Congratulations to Ms Allison Barr and the choir for winning the Expressive Arts category at the recent West Lothian Stellar Awards. It is through skilled teaching and committed pupils that this award was possible. Well done!

Five members of the choir were selected by Ms Barr to attend the award ceremony which took place in Howden Park Centre. Holly Gilmour, Chloe Campbell, Jack Falconer, Erin Cannon and Anna McDonald were proud to represent the choir at this special ceremony. They looked very smart in their Bankton uniform and enjoyed going up on stage to receive the trophy and certificates.

Unfortunately Ms Barr was unable to attend because of adult choir commitments, but I was glad to have the opportunity to share this evening with pupils and parents. Some of the award winners have now moved on to James Young  so the photograph used showed the choir performing at the Barbican in London.

Ms Barr has a whole programme of Choir activities planned, but we are also looking forward to our whole school carol service in the final week of term.