We were treated to a fabulous clan gathering celebrating our Scottish culture today.
Primary 1 – 4 pupils have been taking part in an 11 week block of music input from Feis Rois. Today saw the culmination of this expressive arts learning experience as the pupils put on a fabulous show for friends, family and classmates.
The children took on leadership roles, acting as comperes to introduce each performance for our audience. Rebecca and Freya carried in the Clan Flag, introducing our selected name of the Lighthouse Legends. Adam began proceedings by informing our audience that his class would be peforming songs, solos and dances to entertain. Steven introduced Galloway Hills, which the children sung beautifully. Harry and Adam then recited Jock and Jean before the boys and girls sang such a lovely Gaelic lullaby.
Next up the children, sang Gillie Beog O before Steven told a joke. Freya announced the next song titled Cat, Cat, Tunnag which was about animals before Steven announced the last song called Bananas are the Best. This was clearly the children’s favourite as they performed it with great gusto!
It was then time for audience participation. Primary 5 -7 joined in with a Canadian Barn dance and a self-created dance, accompanied by the violin.
Our thanks go to Feis Rois and to Miss Lammie for presenting such an entertaining show and for all their efforts teaching the children these songs and dances which build confidence and enjoyment in our culture. Our audience thoroughly enjoyed the clan event.
Despite their small numbers, our pupils are mighting in talent!
UNRCR Rights of the Child – Article 31: Rest, Play, Culture, Arts
