Dalbeattie Primary had a treat at their usual Friday afternoon awards ceremony when folk group ‘Haggerdash’ visited to entertain the pupils and staff. They performed a collection of traditional Scots songs and tunes where they had the children joining in with singing and actions too! ‘Haggerdash’ are currently in Dalbeattie as part of the ‘Dalbeattie Folktober’ Festival. They will be playing at a family concert in the hall on Burn Street, Dalbeattie at 3pm on Saturday 8th October. Children under 12 will get in free. Other folk performers will be ‘The Camden Quine’ (Carol Anderson) and ‘Finbar Magee and Breige Quinn.’
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Westsound School of The Week
Westsound’s Tommy Jardine visited school this week to record interviews with a group of our children. The children talked about their friends at school, their favourite subjects and what they want to be when they are older. There were, of course, some good jokes too! The children will be broadcast in the morning and afternoon of the week beginning 10th October (the week before the school holidays.)
Idlehour Competition
Country Dancers Entertain
Mrs Fortnum and some pupils who have attended our country dancing after school club this year visited Barlochan Care Home at Palnackie today and entertained the residents with some dancing. The dancers and Mrs Fortnum performed a selection of dances some of which were performed in the Dumfries Music Festival and more recently, some that have been part of the accreditation process for several dancers. The staff and residents thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment and a few joined in a short dance with the pupils.
Queen’s 90th Birthday Quiz
Thank you to everyone who took part. We are still gathering in money from sales of quiz sheets but have made over £180 so far. Money will be shared between Action for Children and Barnardos. The quiz entries have been marked and correct entries have been drawn for the prizes. We are in the process of distributing the prizes. Thank you to all the shops and businesses who donated such generous prizes and for participating in this community event.
Donation from: | Winners | Prizes |
Lions Club | Anne Kalotka
Amie McKerrow Elaine Henderson Harry Foster Sheena Scott |
£20 book shop voucher x 5 |
Rotary Club | Rhys Bell | £50 cash prize |
Flowers For You | Nathan Harper | plant |
McKenzies | Jasmine Wixon | Bakeware |
Complete Insurance Solutions | Erin Styles | £10 voucher for any shop in Dalbeattie |
Supersave | Mya Sargent | Craft items and mugs |
Idlehour | Jack Brown | Yankee Candle |
GGB | Jenny Blackwood | Bottle of champagne |
Bible Shop | Molly Houston | Children’s Bible |
McCowans | Finlay Burns | voucher |
Neilsons | Pauline Warner | Mixed grill for two voucher |
D.G Lockharts | Jennifer Stewart | £25 book token |
Granite Kitchen | Lucy Bell
Jill Blackwood |
2x £5 vouchers |
Ian Bendall Undertakers | Archie and Evie Coltart | Cash prize £50 |
Best Pizza Kebab Shop | Wendy Grierson | 12” pizza |
Stewartry Vets | Jessica Bowden | £25 cash prize |
TH Carsons | David Bowie | £10 voucher |
Dalbeattie Museum | Karen Stitt | £25 cash prize |
Dalbeattie Book Shop | Adam Ailsa and Aurla Ferguson | 2017 Calendar and jigsaw |
Well Pharmacy | Drew Armstrong | Candle set |
Luigis Restaurant | Andrew Kalotka Jnr | £20 voucher |
Bryan Gowans | Nicki Armstrong | Towel set |
Hair and Beauty Gallery | Katie Harper | £10 voucher |
De Caf Cafe | Moira Bowie | £10 voucher |
Lily’s Chocolates | Tallontire Family | Box of chocolates |
Trends | Abbey Sargent | £20 voucher |
Jamiesons | Shaun Styles
Blair Kalotka |
2x£5 vouchers |
Give Everyone Cycle Space
Queen’s Birthday Lunch Friday 10th June
The children enjoyed a lovely Birthday lunch, as part of DGFirst’s region- wide themed day, to celebrated the Queen’s 90th Birthday. All pupils participating received a lunch bag with choice of sandwich crisp, juice, a pencil and a choice of ‘Royal Cupcake,’ ‘Crown Shortbread’ or ‘Royal Fruit Sundae.’ The dinner ladies not only prepared an extra special array of food but also had the hall decorated beautifully with bunting to create an atmosphere of celebration. Thank you!
ECO Committee visit Tongland
Queen’s 90th Birthday Quiz this weekend 10th-12th June
Remember you can buy your quizzes for £1 each from the school. they are available in many shops in the town for the local community. The prizes are tremendous!
Above, our school councillors and dinner ladies are holding a selection of the thirty collage 90s which will soon be on display in shop and business windows in Dalbeattie this weekend.