Today P2-4 had great fun measuring outside. They worked in small groups and recorded their results on their clipboard.
Each group worked out how many giant steps, fairy steps and how long a people chain they needed to measure from one part of the playground to the other. But everybody was ending up with different answers!
There had to be a solution… Then we came up with the answer – a metre stick! This was a standard size and so our measurements were the same.
We also had a go at using a trundle wheel too. We really enjoyed measuring using metres.
Andrew and Robin are ready to get busy!
Jenna and Gregor measure using fairy steps.
The metre stick or the trundle wheel?
Alot of fairy steps ar going to be needed for this!
How many people are going to be needed for this chain?
Jenna keeps notes on the clipboard.
The bench actually measured 2m 26cm
Cameron, Jenna and Auryn worked well together.
Erin, Finlay and Chloe had all their equipment and were ready to go!
Both Leswalt and Portpatrick Primary were offered the opportunity to have a free non-lander cruise aboard the Stena Line Ferry. It was a calm day for the crossing, with no sea sickness to report!
The senior pupils at Leswalt have been invited along to Kirkcolm bowling green to enjoy learning more about this sport. The gentlemen of the club have been very good with the children and they look forward to having another visit next week.
After being rained off on the first attempt, Leswalt Sports day took place on Thursday 18th June. Although the sun did not make an appearance, it was a fun filled afternoon. Every child tried their hardest and was very sporting throughout. The afternoon concluded with Leswalt Stores kindly donating ice cream for all the children
Have a look at the photographs to see how happy we all were!
Primary p5-7 from Leswalt, joined up with pupils from their partnership school of Portpatrick, and pupils from Sheuchan to rehearse and perform “Warriors!” . This was made possible with support from Scottish Opera.
Children had been learning the songs in school all of this term, and they all came together to perform at Sheuchan Primary. The story was based in ancient China, with Leswalt and Portpatrick pupils taking on the role of peasants. It was a brilliant performance to parents and relatives, with expressive acting and wonderful singing from all. Have a look at the photographs to see the energy and enthusiasm for yourselves.
P1-4 have been learning lots about farming in their local area and how farmers use different types of land for different farming purposes.
The morning began with a trip to Kirkcolm shore to look around the landscape and test the soil. The fields were nice and green and were in great condition for sheep and cows to graze.
Afterwards, the class went to Stranraer Museum to explore farming techniques and machinery from the past and compare this to modern day machinery and methods of farming. The children soon realised how much technology in farming has developed!
The fun continued on to meet local farmer, Mr Ian McKnight, at Dalhabboch. The children saw that the soil there was quite boggy and was less green than Clendrie at Kirkcolm. Only black face sheep can survive on that type of land. After here, the pupils travelled to Pularyan to see much greener grass where texel cross sheep are kept. More soil samples were taken from both areas to compare the next day at school.
After all this exploring, bellies were rumbling so the class headed to Glenluce Park for some lunch and a well earned play. The class then moved on to Galdenoch Farm to meet up with Portpatrick Primary School.
The class were taken a tour of the farm including the dairy parlour, the newly born calves shed, the ‘maternity’ shed and also the ‘kitchen’ where all the food is kept and prepared for the cows. Lots of fun was had by all and many thanks go to Fergus, Gary and Fiona for making the trip so educational and fun!
In glorious sunshine the children of Leswalt Primary enjoyed a picnic lunch outside. They brought along some of their furry friends for a “teddy bears picnic” and enjoyed a fabulous selection of party food out doors. Have a look at the fun they had in the sun!
