Monthly Archives: January 2026

Events

Poetry Competition

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Congratulations to all of those who tried out for the Poetry Competition everyone made it difficult to reduce it down to 3 entrants per class.  The finalists took part in the competition in school today and the results are as follows:

P1 – 1st – William Dalziel-Finnie, 2nd – Emma Nicol, 3rd – Harris McLaughlin

P1/2 – 1st – Heather Nimmo, 2nd – Bronwyn Lee, 3rd – Kayden Brodie

P2 – 1st – Noah Gilchrist, 2nd – Lyra-Jane Smith, 3rd – Cara Kerr

P3 – 1st – Millie Orr, 2nd – Mila Strand, 3rd – Aila Hamilton

P3/4 – 1st – Rosie MacLeod, Joint 2nd – Ava Phillipson and Pippa Woodburn

P4 – 1st – Lyle Connell, 2nd – Jessica Patterson, 3rd – Zara Murphy

P5CM – Joint 1st – Eva MacLeod and Millie Smith, 2nd – Eva Woodburn

P5TM – 1st – Callan Hamilton, 2nd – Gregor Marr

P6F – 1st – Cara Kavannagh,  Joint 2nd – Carrie Prentice and Lexi Stewart

P6SC – 1st –  Orla Urquhart, Joint 2nd – Joe Deas and Chloe McDevitt

P7C – 1st – Tabitha Graham, 2nd – Lilley-Rose Murray

P7M – 1st – Vhairi Griffiths, 2nd – Thea Foster

A huge well done and congratulations to the winners and finalists.

General News

Reading Schools Scotland Week 2nd – 6th February

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From the 2nd to the 6th of February we will be taking part in Reading Schools Scotland Book Week.  There is a theme for each day connected to reading for pleasure culminating on Friday afternoon with our Giant Book Swap.

2nd – Ask me what I’m reading – children will be wearing stickers with the book they have read and want you to ask them about it.
3rd – Drop everything and read – Children will have the opportunity to drop everything and read in school and we would encourage them to send in photos of them reading for pleasure at home.
4th – Storytelling – the art of telling stories.  As part of the week and combined with Storytelling Week children will have the opportunity to discuss stories , create their own stories to tell and retell favourite stories
5th – Author take over – There will be online author events, visitors in to read to some of the classes children.  Anyone wishing to share a story with the children should contact Mrs Milne via the office.
6th – Big Book Bonanza – pupils get an opportunity to choose a preloved book from books that have been donated.  There will be an opportunity for parents to come in and choose books later in the afternoon. Any donations you have of books both children’s and adult reading will be welcome and should be handed in to Mrs Milne or the class teachers.
Many other activities will be taking place across the school during the week.
Thank you for your continuing support.
Primary 7

Basketball Club Loudoun Academy

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Primary 7 Transition – Extracurricular Basketball Club at Loudoun Academy.

Open to all P7 pupils attending Loudoun Academy in August 2026. We’re excited to launch our Primary 7 Transition Basketball Club!

This is a great opportunity to meet new friends, get active, and start feeling part of the Loudoun Community.

 

Sign Up Primary 7 Transition – Extracurricular Basketball Club – Loudoun Academy  – Fill in form

 

Date/Time:

4 Feb 3.45pm – 4.45pm

11 Feb 3.45pm – 4.45pm

18 Feb 3.45pm – 4.45pm

25 Feb 3.45pm – 4.45pm

 

If numbers are high, pupils may be split into blocks to ensure everyone gets the best experience.

 

For any questions, please contact:

Lynsey Murphy – Active Schools Coordinator

Lynsey.Murphy@eastayrshireleisure.com

 

Important Information, Parent Information

National Entitlement Card

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Dear Parent/Carer 
If you choose to apply for your National Entitlement Card through the school, please read the information below and follow the links to apply.

Application form 1 below is for pupils aged 5 to 10 years old, so will only affect your ECCs, Primary and Special schools.  It will only affect your ECCs at this point if a pupil has deferred entry to primary.  All other ECC pupils will not be aged 5 until 1 March 2022.  This card was previously known as the NEC Junior Card and is now known as the Kidz Kard.  East Ayrshire did not use the NEC Junior card as we had our own version The Shout Card.  The Shout Card will continue to be administered by Vibrant Communities but will not include the Free Bus Service Travel chip.  Parents must apply for this card on behalf of their child.  We will only accept applications from parents registered as the main contact for each pupil.

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL – GALSTON PRIMARY – NEC APPLICATION FORM 1

 

Application form 2 below is for pupils aged 11 to 15 years old.  This application form is for a National Entitlement Card. For pupils under the age of 16 parents must apply for the National Entitlement Card on behalf of their child.  We will only accept applications from parents registered as the main contact for each pupil.  Parents have the option of having the Young Scot branding and / or The PASS Hologram and / or the Free Bus Travel added to this card.

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL – GALSTON PRIMARY – NEC APPLICATION FORM 2

Parent Information

Parental Engagement

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Thank you to all of the families who came and joined in with all of the activities showing innovation and creativity on Tuesday.  It was wonderful to see all of the adults participating with their children, the children who were leading being so confident and the adults having fun and a chance to try new things.  Thank you also to those who left feedback it is much appreciated.

Important Information

Parking

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Good afternoon
We have received an email from the Ayrshire Roads Alliance (ARA) who have asked us to pass on to all parents/carers who are dropping off and picking up children at the School & ECC that the bus bays are for minibuses and taxis only.  This space must be left unoccupied to allow children to safely get in and out of the buses and taxis.
The bus companies have contacted ARA directly to raise their concerns and  therefore requested we put the message out via our usual platforms.
Thank you for your help and cooperation in this matter.
Events, Parent Information

Parental Engagement Evening – Innovation and Creativity

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A reminder we are having an open evening in the school on Tuesday 20th January from 6pm to 7pm. We will be showcasing some of the work being done at various stages across the school this session. Our theme is innovation and creativity. This is a drop-in session where you are able to visit the different bases and speak to some of the children about what they have been doing.
From 7pm -7.30pm, we will also have an information session for P7 parent/carers who are going on the residential in March. Information packs will be given out and sent home with children who’s parents/carers are unable to attend.
We look forward to welcoming you all there.