Category Archives: Learning Stories

Maths & Numeracy, Primary 1, Winter Ready P1

Winter Ready Homework: P1

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Both P1 classes have been set a homework challenge on SumDog. All questions are about numbers 1-10 to reinforce what they have been learning in class. You can access SumDog by downloading the free app or by going to www.sumdog.com. The pupils log ins are in their homework jotters.

To select the correct SumDog Challenge, select Maths from the left hand side and then Homework Challenge.

To show that you are Winter Ready and can access the blog, please leave a comment below to say which is your child’s favourite game on SumDog.

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English & Literacy, Primary 2, Primary 3, Winter Ready P2, Winter Ready P3

Winter Ready Homework: Primary 2 and Primary 3

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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!

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English & Literacy, Primary 1, Winter Ready P1

Winter Ready Homework: P1 Burns Poem

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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!

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English & Literacy, Primary 5, Winter Ready P5

Winter Ready Homework: Pure dead braw poems for P5!

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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!

Scots poems- P5 2017

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.

 

Achievement Awards, Events, House Points, Learning Stories, News, Nursery, Primary 1, Primary 2, Primary 3, Primary 5, Primary 7, Top Scorers

Celebration Assembly- Term 2

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Today we held our second Celebration Assembly to recognise the successes and achievements of children from across the school. We began with a welcome from Mr Povey, then shared the winners of our STEM Superstars and Remarkable Readers awards, as well as our top scorers and winning House- Calderwood. We also celebrated BB Bonkers’ success following their Dragons’ Den win yesterday.

A big well done to all of our award winners!

Community, Events, Primary 5, Reading IDL 2016

Dragons’ Den

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Today groups from Primary 4 and 5 presented their persuasive pitches as part of a Dragons’ Den challenge linked to their topic of George’s Marvellous Medicine. They were judged by a panel of experienced Dragons including Mrs Pendry, an expert in setting up cooperative businesses, and Mrs Ross, a representative from Enterprising Schools. The standard of pitches was extremely high and all of the teams did a fantastic job in selling George’s medicine to the judges.

A huge well done to Lewis, Lexie and Ben who made up the winning team, BB Bonkers, and a big thank you to our Dragons- Mrs Ross, Mrs Pendry, Mrs McKenzie and Fraser. Thank you also to Miss Burton for setting us such a great challenge, one that we really enjoyed taking part in.

 

Anytime Anywhere Learning, Events, Primary 5, Primary 7, Technologies

Google Virtual Reality Expedition

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Today, P5-7 had a very exciting visit from Google Virtual Reality experts who took us on amazing 3D journeys using the Google Expeditions app. As reading is a whole school focus this session, our experience was centred around the life and works of Roald Dahl. We used our Virtual Reality glasses to explore the film set of Fantastic Mr Fox, the place where he used to write some of his books, his old classroom and the crash sight of the plane accident he was involved in. The buzz and excitement about using this technology was electric, and we’re looking forward to using Bring Your Own Device to explore its possibilities in the new year.

Community, English & Literacy, Events, Expressive Arts, Primary 2, Primary 3, Reading IDL 2016, Uncategorized

Primary 2 and 3: The BFG at Christmas!

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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.