Kells held their annual Burns Lunch on Friday 23rd of February. Once again the children did themselves proud by delivering a very personal and humorous take on a traditional Burns Supper. The Master of Ceremonies was Ruby, who kept every thing running smoothly. Many thanks to Ian Wemyss who played the bagpipes for the event.
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Kells Pupils’ Tribute to the Bard
Kells Primary held their annual Burns Lunch recently. The evening was hosted by P7 pupils. All pupils, staff and P7 parents and family members were treated to speeches and entertainment provided by P5, P6 and P7 pupils. Stewart delivered the welcome address and introduced the speakers. The Selkirk Grace was recited by Lewis. Lewis also carried in the haggis to the skirl o’ the pipes. This was followed by the Charlotte, Stewart, Ben and Arran reciting the Address To A Haggis. P5 and P6 pupils helped serve haggis, neeps and tatties to the pupils, staff and guests. After the lunch, Arran delivered the Immortal Memory. The Toast to the Lassies was presented by Ben. Charlotte made the reply on behalf of the lassies. After the traditional speeches, the pupils who came 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the Scots verse competition received their certificates. The winners then recited their poems. Charlotte and Sophie sang ‘Ye Banks and Braes’. Primary 5-7 the ‘Skye Boat Song’ and the ‘Wedding O’ . A very enjoyable lunch was concluded with everyone singing ‘Auld Lang Syne’.
Kells Annual Burns Supper
The pupils of Kells Primary School paid tribute to Scotland’s national bard when they 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.
Florrie delivered the welcome address and introduced the guests and speakers. She then recited the Selkirk Grace.
AJ carried in the haggis to the skirl o’ the pipes played by Glen Cunningham. This was followed by the Georgiana, Amy, Finlay and Hardie reciting the Address To A Haggis after which the P5 and P6 pupils helped serve haggis, neeps and tatties to the guests.
After the supper, Amy and Laura delivered the Immortal Memory.
The Toast to the Lassies was presented by Finlay and Hardie. Evie and Georgiana made the reply on behalf of the lassies.
After the traditional speeches, P5-7 pupils recited Scots verse and sang the Dark Island, Brochan Lom and the Island Spinning Song.
Thank you to all the parents who supported the Burns Supper.
Burns Supper
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.
Kells 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.
Burns Supper 2013
P7 pupils at Kells Primary hosted the annual Burns Supper in the school hall recently.
Invited guests, pupils, school staff, parents and family members enjoyed the speeches and entertainment that was provided by P5/6/7 pupils.
Erin and Amberleigh delivered the welcome address and introduced each invited guest and speaker. The Selkirk Grace was then recited by Oliver. Hannah carried in the haggis to the skirl o’ the pipes played by Mr Glen Cunningham. Kyle and Oliver  recited the Address tae a Haggis. The primary 6 pupils helped serve the traditional meal of haggis, neeps and tatties.
The Immortal Memory was presented by Mia and Poppy..
The Toast tae the Lassies was presented by Freddie and Kyle.
The Lassies Reply was made by Hannah and Kelsie.
There were recitations of Scots Poetry from Florrie, Georgiana, Yelena & Jasmin.
The School Choir sang Loch Lomond and Flower of Scotland.
A very enjoyable evening was concluded with everyone singing Auld Lang Syne.
