Author: Mrs Baillie

With two of our former pupils currently playing in the Winter Olympics in Beijing, Leswalt Primary has been going curling crazy!

The outside of our school has been decorated with Bobby and Vicky bunting, to cheer on Team GB and show our support for the local lad and lass.2591E85C-CCB8-4E37-9CC4-30E640CD83D8

Also Mrs Mc Knight hosted her own Curling bonspiel with P1-4.  Inspired after watching some of the Winter Olympic curling in class, they has their own competition.  And, just like his name sake, Bobby Lammie, it was our own little Bobby who showed he was the curling champion of Leswalt Primary.

Just look at how excited their faces are!

Well done Bobby, Winter Olympics 2036 for you?

All of Leswalt Primary are sending Good luck wishes to Team GB who are currently en route to the Winter Olympics in Beijing.  We would like to especially send our good wished to two of our former pupils who are off to represent their country (and wee school!)

Bobby Lammie and Vicky Wright are former pupils of our wee school who are both in the Curling Team.

Last week we filmed a wee secret video which was shared with them on the plane to China as a surprise.  Vicky has already messaged Mrs Baillie from the plane to China to say her and Bobby loved it!  

Click on this link to see for yourself!

2 February 2022 – YouTube

Good luck, I am sure you will do us all proud.  

 

P1 – ‘Bull Sale’  

Recitation winners : 1. Rory Calvert (KKM); 2. Ross Warwick (KKM); 3. Bobby Shaw (LES) 

Illustration winners ; 1. Ellie Burton  (LES); 2. Ross Warwick (KKM); 3. Rory Calvert (KKM) 

Handwriting winners; 1. Rory Calvert (KKM); 2. Ross Warwick (KKM); 3. Freddie Adams (KKM)  

P2 – ‘The Elephant’  

Recitation winners : 1. Rebecca Manson (KKM); 2. Lily Bennewith (LES); 3. Cameron Clarke (KKM) 

Illustration winners : 1. Cameron Clarke (KKM); 2. Rebecca Manson (KKM); 3. Callum Dougan (KKM) 

Handwriting winners : 1. Rebecca Manson (KKM); 2. Paige Neill (KKM); 3. Lily Bennewith (LES) 

P3 – ‘Tae a Thistle’ 

Recitation winners : 1. Colin McGregor (LES); 2 .Arran Farquhar (KKM);  3. Ben Thomson (LES) 

Illustration winners; 1. Roman Haver (LES); 2. Ruby McMillan (KKM); 3. Rachael Drummond (LES)  

Handwriting winners; 1. Rachael Drummond (LES); 2. Colin McGregor (LES); 3. Murray Reid (LES) 

P4 – ‘Beasties’ 

Recitation winners : 1. Ewan Clark (LES); 2. Ela Chang (LES); 3. Ivan Turtle (KKM) 

Illustration winners : 1. Phoebe Manson (KKM); 2. Ewan Clark (LES); 3. Archie Ashton (KKM) 

Handwriting winners : 1. Ela Chang (LES); 2. Phoebe Manson (KKM); 3. Ellie Bennewith (LES) 

P5 – ‘The Auld Troot 

Recitation winners : 1. Jack Howie (KKM); 2. Hamish McGregor (LES); 3. Havana Diyani (KKM) 

Illustration winners: 1. Lydia Adams (KKM); 2. Carys McHallum (LES); 3. Danny Dougan (KKM) 

Handwriting winners : 1. Faye Adams (LES); 2. Danny Dougan (KKM); 3. Sally Drummond (KKM) 

P6 – ‘The Moosie’s Prayer’ 

Recitation winners : 1. Alexander Clark (LES); 2. Thomas Agnew (LES); 3. Rose Santangeli (LES) 

Illustration winners : 1. Thomas Agnew (LES); 2. Fraser Reid (LES); 3. Noah McGrory-Thompson (KKM) 

Handwriting winners : 1. Rose Santangeli (LES); 2. Thomas Agnew (LES); 3. Olivia Johnstone (KKM) 

P7 – Anything by Burns 

Recitation winners : 1. Luke Butler (KKM); 2. Aidan Adams (LES); 3. Murray Williams (LES) 

Illustration winners : 1. Olivia Turtle (KKM); 2. Breagh Kirkpatrick (LES); 3. Malcolm McGregor (LES) 

Handwriting winners : 1. Emma Drummond (KKM); 2. Miley Adams (KKM); 3. Calder Farquhar (KKM) 

Today , 25th January was the birthday of the bard.  And, all the pupils of Leswalt and Kirkcolm Primary schools came together to celebrate.  Pupils had been working hard at home –  writing out their poems, creating artwork and learning recitations.

We welcomed Mrs Mc Harg back into the building today to judge the efforts of all.  Mrs Mc Harg had a very difficult job! 

Just look some of the wonderful artwork.

 

Once the judging was complete, the children came together in the hall to enjoy the speeches and toasts as part of a Burn Supper.  All the speeches were shared between pupils from Leswalt  and Kirkcolm Primary school –

Chairperson – Lexi Greenhill

Carrying in the haggis – Miley Adams and Alfie Baker

Addressing the Haggis – Aidan Adams and Luke Butler

Toast to Lassies – Oliver Brown and George Keith

Reply to Lads – Olivia Turtle and Emma Drummond

Toast to the school – Breagh Kirkpatrick and Malcolm Mc Gregor

Vote of Thanks – Murray Williams

Tylor Alexander then said the Selkirk Grace before all enjoyed tucking into their lunch –

After a play outside all pupils went back to their seats in the dinner hall to hear the results of the judging.  As well as celebrating all the wonderful artwork, handwriting and poetry recitations we also enjoyed some singing, with all classes performing for each other.

 

It was a truly wonderful day with lots of talent on display and all pupils achieving in a whole range of activities.   Thank you to all parents for your support and to Mrs McHarg for judging.

Watch this space for the full results being uploaded soon!

 

Many thanks must go to Leswalt community association who have kindly provided a selection box for every pupil at school.
The children were delighted with the gift!

Today the boys and girls of Leswalt primary gathered to wish a very special man and janitor a very happy retirement.

Dougie and his wife Denise were invited in for some memories, gifts and songs.

The boys and girls had all written their special memories of Mr Brawls in a scrapbook.  We all watched a video montage to remind Mr Brawls of the fun times he had with us at school.  Aidan and Faye brought in some “special juice” for him to enjoy.  Mark and Rachael brought a big cake for all to enjoy, from Simpsons the bakers. A well known Proclaimers and Abba song was re-written specially for our guest of honour.  

Everyone had generously donated money – the Parent Council, parents and staff. This money was combined to get specially commissioned garden chair and table made for him – built out of whisky barrels.  This was made by “Wee dram barrel creations” and was engraved with his name and a message from us all at school.

The afternoon finished with all enjoying a wee pice of cake and having some banter with Mr Brawls.

We all would like to wish him a long, happy and healthy retirement.

He has been a star!

Click on the links below to see our tributes

Bye bye Doogi – YouTube

Mr Brawls is leaving us today – YouTube

Super Trouper – YouTube

All of Leswalt Primary have made it to Kirkcolm Primary for the first day of fun in the sun together.  They are enjoying the new surroundings and getting to know new friends.  Happy days ahead for all!