Month: April 2016

The whole school enjoyed a day trip to the South Rhins.  First the bus took pupils to Logan Botanic Gardens.  At the gardens the school was split into 2 groups with pupils taking part in different workshops .  They all earned a lot more about pollination, plant structures and the eco systems in the Botanic gardens through participating in active outdoor learning.

Following a picnic lunch at Logan, the pupils hopped aboard the bus to travel to The Mull of Galloway.  At the most Southerly point in Scotland the school learned more about the operation and history of the lighthouse and visited the RSPB bird reserve centre to learn more about the birds who nest nearby.  They also climbed all the way to the top of the lighthouse to take in the stunning views!

It was a very busy – but very worthwhile day,  filled with lots of different new learning experiences. 

Have a look at the photographs to see all the fun  things they got up to!

All of p5-7 recently went to Lochinch to take part in the annual Rhins cross country event.  Leswalt pupils demonstrated they have real stamina and fitness – with several pupils coming home with medals;

P7 girls – 1st Lauren Anderson, 2nd Rebecca Brown

P7 boys – 2nd Finlay Cowan, 3rd Kerr Calderwood

P6 boys – 1st Jamie Drennan, 3rd Jack Rickard

P6 girls – 1st Emily Cochran ( 5th Arden Mc Intyre)

P5 boys – 1st Alistair Brown, 3rd Finaly Mc Millan (5th Ethan Smith)

P5 girls- 1st Kayleigh William (6th Megan Mc Intyre)

Brilliant work from little Leswalt!

As part of the celebrations for HRH Queen Elizabeth reaching 90 years of age, the children of Leswalt Primary all worked together to make some birthday bunting to decorate the school.  This bunting was later hung outside on the actual birthday – 21st April.  The children were provided with a buffet style party food lunch which they were able to take outside and enjoy as a picnic in the glorious sunshine.

All of this week, the pupils of Leswalt Primary have been coming to school on bikes and scooters as part of the Sustrans National competition – “The Big Pedal”.  Fortunately the sun has been shining and the children have had fine weather to pedal in.  Notable achievements include Jamie in p6 cycling over 4 miles to school and Erin in P3 cycling almost 3 miles to school!  Children have been supported by Mums, dads and younger brothers who also come to school with little wheels.

 Well done to all the pupils and parents for their support in this health and well being initiative.

Primary 1-4 and Mrs Mc Knight went a hunt around the playground to kick start their science project by looking for living and non-living things.  Have a look at the photographs and see if you think each item  is living or non living.

Back in the classroom the children did some research and found out a lot more about wasps nests – after Phoebe and Charlotte brought in a giant wasps nest (thankfully with no wasps in it!)

To celebrate the addition of  French café in their classroom, Primary 1-4 had some fun tasting some French food yesterday.  Camembert cheese, croissants, pain au chocolat, French salami, brioche and even snails were consumed in the classroom.  You can judge from the photographs how tasty the pupils found each of these!