Annual Burns Supper on Thursday 7 February

A new team of behind-the-scenes organisers delivered another fantastic annual Burns Supper. Guests included our local councillors, parents, education service staff and other friends of the school who have become weel kent faces. The talents of our pupils found an appreciative audience. We were entertained by dancers, singers, instrumentalists and speakers of the highest standard.

Robbie Uriarte was welcoming and humorous as MC for the evening. Lauren Shaw, Hayley Bone and Frazer Buchanan were witty and accomplished speakers – Frazer was also our piper. Daniel Dutton addressed the Haggis and Raegan Heggie delivered the “The Immortal Memory”. “Ae fond kiss” and “Caledonia” were beautifully sung by Paige McMahon and Nicky Fairbairn, and Fiona Kennedy’s cornet playing of “Ye Banks and Braes” was another treat. Mr Sullivan’s piano accompaniment to the girls was lovely.

 Another highlight was the Doon Dancers’ (Paige McMahon, again, Stephanie McMahon, Olivia Hiddleston, and Tyler Hiddleston) modern take on the theme from “Last of the Mohicans”. Mr Wilson’s version of “Tam O’ Shanter” is rightly famed and he was in fine form again.

We also enjoyed great food provided by our canteen staff and served by an efficient team of junior pupils. Pupils’ Burns-themed art works decorated the hall.

The vote of thanks was made by Mr Jack Paterson, returning to one of the places he recently graced, and special thanks were made to Mrs McLay, Mrs Reid and Mr Wilson, and their small army of helpers.

Performers and guests.

Burns Supper Art competition

Congratulations to Caitlin McCreath and Samantha Torbet for being placed in our annual Burns Art competition. Caitlin received first prize and Samantha was placed a close 2^nd. Caitlin’s winning entry will be used for the school’s Burns supper programme cover.

An overall class prize was awarded to Olivia McCutcheon 1B, Lewis McKnight 1F, Kieran Gallacher 1R, Gabrielle Graham 1D, Fallon Smith 2B, Brooke McCulloch 2D, Scott Arthur 2F and Ryan McCreath 2R.
Well done to all students involved!

Burns Supper

The Burns Supper will take place in the school dining hall on Thursday the 7th of February at 7.00pm. Tickets are priced at £5.00 and can be purchased from Mrs Milroy in the Maths department or from the school reception. As always this promises to be an excellent evening’s entertainment of music, dance, poetry, art and speeches. Please contact 01292 550521 for more information.

SLC Burns Supper

The SLC hosted their annual Burns Supper recently and for the first time invitations were extended to parents and friends of the SLC pupils. This resulted in a very well attended Supper and much planning and preparation by Mrs Shaw. As this was Mrs Shaw’s last Burns Supper before her retirement she ensured that it was an event to remember. The Burns Supper was expertly compared by Robbie Drynan with recitals of To a Mouse and a good blast at the Jeely Piece song and Flower of Scotland. It was great to see the growing confidence of the pupils during their recitals and everyone made all our guests feel very welcome.

Burns Supper 2012

Doon Academy’s annual Burns Supper was a great success and everyone really enjoyed a really splendid evening. The haggis was piped in by our own school piper S4 pupil Frazer Buchanan and ably addressed by President of our Burns Club S4 pupil Robbie Uriarte.

Head Teacher John MacKenzie said the Selkirk Grace before junior pupils superbly served the delicious meal excellently prepared by Rena Riggans and her team. School captain Ritchie Lindores gave an interesting and informative Immortal Memory of the Bard. Chloe Chalmers, our Burns finalist gave an excellent recitation of an extract from Tam O’Shanter.

Our Ayrshire Association of Schools Instrumental winner Kirsty McCormick livened up the proceedings with a melody of Scottish tunes. Robbie Uriarte followed with a witty Toast to the Lasses with a humorous reply by Hazel Limond. School Captain Lauren Mitchell presented a moving and heartfelt Toast to the School.

The entertainment was outstanding with some stirring Scottish tunes from Fiona Kennedy on her cornet and Frazer Buchanan on the bagpipes. Lauren Young gave a haunting rendition of Ye Banks and Braes. The Doon Dancers, choreographed by Mrs Ferrie, looked beautiful and gave a superb display of Scottish Traditional Dancing.

The evening would not be complete without a recitation from teacher Bryce Wilson who mesmerised the company with his rendition of Tam O’Shanter.

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 S6 pupil Ryan McKnight who did a terrific job in keeping everyone in order and making the evening run smoothly.

Thank you to our honoured guests, Graham Short Director of Education and Social Services, Councillor Dinwoodie, Councillor Pirie and Dr. Morrall, President of Ayr Burns Club.

Congratulations and well done to all our performers on the evening. A great time was had by all.

Burns Supper

Doon Academy’s Burns Supper will be held on Thursday 9^th February from 7pm.
Tickets are priced at £5 and available from Ms. McClue in the Maths Department 01292 550521.

