Primary 1-4 had a blast of a time on Tuesday morning when the team from Generation Science came to visit to explain a bit more about the sun, moon and stars in a really fun way! They used giant models of the Earth, sun and moon to show how they orbit and explain the concept of day, night and time (days, months and years) in child-friendly speak. Judging from the
What an active morning P5-7 had at Green Valley today. All Stranraer Academy feeder schools were invited to take part in the annual cross country event. Primary 5 pupils were set the challenge of a 1/2 mile race, whilst P6 and 7s had a mile route to follow. A fast-paced aerobic warm-up got everyone in the zone then it was time for the runs. Well done to everyone for their
Leswalt has the reputation for champion curlers – with 3 former pupils of Leswalt Primary all participating in World Curling Championships this year; Vicky Wright (just returning from playing in the World Women’s championship in Canada), Ewan Kyle (World Juniors) and Bobby Lammie (currently in Las Vegas for the World Men’s championship). On the last day of term Leswalt Primary played in the Wigtownshire Primary schools curling Bonspiel. This competition
Primary 1 had lots of fun with Mrs Smith today baking some Easter treats. The boys and girls enjoyed making their Easter chocolate nests . They also enjoyed licking the bowl!
This afternoon, the whole school headed outside into the Spring sunshine. The Eco-group’s recent meeting has discussed any litter issues and, as this month highlighted The Great British Clean-Up, we decided to do our bit for the community by doing a litter pick. Boys and girls worked together in small groups to go on the hunt for rubbish which really should have been put in a bin. We’re delighted to
Today two representatives from Scottish Power Energy Network came to visit our P5-7 class to give their insider information about Electricity Use. The children were brimming with questions about how electricity gets from the power station to their homes, Scottish Power Energy Network’s use of renewable and non-renewable power sources, how can birds sit safely on power lines (!) and electrical safety questions. The pupils looked at some examples of
Wow – what a brilliant day we have had! The children of Leswalt P5-7, Sandhead, Portpatrick and Drummore got together at Sandhead to work on their production of ‘Dragon of the Western Seas’ produced by The Scottish Opera. The children had been working hard on the song words since the start of February and had them mastered, now it was time to add that extra sparkle with choreography, acting and costumes.
Rain, wind and hail did not deter this bunch of ‘Tough Tinas’ one bit at Stronord! The boys and girls of P5-7, accompanied by Mrs F, Gael Gaw and Kim McGuire enjoyed an overnight residential stay packed full of fun, new experiences, yummy food, night-time blethers and mud! The first day involved a 5mile hill walk up Larg Hill beyond Creetown. They were led by Outdoor Instructors Robbie and David. The
The p5-7 pupils at Stronord have all been fed and are all now snuggled up in their pyjamas. They are having a ball! Wonder when they will get to sleep….?
Primary 5,6 and 7 have arrived safely at Stronord. They unpacked their luggage and were soon heading off a hill walk. Mrs Ferguson reported the weather was a wee bit drizzly on arrival (thankfully it was not pouring with rain). They have since climbed up Larg Hill and are currently en route back down to the centre, where they will soon get cosy inside and await a hot meal. Tonight they can cuddle up in
