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Both Leswalt and Portpatrick Primary were offered the opportunity to have a free non-lander cruise aboard the Stena Line Ferry.  It was a calm day for the crossing,  with no sea sickness to report!

The senior pupils at Leswalt have been invited along to Kirkcolm bowling green to enjoy learning more about this sport.  The gentlemen of the club have been very good with the children and they look forward to having another visit next week.

After being rained off on the first attempt, Leswalt Sports day took place on Thursday 18th June.  Although the sun did not make an appearance, it was a fun filled afternoon.  Every child tried their hardest and was very sporting throughout.  The afternoon concluded with Leswalt Stores kindly donating ice cream for all the children

Have a look at the photographs to see how happy we all were!

Primary p5-7 from Leswalt, joined up with pupils from their partnership school of Portpatrick, and pupils from Sheuchan to rehearse and perform “Warriors!” .  This was made possible with support from Scottish Opera. 

Children had been learning the songs in school all of this term,  and they all came together to perform at Sheuchan Primary.  The story was based in ancient China, with Leswalt and Portpatrick pupils taking on the role of peasants.  It was a brilliant performance to parents and relatives, with expressive acting and wonderful singing from all.  Have a look at the photographs to see the energy and enthusiasm for yourselves.

In glorious sunshine the children of Leswalt Primary enjoyed a picnic lunch outside.  They brought along some of their furry friends for a “teddy bears picnic” and enjoyed a fabulous selection of party food out doors.  Have a look at the fun they had in the sun!

Today saw the final week of wider achievement activities taking place.  The sun shone as the children fished, painted, sewed……and even made Christmas decorations!!

Many thanks to Mrs Cochran, Mrs Mc Intyre, Mrs Brown , Katie Wright and Stewart Mc Culloch who have helped support wider achievement groups for the last few weeks.

Primary 6 recently had their health and wellbeing learning and teaching enhanced by joining in the “Operation Safety” event which is organised by the emergency services, every year.  Have a look at the photographs and see if you can guess what they were learning about.

Since the start of May our new entrants for August have been enjoying weekly visits  to Leswalt Primary.  We are looking forward to welcoming 5 new starts to Primary one next year, from 3 different Nurseries.  During their weekly transition visits to Leswalt Primary they have all been getting to know each other, and the school, better. 

As part of their learning and teaching on the topic of transport, P5-7 paid a visit to the Stena Line port at Cairnryan.  This was arranged with the assistance of Mrs Mc Intyre, a parent who works there.

By all accounts it was a fantastic visit . The staff at Stena couldn’t have been nicer. The children got to be in the control room in the terminal and behind the customer services desk (much to the surprise/ amusement of a Japanese tour guide!) They then watched the boat docking and unloading before going on board. Norris McLean gave them a full tour of the vessal, including the bridge. There were lots of great questions all round from the boys and girls. They finished off their trip by getting juice and crisps at the terminal courtesy of Stena.

“On the 1st of June p5-7 went on a trip to Stena to learn about the ship because we are learning about transport. We got a tour of the boat and  got to see all the places were the staff are allowed and where the lorry drivers go. We got to ask questions all about the boat. On the ferry they can fit 1200 people. We also saw where they answer the phones when you are booking to go on the boat. It was one of the best trips we have ever been on. Thanks to the people at Stena for letting us come.” ( Arden Mcintyre, p5)