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We want you to 'Be the Best' at developing your skills, interests, gifts and talents
May - Summer Term is here!
Sunshine's out and the days are getting longer – perfect timing for summer to kick into high gear! We hope you're all feeling refreshed and ready to soak up all the learning this amazing summer term brings.
UN International Day For Biodiversity 22nd May
The United Nations has a special day on the 22nd of May 22nd, to celebrate this incredible variety of life. It's called International Day for Biological Diversity! On this day, we learn how to protect all the creatures and plants that share our world. We can plant a garden to attract butterflies, build a birdhouse for feathered friends, or even just pick up rubbish to keep our environment clean.
Remember, every small action helps! So next time you're outside, take a close look and see how many amazing things you can discover. Have a happy Biodiversity Day!
Need inspiration to get involved?
Check out this series of Nature-Inspired Micro:bit teaching resources! These resources are perfect for young inventors and coders who want to use technology to help the environment. With the power of micro:bit, you can create projects that monitor plant growth, track animal habitats, or even build a mini weather station! So why not dive in and get coding!
Microbit Playground Survey
Take part in the #BBCmicrobit playground survey! Use your next gen kit & to encourage your class to:
🔎 investigate their playground
🌡️ turn micro:bits into data-gathering tools
📉 learn about the importance of data
Glasgow Science Centre Partnership
Take a look at everything available to West Dunbartonshire schools over this coming year.
The following page has everything available up to third level: https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/funded-experiences-for-west-dunbartonshire-council-schools
West Dunbartonshire Secondary schools https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/funded-experiences-for-west-dunbartonshire-secondary-pupils
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Explore Digital Technologies Together
Our 'I am a digITal explorer' resource helps families to have lots of fun learning about the digital world. You can find out about the work of real-life IT professionals and try some activities as a family. Find out more
BGE Learning Spaces
Early Years
First Level
Second Level
Health & Wellbeing Journal
Welcome to the West Dunbartonshire Wellbeing Journal.
This journal is a wellbeing journal to reflect on how you are feeling day to day. We have covered a range of different topics from keeping yourself physically healthy to your mental and emotional wellbeing. Set aside some time each day to have some quiet time to think about your feelings and emotions - we hope you enjoy it and find it useful.
Campus @ WDC
Campus @ WDC is West Dunbartonshire's Virtual Learning Environment. Children and teachers can access resources and lessons to use either in school or at home. Our virtual campus provides video lessons and learning resources to complement existing teaching.
There are exciting mini-projects for all ages, across a wide range of subjects & much more for you to peruse & be inspired by.
Click on the WDC Campus button to head over to the Campus@WDC virtual campus!
WDC Competencies
The WDC Competencies for Learning
The WDC Competencies for Learning focus on the essential skills that students need to thrive in today's world. We call them the 6 C's: creativity, communication, collaboration, citizenship, critical thinking skills, and character. By developing these competencies, students will be able to think creatively, express themselves effectively, work well with others, be responsible citizens, think critically, and possess strong character.
Empower your learners with our new competencies website. This platform is designed to help educators foster essential skills in their learners, from critical thinking and problem-solving to collaboration and communication. With a wealth of resources, guides and exemplars, the website will support you every step of the way as you guide your learners on their learning journey.
1+2 Languages Website
This site features suite of advice, frameworks and resources to support working within the recommendations of the 1+2 Languages Policy.
- Key modern languages documents
- Support materials and learning and teaching resources
- Professional learning opportunities in modern languages
- Local, West Partnership and national modern languages news and Twitter updates
WDC Greenspace Website
Take a look at the brilliant Greenspace website. It’s a space to learn more about the WDC Greenspace team and how we can support people to enjoy all our natural spaces, either within your school grounds or further afield in one of the parks or woodland areas. It highlights the different areas available for visits and the types of support available and also links to some really good resources for outdoor learning from a variety of external providers.
Meaningful May 2024
Meaningful May
Join us for Meaningful May
We can't control what happens around us, but we can choose how we respond. Join us for Meaningful May and focus on the things that matter ❤️
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Home Learning Books
Have you taken a look at our WDC Home Learning Books? They are available monthly and full of challenges that encourage learners to watch, read, do, play & create as they learn! Click on the link below to explore:
