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It’s all Scots for children in Renfrewshire as a group of primary pupils are set to launch their very own book of Scottish poems and stories.
Forty one Primary 4 to 7 pupils from various Renfrewshire schools have used their creative abilities to produce a unique anthology of imaginative work.
Forty one Primary 4 to 7 pupils from various Renfrewshire schools have used their creative abilities to produce a unique anthology of imaginative work.
“A Word in Your Lug”, is the collective work of the pupils from Arkleston, Newmains, Ralston, St Fillan’s, St James’s (Paisley), St John Ogilvie, Williamsburgh and Woodlands Primary schools The anthology was written in Scots language and features short stories, illustrations, creative writing, poems and limericks. All contributions to the book have been made by pupils.
Some of the children involved in “A Word in Your Lug’ received help and support from author, poet and Scots language specialist Matthew Fitt. The project is part of the authority’s ongoing commitment to providing cultural opportunities for pupils.
It will be a real Scottish affair for the launch of the book at Paisley Abbey on Tuesday (27 June). School pupil Declan Wilkie from Rashielea Primary in Erskine will pipe in the guests on his bagpipes, while Renfrewshire young Burnsian Calum MacDonald will sing during the event.
Librarians, teachers and Dr Christine Robinson, Director of Scottish Language Dictionaries, have been invited to the celebratory launch of the book, where each child who contributed to the anthology will be presented with a special certificate by Councillor Roy Glen, Convener of Renfrewshire Council’s Lifelong Learning and Work Policy board. Following the launch, copies of the book will be distributed throughout libraries, museums and schools in Renfrewshire.
Councillor Roy Glen, Convener of Renfrewshire Council’s Lifelong Learning and Work Policy board said: “It is a delight to see such talent develop in Renfrewshire. This is a great achievement for each of the pupils involved. This project offered the pupils a great way to celebrate Scotland’s language and history.
“Now that they are each published authors in their own right, I hope that they will use their new found skills to continue writing. I am looking forward to reading the book and receiving my own signed copy.”
Press Release: Friday 23 June 2006
