Kyleakin Primary School was able to put on an impressive piece of entertainment after winning the Scottish Salmon Company’s annual Winter Show Competition.
The school was awarded funding to support the development of its end of term winter show. The package included a one-day winter workshop with the National Theatre of Scotland, plus £500, which contributed to a professionally designed set, costumes and production equipment.
Pupils performed a festive hoedown “Prickly Hay,” an alternative to the traditional nativity play. The pupils showcased a variety of song and dance as they told the story of Christmas from the view of a shrew.
Following a tour of theatre performances presented as part of Theatre in Schools Scotland, schools across the west coast and the Hebrides were invited to apply to SSC for their chance to win funding support.
A team from National Theatre of Scotland visited Kyleakin Primary School where the children benefited from a session of confidence and creativity building.
Mary Logan, acting head teacher at Kyleakin Primary School said: “We are extremely grateful to The Scottish Salmon Company for awarding Kyleakin Primary School a winner of the 2019 Winter Show Competition. The Christmas show Prickly Hay was a huge success, the pupils hugely benefited from the workshop learning important skills to build their characters. As a school, we encourage creative thinking which is enhanced through our end of term show.”