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 →

A huge congratulations to Luke Butler who won the RHET challenge ran over Christmas. Pupils had to design a tractor to help Santa who’s sleigh was stuck in the mud! Luke’s entry into the P5-7 category contained a number of … Continue reading →

Dumfries and Galloway Council have just published their COP26 DG School Report on Learning for Sustainability which showcases learning activities that took place during COP26 across the region.  Our North Rhins Partnership is featured.  Why not have a read and … Continue reading →

P1 – ‘Bull Sale’   Recitation winners : 1. Rory Calvert (KKM); 2. Ross Warwick (KKM); 3. Bobby Shaw (LES)  Illustration winners ; 1. Ellie Burton  (LES); 2. Ross Warwick (KKM); 3. Rory Calvert (KKM)  Handwriting winners; 1. Rory Calvert (KKM); … Continue reading →

Today , 25th January was the birthday of the bard.  And, all the pupils of Leswalt and Kirkcolm Primary schools came together to celebrate.  Pupils had been working hard at home  – writing out their poems, creating artwork and learning … Continue reading →