Dear Parent/Carer,
Welcome to Term 2 in Primary 3. All of the children have settled well into P3 and we are looking forward to a
busy and fun term 2. The highlights of last term included our Dinosaur IDL context, a trip to the National
Museum of Scotland, a visit from Mr T.Rex and sharing our learning with P1 and P7 through our Mid Calder
Museum. All pupils have also now joined a Junior Leadership Team and look forward to making positive
changes within our school this year.
Miss Sherlow
November 2017
Learning Letter P3 Term 2
Halloween Party
Thank you very much from the PSA to all the children who came to the Halloween party, it was a fantastic party raising an amazing £362.97! We couldn’t do it without the parent helpers, so a huge thank you to you all too.
Fantastic Fork and Field Trip
This week primary 7/6 went to the Fork and field. We were taken on a tour around the restaurant. We were showed how the drinks were made at the bar and the menu was an Ipad. We even got to taste a cocktail made of fruit. We were also shown the toilets. A local artist called Harry painted the beautiful designs on the walls. Angela, the Fork and Field owner was really helpful and answered all our questions.
We asked questions such as:
How do you attract customers? Answer: Social media, fliers.
In Fork and Field what is your business strategy? Answer: To advertise on social media.
Who helped you in the progress? Answer: A whole team of worker, designers, etc.
It was good trip and everyone had fun and enjoyed it.
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
Nursery Sway: Autumn
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November Newsletter
Dear Parent/Carer
It was very encouraging to see so many parents at parent’s night. The children were all keen to know what was going to be said about them and I hope there were no surprises when parents discussed what the outcomes were. Every child, it is hoped, will know how they are progressing in their learning and be able to discuss the targets they have set themselves in conjunction with their teachers. It is extremely important that children know what the next steps in their learning are to enable them to challenge themselves and make progress. It is also very encouraging to know that some pupils have gained a bronze award in their personal achievements through the I-Achieve process. It is equally important that as well as attainment in school outside achievements are recognised, please encourage your children to record these and be recognised for them.
Primary 6 and Primary 7 children had a very successful residential to Loch Inch with many children overcoming fears and reservations to take part in skiing lessons and sailing activities. Every member of staff, with the children, said how proud they were that everyone demonstrated a ‘have a go’ attitude. Well done to all the children who gave of their very best.
The children across all stages are presently looking at Mid Calder as their IDL and it is with great anticipation I look forward to the open afternoon to not only share your child’s learning but to celebrate 40 years of Mid Calder Primary School. We look forward to welcoming you into school on the 22nd of November from 1.30pm. Specific details will be sent out nearer the time but it is hoped you will put this date in your diary.
Please look on our school blog for our diary dates for the rest of this term.
Mary McKenzie
P2 Term 2 Learning Letter
Dear Parent/Carer,
Welcome to Term 2 in Primary 2. All of the children have settled well into P2 and we are looking forward to a busy and fun term 2. The highlights of last term included our Dinosaur IDL context, a trip to the National Museum of Scotland, a visit from Mr T. Rex and sharing our learning with P1 and P7 through our Mid Calder Museum. All pupils have also now joined a Junior Leadership Team and look forward to making positive changes within our school this year.
Mrs Smith
P1 Learning Letter: Term 2
Dear Parent/Carer,
Welcome to Term 2 in Primary 1. All of the children have settled well into P1 and we are looking forward to a busy and fun term 2. The highlights of last term included our Toy Story context for learning. Thank you to everyone who came along to share a toy from their childhood with the children. All pupils have also now joined a Junior Leadership Team and look forward to making positive changes within our school this year.
Miss Prior and Mrs Walker
P4 Term 2 Learning Letter
Dear Parent/Carer,
Welcome to Term 2 in Primary 4. All of the children have settled well into P4 and we are looking forward to a busy and fun term 2. The highlights of last term included our Dinosaur IDL context, a trip to the National Museum of Scotland, a visit from Mr T.Rex and sharing our learning with P1 and P7 through our Mid Calder Museum. All pupils have also now joined a Junior Leadership Team and look forward to making positive changes within our school this year.
Miss Clark
PSA Meeting Agenda – 8th November 2017
Wednesday 8th November 2017 at 7pm
1. Welcome – including new Teacher Representatives
2. Apologies
3. Minutes
4. Action Points
5. Financial Report
6. School requests
7. Correspondence
8. Halloween Party Update
9. Christmas Fundraiser Update
10.Christmas Fair – Friday 1st December
11.Spring Fair Date – confirm 21st April 2018?
12.Christmas Concerts
13.AOB
14.Date & time of next meeting Wednesday 13th December.
