Technologies – Mid Calder Primary School Learning Blog

November 11, 2019

#saveourseas

P5 have been engaged in their learning this term through their save our seas IDL this term. Their favourite tasks so far have been creating seascape textured art, exploring a range of different media to create an image. They also learned about the angers of plastic pollution and demonstrated this by adding plastic to sea-creatures. Although P5 enjoyed creating the art work, we discussed how moving the finished product made them feel.

They have also created a “Tweet wall” after finding out that you have to return single use cups to coffee shops to be successfully recycled. They are extremely passionate about this and we plan to send a class tweet to a coffee shop.. watch this space!

November 9, 2019

Ready, Steady, Cook with P4

Primary 4 have had a busy term so far and have loved learning all about the journey of food through their Field to Fork IDL Context. The highlight of our IDL has to be our class visit from Jennifer from Scotch Kitchen. We were able to share our learning with Jennifer and also cook Moroccan Spiced Lamb with new and familiar ingredients. The food was delicious and some of us even had second and third helpings!

May 24, 2019

Digital Learning Week 2019

May 8, 2019May 8, 2019

Perfect Planting Promotion Challenge

As part of their Rainforest IDL, Primary 3 have been learning all about what plants need to grow and survive. As P1, P2/1 and P2 are going to be learning about ‘In the Garden’ this term, we were challenged to share our knowledge with them by creating a tutorial video about how to plant a plant.

We had to script, film, direct and edit our tutorials, using our digital skills to help us to add background music, transitions and sound effects when filming was complete. Check out our amazing videos!

Bafooni Tribe:

Cfilmt Tribe:

Minyo Tribe:

Pando Tribe:

Pirano Tribe:

We shared our tutorials with P1, P2/1 and P2 and then wrote invitations to ask them to come and help us to plant the plants that our tribe have been growing and nurturing for the last 2 months. Both Primary 3 and Primary 1-2 loved planing the plants and we can’t wait to see how well they continue to grow in their new home in our playground.

February 28, 2019

Taking a trip to the rainforest…

Primary 5 had a great time this afternoon taking a trip to the rainforest. We used our virtual reality headsets to enter this exciting world. It provided us with a good discussion starter and helped us to write down ideas on our KWL grid. We talked about what we already KNOW about the rainforest and what we WANT to find out. At the end of the topic, we will discuss what we have LEARNED. We are looking forward to learning more as the weeks progress and we will continue to use digital technology to enhance our learning.

January 16, 2019November 13, 2020

Welcome to Mid Calder Nursery and Primary School blog.

Our school vision creates a very positive ethos within our school; all members of our learning community ‘Believe’ in themselves and thus ‘Achieve’ the best they can which will ultimately enable them to ‘Succeed’ in all they do.

Our nursery vision is ‘Playing to Learn, Learning to play‘.

We aim to prepare all our young people for the challenges of the future. Our learning environment aims to stimulate, challenge, support and provide opportunities to develop life skills.

We take positive steps to promote effective partnerships between home, school and the wider community. We have an open door policy and you will, as parents, be made most welcome at all times. We hope you enjoy looking at ‘life’ within our school and nursery and we would welcome comments under any blog posting.