Our team of  Jack, Alfie, Sally and Lydia recently took back to the ice to take part in the annual inter-school curling bonspiel at the Ice rink in Stranraer.  Every year a trophy is awarded in the memory of Mrs … Continue reading →

After the smile did not leave Rory’s little face following his Burns competition performance at the Ryan Centre last Wednesday, our very own Rory headed to Galloway Music Festival today to recite his poem in front of a audience for … Continue reading →

Its that time of the year again.. World Book Day, where us bookworms at Kirkcolm celebrate reading and all things books 📚🐛 P1-4 kicked off world book day with a scavenger hunt – pupils were grouped together and armed with … Continue reading →

Last night Jack and Rory represented our school in the Burn’s competition at the Ryan Centre. Boys and girls from primary schools in Stranraer who excelled in their Scots poetry recital or singing all went along to try and win the prize … Continue reading →

Kirkcolm Primary pupils Jack and Ivan both qualified and subsequently competed in the Wigtownshire badminton championship last night – and both were victorious! Jack Howie is now P7 boy badminton champion for Wigtownshire. Ivan Turtle is now P6 boy badminton … Continue reading →

This morning both classes joined together for an Internet Safety Assembly, and how better to do it that online of course!! The event was organised by google and taught us all about how to be “Internet Legends” and stay safe … Continue reading →

WOW!  What fun p6 and 7 had in Glasgow! Together with Kirkcolm and Portpatrick our children had a wonderful residential trip – 39 pupils, four members of staff  and a lifetime of memories. It was an adventure just getting there … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, P5-7 were visited by Faith and Ribh from the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere. They delivered a lesson on marine life and the impact we can have on our precious coastlines. We learned about native animals, including some … Continue reading →

This afternoon Jack and Alfie from Kirkcolm and Hamish and Faye from Leswalt were chosen to represent our partnership and attend the traditional Rotary Club lunch at the North West Castle.  After their jaunt into town on the bus they … Continue reading →

This afternoon lads and lassies, maithers and fethers, grannies and grampas of Kirkcolm got back into the Scots spirit with their Burns’ showcase.  Mrs Baillie explained how hard the boys and girls have been working at home to produce such creative … Continue reading →