Day: January 12, 2016

I have copied a recent post from the Moat Brae facebook page, which really complements the P5/6 children’s hard work, thought you might like to read it. (Mrs Kerr)

Well done to St Andrews Primary in Dumfries – you really impressed PAN by Stref when he visited to see your work on Wednesday. Here is Stref’s  story and some of his photos of the day: (Moat Brae Trust).

“As I am led through the hallway, I pass an amazing array of incredible art. The P5/6 children that I’m here to talk with have put together a dazzling array of visual creations…all based around Peter Pan, and it’s fantastic to behold. So now all I have to do is meet them!
I won’t go into details of the event, suffice it to say that I was so impressed with the children, in the hour I spent with them, that I stayed an extra hour to answer all their questions!
The experience was like a fresh breath of wind blowing through me.
Not only did we discuss Peter Pan, but J M Barrie himself, and how the story relates to his life. All I can say is ‘Well done!’ to their teacher, the class were so enthused and knowledgeable!
So then I got lost in Dumfries for a while…the Nith was WILD, and I saw the house that Rabbie passed in. I take some snaps, then it’s time for the Living Advent…a live draw event in the town centre.
Suddenly, I am surrounded by characters from Peter Pan! Peter himself (herself!), Hook, Smee, the Darling children, and the Lost Boys are all there!
Awesome effort everyone…loved it!
Even Santa is thereand he makes tea for us! But it’s his job to bring us things we want, isn’t it?
And it is Christmas…
So Merry Christmas, and a big…BIG thank you to St. Andrews School in Dumfries ( You kids were amazing! ), The Peter Pan Moat Brae Trust, The Living Advent, and The Lockerbie Youth Group…
…for a day to remember! A day I will never forget.
The next time I get a spider in the face, I will presume great things are coming!”
Stref.