To celebrate the life and work of Robert Burns, St Aidan’s High School’s librarian Miss McGough organised a ‘Shortbread and Poetry’ event with tea and coffee at interval for staff to enjoy. The celebration took place in the school’s library and staff from the English, Social Subjects and RE departments attended along with the Guidance staff and Mrs Connelly, the head teacher.
There was plenty of entertainment! S2 pupil, Lucy Graham recited Burns’ poem ‘To a Louse’ and S2 pupil Esther O’Hara gave a short presentation on Burns. To finish off the event S4 pupil Molly Burton sang a touching acapella rendition of ‘Ae Fond Kiss’.
Librarian Miss McGough commented on the event ‘The girls gave engaging and powerful performances and Molly’s rendition of ‘Ae Fond Kiss’ was beautiful. It’s important to celebrate the poetry of Robert Burns and keep the Scots language alive and celebrating his work is the way to do so.’
