Dalry Primary School sent in the following details of its Homecoming activities...
We hold an annual Song and Poetry Burns Competition at the School, and this year as part of the Homecoming Celebrations we're holding an Art Competition in collaboration with Dalry Burns Club. All pupils from Primary 1-7 are learning about Burns poems and his life through art. All pupils will be learning a new skill and technique in art.
- Primary 1 will be printmakers to the words of 'My Love is like a Red Red Rose'.
- Primary 2 is sculpting with clay, using Willie Wastle as inspiration.
- Primaries 3 and 4 are printmakers being inspired by the words of 'Up in the Morning'.
- Primary 5 is learning how to monoprint, using Willie Wastle's wife as inspiration.
- Primary 6 is learning how to animate, being inspired by Tam O'Shanter. They are using 'i can animate'.
- Primary 7 is sculptors, being inspired by their favourite Burns poem, Burns animal or person.
Following the competition, they're having an exhibition at Dalry Library. This cross-curricular event will become an annual event in the curriculum.
Charles Rennie Mackintosh project
The Primary 7 pupils at Dalry Primary have been learning about Charles Rennie Mackintosh as part of the Homecoming Scotland 2009 project.
The focus has been mainly on giving the pupils the opportunity to develop their skills in Art and Design through the four capacities of Curriculum for Excellence.
They have had to research the life and work of Mackintosh which included a visit and tour of Glasgow School of Art.
They have had to design a hat using the work of Mackintosh as their inspiration, being successful learners. They have had to organise a Cat walk show that proves they are confident individuals, organising everything from the invitations to the correct lighting. The pupils have also had to work in groups, being responsible citizens and effective contributors at all times to ensure the whole project is a success to each individual.
They have had the opportunity to learn first-hand about Mackintosh and Scottish culture, inspiring them for life.
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