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Join our West Lothian branch and Young Ambassador Rachel for an overview and tips of things that can help students with dyslexia improve their study skills. Wednesday 18 November, 7pm on Zoom. Full info and free tickets: https://buytickets.at/dyslexiascotland2/2476585
The home learning grids are issued each term, linked to learning in clan and are optional tasks for children to complete at home. The blue boxes are to help you to prioritise which tasks to complete, within Primary 1 the priority is their reading books and tricky words. Primary 1-3 should share their tasks on... Continue reading Home Learning Choice Boarda - Term 2 2026-27
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Our Morning Missions have been getting our brains busy with short, creative challenges! From describing our weekends in just six words to improving sentences and creating imaginative descriptions, we have been exploring how to make every word count. These activities give us a chance to settle into the school day, work independently and share our... Continue reading Morning Missions and Maths in Schiehallion
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Calderwood Primary Standards and Quality Report for Session 2025_26
I Perth clan chose to show off the hard work they put in to create our spooky classroom display. We looked at various different artistic styles and techniques to create it and the class enjoyed showcasing their work.
On Friday 30th October, our basketball teams travelled to West Calder High School to take part in the first JrNBA tournament of the season. It was a fantastic afternoon of sport, teamwork and determination, with pupils proudly representing Calderwood and demonstrating excellent sportsmanship throughout the event. The tournament brought together schools from across the area,... Continue reading JrNBA Basketball Tournament - Event 1
This week in P5, we have begun developing our understanding of time, with a particular focus on comparing and converting between 12 and 24 hour time. We used a clock to help us visualise how the two time formats relate to one another and worked together to solve a variety of time problems. We also... Continue reading Halloween week in Ben Lomond
This week, Primary 5 explored Pumpkin Zentangle Art, focusing on how artists use lines and repeating patterns to create eye-catching designs. We looked at different types of lines including curved, straight, zigzag and wavy lines. We discussed how repeating patterns can add detail and interest to artwork. We also celebrated a special achievement this week... Continue reading Halloween Week - Ben Lawers
