Friday 18 June 2010

Ulster Scot's School Work - Co. Londonderry


Here is a great rural school - Culcrow Primary School in Aghadowey, Co. Londonderry. Principal Mrs. Olive Collins, a fantastic lady and a committed Ulster Scot, dedicated to her children, their parents and the school - when you speak with Olive it is what is best for the children every time.
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I have been in the school for just over a year, on the invitation of Olive and Keith Lyttle (fiddler) and over that time the school has went from strength to strength, terrific whistlers, great fiddle players and wonderful Ulster Scots Dancers, with tuition from Mrs Kerr. The school has played at a few concerts locally, their own school events, including a school drama project, they performed for BBC Radio Ulster's programme A Kist O' Wurds and a recording for BBC Scotland.
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The school curriculum at Culcrow has been greatly enhanced by the introduction of the Ulster Scots activities in recent times, particularly through initial ground word undertaken by Keith Lyttle on the advice and support of Jim Millar -Director of Education at the Ulster Scots Agency and Gary Blair, Development Officer.
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This is yet another prime example of a school, taking a leap of faith and investing time and effort in the children - with the full support of the parents and teachers.
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It is a pleasure to visit and work at Culcrow each week.
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HMA

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