Christmas talent bonanza at Noss Primary School with end of term festivities

Pupils, families and staff gathered at Noss Primary School and Nursery today (December 22) to celebrate at an end of term Christmas assembly.

During the busy final week of term, pupils attended their Christmas parties, supported by Noss Parent Council and also performed at their Christmas show called McTivity. Children across the school performed to delighted families on Monday afternoon with further performances also taking place on Monday and Tuesday evening.

Pupils showcased their talents in acting and singing as they retold the Nativity story in Scots. Classes also performed a range of Christmas songs such as "All I want for Christmas is You" by Mariah Carey. The production was led by Mrs Farquhar who supported the pupils through rehearsals in school and at an after-school club.

At the end of term assembly, nursery and school pupils, families and staff gathered to watch Primary 1 perform the song, "Snowflake". Fearne Coghill from P5 demonstrated her musical talents by playing "Deck the Halls" on the piano. Early years manager, Clare Center sang "Silent Night" and "Snowman" to a delighted audience.

Grace P3, Alice P4, Ellie P5, Anna, Sophie and Emily P6, Jolee and Erna P7, who respectively represent the Elise Lyle School of Dance and the Lorraine Bremner Dance School, performed the Highland Fling and a Half Reel. Lachlan Copinger, P7 played "Merrily We Roll Along" on the trumpet while Rory Davidson, P4 and Archie Tait, P4 performed "We wish you a merry Christmas" on the piano.

Headteacher, Fraser Thomson, recited "Twas the night before Christmas" by Clement Moore before Rev Andrew Barrie from Pulteneytown Church closed the service with a story and a prayer.

Mr Thomson commented: “Our pupils have showcased their talents not only this week, but over what has been a long term.

"It was great to see so much support from our families at our performances. The performances this week have been a joy to watch and the feedback has been exceptional. The pupils have employed so much effort practising in and out of school to deliver what was a wonderful performance and assembly.

"I hope our pupils, staff and families have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy the new year when it arrives.”

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