We were thrilled to welcome back Kathryn from History Alive into P1-4 to help make their Viking topic come to life this term! Kathryn, as you probably all know, is a history expert with all the props that helps to … Continue reading →

Today we had our sharing event with the lovely folk from Children’s Parliament. This was the upper classes opportunity across both schools to demonstrate all the hard work and fantastic ideas they have been coming up with over the course … Continue reading →

This morning we had a proper pond dipping session (in an actual pond!) at the Wetlands with Richard! Richard kindly put on this extra session for Kirkcolm boys and girls so we could have a chance to see all the … Continue reading →

This week we went outside for some Rope work with Richard for our Forest Schools input! We looked at how we could make use of the trees around us and create tension between ropes to create a swing and a … Continue reading →

Today we spent our Friday in the wonderful Logan Botanical Gardens! This is an annual trip for the pupils which allows them to explore the rich environment for learning that the gardens have to offer and they always have a … Continue reading →

Today P1-4, with the expert help and leadership from Miss Douglas and Miss Bennewith, tackled some viking recipes today! Pupils made viking bread and Viking cookies with some very authentic recipes sourced by Miss D, with perhaps a few fun … Continue reading →

Today we were very lucky to welcome Mrs Shannon from the Home Economics Department at the Academy to do some cooking with the boys and girls! Mrs Shannon came up with the excellent idea to link the recipe to our … Continue reading →

Just look at those cheery faces! P7 pupils from Kirkcolm and Leswalt headed off for a fun morning of learning at Stranraer Academy today as part of their transition process. 3rd pupils were our guides and met us at the … Continue reading →

Today we were very happy to welcome Mrs McHarg back into the building! With her very small companion – little Harris! Harris absolutely delighted the boys and girls and had all the staff fawning over him 😍 We loved seeing … Continue reading →

P1-4 have been doing Bowling as their P.E focus this term and the lovely people at the Kirkcolm Bowling Club have been trying to get them trained up! We already had a visit from them earlier this term but today … Continue reading →