Category Archives: Primary 7
P6 & 7 leaving Mid Calder
Loch Insh here we come … See you on Friday Mid Calder!
West Lothian Schools Burns Festival 2016
Following our school Burns Competition, Lexie (P4), Cailin (P5), Luca (P6) and Abby (P7) were selected by our panel of judges to represent our school at the West Lothian Schools Festival 2016.
Tonight the four pupils attended the competitions at St. Kentigern’s Academy and recited their poems to the judges from Fauldhouse and Crofthead Burns Club and to an audience of guests from all across West Lothian.
Abby received the award for best verse speaking in the Primary 6/7 category. She received a Burns Trophy and an individual trophy. She will now be invited along to the National Burns Competition.
A huge well done to the pupils who confidently represented our school at this competition, and to their parents and teachers for supporting them.
http://youtu.be/6lvJFAccqs0
Highland Charge!
Primary 6, 7/6 and 7 took part in a Jacobite vs Red Coat charge. There were some scary roars and slogans being heard across the playground. The Red Coats aimed their weapons while the Jacobites approached and the charge began!
Sportshall Athletics
On Thursday 25th February 2016 some P7 pupils were selected to represent Mid Calder Primary in the East Regional Final of Athletics. The events included track and field events and took place at Meadowbank Leisure Centre. We had a great experience and were very tired by the end of it! Every pupil that took part was given a certificate to keep as a memory of the event. Well done to all the P.7’s for helping us qualify for this event. We hope next years P.7’s can qualify as well!
Curriculum Evening: Maths
On Thursday night we invited parents and carers along to find out about our world of Maths at Mid Calder Primary. As you know Maths is on our school improvement plan for the second year, we began in the hall discussing with parents our journey with maths so far. Then the Numeracy shared with us some information about SEAL (stage of early arithmetical learning) and how parents can support at home. This was followed by workshops in classes demonstrating what a typical maths lesson looks like and how parents can support their child at home. A big thank you to everyone who supported the event and to our house and vice captains who helped with the smooth running of the event.
Feedback from parents included:
- ‘These evenings are great to get ideas as to how to help my child at home’.
- ‘Our daughter talks a lot about the strategies she is learning about’.
- ‘My child is very enthusiastic when doing Maths homework’.
- ‘This was a good insight into how my child is learning and developing within Maths’.
- ‘We can see the improvements being made, keep up the good work’.
School Overview:
http://www.slideshare.net/midcps/school-overview-58754805
Numeracy Team Input:
http://www.slideshare.net/midcps/numeracy-team-parents-information
Nursery:
http://www.slideshare.net/midcps/nursery-58754877
Primary 1:
http://www.slideshare.net/midcps/p1-58757153
Primary 2/3:
http://www.slideshare.net/midcps/p2-3-58759172
Primary 4/5:
http://www.slideshare.net/midcps/p45-58755712
Primary 6/7
http://www.slideshare.net/midcps/p67-maths-presentation
Choir songs
“Glorious”
[Verse 1:]
There are times when
You might feel aimless
And can’t see the places
Where you belong
But you will find that
There is a purpose
It’s been there within you
All along
And when you’re near it
You can almost hear it[Chorus:]
It’s like a symphony
Just keep listening
And pretty soon you’ll start
To figure out your part
Everyone plays a piece
And there are melodies
In each one of us
Oohhh it’s glorious
There are times when
You might feel aimless
And can’t see the places
Where you belong
But you will find that
There is a purpose
It’s been there within you
All along
And when you’re near it
You can almost hear it[Chorus:]
It’s like a symphony
Just keep listening
And pretty soon you’ll start
To figure out your part
Everyone plays a piece
And there are melodies
In each one of us
Oohhh it’s glorious
[Verse 2:]
And you will know how
To let it ring out
As you discover
Who you are
Others around you
Will start to wake up
To the sounds that are
In their hearts
It’s so amazing
What we’re all creating
[Chorus:]
It’s like a symphony
Just keep listening
And pretty soon you’ll start
To figure out your part
Everyone plays a piece
And there are melodies
In each one of us
Oohhh it’s glorious
[Bridge:]
And as you feel
The notes build
Higher
You will see
[Chorus:]
It’s like a symphony
Just keep listening
And pretty soon you’ll start
To figure out your part
Everyone plays a piece
And there are melodies
In each one of us
Oohhh it’s glorious
“Go The Distance”
I have often dreamed of a far off place
Where a hero’s welcome would be waiting for me
Where the crowds will cheer when they see my face
And a voice keeps saying, this is where I’m meant to be
Where a hero’s welcome would be waiting for me
Where the crowds will cheer when they see my face
And a voice keeps saying, this is where I’m meant to be
I’ll be there someday, I can go the distance
I will find my way if I can be strong
I know every mile, will be worth my while
When I go the distance, I’ll be right where I belong
Down an unknown road to embrace my fate
Though that road may wander, it will lead me to you
And a thousand years would be worth the wait
It might take a lifetime but somehow I’ll see it through
And I won’t look back, I can go the distance
And I’ll stay on track, no, I won’t accept defeat
It’s an uphill slope but I won’t lose hope
‘Til I go the distance, and my journey is complete
But to look beyond the glory is the hardest part
For a hero’s strength is measured by his heart
Like a shooting star, I will go the distance
I will search the world, I will face its harms
I don’t care how far, I can go the distance
‘Til I find my hero’s welcome, waiting in your arms
I will search the world, I will face its harms
‘Til I find my hero’s welcome, waiting in your arms
P7 Sum Dog Homework Challenge
P7 have been set a Homework Challenge on Sum Dog recapping over all the work we have been learning within Second Level. Remember accuracy is important -who can answer questions correctly and quickly. We look forward to see your results. You can access the challenge through using your Sum Dog account and clicking on P7 Homework Challenge.
Pupil Council: Recognising Achievements
Today at our Pupil Council Meeting we discussed different achievements we would like to complete by P4 and P7.
For example by P4 it might be:
- I can take part in a school trip.
- I can receive Star Pupil.
- I can take part in the Nativity/ concert.
By P7 it might include:
- I can use my own device in school safely.
- I can take part in a residential.
- I can apply for House Captain.
Look out for our finished achievement lists!
Lights, Camera, Action
Today we turned the upper area into a movie theatre, where only the best actors, directors and cameramen were invited. The children have been working hard to create their own blockbuster movies featuring either, Dizzy, Fluffy or Spike. Each group focused on the three C’s and S’s…….colour, character, camera and sound, story and setting and today was the day where they showcased their talents. Showing in our cinema was, London Crisis, Spike Bond and Fluffy Dimension, to name but a few, however there could only be 3 winners. Each child voted for the movie they felt demonstrated the skills that we had been learning in class, portrayed a good storyline and also made us laugh. And the winners were…….
Best movie:
P7: Caitlin, Laura, Ellis and Charlie J
P7/6: Cameron, Chiaro and Ellis
P6: Noah, Luca, Callum, Charlie, Grace, Logan F and Logan S
Best Actor :
P7: Trystan
P7/6: Jacob
P6: Harry
Best Actress:
P7: Neve
P7/6: Natalia
P6: Keira
Special Effects:
P7: Jamie K, Neve, Michael, Ben
P7/6: Rosie, Lauren, Jacob, Natalia, Kacper
P6: Reno, Ayla, Holly, Charlie, Louis, Zach
Well done to everyone on completing their film. It was evident, from the movies, that the children has used a lot of what they had learned throughout their topic and that they thoroughly enjoyed making their own movies. I am sure that we have some budding actors and actresses in our midst.
