Our Views on the Rights of the Child

As part of our journey towards Rights Respecting Schools Silver status, the children have been discussing all of the rights within the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). They have discussed what rights they feel are most important and have explained their views. Here is just a sample for you to see what responsible citizens we have!

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If you would like to find out more about Rights Respecting Schools, here is a link to their website.

 

 

 

Clock-face Challenge!

This morning’s outdoor maths fun, led by Miss Lammie, was somewhat hampered by the after-effects of the weekend’s stormy weather! Shooting and shining could be the descriptive phrase used. Still, it didn’t dampen the spirits and efforts of P5-7 in their Time Detectives clock faces task! Even if they did need to do most of their task indoors as they ducked from the heavy showers.

Miss Lammie shared the session Learning Intentions with the class; they needed to use their knowledge of clock faces (analogue/digital/minute intervals/Roman Numerals etc) to create a clock face using natural materials with their talk partner on which they could display times. The range of designs created by the pupils was fabulous. Pupils set their peers a challenge of setting a time whether it be in 24hr clock, am or pm,minutes past/to etc and explain how and why they displayed it as such. They assessed the accuracy of one another’s.

Buddy work, creating and applying skills, sharing learning, peer and self-assessment – all fabulous employability skills put to the test today! No excuses for ever being late…!

As the sun decided to make a late appearance, the lesson’s fun was brought to a close by a competitive game of times tables Splat  – Thomas was crowned today’s champion 🙂

A fun morning of active maths with all pupils busy and learning! Thanks Miss Lammie 🙂

Olympic Champions!

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 !

Curling Crazy!

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?

Lockerbie Manor Day 3 – Up and At ‘Em!

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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Lockerbie Manor Day 1 – The Fun Begins!

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!

 

North Rhins Partnership Features in DG Learning For Sustainability Report

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.

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