On Tuesday 29th January 2013, Leswalt Primary held its fourth annual Burns Supper. The whole school sat down alongside invited guests, including staff and parents. Cameron Walker, P7, was a very able and organised chairperson who ensured the proceedings ran smoothly. Jack Rickard, P3, said the ‘Selkirk Grace’ before Mr Andy Ross piped in the haggis. Iona Rickard, P1, proudly carried the haggis into the company. The haggis
Leswalt Primary Schools Halloween party this year had lots of great fun and games, including ‘Dookin for apples’ and “Vampires in his den”. There were fantastic looking costumes from all pupils, with the ‘best dressed’ winners in each class being : P1 Logan Count Dracula Jenna Scary witch P2 Robert Power Ranger Megan Wicked Queen P3 Jack Vampire Arden Lady Vampire P4 Kerr Soldier Lauren Pirate
Primary 1-4 at Leswalt Primary recently concluded their study of “People who help us” with a trip into Stranraer Fire station. The boys and girls went in to learn all about the role of the Fire Brigade in the community. The visit began with pupils learning all about the uniform and why the Fire Brigade wear it. Some of the small pupils even got to try on the large
Primary 5-7 pupils at Leswalt Primary have recently been learning all about France. As part of their learning experiences the pupils and their teacher Mrs Bathgate organised a French café for their parents and friends of the school. Pupils created a menu which included croissants, pain au chocolat, tarte au citreon and des gateux. The café was also providing Orangina and chocolat chaud to drink. Pupils were encouraged to take
When the doors close at Leswalt Primary for the October holidays it will be a very special day for one person. On 12th October 2012 Nina Agnew will retire from cleaning at Leswalt Primary School, having worked there for an amazing 44 years. Nina has a very strong bond with her local school. Not only has she been a very dedicated and loyal employee but she was herself a
Primary 1-4 from Leswalt Primary were recently delighted to have an afternoon with Julia Donaldson, author of “The Gruffalo” and other stories. The pupils from Leswalt travelled to Newton Stewart Library to meet Julia, in an event organised by the Scottish book trust. Julia asked pupils to act out one of their favourite stories for her. Leswalt pupils told the story of Elmer the elephant, with pupils taking on the
