Author: Mrs Baillie

Primary 5/6 spent some time this morning creating their own measuring devices for measuring equivalence in weight.  Ms Whorlow provided them with the necessary materials they had the challenge of using them to create an accurate measurement tool.  Once assembled they went outside with the task of finding an appropriate location to place the scales, before being challenge to find equivalent weights in the playground.

Look at the pictures to see all the skills they used – and fun they had while

learning!

Portpatrick Primary school had a trip up to Ayr Gaeity to enjoy a performance of the pantomime “Snow White and the 7 dwarves”.  The trip was generously provided by the Parent council , who paid for the transport and the pantomime tickets.  Pupils enjoyed a delicious lunch at The Stage Door café before taking their seats in the theatre.  At half time the children all had a ice cream, which was paid for by The Mount Stewart Hotel.

Everyone agreed it was a wonderful day – oh yes they did!

Parents and grandparents were invited into school for a informal Christmas craft afternoon with the children, before the boys and girls sang some Christmas songs to the visitors.  It was very well supported and everyone in Portpatrick Primary certainly had that festive feeling.

All the boys and girls of Portpatrick Primary enjoyed a delicious Christmas lunch cooked by Barbara – have a look a the fun and feast they all had!

Portpatrick Primary school pupils were recently treated to a lovely Christmas meal, at The Mount Stewart in Portpatrick.  The hotel very kindly provided a turkey dinner for every pupil and finger buffet for their parents, free of charge.  Almost every family at school took advantage of the hospitality offered at The Mount Stewart.  The children all enjoyed a lovely meal while the adults all had the chance to relax and chat.  At the end of the evening the Mount Stewart also provided a very generous goodie bag for each child to take home with them.  They all left the hotel full of the Christmas spirit, and appreciative of the generosity shown towards them all.

Many thanks must go to the Mount Stewart for their sup

port of the school.

On Saturday some pupils, parents, grandparents,  staff and friends of Portpatrick Primary gave up their time to help pack shopping bags in their local Morrisons supermarket.  After a few hours work, all of the pennies were counted and the grand total of £640 was raised!  Great work all!

The photograph shows just some of the pupils who gave up their time to help out at the weekend.  Thank you to all who supported this event.

The pupils of Portpatrick Primary showed their spots and raised £107 for Children in Need by having a non-uniform day and selling official headbands and wristbands.  Well done to all!

Yesterday. the pupils of Portpatrick Primary went a walk down to the newly opened Euan’s Playspace , in the village.  Border television news team were there to film.  They got some action shots of the boys and girls having fun on the new equipment, as well as talking to Euan’s mum and dad and some of the children.  Keep an eye out on the news over the next couple of days to see if you can spot any of us!

All the boys and girls at Portpatrick Primary school started the new term off with fun and games at a Hallowe’en party.  They had lots of goodies provided by the parents, and all went home with a little treat bag too.  Have a look at all of our scary little monsters!

 

Primary 1 were enjoying some autumn sunshine today – and doing their maths at the same time.  The boys and girls went outside and practised their number formation, using chalk – before gathering piles of autumn leaves and counting them to match the numbers.

Look at all the fun they had while learning !