Friday saw the return of our annual celebratory Burns lunch for our grandparents. As you can see from the photos below, this event was as well attended as always, by family members in our community.
Mr John Ross CBE, Lord Lieutenant for our area, gave the Address to the Haggis whilst P7 pupil Findlay Thorburn presented the haggis. Once the address was complete, P7 Pupil Finlay Schofield said the Selkirk Grace. Everyone then tucked in to a delicious lunch of Haggis, neeps and tatties, as prepared by Barbara.
There was a short break for the children whilst the grown ups enjoyed tea with traditional homemade shortbread.
The audience were then entertained with a sample of recitations of Scot’s poems our pupils have been learning as part of our Robert Burn’s celebrations: Erin Harbottle & Carter Henderson, both P3, recited Twa Leggit Mice J.K. Annand. Cameron McNeil recited The Sair Finger and Maya McNeil, P5, recited The Wee Kirk Mouse by D Frances.
The entertainment continued with P4-7 singing the humorous Scot’s song, Daphne Cochrane whilst P1-3 sung Allie Ballie Bee. The proceedings were brought to a close with everyone linking hands to sing Auld Lang Syne.
Barbara received 3 cheers for the wonderful meal she served everyone.
Our thanks go to our helpers, Sian, Harry, Kim, Amie, Larriane and Sam who helped everything go so smoothly. Thanks also go everyone who donated a raffle prize and to everyone who took the time to come along and support our event.
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