My Son Pinocchio was our school show which took place on the final week of last term. What a spectacular way to end a wonderful term. The show featured every child from P5, P6 and P7 and 31 members of staff from our school and nursery (maybe we’ll not spend too much time talking about the staff scene)

The show was an overwhelming success, parents, grandparents and friends of our school who came along all commented most favourably. I never cease to be amazed at the talents and skills of the children in our school and their willingness and enthusiasm for sharing them with all.

Mr. Andrew Sutherland, Executive Director of Learning & Leisure, came along to see our show; he was overwhelmed by the professionalism, the colour, the singing, the dancing and the confidence of our pupils (and so he should be!) His words following the show were:

‘That was truly excellent, I have never before seen a primary school show like that, fantastic.’

This was Mr Sutherland’s first visit to our school – I’m sure it won’t be his last.

Thanks also to the parents and grandparents who sought Mr Sutherland out to tell him what a great school we have, I am indebted to you for your support and your recognition of all the hard work ongoing in our school.

Mrs Monica Donnachie, DHT OLHS said:

‘Please pass on my congratulations to all staff and p5/6/7 pupils. The young people are a credit to all of you.  The show was stunning and I really enjoyed the whole performance.  I can’t even begin to imagine the amount of planning and organisation that it must have taken to produce such a high standard of set, singing and acting.’

Our school show is one of our proudest moments. Watch out for the next one coming 2016!!!!

Every child from P5 to P7 gave 100% commitment to this show. They learned 27 different songs, they practiced routines, they participated throughout and most of all they supported one another with great camaraderie and team work. Almost every child gave up their usual evening activities to come along for the two evening performances, again fantastic commitment. I cannot praise them enough. Our children are a joy to work with, they are so vibrant and upbeat in their approach to new and exciting challenges. A most positive attitude to learning. Well done to each and every one of them.

A huge thanks to all of our staff who bravely took to the stage, great fun but most of all, what a great example they set to our children. Once again our staff gave willingly of their own time to rehearse (yes, that really was rehearsed) and to come along and support our children at our evening shows. We are truly blessed with our staff, their talents and their dedication to our school.

The show was directed and choreographed by Mrs Brenda McCoy. Mrs McCoy is an incredibly talented dancer and choreographer, she has the most original ideas for scenes involving huge numbers of children. A HUGE thanks to Mrs McCoy for all of her hard work.

The scenery and ‘whale’ were the work of Mrs Julie McCarthy.  Mrs McCarthy is a skilled artist who has the most amazing vision. The scenery was magnificent and the whale was simply inspirational. Where else could you find someone who takes a set of tent poles, a piece of blue material, a pair of her daughter’s red tights, a balloon and some white card and create the most magnificent whale! Fantastic! A HUGE thanks to Mrs McCarthy for all of her work.

Thanks also to our sound and lighting crew who illuminated the whole show.

Enjoy the photographs….