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All at Leswalt Primary could not be prouder of two of our former pupils – Bobby Lammie and Vicky Wright.

They have been part of Team GB at the Winter Olympics in Beijing and are returning home with medals – a silver for Bobby and Gold for Vicky!

The ladies final started at 1am, and there were many from the community cheering them on in Stranraer at the North West Castle hotel.  Mrs Baillie was able to speak to some some of the school children at 4am who were there until the end, celebrating with friends and family.

 

Wow! We are so proud of you both 🥇🥈

And, we cannot wait to welcome you back to Leswalt Primary !

Whilst the older pupils were spending time outdoors at Lockerbie Manor, the younger pupils got their ‘eco’ hats on to support our local bird population.

Everyone pitched in to help make apple bird feeders using foraged sticks and string.  It was then time to get outside to hang up the tasty treats for our feathered friends.

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?

The final day has dawned crisp and bright for another rotation of exciting activities.

There were a few sleepy heads this morning, but everyone soon shook of the zzzz’s and were raring to go.

Blaze treated everyone to a beautiful song to start the day – A Million Dreams from the Greatest Showman – so lovely!

The last day was crammed packed with more adventures.  A very weary, but happy bunch piled on the bus for the journey home.  A few zzz’s could soon be heard from the back of the bus. 😉

What a fantastic time was had by all!

 

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Wow!  It’s been another super active day for our adventure heroes.  Have a look at everything they got up to outdoors. More to follow…

• Water sports
• Fencing
• Rifles
• Orienteering
• Climbing/Abseiling

 

What a fabulous start to our long awaited Lockerbie Manor residential trip!

The children arrived at school excited and eager for it all to begin. Everyone has settled in together so quickly and are having an absolute ball.

Day 1’s itinerary was:

• Rifle shooting
• Archery
• Climbing
• Obstacle
• Abseiling

Check out the photographs to see the super active, fun-packed time your wee toots are having:

Setting Off:

 

 

Abseiling

Obstacle Course:

Rifle Shooting:

Archery:

Having Fun:

Settling down for the night:

Even more photos from yesterday:

And all that in just one day!

 

Dumfries and Galloway Council have just published their COP26 DG School Report on Learning for Sustainability which showcases learning activities that took place during COP26 across the region.  Our North Rhins Partnership is featured.  Why not have a read and see how our environmentally responsible children engaged with this event.

D&G COP26 Report Final

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.  

We are pleased to announce that Leswalt Primary has achieved accreditation from Education Scotland for STEM Curriculum and Learning Pathways as part of the STEM Nation award.  This has been a long term project.

 

 

 

 

 

We have been rated as ‘strong’ in our official feedback, with further comments evidencing that we demonstrate:

‘Good listing of documentation supporting curriculum pathways. Setting has achieved 5 element areas in Digital Schools Award including curriculum. Excellent examples of partners, transitions, attainment and moderation activity. Good examples of parental engagement and consultation from stakeholders. Good example of learner-led STEM experiences.‘

Leswalt Primary always strives to develop skills for learning, skills for life
and skills for work in our children.

Congratulations to all staff and pupils in achieving this recognition!