As part of our focus on Scots language, P5 will be learning a poem called “Oor Wullie”. If pupils would like to, they can put themselves forward for the school Burns competition where 3 finalists from each stage would compete in front of the school. Pupils do not have to put themselves forward for the competition however, all pupils should try to learn as much as they can to perform it in front of the class. Pupils have a copy of the poem to read at home. During class time we will be practising the poem, projecting our voice and adding suitable actions and expressions. If possible, please practise the poem at home.

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Please see below for a copy of the poem.

Oor Wullie

Fair fa’ your rosy-cheekit face,
Your muckle buits, wi’ broken lace,
Although you’re always in disgrace,
An’ get your spanks,
In all our hearts ye have your place,
Despite your pranks.

Your towsy heid, your dungarees,
Your wee snub nose, your dirty knees,
Your knack o’ seeming tae displease
Your Maw an’ Paw.
We dinna care a tuppenny sneeze
We think you’re braw.

You’re wee, an’ nae twa ways aboot it,
You’re wise, wi’ very few tae doot it,
You’re wild, there’s nane that wad dispute it,
Around the toon. But maist o a’ ye are reputit
A lauchin’ loon.

Weel-kent, weel-liked, you’re aye the same,
Tae Scots abroad and Scots at hame.
North, south, east, west, your weel-won fame
Shall never sully.
We’ll aye salute that couthie name:
Oor Wullie.