St. Joseph’s R.C. Primary Celebrates Robert Burns Day with a Scots Celebration Assembly
On Monday, St. Joseph’s R.C. Primary hosted a fantastic Scots Celebration Assembly to honour the life and work of Robert Burns. The event was a wonderful showcase of the pupils’ talent, creativity, and hard work, and it truly brought our school community together.
The children were judged in three areas:
- Handwriting: Pupils carefully handwrote their entire poem, showcasing their dedication and attention to detail.
- Artwork: Pupils created or drew beautiful pieces inspired by their chosen poems, highlighting their creativity and artistic skills.
- Poem Recitals: Each child performed their poem with enthusiasm and confidence in front of the school community.
We were delighted to have Andy Westbrook as our judge for the poem recitals. Handwriting and artwork were anonymously judged by Father Ben from our Parish Church. Thank you to our wonderful judges for lending their time and expertise to this special event.
Every single pupil did an amazing job, and the effort they put into their work was clear to see. A huge congratulations to all the winners, and well done to every pupil for their hard work and commitment. You have made us all so proud!
Both the P1-4 and P5-7 classes added to the celebration by singing Scottish songs, filling the hall with joy and a sense of national pride. As a highlight of the assembly, the winners from each class recited their poems for everyone to enjoy. Their performances were truly inspiring!
We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the parents and carers who supported their children at home and attended the event to make it even more special. Your involvement means so much to us, and we hope you enjoyed the celebration as much as we did.
Please see below for photos of this memorable event. We are already looking forward to next year’s Scots Celebration Assembly!
- UNCRC Rights:
- Article 13: Freedom of expression – Pupils expressed themselves creatively through poetry, art, and performance.
- Article 29: Goals of education – The event helped pupils develop their talents and abilities.
- Article 31: Right to relax, play, and participate in cultural activities – Pupils engaged in cultural celebrations and artistic activities.
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
- SDG 4: Quality Education – Promoting literacy, creativity, and public speaking.
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – Ensuring all pupils had the opportunity to participate and be celebrated.
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions – Strengthening community ties through shared cultural appreciation.
- Meta-skills Used:
- Focusing: Pupils worked carefully on handwriting and recitation.
- Integrity: They demonstrated honesty and pride in their work.
- Adapting: Children adapted to performing in front of an audience.
- Initiative: They took responsibility for preparing and practising their pieces.
- Communicating: Pupils expressed ideas effectively in their recitations.
- Feeling: They showed passion and enthusiasm during performances.
- Collaborating: Classes worked together to sing Scottish songs.
- Creativity: Pupils created unique artwork inspired by their poems.
- Critical Thinking: They interpreted poems to convey meaning during recitals.
- Sense-making: Pupils connected their learning to Scottish heritage and culture.
- SHANARRI Indicators Covered:
- Safe: Pupils were supported to perform in a nurturing environment.
- Healthy: Engaging in activities that promote mental and emotional well-being.
- Achieving: Developing and showcasing their skills.
- Nurtured: Receiving encouragement to grow and succeed.
- Respected: Their contributions were valued and celebrated.
- Responsible: Pupils took ownership of their preparation and work.
- Included: Every child’s efforts were recognised as part of the event.
