Today we had Robert in from the Scottish fire brigade to talk to the boys and girls from the older class about bonfire safety. The boys and girls learned about how to keep safe around fireworks and sparklers.Robert also talked … Continue reading →

In school we have been doing a lot of learning about sustainability. This term we have looked at the different forms of energy and what renewable energy sources we can use, as well as how to be more eco-friendly in … Continue reading →

Just before it got too wet and wild, this morning, Ms McGrory and soem of our P6s  P7s headed around the village to delivery some bags filled with our lovely harvest-y foods to Kirkcolm’s community member! We thoroughly enjoyed our … Continue reading →

This morning the boys and girls headed up to the Kirkcolm church for their annual Harvest festival. Reverend Marlene spoke about the history of Harvest and how the celebration originated in 1845 and explained the meaning behind it and the … Continue reading →

Today P5-7 took part in the Restart a Heart ❤ Live lesson as part of the campaign for save A Life in Scotland! This was an opportunity for pupils to get some basic training in life saving CPR. Boys and … Continue reading →

Today saw the start of a new Breakfast club at Kirkcolm Primary.  This has been funded after a grant application to Bright starts. It was the chance to start the day off with a snack, chat and play.  Continental breakfast … Continue reading →

Wowowow – what a week we have had! This past week has been the annual Maths Week Scotland, so we have been celebrating all this MATHS related! The theme this year has been WILD MATHS so we have certainly tried … Continue reading →

Today, the Leswalt upper class popped over with Miss Douglas to join us for a morning of audio drama!? 🎧 Pupils in the upper classes across both schools had been signed up to take part in ‘The Impossible’ – an … Continue reading →

As part of our Eco plan, this week we participated in a live lesson based on Climate Action Week! During this lesson we learned when we actually found out that climate change existed! A mere 201 years ago – just … Continue reading →

After a long day of travelling by car and train, I get to Edinburgh.   From the train station  Jack (someone who works at Children’s Parliament)  and I walked from Waverley train station to Edinburgh art college. Once we get there, … Continue reading →