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Family Fun/Den Building Day

Our Family Fun/Den Building day is tomorrow, Thursday 11th June.

The weather forecast is for rain, so it has been decided to go with plan B.

Our activities will be in the school.

You can still bring along den building items, and our Big Picnic will still go ahead. Please bring along a picnic blanket to sit on.

We hope you can still join us for another fantastic family event.

Early Years footwear and clothing grant

Applications will open on Tuesday 16 June for the early years footwear and clothing grant for academic year 2026/27 for parents/guardians of children due to access a place from the start of the new term in August 2026 (children whose date of birth is between 1 March 2022 and 31 August 2023 and any children accessing an additional year of early learning and childcare if they meet the eligibility criteria).

 

Applications will remain open until 4pm on Friday 10 July. Anyone missing the deadline will not be able to apply until the applications re-open in January 2027.

Payment of the grant will be made on 27 July 2026.

https://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/EducationAndLearning/NurserySchoolPlaces/early-years-clothing-grant.aspx

 

Are your details up to date?

With us coming to the end of the 2025 / 2026 session, we are making sure our records are up to date.

We are asking parents / carers to notify the school of any changes to the following personal details prior to the end of June:

  • address,
  • mobile / home and work telephone numbers,
  • email addresses,
  • emergency contact details

If you are applying for FSM/Clothing Grant, your details require to match the school records. If they do not match, there may be a delay in payments.

Please contact the school or email eaCatrine.PS@eastayrshire.org.uk

 

P7 Big Day Out

What a fantastic day our wonderful P7s had.

Adventure golf, ten pin bowling, McDonald’s, Escape Rooms and fun in the Arcade – all packed into our day.

Today was made possible due to their hard work and determination during our enterprise activities this year – well done and thank you to everyone that contributed to their enterprises.

Click the link to see some snippets of their day.

P7 Big Day Out

Chance to win a Summer Hamper

With Summer approaching, the staff have organised and collected items to make up two Summer Hampers.

For a chance to win one of the hampers, you can purchase tickets via Parentpay. The tickets are £1 each, with the maximum purchase of £10.00.

Tickets go on sale on Wednesday 3rd June till Tuesday 16th June.

The winners will be drawn at the Prizegiving on Wednesday 17th June. Thank you

 

Sports Day Cancelled

Unfortunately we have to cancel Sports Day tomorrow (Friday 5th June).

The weather has beaten us this week! The grass is too wet and the forcast for the next 24 hours is more rain.

We have rescheduled Sports Day for Thursday 18th June at 10.30am @ Riverside Park, Catrine.

Fingers crossed the weather will be warmer and sunnier.

After School Club – Dance

We are offering an after school club to P4 – P7s.

These dance lessons are a great chance to learn some new dance steps with an experienced coach. If your child is interested please sign them up via the link.

There are only 15 spaces. The after school club will run for 3 weeks, on the following dates 9th, 16th & 23rd June from 3.00pm – 4.00pm.

After School Club – Dance

Kilmarnock Rugby Club

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!

Kilmarnock Rugby Club

Ayrshire Gymnastics

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.

Sports Day

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

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.

 

Run, Jump and Throw @ Barony Sports Village

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/