Author: Miss Shelley

As a class reward for earning 100 gems in Term 3, P1-4 enjoyed an adventure day where they shared knowledge they had learned about the Vikings and used their Position and Movement skills to navigate a treasure hunt!

We enjoyed a sunny afternoon exploring Portpatrick, using clues and our compass skills. Each time we found a Viking image we had to share some Viking facts to earn the next clue and direction. The treasure hunt lead us to the park were we enjoyed playing with our friends.

We returned to school to continue our Adventure day and discussed fire safety before creating a fire in the playground to cook like the Vikings! We toasted bread on the fire and added butter we had made in class by shaking cream in a jar until the fat and butter milk separated. The P5-7 joined us for our Viking fire and enjoyed hearing about how we made the butter and what kinds of food Vikings would cook over the fire. These activities allowed the boys and girls to use and develop some of their Meta Skills; focussing, communicating, collaborating and leading.

UNCRC Rights of the Child –

Article 6 – Life, Survival and Development  Article 24 – Health, Water, Food and Environment

Sustainable goals – Quality Education.

SHANARRI – Safe, Active, Responsible, Included

On Monday 11th March, P1-4 joined a group of P7s to go to the North West Castle for the curling Bonspiel. We watched the older pupils from the cluster participate in the bonspiel. We have just completed a block of indoor curling for our PE and the class were very excited to see a curling rink and the equipment used on the ice. We had lots of discussions about what was happening and the differences between our indoor Kurling skates and the curling stones used on the ice. It was also interesting to find out how the targets and colours are made on the rink.

After watching some of the curling we took a short break to get a snack and explore the Garden of Friendship before jumping back on the bus and heading to the Ryan Centre for a play in Ryan’s Den!

The boys and girl had a fabulous time in the soft play area and enjoyed a little crisp buffet before returning to school for a classroom picnic!

All in all we had a fabulous morning at the North West Castle and the Ryan Centre. Many thanks to Mrs Henry for organising everything, Mrs Ross for accompanying us and to Wigtownshire Community Transport for getting us where we needed to be!

UNCRC Rights of the Child – Article 31 Rest, Play, Culture and Arts.

SHANARRI – Active, Included.

The Primary 4 boys and girl completed their three week block of swimming today at the Ryan Centre. We are so proud of this little group as they all managed to build their confidence in the water and have all made progress with their swimming abilities. They were all Percy Perseverance’s and managed to get their feet off the floor and kicking to make it to the other side of the pool. Not only have they had a fabulous time, accompanied by Mrs Ross, but they have been brilliant ambassadors for our school.

A huge thank you to Mrs Ross for accompanying P4 to and from swimming and to Wigtownshire Community transport for getting us there and back safely.

UNCRC Rights of the Child – Article 6 Life, Survival and Development, Article 24 Health, Water, Food and Environment.

SHANARRI – Healthy, Active, Achieving, and Responsible.

Iain Ritchie visited Portpatrick Primary yesterday, Thursday 22nd of February, to present the school with a very kind donation.

On New Years Day 2024, Iain organised a Loony Dook at Portpatrick Beach. Some of the pupils attended the dook and had raised money through sponsors to donate.

The boys and girls were delighted to receive the donation of £1,900 as part of the money raised from the dook!

A huge heart felt thank you from everyone at Portpatrick Primary!

UNCRC Rights of the Child: Article 6 Life, Survival and Development.

SHANARRI: Included & Responsible

After a busy HMIE inspection week it was time to let down our hair and enjoy a little treat this afternoon. The boys and girls enjoyed some whole school STEM activities led by the P5-7 class.

We enjoyed building houses, learning how to control the new Spheros, making dioramas and a bridge building challenge.

To finish off the day we enjoyed a well earned ice-cream and a chat before we got ready to go home for our half term break.

A huge well done to the boys and girls for all of their hard work this week and a heartfelt thank you to parents, partners and everyone for their continued support for our fabulous school.

UNCRC Article 31 – Rest, Play, Arts and Culture

SDG 4. Quality Education

P1-5 arrived bright and early at 8am on Tuesday morning for our eagerly awaited (and swiftly re-arranged) pantomime trip! Although, ask the children and they would tell you it was still the middle of the night!

Once on the bus we enjoyed spotting each others houses, local landmarks and trying to work out which village was next. Despite the rainy conditions we got some great views of Ailsa Craig on our way up the A77 to the Gaiety in Ayr.

Unfortunately,  we were nearly late to the ball due to road conditions and catching every red light in Ayr… However, the Gaiety staff were very understanding and  gave us a warm welcome as we made our way in to the theatre and up, and up, and up the stairs to our fabulous seats on the balcony. The boys and girls from Kirkcolm and Leswalt were seated and ready.  After a few waves and hellos we were ready just in time for BANG!!! The show started with POP and a FLASH as we met the fabulous, sparkly, Fairy Godmother who welcomed us all to the show.

The boys and girls thoroughly enjoyed the show and made full opportunity of being able to join in with pantomime phrases! The show had us laughing, jumping, singing along and feeling sorry for poor old Buttons!

As if the Panto wasn’t a big enough treat P1-5 also enjoyed a delicious tub of ice cream during the half time break and then a yummy Burger King for lunch! Feeling content, and extra Christmassy, we jumped back on the bus and headed for home.

We would like to offer a huge thank you to Mrs Henry for organising everything for the trip, and then re-organising everything when our plans got cancelled! We would also like to thank the Gaiety and the whole cast for a fantastic production, the Parent Council for their kind donation towards the trip and finally, Mrs Ross who kindly joined us to help out for the day.

The boys and girls were absolutely delighted with the entire experience and I can safely say it is something they will never forget.

UNCRC Rights of the Child – Article 31 Rest, Play, Culture and Arts.