P3/2 Park Ranger October 31, 2008
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This week Primary 3-2 had a visit from Mary our local park ranger. She brought the park into our classroom and we had an imaginary walk with her using many of the objects found in the park. This was a very informative talk and the children really enjoyed it.
P1-3 Hallowe’en Disco October 30, 2008
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P4-5 Hallowe’en Disco October 30, 2008
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Lukalu Umea Primary School - Uganda October 29, 2008
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This is Lukalu Umea Primary School in Uganda. The other photo is the primary two class. Over the coming months the whole school, at Mid Calder will be working on a variety of ways to raise funds to help Lukalu Umea refurbish their P3/2 class. At present Mid Calder’s P3/2 has produced playground books, P4 are making calendars and P6 will be writing a novel in collaboration with their French partners. Primary seven have designed a logo which will go on all fundraising items. We hope to set up a working partnership with Lukalu Umea where many classes will be examining culture and diversity.
Primary Seven
Let it rain! - P2 October 29, 2008
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Primary Two have been looking at line and shape to draw these umbrellas. Later on they will be studying WEATHER as a topic.
COCO & MAISIE are friends October 17, 2008
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Coco is our P6 French mascot and Maisie is about to leave us and go to live in the south of France. She is going to become a pupil at Marcel Pagnol Primary School. Coco is off on his holidays today. He is spending the week in Tenerife.
P3/2 Playground Games Booklet October 17, 2008
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Children in primary 3/2 have been working very hard to produce a booklet on playground games. They have photos and information all put together in a beautifully made book. The book is on sale from P3/2 for £1. All proceeds will go to our partner school in Mpigi, Uganda.
Les Deux Amis October 16, 2008
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Hopscotch Theatre Company presents - October 15, 2008
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Maisie was there too. Can you spot her in the photograph?
A Curriculum for Excellence - Social Studies experiences and outcomes
‘Children and young people participating in experiences and outcomes in social studies will: develop an understanding of how Scotland has developed as a nation, resulting in appreciation of their local and national heritage within the global community.’
P6A K’nex Challenge - Technology October 15, 2008
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Primary 6A have been working on a K’nex Challenge. The challenge – using a gym shoe, design a roller skate to fit the shoe and travel at least 1 metre. First of all, they drew their designs and discussed ideas. Next, working in small groups the pupils chose the favoured design and used K’nex to make the model. Finally, each model was videoed to find out if it had met the success criteria. All six models were successful, with some travelling a lot further than 1 metre.
