On Saturday, 2 of our pupils were invited to perform at the New Cumnock Parish Church Burns Supper.
Amy addressed the haggis as well as recited ‘To a Mouse’ and Aleesha sang, ‘John Anderson, My Jo’. We are very proud of you girls for taking your talents out into the wider community!
We were delighted to see our former pupil, Emma, on the programme too, who is continuing her love of the Scots language into her Secondary schooling. Keep it up Emma! ⭐
Well done girls! ⭐
On Wednesday 24th January, we held our annual Scots Poetry School Competition. A huge thank you to our 4 judges for coming along and taking the difficult decision off Mrs McNulty’s hands!
We are amazed each year at the talent and confidence displayed by our young people when they perform for us! A huge well done to every one of them!
Primary 1
Primary 1/2
Primary 2/3
Primary 3
Primary 3/4
Primary 4/5
Primary 5/6
Primary 6
Primary 7
Well done everyone!
Back in December, we reported to our families, sharing the wonderful work Primary 7 did with BBC Scotland on a Burns Project for the BBC L.A.B website where they recited, directed, filmed and created animation for the Burns poem, ‘To a Mouse’.
We are delighted to report that not only do we go ‘Live’ on the BBC LAB website (www.bbc.co.uk/labscotland) this Thursday 25th January in honour of our National Bard’s birthday, but our film will also be included in the TV programme, ‘Burns Night’ which will be broadcast on BBC Scotland Channel at 8pm on Thursday evening too!
Be sure to set your reminders, this is not to be missed!!!
This Thursday 25th January, be sure to tune into West FM with Ali and Michael in the morning where you will hopefully hear our P7s recite ‘To a Mouse’ by Robert Burns in honour of our National Bard’s birthday.
On Saturday 20th January, our school choir were invited to attend and perform at the Glasgow and District Wreath Laying Ceremony in George Square, Glasgow. Mrs McNulty with P6 and P7 choir members performed Burns and Scots pieces at Glasgow City Chambers, at the wreath laying ceremony at the Burns monument in George Square and then again at The Merchants House in George Square. In the absence of a piper, the children were even asked to sing as the procession walked through George Square which the children were delighted to do!
It was a wonderful day, and we were all delighted and honoured to have been invited to be part of it! A huge thank you to Mrs Johnstone and Mr Burns for their help and support on the day!
I am delighted to share that this year’s Ayrshire Regional Burns Competition will be held in Belmont Academy, Ayr on Saturday 2nd March 2024.
The competition will take place in 5 different disciplines:
The same pupil may be entered for one, two or more disciplines,
e.g. Singing and Instrumental.
The verse speaking category is open to P1-7 pupils, the other 4 remain available for P4-7 pupils.
As always, I will be volunteering my time to work with pupils who are keen to enter. This time however, will be limited, therefore pupils will be required to spend time practising at home.
I have very much appreciated the efforts of pupils who have entered these competitions in previous years. We have experienced lots of success in these competitions due to the high standard of talent in our New Cumnock Primary pupils!
If your child wishes to enter the competition, please complete the form below by no later than this Friday 26th January to allow me to make contact with families and complete the official paperwork that is required in order to enter.
I look forward to working with our talented pupils once again!
Mrs McNulty
Our school choir have been kindly invited to perform in George Square in Glasgow next Saturday as part of a Robert Burns memorial event in the run up to Burn’s birthday.
They will not only be singing at the laying of wreaths at Robert Burns statue in George Square but also at City Chambers and then The Merchants House. What a prestigious event and fabulous opportunity for our talented young people!
The Jean Armour Burns Trust who are organising the event, are kindly funding our transport costs and are also providing the lunch for the children next Saturday too.
At the organisers request, spaces are limited so I can only offer this opportunity to P6 and P7 choir members. Letters will be sent home on Monday with consent slips and information about bus times and what chidlren will be required to wear and bring.
The children were informed of this today so I wanted to let families know to give prior warning.
We are very much looking forward to being part of this event and will meet at various times during the school day next week and indeed at Monday’s rehearsal to prepare for this.
Kind regards,
Mrs McNulty
Tonight we held our School Show auditions for High School Musical JR. Mrs McNulty has an extremely difficult job on her hands as this wonderful bunch were so talented and enthusiastic! June 2024 – you are in for a treat when these youngsters take to the stage! 🤩🎭
After the success of last year’s Oliver JR… The moment we have all been waiting for… the announcement of next year’s School Show…
We can’t wait to bring you…
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL JR!!!
Please find dates and times below for the audition process to take place:
Fri 10th Nov 3-4pm – Auditions will be held in school
Fri 17th Nov 3-4pm – Cast list will be announced
Fri 24th Nov, Fri 1st Dec & Fri 8th Dec – Song rehearsals
Fri 12th Jan and each Friday thereafter from 3-4pm rehearsals will take place in school with the show being held on 18th and 19th June 2024.
It is important that children who register their interest to be part of our school show are dedicated and committed to attending each rehearsal.
Our school show is open to children in P4-7. To register your child’s interest please complete the contact for below and support them at home to ensure they are fully prepared to audition on the 10th Nov if they are keen for a main part.
The show has 12 main parts with lots of opportunities for children to be part of the chorus.
Main part audition piece
(First verse and chorus)
Chorus part audition piece
(Chorus only)
If your child is keen to be part of the show but in relation to staging, make up, costume, or music, we will be seeking support with this nearer the time and will reach out to pupils then.
If your child is keen to audition to be part of our school show, please complete the Form below.
This Friday, we will be hosting a whole school FAB Friday Get Together, where we will be recognising the Wider Achievements of our pupils .
We want to hear about your child’s successes! Please bring in your certificates, medals or stories about your achievements from this Term.
To help with the programming of the morning, please complete the form below to let us know what your child wishes to celebrate.
