Kirkcolm Primary School

Fabulous effort for Finlay as he continues to be in medal winning position at his latest swimming gala.  Finlay not only came home with medals but was celebrating being ranked 1st in Scotland for multiple swimming events.  Congratulations Finlay.

Congratulations Robin for winning the P6 boys cross country event on Thursday at Green Valley Golf Centre.  Robin competed against all P6 boys from each school in the Rhins.

Congratulations to Izzy White who completed her green ballet certificate. Izzy attends Emma Louise Dance classes and was very proud to show us her latest achievements.  Well Done Izzy!

The boys and girls in Primary 5-7 at Kirkcolm Primary set off on Monday morning to Stronord Outdoor Education Centre in Kirroughtree Forest for an overnight residential stay. Accompanied by Mrs McHarg and Mrs Becky Richardson, the group had a fabulous time and participated in lots of new experiences including orienteering and mountain biking.

Our first day involved a 5-mile walk up Larg and Knockean Hills near Creetown in the glorious sunshine, led by instructors David, Ed and Robbie. On route, pupils explored the Kirkmabreck churchyard and ruins and the abandoned Fell Quarries and enjoyed the beautiful scenic views on offer. Despite the long distance, pupils didn’t grumble once proving their Growth Mindset!

Once back at the centre, pupils were tasked with making their beds – and for some, what a task this was!! We also had a little surprise hiding in the boys’ bathroom in the form of a bat, which Mrs Richardson kindly removed and put outside! After a delicious dinner cooked by Carole, we headed to the park for a game of rounders and football. By this time pupils were exhausted so we settled down in our PJs with some hot chocolate to watch the film ‘Johnny English’ before bed and everyone was asleep by 11pm, much to the adults’ delight!!

The next morning the boys were up first for breakfast and the sleepy girls had to be woken up at 8am. Pupils split into 2 groups for orienteering and mountain biking in Kirroughtree Forest. There was a light drizzle of rain, but this didn’t deter pupils at all! Pupils turned into detectives during orienteering to read the maps and find the markers scattered around the forest, with Katie Butler recording the fastest time during the final challenge of just over 8 minutes. Pupils experienced various mountain bike trails of differing challenge and developed their skills in balance and control whilst going downhill on rocky tracks and muddy paths.

Pupils arrived back at Kirkcolm tired but full of amazing stories to share – an experience they won’t forget any time soon.

Huge thanks to Becky Richardson for giving up her time to accompany us – take a peek at the photos below.

Congratulations to Alba White for achieving her green certificate in ballet.  Alba was very excited to bring her certificates to show us her brilliant, ballet achievements, well deserved Alba!

All children got equipped for the big beach clean today at Kirkcolm Primary.  As part of their drive to earn an Eco Schools green flag this year, the children pulled on their wellies and headed to the beach, litter picking on the way.  Working hard in the sunshine the children collected lots of rubbish that may have been dangerous to walkers and animals alike. We would like to say a big thank you to Kirkcolm Community Council who came in their official capacity, Susan Irons, to lend a hand –  as well as their litter pickers.  A big thanks, also to Liam Bailey as parent volunteer.  Please enjoy looking at the photos of our very hard work.

Hopefully the boys and girls will be sleeping soon!  They enjoyed a fabulous hill walk in the sun shine today, followed by a hot meal, then out to play on the park and some football and rounders fun.

Primary 5-7  have arrived safely, in the sunshine at Stronord. 

After unpacking their bags, they have climbed Larg Hill.  They have been so fortunate with the weather today – will it be the same tomorrow?

Look at the happy faces so far……..

For the last few weeks the Kirkcolm pupils have been putting together a play called The Last Monster In Scotland. All of the children participated in the amazing production to make this fabulous concert happen. We would like to thank Becky Richardson for  life like face painting and bringing in the tent for the show, we would like to thank Mrs. MacPherson for helping out with the costumes and Nessie. We have to give a big thank you to the audience for coming and of course the children for giving up there time to make sure the performance was as good as it could be. Please take time to look through the photo gallery that we put together of the photos on the night. The children all had a wonderful time watching the show form and their characters come to life.

By Sophie and Davey P.7