On Thursday we were lucky enough to have a Teams meeting input from the lovely Stacey who is Financial Capability Officer at Money Talks Scotland. This was an exciting opportunity for the pupils to chat and learn form people form … Continue reading →

Our combined Eco Committees received a visit from Dumfries and Galloway Councillors Ros Surtees (Vice Chair of Education and Learning Committee) and Dougie Campbell (Environment Champion) yesterday. Ms Surtees and Mr Campbell are keen to encourage schools throughout the region … Continue reading →

Today, as you are all probably well aware, we have had a very spooky afternoon here at Kirkcolm Primary. The pupils got dressed up, there was a significant amount of fake blood, face paint, some witches hat (home made and … Continue reading →

We are delighted to announce that the North Rhins Partnership of Leswalt, Kirkcolm and Portpatrick Primary schools have been awarded national recognition in Education Scotland’s annual Learning for Sustainability awards. Having been shortlisted, we achieved a Highly Commended accolade within the … Continue reading →

As you may of heard from the thrilling math activities your children have reported home about, this week was a bit of a special one; it was Math Week Scotland! We took the opportunity to do away with our regular … Continue reading →

As part of our Local and National Government topic, today we welcomed Aimee Dobie, the UK Parliament Outreach Education Officer.  We linked our activity to the UNCRC Rights of the Child and DYW (Developing the Young Workforce). This built on … Continue reading →

The upper class of Kirkcolm has been lucky enough this year to have the gentlemen from Wigtownshire Rugby Club coming to our school again to deliver some taster sessions in Rugby for the boys and girls! Many of the pupils … Continue reading →

A warm welcome to the new found Eco Committe this year who will work hard and tirelessly to keep up our Eco School status, maintain that green flag and keep this school looking and feeling green and fresh! Our committees … Continue reading →

A very warm welcome to this years pupil council is in order! Well done to all the boys and girls for applying themselves to take on these extra responsibilities in the school – all for the greater cause of making … Continue reading →

Kirkcolm Primary has yet again been successful in achieving Eco School Status!               In order to achieve our eco-flag renewal, the boys and girls had to demonstrate ecology and sustainability on the elements of … Continue reading →