Fraser Langton and Juliette Philogene from Live Music Now visited P5-7 for the second session on ‘Pitch, Pulse and Magic.’ The pupils thoroughly enjoyed the one hour session, which included listening to Fraser and Juliette playing ‘Peter and the Wolf’ and then discussing particular parts of that piece of music. Fraser and Juliette also gave some of the pupils the opportunity to conduct them while they were playing the clarinet and piano.
The following are dates of events that are already in the diary.
5th March ‘Live Music Now! – Pitch Pulse and Magic Session 2’
(Musicians visiting P5-7 class)
6th March World Book Day – Book Sale in school
10th-15th March Galloway Music Festival
17th – 19th March P6 & 7 Residential to Edinburgh
21st March Sport Relief
4th April Easter Assembly in Hall at 9.15 am
7th – 21st April Easter Holidays
22nd April Start of term 4
5th May May Day Holiday
27th May School Photographer – Class photos
6th June In-service day for staff. Pupil holiday.
2nd July Last day of term 4.
This takes place from the 10th to the 15th March. The school have entered two choir competitions, class action song, Scots verse and vocal solos. We have a pupil who has entered the penny whistle competition and also another two pupils who are participating in the recorder competition. Good luck to all the pupils representing Kells!
Last weekend badminton court lines were painted on our gym hall floor. This will then enable the pupils to play badminton and possibly short tennis at PE as well as giving us the option to run a badminton after school club.
The Pupil Council have decided to organise a Book Sale for World Book Day on Thursday 6th March. Pupils will be asked to donate books that they are finished with that are still in good condition that could be sold on the day. Books will be very reasonably priced.
We are also hoping to sell books for mums and dads too. Any donations of books will be gratefully received by the Pupil Council.
The Pupil Council have decided that all profits will either go towards purchasing new books for the school library or new playground equipment for break times.
Pupils will also be given the opportunity to dress up as their favourite character from a book on World Book Day.
More details will follow via pupil post.
P7 pupils represented Kells at the annual Rotary Club Quiz which was held at Castle Douglas Primary School on Wednesday 12th February. The team finished in fourth place after eight rounds of questions. Congratulations to the winners Springholm who now go forward to the regional final.
On the afternoon of Tuesday 11th February we held our annual Scots Verse competition. We were delighted that Mike Duguid was once again able to come and listen to the pupils recite their poems plus decide who comes first, second and third. The pupils who were given a place will now represent Kells at the Galloway Music Festival in March.
The results were as follows –
P1-3
1st Brooke – ‘You cannae shove yer Granny…’ by Margaret Tollick
2nd Sophie – ‘You cannae shove yer Granny…’ by Margaret Tollick
3rd Ruby – ‘You cannae shove yer Granny…’ by Margaret Tollick
P4
1st Sophie – ‘The Sair Finger’ by Walter Wingate
2nd Henry – ‘Street Talk’ by JK Annand
3rd Danny – ‘Street Talk’ by JK Annand
P5
1st Ben – ‘Tae an American Tourist’ by Stuart McLean
2nd Charlotte – ‘The Dugs of Deid End Street’ by Kirsty Grieve
3rd AJ – ‘The Crocodile’ by JK Annand
P6
1st Georgiana – ‘Willie Wastle’ by Robert Burns
2nd Amy – ‘The Kirk Moose’ by Lavinia Derwent
3rd Finlay – ‘Willie Wastle’ by Robert Burns
P7
1st Jasmin – ‘To a Louse’ by Robert Burns
2nd Bronnen – ‘Address to a Haggis’ by Robert Burns
3rd Rory – Rantin, Rovin Robin by Robert Burns
Well done to all the pupils involved!
Our P6 & 7 pupils recently had the opportunity to participate in the Curling’s Cool project along with their cluster peers. The pupils enjoyed two hours of coaching at the Ice Bowl in Dumfries. Here are some photographs of the P6 pupils in action.
Kells Pupils’ Tribute to the Bard
Kells Primary held their annual Burns Supper recently. The evening was hosted by primary seven pupils. Guests, pupils, staff, parents and families were treated to speeches and entertainment provided by P5, P6 and P7 pupils. Rory delivered the welcome address and introduced the guests and speakers. The Selkirk Grace was recited by all four P7 pupils. Finlay carried in the haggis to the skirl o’ the pipes played by Glen Cunningham. This was followed by the P7 pupils reciting the Address To A Haggis. P5 and P6 pupils helped serve haggis, neeps and tatties to the guests.After the supper, Jasmin delivered the Immortal Memory. The Toast to the Lassies was presented by Murray. Bronnen made the reply on behalf of the lassies. After the traditional speeches, P5-7 pupils recited Scots verse and sang the Iona Boat Song and the Island Spinning Song. A very enjoyable evening was concluded with everyone singing Auld Lang Syne.
A big thank you to everyone who supported the Burns Supper.
Just a reminder that tickets are now on sale for the annual Burns Supper. This will take place on Friday 7th February, 6.15 for a 6.30 start. As always, the P7 pupils will be hosting the night and delivering the main speeches. P6 pupils will help with the serving of the meal and provide some entertainment too. Letters have been sent home via pupil post. Please contact the school office if you require any more details.
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