IRVINE Burns Club’s School Visit Programme marked its 20th anniversary this year, celebrating two decades of engaging primary school pupils with the life and works of Robert Burns.
Between January 5 and February 5, more than 400 P6 pupils from Irvine, Dreghorn and Springside visited the Wellwood Burns Centre & Museum.
The programme’s reputation has even spread beyond North Ayrshire, with two classes from Troon Primary School taking part this year.
During their visit, pupils learn about Scotland’s National Bard through a presentation, watch an audio visual feature on 'Burns in Irvine', and view selected books and manuscripts from the club’s collection.
Derek Murdoch, Irvine Burns Club’s education convener, said: “Irvine Burns Club is delighted to welcome the pupils to Wellwood to learn more about Robert Burns, and in particular about his stay in Irvine from 1781–82.
"As we celebrate the programme’s 20th anniversary, we are grateful to all those who have contributed to the programme over the past two decades.
"We intend to continue offering the School Programme and look forward to welcoming more pupils for many years to come”.
The next event at Wellwood for primary school pupils will be the Verse Speaking Competition.
Primary schools are currently holding their own in house verse speaking competitions, with the winners set to participate in the ‘Champion of Champions’ competition at Wellwood later in February.
Derek said “This is another way in which Irvine Burns Club encourages young people to keep alive the spirit of our National Bard”.
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