The supper promises to be a superb evening with the Selkirk Grace by Head teacher John Mackenzie, a Tam O’Shanter recitation by Bryce Wilson, a Scottish Traditional Dance by the Doon Dancers and all ably chaired by S6 pupil Ryan McKnight.

Burns Supper tickets on sale

Doon Academy’s Burns Supper will be held on Thursday 9^th February from 7pm.
Tickets are priced at £5 and available from Ms. McClue in the Maths Department 01292 550521.

The supper promises to be a superb evening with the Selkirk Grace by Head teacher John Mackenzie, recitations by our S1/2 Burns prize winners Chloe Chalmers and Katie Burrell, a Scottish Contemporary Dance by the Doon Dancers and all ably chaired by S6 pupil Ryan McKnight.

SLC Parents visit

The Supported Learning Centre pupils held a coffee afternoon for their parents who viewed the film of the Burns Supper, which was produced and edited by the pupils. The parents all expressed how much they had enjoyed the afternoon and the film. All SLC pupils received a personal copy of the DVD.

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.

SLC Burns Supper

The Supported Learning Centre held their Burns Supper and everyone in the centre recited a poem or speech. The event was a great success and everybody enjoyed their haggis, neeps and tatties. To prepare them for their Burns event the pupils visited the new Robert Burns Birthplace Museum They had a tour of the museum and watched a video of Tam O'Shanter. Also, they undertook a walk in the area to visit the Burns Monument, Brig O'Doon and the Auld Kirk.

Burns Supper Programme Competition

Congratulations to S2 pupil Reece Higgins whose drawing of thistles was chosen as the winning design for the school’s Burns Supper programme. The runner-up in the competition was Kirsty McCormick.

Burns Wreath Laying

S2 pupils Kirsty McCormick and Naomi Allan represented Doon Academy’s Burns Club and laid a wreath at the Burns statue in Ayr to celebrate the bard’s birthday.

Burns Supper

The Doon Academy Burns Supper will be held on Thursday 10th February from 7pm. Tickets are priced at £5 and available from Ms. McClue in the Maths Department 01292 550521. The supper promises to be a superb evening with the Selkirk Grace by Head teacher Patrick O’Rourke, recitations by our S1/2 Burns prize winners Kirsty McCormick and Josh Taylor, a Scottish Contemporary Dance by the Doon Dancers and all ably chaired by S5 pupil Kyle McCormick.

Burns Supper

The Doon Academy Burns Supper will be held on Thursday 10th February from 7pm. Tickets are priced at £5 and available from Ms. McClue in the Maths Department 01292 550521. The supper promises to be a wonderful evening with Ryan McKnight giving the Toast to the Lasses with reply by our Burns President Lesley Baird. S3 pupil Robbie Uriarte will be presenting the Immortal Memory and School Captain Marie Reid will give the toast to the school.

Annual Burns Supper

The Doon Academy Burns Supper will be held on Thursday 10th February 7pm onwards. Tickets are priced at £5 and available from Ms. McClue in the Maths Department 01292 550521. The supper promises to be an outstanding evening with amongst others our own piper Fraser Buchanan, ‘Address to a Haggis’ by Raegan Heggie and all ably chaired by Kyle McCormick.

SLC Burns Supper

The Supported Learning Centre held their annual Burns Supper, which was a superb event. The Master of Ceremonies for the afternoon was James Dorrans. All the pupils from the centre participated whether by reciting a poem or giving a speech. Scottish songs were sung and enjoyed by all. Mr. Wilson gave a rendition of Tam O’Shanter that brought the poem to life. The Selkirk Grace was said before everyone enjoyed cloutie dumpling, shortbread and ginger wine. DHT Mrs. McRoberts presented well-deserved certificates to all the pupils. The parents of the pupils have been invited to a coffee morning and to view the DVD of the Supper.

Burns Programme Winner

The winner of the cover design for the Burns Supper programme was S1 pupil Kayleigh Boyd with her artwork based on the poem Tam O’Shanter. Congratulations to Kayleigh.

Burns Supper

The Doon Academy Burns Supper will be held on Wednesday 10th February 7pm onwards. Tickets are priced at £5 and available from Ms. McClue in the Maths Department 01292 550521. The supper promises to be a superb evening with outstanding entertainment from, amongst others, a display of Scottish Dancing by the Doon Dancers and Mr. Wilson reciting Tam O’Shanter

Burns Supper

The Doon Academy Burns Supper will be held on Wednesday 10th February 7pm onwards. Tickets are priced at £5 and available from Ms. McClue in the Maths Department 01292 550521. The supper promises to be a splendid evening, Kyle McCormick will ‘Toast the Lasses’ with reply from Ashley Thomson. School Captain Lee Orr will give his ‘Toast to the Doon Academy’.

Burns Supper

The Doon Academy Burns Supper will be held on Wednesday 10th February 7pm onwards. Tickets are priced at £5 and available from Ms. McClue in the Maths Department 01292 550521. The supper promises to be an outstanding evening with amongst others our own piper Fraser Buchanan, ‘Address to a Haggis’ by Robbie Uriarte and all ably chaired by the President of Doon Academy Burns Club Lesley Baird.