Singing, dancing and music-making at Watten school's traditional Scottish concert
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Watten youngsters staged a memorable evening of singing, dancing and musical performances at their traditional Scottish concert – held fittingly on the birthday of Robert Burns, Scotland's national bard.
Families, friends and members of the community enjoyed a mix of song, choral speaking, Highland dancing, dramatised song and music-making from the children at Watten Primary School and Early Learning Centre, with a guest appearance by well-known Wick musician Addie Harper.
It had been a while since the youngsters were able to perform for such a large audience but they took it all in their stride.
There was also support from former pupils Glenn and Morven Miller, both talented young pipers, who accompanied children in their dancing. Along with their dad Scott on drums, they played a set of tunes for the audience.
There was also an accordion tune from former pupil Saphie Mackay.
Addie accompanied the music-making and singing and helped the night go with a swing.
The penultimate item on the programme was community ceilidh dancing in which children of all ages and members of the audience joined together enthusiastically. The evening was rounded off with a rendition of Auld Lang Syne.
One parent said: “We loved watching our children perform and the children loved their night. Everyone should be very proud!”
A pupil said: “I enjoyed performing our Three Craws and Welly Boot songs. It was good fun.”
Another pupil added: "I'm pleased I played my recorder and got it right. I think we sounded good.”
