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School Christmas Dinner
Many thanks to the canteen staff for providing a wonderful festive lunch which was much appreciated by all the staff and pupils who attended.
“I enjoyed the Christmas dinner which was very tasty and enjoyed the nice atmosphere” Andrew R.
Christmas Outreach – Dalry Secondary Pupils Entertain at Carlingwark House and The Golden Day Centre, Castle Douglas
This year Dalry pupils wanted to go out into the community with their music and after a successful concert in November, returned to Carlingwark House with a new Christmas programme. Ten pupils from S3 and S4 played and sang Christmas songs and led a Christmas singalong , accompanied by the ladies and gentlemen of Carlingwark House on sleigh bells and shakers. Instruments they played included bass guitar, electric guitar, trombone, piano and ukulele. The songs featured Christmas favourites and some modern versions of carols including ‘In Dulce Jubilo’ and ‘Away in a Manger’. Rory and James from S4 sang two duets- ‘Do you hear what I hear?’ and ‘One candle’. All the pupils did very well despite have arrived 40 minutes late as a lorry was being pulled out of a ditch on the main road from Dalry. All in a day’s work for a performer!
The following day, four pupils headed down to The Golden Day Centre in Castle Douglas to perform. Three of the four students are learning piano and were able to play a mixture of jazz, classical and Christmas music. In addition, they played violin and glockenspiel as well as singing solos and duets. James also sang some Scots songs – prompting an invitation to return around Burn’s Night to perform a mainly Scots selection.
All the students from Dalry School were delighted to be able to connect with these two wonderful community groups and give their best to entertain others.
Upcoming events
Wednesday 20/12/17 Christmas dinner in the canteen.
Wednesday 20/12/17 Secondary Christmas Dance.
Thursday 21/12/2017 Christmas Service, Dalry Parish Church 10am-Midday.
Thursday 21/12/2017 Shortbread and hot chocolate, Dalry School Hall, Midday onwards.
Upcoming events
Wednesday 13th of December- Mrs Farquhar 21212 Edinburgh trip with S3 pupils.
13th and 14th of December- Mrs Henry to Carlingwark and Castle Douglas Day Centre with S3 and S4 music pupils.
Skills Development Scotland
Many thanks to Paula Breen from Skills Development Scotland for speaking to S1-3 during PSE time this week. Paula spoke to the students about “My World of Work” and about how to develop their employability skills.
Upcoming Events
30/11/17 Stewartry Badminton Heats at Dalbeattie High School
30/11/17 Christmas Fayre at CDHS
5/12/17 Carsphairn Primary visiting Dalry High School
1/12/17 S3/4 music trip to the Fullarton at Castle Douglas
Book Week Scotland
As part of Book Week Scotland Mrs Banner has launched the reading nook in the secondary library. Complementing Book Week Scotland’s “Nourish” theme the “reading nook” provides a safe place for young people to explore mental and emotional wellbeing. Also the S1’s participated in the Book Bug Picture Book Prize by taking part in shared reading with the P1’s and 2’s.
Continuing the theme of “Nourish” Mrs Banner has kindly allowed a space in the Secondary Library for the “Here to Help box”. The idea was developed by S4 peace advocates to provide an outlet for students to speak about their concerns in a confidential way.
Regional Table Tennis
On Thursday the 23rd of November eight promising young table tennis went to Maxwelltown high school to take part in a regional competition. Dalry junior team were the winners of their age group. Three pupils got through to the semi finals, all of the pupils enjoyed their day.
Peace Advocate wins UN award
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/kirkcudbright-rotarian-jean-best-wins-11537075
Jean Best, who recently led peace advocacy sessions in the school has been recognised by the UN for her efforts. Thank you Jean for your work with the S4 pupils.
