Tempest Photography will be in school on Wednesday 15th May. Permission MUST be given from Parents/Carers before photographs can be taken. Please complete the attached form:
Themed Lunch 30 May
Please click on the link to view our next themed lunch on 30th May:
EAC Summer Schools
Summer Schools will be open to all East Ayrshire Primary (P4-P7) and Secondary pupils (S1-S6).
15-19 July 10am-3pm, in Mauchline Primary
22-26 July, 10am-3pm, in William McIlvaney Campus, Kilmarnock.
Kindest Regards,
Zara Smith
Cultural Coordinator, Dance & Movement
Education Service
Creative Minds Team
East Ayrshire Council
Head Teacher Update
It was a very busy week in Bellsbank PS last week. Our pupils have been working extremely hard.
On Monday we had our first Pupil Voice Assembly. This was led by our P7 pupils. They led pupil discussions about our school values. They also discussed which values are the most important to them. The P4/5 and P5/6 classes participated well and there was lots of good discussion happening. We will continue to discuss our school values and will be looking for feedback from parents too.
On Monday and Tuesday all classes participated in a Water Safety Workshop. This interactive experience was very informative and the children were able to develop their knowledge and skills to keep them safe around water.
On Tuesday, P7 had a lesson from Mr Audino (French and Spanish teacher) from Doon Academy. They had a lesson from Mr McGuire (Science teacher) on Thursday.
On Wednesday the After School Dance group had the opportunity to perform the routine they’ve been working on at the Gaiety Theatre. They gave a fantastic performance and represented Bellsbank PS well.
On Friday, P5/6 presented what they’ve been learning to the whole school. They led a presentation about our school value – honesty. They shared their learning, including some amazing acrostic poems.
At assembly on Friday, I was able to tell the children that the football pitch is ready for them to play on. The fences will remain for the next 6-8 weeks to allow the pitch to settle but they can start using it. We will be organising a rota so that all classes have the opportunity to play. Now that the playground and the football pitch is ready to use, we will be discussing a playground charter with the children to ensure everyone has the chance to play safely and fairly.
As you can see, it has been a really busy week and next week is also busy, albeit a short week. Children and staff return on Tuesday after the long weekend.
Tuesday – P6 visit Danger Detectives at Dean Park
Wednesday – P7 will have a lesson from a Geography teacher from Doon Academy.
Thursday and Friday – P7 will visit Doon Academy for STEAM activities (Science, Teachnology, Engineering, Art and Maths).
It will be another busy week in Bellsbank PS.
ASD Information
ASD Drop in for Parents/Carers in East Ayrshire.
Please click on the attached PDF for further information.
Holiday Reminder
The school will be closed on Monday 6th May for a local holiday. The children will return on Tuesday 7th May at 9.00 a.m.
ELC Statutory Consultation 2024
Early Learning and Childcare Statutory Consultation with Parents and Carers 2024
The consultation is open until Monday 6th May 2024.
This is an important consultation as the outcome of this will inform East Ayrshire’s ELC plan for 2024-2026.
*Please click on the link to complete:
Parents’ Evening
Parents Evening is on Thursday 2nd May from 3.20 p.m – 4.50 p.m. and 6.00 p.m. – 8.20 p.m. If you requested an appointment, it will be in your child’s bag today. However, if you didn’t and still require an appointment, please contact the school office as soon as possible.
Thank you.
Mrs Sullivan – Announcement
Good Morning Everyone,
Just a note to let you know that I have decided to take early retirement from education at the end of June and so I will not be returning to Bellsbank after the Summer holidays.
I have worked for 20 years in teaching, 18 of them being at Bellsbank Primary. It has been a privilege to spend almost my full teaching career in this fantastic school and to be a part of your child’s story. I will leave a piece of my heart here and take with me many wonderful memories.
The job of Depute Head Teacher will be advertised in the coming days and the local authority are keen to appoint my replacement so that your child can meet them before the school breaks up for the Summer. I leave Bellsbank knowing that your child is in the expert care of a fantastic team of staff.
I wish you all the very best, wherever the future takes you.
Kindest Regards,
Gillian Sullivan
Tempest Photography
Tempest Photography will be in school on Wednesday 15th May to take individual, family, P1 class and P7 class photographs. Further information will follow next week
