Primary 7 will embark on a really exciting project with the P7s from Townhead Primary School this afternoon. The boys and girls will be working with professional actors from the Citizens Theatre on a major musical version of the book ‘Divided City’. The story is set in Glasgow and explores the issue of football sectarianism. This afternoon’s session will give pupils from the two schools the opportunity to get to know each other as well as allow staff from the Citizens Theatre to observe the children’s drama skills. The final performance next term will involve an ambitious theatre set being built in the school hall, including professional lighting and sound.

A launch event for parents and carers will take place this evening in Townhead Primary School from 6.15 -7.15pm. Parents will get the chance to meet the team, watch some short videos from the previous Divided City productions, ask any questions about the project and also give their opinions about the issues raised in the story. Refreshments will be provided. I look forward to seeing P7 pupils and parents at Townhead Primary tonight.

Divided City is an absolutely fantastic opportunity for the children and an experience I’m sure they’ll remember for years to come. We also hope that many friendships will be formed between the two schools.