Primary Schools' Education Programme: Irvine Burns Club
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Summary
Annually, guided by our volunteer guides P6 pupils and staff from all 12 local schools (450 in 2026) visit Wellwood Burns Centre & Museum to learn about Robert Burns and the role Irvine played in inspiring and encouraging Burns, the apprentice flax-dresser, to become Burns, the apprentice poet. The “Champion of Champions” verse speaking event allows primary pupils to show their budding speaking skills, boosting their self-confidence and gain an appreciation of the Scots language.
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For the verse speaking event, funding is sought to provide trophies and appropriate book prizes for the pupils representing their schools by performing their chosen poem in three categories, Primaries 1-3, Primaries 4-5 and Primaries 6-7.
Those nominated by their schools are also eligible to compete in the Ayrshire Association of Burns Clubs’ Schools’ Competition held later in the year.
There are 12 Primary Schools in the Irvine Area, and it is hoped that, again, all would participate.
We seek funding towards the purchases of book prizes, at approx. £400, and 39 trophies at a cost of approx. £720, a total of £1120. However, only £1000 is being requested towards this cost.
For the verse speaking event, funding is sought to provide trophies for the pupils representing their schools by performing their chosen poem in three categories, Primaries 1-3, Primaries 4-5 and Primaries 6-7.
Those nominated by their schools are also eligible to compete in the Ayrshire Association of Burns Clubs’ Schools’ Competition held later in the year.
In promoting the works of Burns and his significant links with Irvine, annually we host visits to the museum and a verse speaking event for primary school pupils. Our volunteer guides also welcome other groups and individuals who wish a tour of the building and to view the treasures we hold.
In partnership with NAC and other organisations we developed several initiatives in the town including the Herbour Dauner.
I confirm that I will provide any additional information requested to complete my application by the application deadline.
Yes.
I confirm my understanding that if successful, I must submit my bank account information to North Ayrshire Council by the deadline requested.
Yes.
Did you receive funding in the 2025 round of PB (Locality, Youth or CWB funds)?
Yes, Youth PB
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