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 →

To launch the start of Book Week Scotland (which runs from 18th-24th November), P1-3 parents were invited into school this afternoon as part of the Bookbug (P1) / Read, Write, Count (P2-3) initiatives. Parents spent time exploring the contents of … Continue reading →

Well done to Ivan Turtle (P2), Noah McGory (p4), Daniel hall (P6) and Ivy Richardson (P7) who’s charming, bright, festive and fun Christmas card designs were selected to be printed on the Kirkcolm Church Community’s Christmas Cards this festive season! … Continue reading →

This year for Children in Need, the pupils from the upper class stepped back and allowed P1-4 to organise the fundraising activities for the school and I think we can all agree, what an amazing job they have done! From … Continue reading →

The 7th of Novembers marks the first of 2 outdoor learning days to take place within the school year and since we are all working together to try and make more use of our fabulous playground and all it has … Continue reading →

Below is  a link to the regional draft handbook.   I hope you find this information useful. Our shorter,  school specific version will soon follow .   Please note the May day holiday has now been moved to Friday 8th May … Continue reading →