Category Archives: Parent Information

Attendance at School

Attendance at school is a National and Local priority.  This is because non attendance has such a high impact on children’s progress not just academically but socially and emotionally also. The illustration below captures what absence looks like.

To assist parents to be aware of the percentage their child has been attending, a text will be sent out at the beginning of each week,  starting this week, with the overall attendance for every pupil.  Parents of any pupil falling below 90% should contact the school to speak with Mrs Milne to discuss supporting their child’s attendance.

Please note that the earlier in the term that your child is absent, the bigger impact that will be seen on the percentage attendance.

         

 

Thank you for your support.

Class Jigsaws

The learning jigsaws, giving parents an overview of the term’s work are now available for classes.  You can find them under the class tabs on the top right hand side of the menu or through the links below.

P1SM Term 1 Jigsaw

P1-2MMC Term 1 Jigsaw

P2NM Term 1 Jigsaw

P2-3 Term 1 Jigsaw

P3-4 Term 1 Jigsaw

P4H Term 1 Jigsaw

P4-5 Term 1 Jigsaw

P5GM Term 1 Jigsaw

P6C Term 1 Jigsaw

P6F Term1 Jigsaw

P7M Term 1 Jigsaw

P7S Term 1 Jigsaw

Primary One – Welcome to Galston Primary

We look forward to welcoming our new primary 1 pupils on Wednesday. Arrangements are detailed below:
Day 1 will be a staggered start from 9:15am where parents can come into Base 1 with their child if they wish and have a quick photo opportunity.
Maximum of two adults per child. No siblings please. All P1’s will finish at 2:30pm and can be collected from the Main Entrance.
Day 2 and 3: All P1’s start at 9am and finish at 2:30pm.
Full days from Monday 24th August onwards (9am – 3pm )

National Entitlement Card

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

Parental Engagement

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.

Parental Engagement Evening – Innovation and Creativity

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.

P1 Registration

P1 Registration – 12th to 16th January 2026

A message from our current Primary 1 pupils to those starting P1 in August 2026.

Dear Parent/Carer

Please see the poster and message from EAC below for details on  P1 registration for August 2026.

P1 Registration

Children who attain the age of 5 years between 1 March 2026 and 28 February 2027 and whose parents/carers wish them to attend school should be registered for education during the week Monday 12 January 2026 until Friday 16 January 2026.  To register you should complete an online application and submit no later than Friday 16 January 2026.  Register at: – https://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/schooladmissions

 

If you are unable to register online, then please phone your local school who will assist you to register your child.

Christmas Parties

Dear Parent/Carer
Please see below for all Christmas party dates. Children can come to school on the date of their party dressed in party clothes or if their party is in the afternoon parents can collect them for a home lunch. If you would like your child to have a home lunch they must be collected by an adult at 12:30 pm and dropped off at the office at 1:15pm.
Thank you for your continued support
P7 Christmas Party
Mon (11.00)
15 December 2025
P6 Christmas Party
Mon (1.30)
15 December 2025
P5 Christmas Party
Tues (1.30)
16 December 2025
P4 Christmas Party
Wed (1.30)
17 December 2025
P3 Christmas Party
Wed (11am)
17 December 2025
P2 Christmas Party
Thu (11am)
18 December 2025
P1 Christmas Party
Thu (1.30)
18 December 2025

Pantomime Cinderella

Our Christmas Pantomime this year is Cinderella and will take place in school on Friday 19th December.  The cost of the Pantomime is £4 per child and this must be paid in full by Friday 12th December. Payments can be made through  ParentPay and the £4 can be paid in full or in instalments with the minimum payment being set at £1.
If you need any further information or require a barcoded letter, please contact the school office.
Thank you for your continued support