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’.
