The day's main event was an assembly organised by Mrs Clarke, who shared her Scottish passion with the pupils.  Pupils entered the assembly hall to the sound of traditional bagpipes and drums kindly being played by Finnian and Chris, fellow Scots now residing in Weymouth.  An interactive Scottish quiz started the assembly with excitement and the Year 7-8's followed Mrs Clarke's introduction by re-enacting their very own Burns Day "Bill O'Fare". 

Alexander recited the "Selkirk Grace" from memory and Finnian then piped in the Haggis, carried aptly by Curtis.  Fraser and fellow Yr 7-8 poets then recited the "Address tae the Haggis"  during which Fraser brandished his knife "wi' ready sleight" and opened it for all "tae see" - "warm-reekin' rich!"  Thomas then entertained the crowds with his "Toast tae the Lassies" which he'd cleverly composed using Burns dialect!  Marguerite followed with her "Reply tae the Laddies", again a superbly well written speech.  Joyce and fellow Yr 7-8 poets then recited "Tae a Mouse" before Curtis rounded things off with an incredibly well delivered "Vote of Thanks".  "Auld Lang Syne" was sung by all, before everyone were piped out of the assembly.  Haggis and oatcakes were on offer for all to taste and an incredible amount of pupils stayed behind to try the fine Scottish delicacies, many coming back for more!

The Burns Day theme were lived throughout the school on the 25^th, from Nursery through to Year 8.  Mrs Stanton's creativity enabled the Nursery pupils to draw their own tartan hats and older pupils were involved in writing presentations on Burns during their ICT lesson.

Mrs Clarke would like to thank everyone for embracing Burns Day with so much energy and enthusiasm - "Lang May Yer Lum Reek"!

Written by Mrs L. Clarke, January 2010