On Monday we had Team P7 Abbi(e!)s unite to represent the school at the Rotary Lunch at the North West Castle. The girls left after break with Mrs McColm, who kindly offered to accompany them on their way, and were … Continue reading →

On Wednesday our P7 pupils flocked for their first taste of the Academy at the P7 Snowball. This gave them a chance to socialise with P7 pupils from all the schools in the Stranraer Academy cluster since these will be … Continue reading →

The boys and girls got dressed in their festive finery on Thursday afternoon for their annual Christmas Party! It all kicked off at 1pm with a delicious buffet, kindly made by Anne-Marie. We then moved onto the party games, which … Continue reading →

Today, to celebrate Christmas fast approaching, the boys and girls of Kirkcolm dawned their Christmas Jumpers and sat down to a delicious Christmas dinner served by Anne Marie! Between some delicious turkey, crispy roast potatoes and tasty gingerbread themed deserts … Continue reading →

Many thanks team Kirkcolm for all of the effort by parents, pupils and staff in organising and helping out with the Coffee morning on Saturday. It was a real team effort with support from all sides. It was very ably … Continue reading →

Today  all the boys and girls from Kirkcolm were paid a visit by the councils Compass program. Compass specialise in looking after our health and well-being and our heads in particular and work with adults who have suffered brain injuries. … Continue reading →

These past 12 weeks, Wendy and Kate from Feis Ros have been coming to Kirkcolm’s upper class to teach P5-7 all about Scottish music, the children have learned a variety of Scottish songs and even a touch of Gaelic (to … Continue reading →

On the 26th of November, P.5-7 got a visit from Lauren  who works to keep bridges maintained and secure for the D&G council. She also designs bridges and the children had a go of their own. They  designed their bridges … Continue reading →

I am delighted to say that following a process which we have been undertaking over the last 2 years, as part of our School improvement plan, our partnership of trio schools has achieved National recognition in the Digital Skills Scotland … Continue reading →

Today, in honour of Book Week Scotland, the boys and girls of Kirkcolm came together to enjoy a Live Authors session of The Gruffalo! The pupils were able to listen to James Robertson and Catriona Lexy Campbell read out renditions of … Continue reading →