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The other day, for no
apparent reason, the refrain of the Cairn primary school
song kept going through my mind and I just wondered if
the school still has a song. Perhaps some of the website
viewers may remember the song which was in vogue
during the late 1930s and early 40s. I remember the
tune but can't recall all the words, but a couple of
lines went thusly. "In the forest should you toil,
make your mark, should you delve upon the soil, make
your mark". It continued through several verses with
that exhortation.I
can still see
Mr A.B.Coburn coming into our class sitting down at
the piano and leading the class in a robust rendition of
the song, as only he could do. If anyone remembers the
complete lyrics I would appreciate a copy of them.
Jim
McAlpine
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A Maybole teacher is officially the best in Scotland. Cairn
Primary’s Fiona McAvoy has waltzed off with a top award for
her efforts outside the classroom. Fiona was named the
nation’s best primary teacher after helping to set up
several soccer schools. She scooped the gong at a glittering
Hampden Park ceremony which honoured the country’s success
at grassroots level.
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Cairn
Primary was alive with the sound of music on Thursday
when pupils and staff surprised teacher Mrs Maria
Newlands on her 30th anniversary as a teacher in the
school. Pupils and staff sang some of the songs from the
hit film and musical "The Sound of Music" and four of
Maria's colleagues put on wimples as worn by the nuns in
the film . (Sept 2006) |
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Come
Fly With Me! From reading Roald Dahl's novel
"Danny, Champion of the World", P5/6 pupils at
Cairn Primary School in Maybole decided to have
a go at making and flying their own kites.
Great fun was had by all. The children pictured
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 Last week pupils at Cairn Primary
School in Maybole took part in a special ceremony to remember a former
head teacher, the late Mr Todd. Matt Todd was head of the school from
August 28 1972 to 31st March 1997 and the Parents Association and school
board donated a memorial bench in his memory. Current head teacher Fiona
McDougall welcomed pupils, former staff and invited guests to the
presentation. Special guests were Mr Todd’s widow, Sheena, and daughter
Beth. Mora McCulloch, who retired as a teacher from the school last year,
paid tribute to the many fine qualities that Mr Todd had brought to Cairn
saying that he was a very special head teacher who always had a special
relationship with his pupils. The school choir sang “Tomorrow” and the
whole company joined in “The Jeely Piece Song” which had been specially
requested by the pupils. Nicole McCrorie, P1, and Kyle Eaglesham, P7,
presented Mrs Todd with a bouquet of flowers. ( Ayrshire Post. May 2005) |
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Cairn Primary
School 2004 Christmas Concert |
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The Grumpy Sheep - nativity story centred
around a grumpy sheep who is cross and lazy and can't be bothered to
walk to see the new baby. The grumpy sheep eventually arrives at the
stable and sees the error of her ways when she meets the little Boy
King and even learns to smile! The Christmas story unfolds as
4 children magically journey around the world.
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On Friday 1st October 2004 staff and pupils of Cairn Primary
“denimstrated” they care by throwing off their school uniform, jumping
into their jeans, and making a 50p donation to the National Jeans for
Genes Appeal.... |
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The proceeds go towards helping eight
charities, including Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity and
the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign, to fund vital research into genetic
disorders. In Britain one baby in 33 is born with a genetic disorder or
birth defect – one born every 30 minutes! Primary 7 co-ordinated the appeal, and both produced and performed a ‘Jeans On’
Fashion Show as well as a “Newsroom” skit at the usual Friday Assembly.
The P7s were really nervous about performing in front of the whole school
and parents, but, as always it went really well, and the parents who came
along were very impressed. Everyone in school had great fun and made loads
of money for the Jeans for Genes Appeal Last year they raised the
magnificent sum of £93, and this year it was a massive total of 94!!
(Every little extra help.) Thanks go to all the staff and children for
taking part so enthusiastically, and for helping raise heaps of money!
(Ayrshire Post Oct 2004) |
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Mrs Morag
McCulloch Reitres |
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At the end of term Mrs Morag McCulloch retired from Cairn primary
school where she had taught for 37 years. After the presentation of
awards to pupils there was a special presentation of gifts to Mrs
McCulloch by representatives of the school board, pupils and staff.
As well as three cheers for the popular teacher, her colleagues sang
a tribute to her loosely based on the song “Congratulations” made
famous by Sir Cliff Richard who is her favourite singer. (Ayrshire
Post July 2004) |
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EASTER BONNETS, EASTER GARDENS AND EASTER EGGS GALORE AT CAIRN. Children
at Cairn Primary School, Maybole held an Easter competition to celebrate
the end of term on Friday. Entries came from every class in the school and
all the children made a great effort producing some fantastic Easter
bonnets, Easter gardens and decorated eggs. The term ended with an Easter
Service and prize giving in the gym hall. The pupils and teachers at Cairn
would like to wish everyone a Very Happy Easter. (Ayrshire Post
April 2004) |
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