Primary 1-3 pupils were very excited this afternoon to receive their Bookbug (P1) / Read, Write, Count (P2-3) gift bags. Parents were invited in as part of our launch of this Scottish Government initiative which aims to inspire a lifelong love of … Continue reading →

On Wednesday the boys and girls had another visit from our friends at Lets Get Sporty. They were practising their throwing and catching as well as how to use a racket. The boys and girls particularly liked using the balloons … Continue reading →

Last week our Primary 7’s spent some time cooling off. They were joined by other Primary 7’s from various different schools at the North West Castle Hotel where they learned some of the basic skills of Curling. Curling’s Cool is … Continue reading →

The boys and girls of Kirkcolm Primary school had a pyjama party for Pudsey to raise money for the BBC Children in Need appeal.  Everyone brought a donation for a non-uniform day as well as purchasing official merchandise on sale … Continue reading →

The whole school recently created colourful Christmas pictures for the Ervie/Kirkcolm Church Christmas card competition. These were judged in school yesterday – it was a very difficult decision as they were impressed with all the artwork.  The 4 pictures chosen … Continue reading →

On Wednesday the pupils at Kirkcolm were most certainly creepin’ it real as they got dressed up for their annual Halloween party. The party was organised by our House Captains, Robin McAuley and Michaela Lyon, who planned some fun games … Continue reading →

On this lovely Wednesday Miss McNicoll’s P4-7 were lucky enough to have a visit from our Lego engineering extraordinaire, John! John came in to talk to pupils about their topic for this term; renewable and non-renewable energy sources, he was … Continue reading →

…and why it’s such a bad habit! We were lucky enough to have the lovely Mrs Lisa Ashby visit us from Smoking Matters (Scotland’s initiative against smoking) to have a chat with the P4-7 pupils about the health concerns that … Continue reading →

Kirkcolm Primary school is very proud to have a UK record holder in our midst.  Finlay Nelson, in Primary 7, now has the honour of being the fastest 11 year old boy in the whole of the United Kingdom with … Continue reading →

Today we held our first Pupil Council meeting of the new session. Our new Pupil Council reps are: Archie Ashton, Jack Howie, Peyton Parker, Miley Adams, Abbi Johnstone, Ivy Richardson, Jack Barrett & Guy Butler What responsible young citizens they are … Continue reading →