As part of their work on the solar system, Primary 5-7 have been busy creating scale size paper mache planets for the classroom – it looks like it was a lot of fun…..and a lot of mess!

On Sunday 8th May the Parent council Fundraising group organised a fun afternoon and Cream Teas event at Leswalt Primary.  In preparation for this the group had been baking lots of tasty treats as well as organising a bouncy castle, generous prize raffle, bottle stall, face painting, candy floss, nail bar and lots more of attractions.

This Cream teas was well supported by the local community in Leswalt as well as numerous businesses- Stena Line, Henry’s Bayhouse, Auto links, Academy vets, Central Café, Pap Rab’s pizzas, Tesco, Frasers the butchers, Simpsons the bakers, Glenhead happy eggs, Glenapp Castle to name but a few.

The combination of glorious weather and influx of visitors to the school enabled the final total of £1073 to be raised – much to the delight of all involved at Leswalt Primary.

This afternoon all of P1-4 went along to Leswalt Wetlands to learn a bit more about caring for the local environment.  They were met by the team of excellent volunteers there who guided the pupils though various activities such as pond dipping and a scavenger hunt.   The boys and girls even got to see a family of little ducklings which happened to be born the day before!

All the boys and girls had an excellent afternoon, and learned a lot more about the lovely local environment of Aldouran Wetlands – which is right on their doorstep.

Primary 1-4 Garden Gang have started their work round the back of the school.  Thanks to kind donations from parents and friends of the school the class were able to design and build their own bug hotel – which they have creatively named “Buggingham Palace”.  ATS also donated a van load of tyres – watch this space to see what they will be used for!

Primary 1-4 had a visit from Generation Science this week.  This touring company are based in the Glasgor Science centre and came to Leswalt Primary to lead a workshop based on programming.  By the end of the afternoon all pupils were aware of how programming works and had experience of programming a lego goal keeper to move and try to save balls from scoring goals.  Some of the children even went onto add motion sensors to their programme which meant that the goal keeper moved in anticipation of the penalty being scored.  Pupils used touch screen laptops to programme their goalies.

It was definitely very high tech stuff for such little people – but the thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon and really got a lot out of the experience.

 

The whole school enjoyed a day trip to the South Rhins.  First the bus took pupils to Logan Botanic Gardens.  At the gardens the school was split into 2 groups with pupils taking part in different workshops .  They all earned a lot more about pollination, plant structures and the eco systems in the Botanic gardens through participating in active outdoor learning.

Following a picnic lunch at Logan, the pupils hopped aboard the bus to travel to The Mull of Galloway.  At the most Southerly point in Scotland the school learned more about the operation and history of the lighthouse and visited the RSPB bird reserve centre to learn more about the birds who nest nearby.  They also climbed all the way to the top of the lighthouse to take in the stunning views!

It was a very busy – but very worthwhile day,  filled with lots of different new learning experiences. 

Have a look at the photographs to see all the fun  things they got up to!

All of p5-7 recently went to Lochinch to take part in the annual Rhins cross country event.  Leswalt pupils demonstrated they have real stamina and fitness – with several pupils coming home with medals;

P7 girls – 1st Lauren Anderson, 2nd Rebecca Brown

P7 boys – 2nd Finlay Cowan, 3rd Kerr Calderwood

P6 boys – 1st Jamie Drennan, 3rd Jack Rickard

P6 girls – 1st Emily Cochran ( 5th Arden Mc Intyre)

P5 boys – 1st Alistair Brown, 3rd Finaly Mc Millan (5th Ethan Smith)

P5 girls- 1st Kayleigh William (6th Megan Mc Intyre)

Brilliant work from little Leswalt!

As part of the celebrations for HRH Queen Elizabeth reaching 90 years of age, the children of Leswalt Primary all worked together to make some birthday bunting to decorate the school.  This bunting was later hung outside on the actual birthday – 21st April.  The children were provided with a buffet style party food lunch which they were able to take outside and enjoy as a picnic in the glorious sunshine.

All of this week, the pupils of Leswalt Primary have been coming to school on bikes and scooters as part of the Sustrans National competition – “The Big Pedal”.  Fortunately the sun has been shining and the children have had fine weather to pedal in.  Notable achievements include Jamie in p6 cycling over 4 miles to school and Erin in P3 cycling almost 3 miles to school!  Children have been supported by Mums, dads and younger brothers who also come to school with little wheels.

 Well done to all the pupils and parents for their support in this health and well being initiative.