The pupils at Leswalt pride themselves by arriving at school on bicycles and scooters. Last year they were the Scottish champions for pedal power in “The Big Pedal”, a National competition to encourage pupils to cycle more. However, they were all shocked and saddened at recent events. Ola, a Primary 1 pupil had been coming to school on her scooter which she was given by Santa. One night she forgot
During the month of January Pupils at Leswalt Primary have had a focus on the life and work of Robert Burns. As part of that work all pupils participated in the annual recitations of Scots poetry. This was also accompanied by artwork and handwriting competitions. All of these were judged on Tuesday 24th January by Mr Alec Ross. Mr Ross had a very difficult job in deciding who the
On Wednesday 25 January 2012, Leswalt Primary held its third annual Burns Supper. The whole school sat down alongside invited guests, including staff and parents. Tommy Cowan, P7, was a very able and organised chairperson who ensured the proceedings ran smoothly. Kathryn Topping, P3, said the ‘Selkirk Grace’ before Mr Andy Ross piped in the haggis. Kayleigh Williams, P1, proudly carried the haggis into the company. The haggis was presented
Primary 5,6 and 7 recently travelled to neighbouring Kirkcolm Primary to take part in an engineering project “Building bridges”. This project came about as with the on-going work with the construction of new water pipelines near both schools. The children worked together all morning to constuct a huge suspension bridge in the hall at Kirkcolm. The children not only built a physical bridge, but also built a bridge of friendship
The children of Leswalt Primary were recently host to some unusual visitors – in the form of animals from the tropical rainforests. The whole school is currently learning all about “Rainforests” and had a visit from “Zoolab” to enhance their learning. Zoolab came along with animals such as a giant hissing cockroach, a corn snake, tarantula spider and snail. The pupils learned how animals such as these were adapted
The whole of Leswalt Primary performed their Christmas concert “What does Christmas mean to me?” in Leswalt village hall. This show had every pupil from Primary 1 to Primary 7 take their place on the stage to focus on the different elements which are important to people at Christmas.
The boys and girls of Primary 7 at Leswalt Primary headed to The North West Castle Hotel in Stranraer to enjoy a Christmas meal out together. They enjoyed a 5 course feast of food, before receiving Christmas presents. The children later sat at the Ice rink watching some curling before heading home full of food, and happy. Tommy Cowan summed up how much he enjoyed it by asking “can we
The boys and girls of Leswalt Primary were treated to a wonderful sight at their recent Christmas party. After playing party games and feasting on a huge spread of delicious party food, all the boys and girls from Primary 1-6 headed outside to see if they could catch a glimpse of Santa. With parents, staff and children all singing “Jingle Bells” a magical sight appeared in the dark night. Santa
The boys of girls of Leswalt Primary have been very busy raising money for Children in Need. On Friday 18th November 2011 they had a non-uniform day and pupils were encouraged to “show their spots and raise lots”. The spottiest pupils in school were named as Tommy Kerslake, Kerr Calderwood, Eilidh Hill and Megan McIntyre. Primary 1-4 are currently doing a project on “Toys”. With help from their teacher Mrs
Leswalt Primary were delighted to recently receive an anonymous donation of £200. This donation followed the school representing Dumfries and Galloway at the Royal Highland Show. One spectator passed on their delight at the performance of Leswalt pupils and gave the Headteacher Mrs Sheila Baillie the very generous donation with the instruction to “treat the pupils”, on the condition that their identity was kept a secret. Subsequently, £100 was spent
