Toys from the past

As part of their project on life long ago, P1-4 have had some fun playing with toys on loan from the Musuem.  Do you know what they all are?  

Leswalt Primary “Beat the street!”

All of Leswalt Primary headed into Stranraer this afternoon in an effort to “Beat the Street”.  The school split up into 4 groups and headed off in different directions. Mrs Ferguson and her squad managed to beep an impressive 10 boxes in 1 hour – covering 4.5 miles.  Way to go! Thanks to the effort of the whole school today they are now in 5th place out of 50 teams taking

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Education Scotland visit to Leswalt Primary

Following a visit to Leswalt Primary in June, Education Scotland have sent a letter to the staff, pupils and parents, outlining their findings. You can view this report by clicking on this link;  www.educationscotland.gov.uk/Images/LeswaltPSIns300816_tcm4-876676.pdf As Headteacher, I would like to say I am delighted that the team from Education Scotland has published such a positive report which reflects all the commitment, enthusiasm, and enjoyment of learning together which is embedded at Leswalt

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Fire Safety talk!

On 23rd August, Sharon McCleary came and spoke to P.5,6,7 about fire safety. Sharon works for the Scotland Fire and Rescue service, so if you phoned 999 and asked for the fire service Sharon would usually be the person you would speak to. She taught us the importance of working fire alarms and having an escape plan. Every hour there’s a house fire in Scotland. Sharon gave us lots of

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First day at school!

We welcomed 6 new Primary one pupils to Leswalt Primary today.  They were all boys – and all seemed to have a great time!  Hopefully they will come back to school for some more fun tomorrow……..  

Thank you to Aldouran Wetlands

The children of p1-4 invited Jane Sloan into Leswalt Primary so they could say a special thank you for all the help all the volunteers at Leswalt Wetlands have given the school this term.  While the children were developing the school grounds, they mad some planters out of tyres.  So, for a thank you to Mrs Sloan and her team,  they made them a special ladybird and bumble bee planter for

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Closing ceremony 2016

  End of session celebration of achievement 1 July 2016 Mrs Baillie welcomed a packed gym hall full of parents and friends of the school to the annual closing ceremony before calling upon Mrs Anne Ferguson to hand out the prizes. Attendance certificates   100 % – Kathryn Topping Behaviour certificates   P1- Malcolm Mc Gregor P2- Gregor Reid P3- Phoebe Gaw P4- Logan Wilson P5 – Finlay Mc Millan P6- Emily

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Mabie Farm Park Fun!

  We had a wonderful trip to Mabie Farm Park yesterday! Portpatrick Primary pupils were there to enjoy the great day out too, and what a fabulous day we all had. The weather was kind to us which really helped. The boys and girls (and staff!) tried out the jumping pillows, bouncy castles, the very popular ‘choo choo express’, play park, grass sledging, trampolines, donkey rides and the straw barn!

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Sports Day Superstars!

Well, how lucky were we? The constant rain on Sunday didn’t bode well. The drizzle on Monday morning left us with that sinking feeling but in true Leswalt fashion; it all came good! Ok so there was a little rain to contend with but the sun came out to shine down upon us and cheer our little sports champions on! And didn’t they do well? Fabulous sportsmanship on show, pupils

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