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
This term a new Scrabble after school club has started. This club is taken by Mrs Baillie and aims to have the boys and girls of Leswalt having fun, while also devloping Literacy and mental maths skills. Eighteen boys and girls came along to play on the first week. It is hoped that the school can soon arrange an inter-school Scrabble tournament with the pupils from neighbouring Kirkcolm Primary.
On Tuesday 4th October the whole school took part in a technology challenge , set by Mrs Baillie. The whole school was split into 6 teams. Each team had a P1 and p7 pupil in it (and a range of pupils from different classes.) They were given the following instructions – *You must design and make a lighthouse with a flashing light on it. *The lighthouse must be between 30
Primary 5,6 and 7 went into Stranraer Library on 29th September to write 2 verses of the Bible online. Their verses have now been uploaded for the whole world to see. Have a look at www.thepeoplesbible.org to see the unique handwritten edition of the Bible, and see if you can spot the writing of any Leswalt pupils!
