Can we please remind all parents/carers of the following arrangements for the start and end of the day:

• Please do not come into the playground while pupils are in any part of the playground
• If you require to speak to your child’s teacher, please contact the school to request an appointment
• Please do not bring dogs in to the school campus. Animals are not permitted in the playground or car park area.
• P5-7 are dismissed via the pedestrian gate on Loanhead Street. Pupils should meet their parent/carer on the pavement in front of the school.  Please do not come into the car park or call your child to cross the carpark and exit by the vehicle gate
• P1-4 are dismissed via the two doors at the back of the school on Dick Road. Please allow a clear space between the doors and the edge of the playground.  When parents/carers surge forward it results in pupils being unable to see who is there to collect them

Thank you for your ongoing support in keeping our school safe for our children.

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We have recently been very fortunate to receive some extremely kind gifts from parents and friends within the Loanhead community and we would like to take this opportunity to say a heartfelt thank you to all who have contributed.  The gifts given will make the difference to many families this festive season as follows:

• Donated food items for our newly formed community cupboard will allow any parent/carer in our community who feels they need a little help to come in and take items that will help boost meals and personal care products for their families.
• Donated clothing of new hats, scarfs, socks, tights and clothes are currently being distributed to families in need within our school & ECC and will provide a much needed warmth in this particular cold snap of weather.
• A very generous monetary donation to our music team will allow new drumming equipment to be purchased and kept in the school giving more pupils access to a new musical experience. This is a valuable expressive outlet for many pupils.
• Offers of help, for families struggling with costs at this time of year, to go towards payments of the Pantomime tickets will ensure that every child gets the opportunity to experience this festive activity.
• A large selection of new toys that will be distributed to families over the next two weeks and will help ensure that all children will get a special present to open on Christmas morning.
• We have also received ongoing support from the Friends of Loanhead this festive season with selection boxes for all pupils to receive at their parties in the school and ECC, party snacks and prizes and a snack treat for all the pupils when they go to the pantomime.

If you know anyone who would like support by any of these means or if you find that you or your family could benefit from receiving help then please contact Mrs Milne, Head Teacher, who will assist where possible.  All referrals and requests will be treated with the utmost sensitivity and confidence.

Thank You.

Email: Amanda.milne@eastayrshrie.org.uk

Telephone: 01563 522938

As we approach the last few weeks of this term we have quite a few festive activities taking place in the school.  All these events are listed in the diary dates in the school app.  Below is a summary of what is happening…

The My Child’s Artwork is now available to buy online.  The flyer detailing how to order an item has been sent home in school bags today – a copy can be viewed by clicking on the link below.  A discount code is noted on the flyer and is valid for the next 2 weeks.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

Now that it’s November it’s time to mention all things Christmas.  FOL are organising a Christmas Fayre but we can’t do this without you.

We are appealing for donations for the following stalls – bottles, home baking, tombola, chocolate tombola, preloved and outgrown Christmas jumpers and raffle prizes.  We understand that this is a lot to ask but we are extremely grateful for all your support.

We also need volunteers to help organise and help out on the day.  If you can help in any way please get in touch either via our Facebook Page (Friends of Loanhead – Parent Council) or by email: friendsofloanheadprimary@gmail.com

Thank you.
Friends of Loanhead Fundraising Group

Please click on the links below to see the latest events from Active Schools:

• A6 Flier 2022 300dpi (1) oct 2022
• Girls football P5-S1 QR code oct 2022
• P1-3 team sports Poster UD oct 2022

Please click on the link below to see the Parent Information Pack that was shared at the recent P1 & P2 Parent Workshop.

EA Literacy Parent Information Pack 2022

Please click on the link below to the latest newsletter.

East Ayrshire School Counselling & Psychological Wellbeing Supports Newsletter (office.com)