St Teresa's Primary in Newarthill mark Celebrate Laanrkshire 2013 with Sueprcounty

Jan 16 2013 by Robert Mitchell, Wishaw Press

Pupils at St. Teresas Primary School in Newarthill are set to Celebrate Lanarkshire 2013 with a special and innovative project  by creating their own song to mark the bi-centenary of Blantyre-born explorer and missionary David Livingstone

Pupils at St Teresa’s Primary School in Newarthill are set to Celebrate Lanarkshire 2013 by creating their own song to mark the bi-centenary of explorer and missionary David Livingstone.

Lanarkshire’s civic pride campaign Supercounty are using the anniversary to promote the area’s history and culture – and the youngsters were keen to get involved.

The primary seven class discussed various Scottish icons and unanimously agreed they would like to learn more about David Livingstone.

Head teacher Jim Prentice said: “The class researched David Livingstone through various media outlets and after collating a vast amount of information, wondered how they could best make use of it. The class approached me and their class teacher, Mrs Sheila Fleming, with the wish to write and perform a song about the explorer and I agreed without hesitation.

“The children have written a wonderful piece called The David Livingstone Song and have showed a maturity and genuine willingness to learn and succeed.

“I’m sure anyone who has the opportunity to hear the piece will be amazed. The class will be performing their piece at various events and assemblies and also to a range of audiences over the coming months.

“They will also be recording their song in recording studios, again a wonderful opportunity for the children.”

Ian Livingstone, chairman of Supercounty, said: “The pupils have shown an excellent attitude to both the Celebrating Lanarkshire 2013 and the David Livingstone bi-centenary celebrations. The children have combined both projects with outstanding results and the whole clas should be exceptionally proud.”