Published on:
07
February 2012
Craigbank pupils enjoyed a whole week of activities organised during 'Scottish Week' to celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns.
All pupils learned a Scottish poem for the annual Burns' poetry competition and produced associated artwork. Pupils also learned about the Scots language and about the life and works of Robert Burns.
Pupils wrote stories about Scottish monsters, designed a tartan, and created drama sketches. They also learned about the Highland games and the history of the Burns' supper. Ewan Cameron of the Alloa Burns' Club treated the P1-3 children to a recitation of Address to a Haggis and David Smith, of the Smith Museum in Stirling, did a presentation about the life of Burns and also a recitation of Address to a Haggis to P4-7 pupils. The music teacher taught all classes a fantastic variety of lively and amusing Scottish songs.
The week culminated in a whole school Scottish Concert on Friday afternoon. All classes performed a song, dance, poem or drama on a Scottish theme. The concert was opened by Mr Ward playing the bagpipes accompanied by drummers Hannah Miller and Iona Mackenzie of P6A, both members of the Alloa Bowmar Pipe Band. Beth Corkish, a pupil at Alva Academy, also entertained pupils with a wonderful display of Highland Dancing. The concert was brought to a close with the whole company singing Burns' most famous song, Auld Lang Syne. A fantastic time was had by all!
Winners of the Scots Poetry and Scots Art competitions were presented with certificates at a special Burns' Assembly.