Dear Parent/Carer,
Welcome to term 2 in Primary 7. The children have settled well into the routine of the new term and it is unfortunate that Mrs Wright has not returned but I have put measures in place to ensure consistency and progression in their learning. Mrs Redmond has been the main teacher and is planning very closely with Ms Richmond who has our other P7 children. Mrs Wright does hope to return within the next few weeks and is extremely upset at what has happened. I do understand that does not help our children but by having experienced teachers in the class who are communicating very closely we aim to provide a stimulating and settled environment until her return. I will keep you updated and I am sure the children will continue to relay to you any information on the day to day running of the class.
Mrs McKenzieLearning Letter P7 Term 2 – 2017-18
Category Archives: Primary 7
P6/7 Learning Letters Term 2
Dear Parent/Carer,
Welcome to term 2 in Primary 7/6. All of the children have settled well into P6 and we are looking forward to a busy and fun term. There is lots to look forward to, including our new IDL context: Mid Calder Memories. Also, all pupils are part of a Junior Leadership Team and have started making positive changes within our school. Please keep track of all that we are learning this term via the school blog.
Ms Richmond
P7/6 Teacher
November 2017
Learning Letter P7.6 Term 2 – 2017-18
Cunnigar Candyland Party
Last term Cunnigar won the house cup, so after a vote they decided they wanted to have a Candyland Party. Owen and Ryan worked hard to plan a fantastic party which included chocolate corners, pass the parcel, selfies, wrap the captains and lots and lots of Candy! A big well done to the boys and the P7 helpers for organising our party.
123 Art
Here’s a 3d printer website:
https://www.thingiverse.com/?
Visit from DR Sam Vettese 
On Thursday DR Sam Vettese came in and told us about here 3D printer and how it uses recyclable potato starch. DR Sam Vettese works in art and design at Napier University with 3D Printers. She brought a 3d printer in to show us then we made models out of plasticine. We were wee replicators for a while.
Dr Sam Vettese used to make bracelets and looked very pretty, Now she makes 3D models and researches new materials. Her favourite printing material is laminated wool.
We explored design ideas of what we would want printed in 3-D using Plasticine and got to take them home. What do YOU think of 3D Printers?
Thank you so much to DR Sam Vettese for the amazing art lesson/visit we hope you enjoy every moment.
Daniel and the P6 and p6/7 Editorial Team
Burton’s Budgies
The Budgies had a fantastic time at school camp. Every child took part on all the activities and lived by our school values. I had a great time working with this group.
PSA Halloween Disco
A big thank you to our PSA for organising such a fun and creative Halloween Party. Two of our house and vice captions attended a PSA to discuss what the pupils would like at the Disco and the PSA used this information to plan our exciting parties. Thank you to all the pupils, parents and staff who attended the discos.
Term 1 Celebration Assembly
This morning, we welcomed parents and friends along to our first Celebration Assembly of the 2017-18 session. We acknowledged the success of pupils from across the school and nursery with out STEM Super Star and, in line with our School Improvement Plan, our new Successful Speller Award. One member of each of the 6 groups from our recent Loch Insh residential were also presented with an award.
We announced the Top Scorers for each house and a big well done to Cunnigar who won the House Cup for the term.
Buzzards spotted in the Highlands!
The Buzzards had a fantastic time at Loch Insh. Working as a team, they encouraged and supported their friends trying the activities and are now professional skiers and canoeists! We thoroughly enjoyed singing the smurf song during our trip…especially Miss Burton! Well done troops, I thoroughly enjoyed my week away with you all.
Crafty Christmas Fundraising
We are getting ready for Christmas making cards using line drawing, painting and then cut-out collage in the style of Alice Druitt at Gingerpaws designs. Nathan’s gran is coming in to help with the careful mounting and card design at our Craft Club on the first Tuesday back after the hols and thereafter on a Wednesday. We have some very crafty staff helping too. If you are a keen crafter and want to help please let Miss Brolls know. We need small colourful or mother of pearl buttons for one of the cards so donations will be gratefully received. Get out yer button boxes and give for the fundraiser!
Hawks and Buzzards at Highland Safari Park
We had a great day at the Highland Safari Park. We walked around the park exploring and finding out about lots of different animals. We completed the bus safari and had a workshop while we toured around the park. We also had some time in the park and the gift shop.
