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S3 Romeo and Juliet Performances

Zeffirelli, Luhrmann, Olivier, Leigh – ain’t got nothing on Miss Burns’ S3 class who worked tirelessly for weeks to put on their own group performances of their favourite scenes from the world’s most famous love story (yes even more famous than Twilight!). Props were made, costumes were fashioned, lines were learned by heart. Former pupil, Fraser Burns once again lent his expertise to coaching and supporting pupils in their rehearsals. An absolutely tremendous effort from the S3! Bravo!

Two interpretations of the famous death scene.

Best group performance for Jamie Scott and David James

Joint Best Actor Award

Best Overall Performance for Alex Cameron – well done!

Best Actress for Rachel O’Neill

Endeavour Award for Daniel Beck

Best Costumes

Best Props

Best Group Preparation

Some action shots – the Capulets and Montague fight scene where they bite thumbs at each other and Friar Lawrence (looking mighty cool).

Miss Burns and Fraser were very impressed with everyone’s effort in putting on their little drama from the acting and costumes to the group work and respect. Well done!

National 5 English Class Texts

  Please find below a list of texts being studied in our National 5 English classes

Mr Mackay’s and Miss Burns’ N5 Class

Scottish Text: Carol Ann Duffy Poetry (Valentine, Mrs Midas, In Mrs Tilscher’s Class, Originally, The Way My Mother Speaks and War Photographer)

Critical Essay text: Macbeth (William Shakespeare)

Miss Gilligan’s N5 Class

Scottish Text: Bold Girls by Rona Munro (Drama)

Critical Essay text: A Picture of Zoe by Liam Stewart (Prose Fiction)

Mrs McTier/Mr Weir’s N5 Class

Scottish Text: Sailmaker by Alan Spence (Drama)

Critical Essay: The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury (Prose Fiction)

Mrs Chalmers’ N5 Class

Scottish Text: Sailmaker by Alan Spence (Drama)