Carrying on with Maths Week Scotland fun, P4-7 took part in an outdoor blind maze challenge.😃 They first worked in groups to design and build their maze using natural materials and toys from outside; they had lots of fun and got very creative – dead ends and trap doors!😅 Each team were then given a blind fold and were given the challenge of directing their blind friend through the maze
This afternoon P4-7 kicked off Maths Week Scotland with Leswalt Olympics!!🥇As part of this year’s theme ‘Maths Matters’ P4-7 explored how maths is important in sports by hosting their own Olympic games over at the park. House Captains, Lily (Lochnaw) and Olivia (Soleburn)took charge, organising the class into their house teams for the races. First up, the age old classic, the sprint race! Pupils took part in the sprint race,
At the start of the term, all pupils were given the opportunity to develop their skills for life, learning and work by filling in job applications for the various pupil voice groups that are on offer at school. We spent some time at assembly learning about the role of each of the different groups so that pupils could consider what they’d be interested in applying for – Pupil Council, Eco
This afternoon we were visited by Brogan from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS). As part of P1-3s farming focus and P4-7’s food journeys topic, Brogan came in to share with us her expect knowledge of red meat! 🐮 First of all, she told us about the three red meat animals; cows, sheep and pigs ad explained that we need their meat for protein to grow and build muscles. She explained the
Wellies on, jackets zipped, excitement real.. Leswalt were off to visit the Baxter’s at Glenhead! 🥚As part of their topic work this term, Primary 1-3 have been learning about farming, while Primary 4-7 have been looking at the ‘food journeys;’ the perfect opportunity to visit P1 Jack’s farm and find out about egg production and their travels after leaving Leswalt.. 🛻 After the muddy hike up through the Wetlands we
Uniforms ironed☑️ School bags packed☑️ Smiles on☑️ All ready for our first day back after our summer holidays! ☀️ This year, we are joined by 8 new primary ones; Brynley, Scott, Florrie, Nara, Maeva, Pru, Calia and Johnny 🙂. On Thursday, they spent the day getting used to their new classroom, school and teacher. By 3 o’clock it felt right at home. On Friday afternoon we buddied up for a
And the winner is…. Lochnaw! A big well done to Lochnaw and their dedicated House Captain Colin for all their hard work and earning the most house points this term. They decided that rounders at the park was their favourite way to celebrate their victory (of course!)🥰. At the park Lochnaw split into two teams for a fun game of tennis rounders and enjoyed some fun at the park. Well
Following their Cream Tea fundraiser success, P4-7 splashed their cash with an exclusive trip to Splashdown at the Ryan Centre, followed by a picnic and some rounders at Agnew Park!😀 The excitement was real, the countdown was complete, today was the day… On Friday morning P4-7 came to school prepared with their swimming gear and packed lunches ready for a fun day out. They were chauffeured into Stranraer on the
A big well done to our fabulous P7 artist Rachael who was chosen as 1st place prize in the ‘Dog Fouling poster’ competition from Police Scotland. 🧑🎨While playing rounder at Agnew Park on Friday, a mysterious Police Car, with sirens and blue lights buzzing pulled up and out jumped PC Jack with a prize bag.🛍️ She explained that Rachael’s funny tagline ‘Do you want to start yoga? Well, why don’t you start
On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week we said good bye and good luck to our 6 fabulous P7 big people who had their three-day visit to Stranraer Academy. And hello! to 8 lovely little people; our new Primary 1’s!🤩 On Tuesday morning the new P5,6,7’s took on their new role of P1’s buddies and we couldn’t be more proud! They met their P1 in the playground, gave them a
