Kirkcolm Primary got British Science Week off to a flying start today.  John McGill of Computer Xplorers travelled down from Ayr to deliver two workshops to our boys and girls. Both classes explored Lego Wedo, using Lego components and modules … Continue reading →

Last night saw the return of the eagerly awaited annual Burns recitation competition at the Ryan Centre organised by the Stranraer and District Burns Club.  Children, families and friends from all over the Stranraer area came together to watch the … Continue reading →

Wednesday the 3rd of March was finally World Book Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the joy of reading and getting stuck in and lost in a good book!  Here at Kirkcolm, both classes had their own wee way of … Continue reading →

Our trio partnership football  team had their first outing in over 2 years , and despite nicer having trained in school or playing together as a team they came together extremely well. The team of pupils from Kirkcolm, Leswalt and … Continue reading →

Today the Kirkcolm staff banded together (Miss McNicoll was talked into it by Miss Douglas…) to join the forces of the classrooms into a pancake making extravaganza in the hall! Both classes came together in the afternoon and split into … Continue reading →

As part of our journey towards Rights Respecting Schools Silver status, the children have been discussing all of the rights within the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). They have discussed what rights they feel are most … Continue reading →

Whilst the older pupils were spending time outdoors at Lockerbie Manor, the younger pupils got their ‘eco’ hats on to support our local bird population. Everyone pitched in to help make apple bird feeders using foraged sticks and string.  It … Continue reading →

The final day has dawned crisp and bright for another rotation of exciting activities. There were a few sleepy heads this morning, but everyone soon shook of the zzzz’s and were raring to go. Blaze treated everyone to a beautiful … Continue reading →

Wow!  It’s been another super active day for our adventure heroes.  Have a look at everything they got up to outdoors. More to follow… Water sports Fencing Rifles Orienteering Climbing/Abseiling

What a fabulous start to our long awaited Lockerbie Manor residential trip! The children arrived at school excited and eager for it all to begin. Everyone has settled in together so quickly and are having an absolute ball. Day 1’s … Continue reading →