On Friday 20th December all pupils from Carsphairn, Dalry and Kells got together for the annual Christmas Service at Dalry Church. The service was led by Mr Simpson and Dr Bartholomew with specific pupils from the three schools involved in singing Carols and reading from the Bible. After church we all walked back to Dalry School for a hot chocolate and some shortbread in the school hall.
Kells Musical Cafe
The PTA organised a Musical Cafe on Thursday 19th December to raise money for school funds. Both classes sang songs to entertain parents and friends of the school while they enjoyed a cup of coffee and some home-baking. There were also a few stalls for people to purchase from and the Christmas Raffle was drawn at the very end of the afternoon. In total £517 was raised. Well done to all involved!
Christmas Party
The pupils enjoyed their Christmas Party on the last day of term. There was the usual mix of food, traditional games as well as some dancing. We were very lucky that Santa Claus could find the time from his busy schedule to visit Kells to present all the pupils with a selection box.
Hey Ewe!
Primary 1-4 performed ‘Hey Ewe!’ for parents and friends on the afternoon and evening of the 16th December. The children told the story of the Nativity through the eyes of a very curious sheep. The PTA served tea, coffee, mince pies and shortbread after the performances. £102 was raised on the day from the Christmas Hamper Raffle. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the pupils.
Christmas Lunch
The pupils enjoyed the Christmas Lunch that Mrs McSkimming prepared for them on Wednesday 11th December. The traditional turkey dinner was followed up with sticky toffee pudding.
Philippines Fundraiser
Three enterprising young pupils from Kells have been raising money for the Philippines Typhoon Appeal. Bronnen, Jasmin and Rory worked together and without any adult support to raise the astonishing sum of £229.85. They placed collection jars in local shops and also recently completed a sponsored bike ride. The children would like to say a big thank you to everyone from the Glenkens who sponsored them.
Dick Whittington
M & M Productions visited the school on Monday 9th December to perform the popular pantomime Dick Whittington for Kells Primary, Dalry Primary and Dalry Nursery. Here are some photographs of the performance.
Singing at the Catstrand Christmas Fayre
Pupils from Kells Primary sang Christmas Carols at the Catstrand Christmas Fayre on Saturday 30th November.
Soccer Sevens
Murray and Stewart were selected to play in the Glenkens Cluster team at the annual Soccer Sevens tournament in Dumfries. This year the group stages were held at Palmerston Park, home of Queen of the South FC. Unfortunately the team did not qualify for the next stages of the competition, but they enjoyed the experience of playing on Queen’s new 3G pitch. Well done!
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