The digital leaders went to Kirkcolm and had a fab day. They learned how to make a QR code and loads more such as using Microsoft copilot and and Canva. Mrs McHarg taught us all about ICT, this can help us to make ICT more fun for pupils from p1 to p7. The digital leaders shared break time with Kirkcolm and had a brilliant time. They are learning about internet
This afternoon boys and girls from both classes welcomed their families into school to show off our Big Maths! Whether you’re Primary 2 or Primary 7, Big Maths is a big deal! We kicked off the afternoon with big business.. our Learn It tests with the added fun of our families joining in with the Primary 6-7 test! Primary 1’s had fun with their big people in the hall, showing
This afternoon, we had the pleasure of welcoming local artist Diana and youth worker Tia into the ‘big class’ for some fun art. The boys and girls who already attend Diana’s ‘sketchbook socials’ art classes at The Millenium Centre were very excited because they said ‘Diana has the best art ideas’ and this afternoon was no exception!!🥳 This term, the upper class have been learning about colour and creating art
At Leswalt, we love cooking and baking, and ‘Maths Week Scotland’ is the perfect opportunity to put into practice some maths learning! This afternoon P1-3 made ‘fifteens’ or ‘rugby slice’. The ‘little class’ counted, measured, shared their ingredients (15 of each) in their groups. They cut the cherries and marshmallows in half , crushed their biscuits, added some condensed milk and mixed together into a sweet concoction. They then shaped
Carrying on with Maths Week Scotland fun, P4-7 took part in an outdoor blind maze challenge.😃 They first worked in groups to design and build their maze using natural materials and toys from outside; they had lots of fun and got very creative – dead ends and trap doors!😅 Each team were then given a blind fold and were given the challenge of directing their blind friend through the maze
This afternoon P4-7 kicked off Maths Week Scotland with Leswalt Olympics!!🥇As part of this year’s theme ‘Maths Matters’ P4-7 explored how maths is important in sports by hosting their own Olympic games over at the park. House Captains, Lily (Lochnaw) and Olivia (Soleburn)took charge, organising the class into their house teams for the races. First up, the age old classic, the sprint race! Pupils took part in the sprint race,
At the start of the term, all pupils were given the opportunity to develop their skills for life, learning and work by filling in job applications for the various pupil voice groups that are on offer at school. We spent some time at assembly learning about the role of each of the different groups so that pupils could consider what they’d be interested in applying for – Pupil Council, Eco
This afternoon we were visited by Brogan from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS). As part of P1-3s farming focus and P4-7’s food journeys topic, Brogan came in to share with us her expect knowledge of red meat! 🐮 First of all, she told us about the three red meat animals; cows, sheep and pigs ad explained that we need their meat for protein to grow and build muscles. She explained the
Wellies on, jackets zipped, excitement real.. Leswalt were off to visit the Baxter’s at Glenhead! 🥚As part of their topic work this term, Primary 1-3 have been learning about farming, while Primary 4-7 have been looking at the ‘food journeys;’ the perfect opportunity to visit P1 Jack’s farm and find out about egg production and their travels after leaving Leswalt.. 🛻 After the muddy hike up through the Wetlands we
Uniforms ironed☑️ School bags packed☑️ Smiles on☑️ All ready for our first day back after our summer holidays! ☀️ This year, we are joined by 8 new primary ones; Brynley, Scott, Florrie, Nara, Maeva, Pru, Calia and Johnny 🙂. On Thursday, they spent the day getting used to their new classroom, school and teacher. By 3 o’clock it felt right at home. On Friday afternoon we buddied up for a
