PUPILS from an Irvine primary school came out top in the annual school quiz competition organised by the town's Rotary club.
Teams from nine local primary schools - Annick, Dreghorn, Glebe, Lawthorn, Loudoun Montgomery, St John Ogilvie, St Mark’s, Springside and Woodlands - took part in the Seagate Rotary event last Friday.
This year’s competition was held at Fullarton Community Hub and in a closely fought contest St Mark’s Primary emerged as the winners ahead of St John Ogilvie.
The quiz is aimed at Primary 7 pupils who compete in teams of four. There are 10 rounds of questions covering general knowledge and a variety of other topics.
The winning St Mark's team will now represent Irvine in the West of Scotland Rotary District Final to be held at the end of May.
Eric Greig, past president of Seagate Rotary, who presented the prizes, congratulated all the teams and said: “It was a great competition and every team performed really well.
"The youngsters have shown how talented and inquisitive young people they are, and every school should be proud of their pupils.”
To find out more about Seagate Rotary and how “they make a difference” to the local community then visit www.seagaterotary.org.uk or contact Andy Slater on 01294 275563 or by emailing andyslater1230@btinternet.com.
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