Month: March 2026

1. Fizzy exploding hands! 🧤 (because it wouldn’t be science week without some explosions.)An age-old crowd pleaser, where we saw vinegar and baking soda react to blow up a rubber glove!💥
2. Rapid Freeze Ice Cream 🍨Pupils observed how salt and ice reacted quickly to freeze their ice cream ingredients!
3. Boat Building – Pupils explored the concept of floating and sinking. They were challenged to build a boat, which held the most dinosaurs. They had to think carefully about the material they used, their water resistance and durability. ⚓
4. House Building with the digital leaders- Pupils set to work, using their mini saws and cardboard and MakeDo kits to design and build some houses to add to Leswalt’s Housing Development. 🏠

We were very proud of our two confident individuals, Jorgie and Colin last night.  They stepped on the stage at the Ryan centre, in front of a packed audience and recited their Scots poetry word perfect, with great expression.  It was a great evening of entertainment and both Jorgie and Colin represented our school so very well.

Well done to both our stars! 👏👏👏

Our Primary 6 and 7 pupils recently had an amazing time during their residential trip to Edinburgh . 

They crammed so much into their two days away, and were so very well behaved.  Several people commented on what delightful pupils they were and how they represented the school impeccably.  Well done all – we are very proud of you .  Many thanks must got to he staff for supporting the pupils when away.  Everyone had the best time!

Have a look what they got up to here – 

Residential trips are powerful because they combine challenge, independence and new environments, which naturally develop meta-skills such as resilience,  self-management and confidence

School residential experiences support several rights outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) by providing opportunities for children to learn, participate, and develop independence in a new environment. During residential trips, pupils exercise their right to education (Article 28) and the goals of education (Article 29) through experiential learning and personal challenge.  Time spent engaging in  social activities also supports Article 31, which recognises children’s right to rest, play and take part in recreational activities. Together, these experiences help promote wellbeing, confidence, resilience, and positive relationships among pupils.