Category Archives: Primary 7

Anytime Anywhere Learning, Primary 1, Primary 2, Primary 3, Primary 5, Primary 7, Pupil Council, Technical Troopers, Technologies

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

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Today at our Pupil Council meeting we discussed the concerns we had about bring our own device and came up with some solutions.

  1. Lost, stolen, damaged devices: We recognised that we would have to trust each other. We think it’s important that your device has a protective cover. Some of us discussed that if you brought you own devic e it is just for you to use. We would have to learn to take responsibility for our own devices and respect other children’s property.
  2. Taking photos & videos: Some of us had the idea that if you were using your own device you could only take photos of yourself and your work and you could use school devices to take photos of other pupils in your class. We discussed how you had to ask someone before you took a photo and then delete the photo from the device when you are finished. We recognised that we would have to be responsible when taking photos and videos to ensure they were appropriate.
  3. What if I don’t have a device?: ‘So what?’ -We have lots of devices and eq uipment in school that you can use. We discussed how you might want to take an old device to school with you to use.
  4. Responsible use: We thought it would be a good idea to create a contract so children remember how to use the devices responsibily. We don’t think we should use social media or texting  at school, we want to use our devices to help us learn.

On Thursday some of the Pupil Council and Technical Troopers are having a Glow Meet with the Pupil Council at Williamston Primary. They are using BYOD and we think we could learn lots of them.

Our new school devices are almost ready to use on our Anytime Anywhere Learning network … We are very excited abut the possibilities this will have for us and our teachers!

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Community, English & Literacy, Events, Nursery, Primary 1, Primary 2, Primary 3, Primary 5, Primary 7, School News

Mid Calder celebrate Burns in braw style!

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On Friday 22nd January, Mid Calder Primary participated in their annual Burns/Scots poetry celebration.

Pupils from Nursery, right through to Primary Seven, we asked to develop their knowledge and understanding of Scots language by learning a selection of poems.  Each class selected two representatives who then recited their chosen poems to the whole school community.

Mr MacFarlane, Mrs Bokhari and Mrs Ross were asked to judge the participants- the winners of each stage from P4-7 will represent the school at the West Lothian recital competition.  Thank-you to Mr MacFarlane and Mrs Bokhari for their excellent judging skills.

Many thanks to the Vice Captains for compering the morning and welcoming our visitors into school.

A huge thank-you to the parents and carers who came along to show their support during the morning.  Also a huge thank-you to all of the parents and carers from the school community who helped prepare poems with all of our learners at home.  The level of commitment and effort when learning these difficult pieces of text, was phenomenal.

Well done to the girls from Primary 5 and Primary 7 who were keen to share their skills and talents in Highland dancing.  What a fantastic performance!

All of the pupils and staff members participated in preparations for the assembly with enthusiasm and dedication – another example of successful learning in Mid Calder Primary School!IMG_0999 IMG_1001 IMG_1023IMG_1065 IMG_1066IMG_1056 IMG_1057IMG_1052 IMG_1053 IMG_1054 IMG_1064IMG_1058 IMG_1059 IMG_1060 IMG_1063IMG_1061 IMG_1062 IMG_1073 IMG_1074 IMG_1075 IMG_1076IMG_1077 IMG_1078 IMG_1079 IMG_1080IMG_1070 IMG_1072 IMG_1082

Maths & Numeracy, Primary 7

Fraction Fun in P7!

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This week in Primary 7 we have been consolidating our learning about fraction from P6 and progressing on to new learning.

In number talks we have been looking at strategies to help us with division.

In mental maths we remembered how to find a fraction of a number, for example 1/6 of 24. We know that our multiplication and division facts help us quickly recall the answers to these questions.

I can create a set of equal fractions and can decide if fractions are equal.

• I can use my knowledge of table facts and multiples to decide if fractions are equal
• I can create a series of fractions which are equal using my knowledge of table facts and multiples

In today’s lesson at our stations we:

Sum Dog: We had to find a fraction of a shape, order fractions and calculate equivalent fractions. When we are Sum Dog we are trying to develop our accuracy so we always score between 80-100%, we know that accuracy is important because we want to get the correct answer as quick as possible. We have been learning how to eliminate answers that do not make sense.

Game: We used the new fraction resources to make equivalent fractions, for example 1/3 = 2/6

Teaching table: We used the textbook to explore how to calculate equivalent fractions when pictures and diagrams are not available. We also completed some problem solving activities.

How to help at home:

  • Encourage me to play the Sum Dog fraction competition
  • Ensure I complete my fractions homework
  • Ask me the fraction of a number, for example what is 1/3 of 15.
  • Ask me my times tables and the related division facts.
Events, Highlands 2016, Primary 7

Highlands Residential Information Evening

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It is quickly approaching time for our residential. We would like to invite you and your child to an information evening on Monday 8th February at 6pm. We will put all the information shared at this session on the blog, for those who are unable to attend.

I have attached a clothing list to this letter in order for you to start preparing for the residential. This list will be discussed at the information evening.

Pupils will be expected to arrive at school at 7:30am on Monday 7th March and will arrive back at school at approximately 4pm on Friday 11th March.

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Achievement Awards, Events, House Points, House System, Primary 1, Primary 2, Primary 3, Primary 5, Primary 7

Term 2 House Winners: Calderwood

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Congratulations to Calderwood who won the House Cup in Term 2. Millie and Jamie organised a Glow Party which included, glow sticks, glow corners, games, dancing and lots of yummy food – chocolate fondue, popcorn, sweets and juice. A big well done to the house captain, vice captain and all the Primary 7s who helped to organise and run the party. A special thanks to Mrs Bokhari for helping with the food.

Well done Calderwood!

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Primary 7, Transition

WCHS: P7-S3 Curriculum Information Evening

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Dear Parents and Carers,

You are warmly invited to attend West Calder High School’s P7-S3 Curriculum Information Evening on Wednesday 20 January, from 6:30 pm. The evening will begin with presentations, following which there will be the chance to browse stands, talk to staff and pupils, and go online. This is a great chance to learn more about the subjects, skills and experiences that make up our broad general education, and the way we help pupils keep track of their skills development and achievements. We are delighted that P7 pupils in our cluster schools have the chance to start using didbook for their profiles this year, and will provide a brief introduction to didbook for parents and carers. We will also outline the timelines for specialisation of subjects in S2 and S3. Finally, we are very pleased to announce that a number of other partner agencies who support parents as well as pupils will be present on the evening with information stands, including:

• Sleep Scotland

• Healthy Reading Scheme

• Access to Employment (getting back into work)

• the Advice Shop

• Adult learning

• West Lothian College

• Community Learning and Development

We look forward to welcoming you to what we are sure will be a very worthwhile event.

Yours faithfully,

Fiona H Rowland Head Teacher

WCHS Open evening

Achievement Awards, Events, House Points, Musical, Nursery, Outside of School, Primary 1, Primary 2, Primary 3, Primary 5, Primary 7, Sporting, Star Writer, Top Scorers

Term 2: Achievement Assembly

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On Friday we had our second Achievement Assembly of this session. Each class nominated one pupil to receive the Achievement Award for their class and parents and carers were invited along to watch the assembly.

We also gave out Star Writer Awards, Top Scorer prizes and announced the winning house for the term.

Well done who everyone who received an award!

Term 2 Star Writers
Term 2 Star Writers
Calderwood: Term 2 House Winners
Calderwood: Term 2 House Winners