School Transport for 2017/2018 is now open.  Can you please make the relevant parent groups aware of this by using the text below.  If you could get this out to them as soon as possible as we need applications in by 18th June.  This text will appear on our website and there will be postings made on Facebook. Please could you also put this on your own website

Parents and Guardians should be advised that applications should now be made for free school transport in session 2017/18.  Applications should only be made for pupils going into the following year groups: 

P1, S1, S5 & S6.

All other pupils should retain their current passes for use in 2017/18.

Applications should be made via the Council Website at:

https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/8692/Applications-for-Free-School-Transport

www.westlothian.gov.uk
Information on who qualifies for free school transport and how to apply.

If pupils have lost their passes, replacement passes can also be requested using the online form.  Replacement passes will be sent to their school where they should pay a £2 replacement fee.

Please ensure applications are made by 18 June 2017.

Thank you, Public Transport Team