PICTURES: Haggis and Highland dancing go down a treat at Farr Primary School’s Burns lunch
Farr Primary School in Bettyhill held a very successful Burns Lunch last Thursday, January 23.
The children in both classes first learned about the work of Robert Burns, his life and legacy before practising and performing Address to a Haggis, one of Burns’ most famous poems, written in 1786.
Teacher Eilidh Sutherland piped in the haggis which was carried in by Teagan Dall (P7), and cut by Finley White (P6), who also compered and organised the event along with other senior pupils.
An introduction was given by Angela Munro (P7). The Selkirk Grace was recited by Alexander Rigby (P5). Three pupils, Briar Blackburn (P4), Eliza Mackenzie (P5), and Benjamin Mackay (P6) gave the Address to a Haggis.
This was the first time many of the children had tasted haggis, which was lovingly prepared and presented by the catering team of Carley Mackay, Angela Logue, and Patsy Sutherland .
P6 pupil Peter Pomavilla said: “This is the first time I’ve tried this, its lovely!” while his classmate Nathan Solomon pronounced it: “spicy, but delicious!”
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A number of children had come with packed lunches just in case they didn’t like the haggis on offer, but these remained largely untouched!
Nursery pupils also joined in with the celebration of the bard’s life.
Staff members from across the primary and high school settings, including Shona Comrie, PE teacher at the North Coast Campus, enjoyed the Scottish fare.
Festivities continued into the afternoon with the primary classes and nursery setting coming together to showcase their Highland dancing which Ms Comrie has been teaching the children during PE sessions.
