Pupils and staff came to school today wearing their festive Christmas jumpers in aid of the charity ‘Save the Children,’ and everyone made a small donation for their non-uniform to this worthwhile cause. We raised a total (so far!) of … Continue reading →

P4-7 participated in the Hour of Code event on Friday as part of Computer Science Education Week (3rd – 9th December). The initiative is designed to introduce children to computer coding which enables them to develop their skills in problem … Continue reading →

Local children’s author Cherry Daspher, visited P1-4 on Friday to share her book ‘An Important Lesson in Dragons’ with the class. She discussed with the pupils all about autumn and why the leaves fall off the trees then re-grow in spring … Continue reading →

On Saturday we were thrilled to invite everyone along to the Parent Council Christmas Coffee Morning. Despite the weather the event was well supported and attended. On sale we had Christmas crafts made by the pupils and the Nursery even … Continue reading →

PC Nicola Wilson popped into P5-7 this afternoon for a chat with the boys and girls about the dangers of alcohol as part of their Health and Wellbeing topic. She explained to the pupils that alcohol is indeed a drug … Continue reading →

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 →