Burns Supper

Doon Academy’s annual Burns Supper was a great success and everyone really enjoyed a splendid evening. The haggis was piped in by our own school piper S2 pupil Frazer Buchanan and ably addressed by Robbie Uriarte. Head Teacher Patrick O’Rourke said the Selkirk Grace before junior pupils superbly served the delicious meal excellently prepared by Rena Riggans and her team. Robbie in his 2nd role of the evening gave an interesting and informative Immortal Memory of the Bard. Our S1/2 Burns winner Kirsty McCormick recited To a Mouse and runner-up Josh Taylor recited Willie Wastle. Ryan McKnight followed with a witty Toast to the Lasses with a humorous reply by the President of our Burns Club Lesley Baird. School Captain Marie Reid presented a moving and heartfelt Toast to the School. The entertainment was outstanding with some stirring Scottish tunes from the Doon Ensemble. The winner of the Burns music competition Fiona Kennedy played Afton Water with runner-up Kirsty McCormick with Ye Banks and Braes on the clarinet. Kyle Stewart won all the female hearts with his wonderful singing of “Ae Fond Kiss.”

The Doon Dancers, choreographed by Mrs Ferrie, looked beautiful and gave a superb display of Scottish Contemporary Dancing with a unique twist. The evening would not be complete without a recitation from teacher Bryce Wilson who mesmerised the company with his rendition of Holy Willie’s Prayer. Guest speaker Mr Bill Duncan, President of Alloway Burns Club, gave the toast on behalf of the guests and spoke about the continuing role of the school and our Burns Club on promoting the work of Burns. Chairperson for the evening was S5 pupil Kyle McCormick who did a terrific job in keeping everyone in order and making the evening run smoothly. Well done to everyone who performed in the evening and thank you to everyone who attended the event.