You’ve been CAUGHT! displaying our CATRINE Values
| Friday 29th May 2026 | ||
| Oscar in P6 | Nurture | Cheering someone up with lovely compliments |
| Layla in P5 | Teamwork | Being very kind and helpful to another pupil |
| Claye in P2 | Teamwork | Helping someone to tie their shoelaces |
| Carter in P1 | Community | Helping someone find their bottle outside |
| Gracie in P3 | Respect | Completing tasks for staff without being asked! |
Some of our P5 pupils have been working with Barry Holmes, our Vibrant Communities Coordinator, to learn about bike safety and improve their cycling skills.
After completing the 3 sessions of the training course, they were awarded with a certificate to show that they are
BRILLIANT BIKERS!
Well done to Ayla, Layla, Ava, Carter, Callum, Miley and Calli.
The rugby camp will be open to all school pupils from P1-S2 (starting
August 2026), and will run from Monday 20th July – Friday 24th July
10am-3pm at the rugby club. We would love to see as many people out
enjoying the sun (hopefully) and getting to play some rugby. No previous
experience is required!
SUMMER RECREATIONAL CAMPS 2026
Hi everyone,
Here is our summer programme information for p1+ (new P2’s) school aged children.
We have been lucky enough to receive funding from East Ayrshire and are able to provide the sessions at a discounted price of £22.50 per day/£80 per week for everybody.
We may be able to offer further subsidised places. Please get in touch if you would like to be considered.
Week 1: Mon 20th-Thu 27th July (10-3pm)
https://ayrshiregymnasticstrust.classforkids.io/camp/510
Week 2: Mon 27th -Thu 30th Aug (10-3pm)
https://ayrshiregymnasticstrust.classforkids.io/camp/511
Week 3: Mon 3rd – Thu 6th Aug (10-3pm)
https://ayrshiregymnasticstrust.classforkids.io/camp/512
We are also running workshops in the last week before East Ayrshire schools return:
Mon 10th Aug Tumble/Handstand workshop 10-12pm
Tues 11th Aug Tumble/Handstand workshop 10-12pm
Wed 12th Aug Equipment /Acro workshop 12-2pm (Please note different time on Wednesday)
Thu 13th Aug Equipment/Acro workshop 10-12pm
Please use the following link to book into any of these sessions:
https://ayrshiregymnasticstrust.classforkids.io/camp/514
Places usually go quickly so please book in advance to avoid any disappointment. We were fully booked last year and unfortunately had to turn people away last year.
School Transport application is now open to apply for a space on the bus for transport from Catrine to Robert Burns Academy.
Please click on the link and apply for school transport.
Next Friday, 5th June, will be our annual Sports Day.
Just a reminder that pupils are encouraged to wear a top/t-shirt representing their House.
If your child is unsure of their house colour, please tell them to ask in school.
AVALON – BLUE
AYRBANK – YELLOW
MARNEIL – RED
WHITEFLAT – GREEN
All pupils will be given a bottle of water at the park. Thanks to Catrine Amateurs for donating the water.
P7 – RBA Transition Days – Wednesday 27th May & Thursday 28th May
Pupils need to be at the school for 8.35am for registration.
The bus will be leaving for the RBA at 8.45am and will return back to Catrine for 3.00pm.
Pupils are required to wear school uniform on both of these days.
If you have advised us that your child is a packed lunch, please remember to send this with them.
NO PUPILS WILL BE ALLOWED TO LEAVE THE RBA FOR LUNCH.
On Monday 25th May, we will be starting Run, Jump and Throw at BSV at the track.
4pm – 4:45pm – P1-P3
5pm – 5:45pm – P4-P7
These classes for 3 weeks will be free.
It should be bookable online and on the app, or can sign up at the venue.
There is a 24 limit capacity set to each session.
https://ayrshire360.com/events/barony-run-jump-throw/
Well done to this week’s winners of the Ruby Reward Table.
For Parents/Carers attending the P7 to RBA Parent and Carer Transition Evening, please read the message from the RBA.
Due to the high volume of people attending, parking will be strictly at the Car Park on Ayr Road. Parents/Carers & Pupils should then walk across the bridge and enter the school at Main Reception where they will be asked to provide their tickets for entry. There will be no access to park in any other car parks and permission to park at the front of the building will only be given to parents/carers if they have a valid blue badge.
DAY 5 – Dress Crazy
Our Chess Championship is well underway. We’ve had the knockout stages and the group stages and are now down to our final eight. Well done to everyone who from P4-P7 who took part.
Day 4 – Sunglasses and Hats
Parent Council Meeting will be held this evening at Catrine Games Hall from 6.00pm – 7.00pm.
The Parent Council are always looking for new members.
If you are interested in helping them and supporting your child’s school, please go along to the meeting or message Dawn Kilday.
Everyone Welcome.
Day 3 – ODD SOCKS
Day 2- Bright Clothes
Walk to School week starts on Monday 18th May.
Day 1 – Crazy Hair
Well done to this week’s Ruby Reward winners, for their excellent behaviour in our dinner hall.
