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Music trip to the Fullarton

Christmas came early to Dalry as the Music Dept. went off to the theatre on Friday 1st December. The performance was a live screening of the National Theatre production of ‘Follies’ – a musical by Stephen Sondheim. It is less often performed than many other musicals as it has lots of songs and there is no real plot as such – just a setting with flashbacks to another time . The main focus is all about relationships between people.
Castle Douglas High School were invited to join us and 19 of their S3- 6 music students did. The show started at 10.00 am and everybody got a chance to stock up on drinks, sweets and ice creams – to last throughout the show which was non -stop for over 2 hours. Imelda Staunton was one of the lead actresses and she was excellent in the role – singing, dancing and acting superbly.

Here’s what the pupils had to say about it:

‘loved every second of it – 5 stars definitely’

‘was really good- kept the tension throughout- good plot – cleverly done – worth seeing’

Christmas Decorations

Miss Andrew has been busy with the Primary students in Art. Recently they have been making decorations for the Primary Christmas Fayre.

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.

https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/

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.

Upcoming Events

Thursday 30th of November 18:00-20:30, Christmas Fayre activities group taking part in Castle Douglas High School Christmas Fayre.

S4 Transition Event

On the 21st of November S4 pupils took part in a teambuilding event with their peers from Castle Douglas High School. The aim of the day was to build pupil confidence, make new friends and strengthen the bonds between our two schools as part of the transition process. The pupils got a tour of the school, took part in a bake-off competition and team building activity led by John Magill from Dumfries College.

November 22nd Dalry Pupils Entertain at Carlingwark House, Castle Douglas

It was a dreich morning when two pupils from S4 at Dalry School and their teacher, Mrs Roslyn Henry set out for Carlingwark House, Castle Douglas. They quickly got the programme started as the residents had come down in force ready for the entertainment. All thoughts of pouring rain were soon forgotten as James Wallace took the audience on the’ Road to the Isles’, followed by a trip to the ‘Banks of Inverurie’ , accompanied by soft singing and foot tapping.

Next up was Rory Newbery who delighted the audience with a Bach ‘ Prelude’ played on piano. James then took up his fiddle and played a selection of well-known Scottish tunes including the ‘Skye Boat Song’. Rory once more played piano – this time ‘Fur Elise’ by Beethoven. He has been working on this piece for his music exam which is in February.

James then returned to singing. Three songs this time- ‘Eriskay Love Lilt’, ‘Will Ye No Come Back Again’ and the vibrant ‘The Tartan’ which had everyone joining in. Returning to his violin, he played one last piece,’Over the Rainbow’, which he too is working on for his National 5 exam in February. Finally they played a few requests from the audience before concluding with Auld Lang Syne, featuring James singing accompanied by Rory on piano.

After the concert, there was a lovely vote of thanks from Mrs Margaret Neil and welcome cup of coffee. Both the entertainers and entertained felt the morning had been a wonderful opportunity for young and the not so young to come together for the love and joy of music.