On Friday 9th March, 31 pupils from P3-7 went to Dumfries to represent Hecklegirth in the annual Music Festival competition. All pupils behaved impeccably and were a credit to the School. We came home on the Friday with three seconds, and two shields for second places in Pupil Conducting ( by Grayce in P7), Scots Singing and Boys Choir. On Saturday Joanne and Grayce from P7 performed solo performances and Joanne was placed second in Scots singing. I was very proud of every choir member, who had the confidence to stand up and sing in front of an audience. Well done!!

Miss Dennis

It was a pleasure to take 29 pupils from primary six and seven to participate in the Annandale and Eskdale large schools cross country competition in Lochmaben yesterday, 14th March. All of our pupils completed the races and were encouraging of their team mates. We also had some success. Courtney Barbour came first for P6 girls and the P6 girls team came third. Gabi Nolan cam first for the P7 girls and the P7 girls team  came second. The P7 boys team came joint third with Gretna. Well done to all pupils who participated!

Miss Dennis

As promised in an earlier post, here are some recordings of the choir in action at the music festival. Once I have the others available I will post them.

Miss Dennis

Congratulations to all pupils who participated in last weekend’s competition. The conduct, sportsmanship and enthusiasm from all involved was something to be proud of. Our choirs had a long day on the Friday, leaving school at half past nine and not finishing in Dumfries until around half past eight. It was commented on several times by the adjudicators, how composed and well mannered our choir was. They sang their hearts out and their hard work was rewarded with a first place in the pupil conductor category with the choir led by Grayce.

On Saturday six of our choir members headed back to Dumfries to participate in the solo competitions. Each pupil was a credit to the school and performed well. Well done to Conlay who came first in boys solo.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all parents who came to support us and who have listened to the children rehearse for months on end!

Check back soon when I will have some sound clips uploaded!

Miss Dennis

The HFA disco will be on Thursday 3rd November, the first week back after the holidays. The disco will be split into 2 parts.

Nursery and P1 6pm – 7pm

P2 – P7 7.15pm – 8.30pm

Entry for the disco is £1. All pupils must be collected by an adult.

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Below is a copy of the Health and Safety Newsletter sent home today. We have made these changes to ensure the safety of all children at Hecklegirth Primary School.

We hope you have had a lovely summer break. Welcome back to our returning pupils and welcome to our new pupils. Keep checking our blog regularly to see news and  updates on learning in our school!