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Kells Annual Burns Supper

February 3, 2015 Mr Gray Leave a comment

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

February 11, 2014 Mr Gray

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.

Burns Supper Feb 2014 003 — The Skirl o' the Pipes

Burns Supper Feb 2014 004 — Addressing the Haggis

Burns Supper Feb 2014 006 — Immortal Memory

Burns Supper Feb 2014 009 — Toast to the Lassies

Burns Supper Feb 2014 011 — The Reply on behalf of the Lassies

Burns Supper Feb 2014 017 — Willie Wastle

Burns Supper Feb 2014 022 — Scotland the Brave

Burns Supper Feb 2014 021 — The Dugs of Deid End Street

Burns Supper Feb 2014 024 — Choir getting ready to start

Burns Supper Feb 2014 029 — Rattlin' Bog

Singing at the Catstrand Christmas Fayre

December 4, 2013 Mr Gray

Pupils from Kells Primary sang Christmas Carols at the Catstrand Christmas Fayre on Saturday 30th November.

Live Music Now!

November 20, 2013 Mr Gray

Primary 5-7 enjoyed a visit from Live Music Now on Monday 11th November. Live Music Now are delivering a project in Dumfries & Galloway schools which is titled ‘Pitch, Pulse and Magic.’ The pupils listened to Elanor Gunn playing the violin and Julia Wagner playing the cello. They discussed in detail the different types of music they play as well as demonstrating some of the techniques used to create sound on their particular instrument. They also taught the class a few songs.

Galloway Music Festival 2013

March 28, 2013 Mr Gray

A number of pupils represented Kells at the Galloway Music Festival this year. All the pupils were a credit to the school. Here is our roll of honour –

Kelsie – 1st place with Hannah in the Beginners Duet class, 2nd in the Juniors Duet with Bronnen and 3rd place in the Vocal Solo for Grade 3.

Hannah – 1st place with Kelsie in the Beginners Duet and 3rd equal in the Vocal Solo for Grade 2.

Murray – 3rd equal in the Vocal Solo for Grade 2.

Evie – 3rd equal in the Vocal Solos for Beginners.

Thomas – 3rd equal in the Vocal Solo for Beginners and 3rd in the P6 Scots Verse class.

The Choir of 11 – 2nd place plus received a Distinction in the Hymn & Folk Song class.

P4-7 Choir – Received a Distinction in the Primary Choir 1-3 Teachers class.

Bronnen – 1st place in P6 Poem or Monologue, 1st place in the P6-7 Prose reading, 2nd in the Vocal Solo for Grade 2 and 2nd place in the Juniors Duet with Kelsie.

Well done Everyone!

Scots Concert at the Cross Keys Hotel

March 1, 2012 Mr Gray Leave a comment

On Monday 20th February P4-7 put on a short concert for parents and members of the local community. The pupils recited a variety of Scots poetry, P4/5 played a number of well known tunes on their ukuleles, some pupils sang songs plus the whole choir performed ‘Get on Board’ and ‘Any Dream Will Do.’ A big thank you to Miss O’Hare for the kind invitation to perform at the Cross Keys. Hopefully this will become an annual event.

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