Date for your diary
Tempest Photography is booked to come to the school on Monday 17th February 2025.
The photos are for Primary pupils only, and will be
individual, siblings & class.
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Poppy Scotland Appeal
Thank you to everyone that purchased a poppy
P1 Registration
P1 Registration
For children who turn age of 5 years between 1 March 2025 and 28 February 2026 and whose parents and carers wish them to attend school should be registered for education during the week Monday 13 January 2025 until Friday 17 January 2025. To register you should complete an online application and submit no later than Friday 17 January 2025. Register at: – https://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/schooladmissions
To register your child you will require to upload a copy of your child’s birth certificate and two proofs of your residence in the catchment area in the form of a Council Tax Notice or Utility Bill. Should you require a copy of your child’s birth certificate for Registration, this can be obtained at www.certificates.scot
If you are unable to register online then please phone your local school who will assist you to register your child.
Placing Requests
Parents and carers who wish to make a placing request must first enrol their child/children at their catchment school.
Placing requests for the session beginning August 2025, should be received by 31 January 2025. Requests must be completed and submitted online at: https://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/schoolplacingrequest
Parents and carers can also submit a placing request for Gaelic Medium Education for their child. For further information regarding Gaelic Medium Education at Sgoil na Coille Nuaidh on William McIlvanney Campus, please contact the school directly on 01563 558505.
School Holidays
Rag Bag Collection
We have organised a Rag Bag collection on Tuesday 18th February.
If you have any bags of old clothes/bedding/shoes you wish to clear out,
bring them along to the school on Monday 17th February.
Thank you
P7 – Dolphin House
P7 Dolphin House- -One sleep!!!!!
Please see attached a reminder of what is required for the P7 residential trip.
Weather forecast is for cold weather, please ensure you have packed warm clothes and long socks.
Items that are usually forgotten to be packed are a TOWEL & TOOTHBRUSH, and remember any MEDICATIONS.
Please be at school for 9.00am, thanks
VOTE FOR US @ TESCO AUCHINLECK
VOTE FOR US @ TESCO AUCHINLECK
We have been successfully selected for the TESCO Stronger Start Awards.
From Mid January till end of March 2025, you can vote for Catrine PS at Tesco Auchinleck.
KEEP AN EYE OPEN FOR OUR BOX & DROP IN THE BLUE COUNTERS.
THANK YOU
Visit to over 55s Club
Pupils from P3, P4 & P5 visited the over 55s Club on Tuesday afternoon.
We sang Christmas songs and got everyone into the Christmas spirit.
We then chatted with the ladies and gentlemen and coloured some pictures and completed a word-search.
Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome!
Parent Council Thank You
Thank you from the Parent Council.
Thank you from the Staff and Pupils as well, the support from the parents/carers is very much appreciated.
Games Hall Movie Night
Catrine Games Hall Movie Night
All Welcome
P6 & P7 Party Reminder
Reminder that Wednesday 18th is the P6 & P7 party.
If your child is going home for lunch and to get changed into party wear, please complete the link below or phone the school.
Odeon Trip Arrangements
Thursday 19th December is our whole school trip to the Odeon Kilmarnock.
We will be leaving Catrine PS at 9.10am and return for 12.15pm.
Please ensure you child arrives at school before 9.00am on Thursday morning.
WE WILL BE PROVIDING A SNACK AND A DRINK FOR ALL PUPILS.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A SNACK.
We also ask that no cars are parked at the top of James Taylor Avenue, to allow the buses access. Thank you
Looking forward to another fabulous whole school trip.
Holiday Reminder
Just a reminder that the school will close on Friday 20th December at 2.30pm.
We will reopen on Monday 6th January 2025 at 9.00am.
P1 & P2 Party Reminder
Reminder that Tuesday 17th is the P1 & P2 party.
If your child is going home for a lunch and get changed into party wear, please complete the link below or phone the school office.
Your child should be collected at the infant door 12.15pm and returned to the main door by 12.55pm.
P7 – S1 Transition Newsletter
P7 – S1 Transition Newsletter – please see attached
School Hamper Winners
School Hamper Winners
Congratulations to Riley and Ashton, who were the lucky winners of the school raffle
It’s Showtime…….
Tonight’s the Night, at last the moment’s arrived,
You don’t want to miss it……Our pupils are ready to entertain you.
If you haven’t already seen the arrangements for your child this evening, they are attached.
Please note that there will be raffles, Christmas decorations & a lucky programme that can be purchased each night.
Please bring along small coins.
We look forward to inviting you into our school this evening.
Christmas Service
Our school Christmas Service will be held on Wednesday 18th December at 9.15am.
Our doors will open at 9.00am.
Family and friends all invited.
P6 & P7 Christmas Party – Wednesday 18th December
P6 & P7 Christmas Party Arrangements for Wednesday 18th December
Pupils can come to school dressed in their party clothes, or bring them in a bag to change into before the party.
If you wish your child to go home and change at lunchtime, please send in a note or complete the form below.
Please ensure your child has returned to the school via the main school gate at 12.55pm.
P3, P4 & P5 Christmas Party – Monday 16th December
P3, P4 & P5 Christmas Party arrangements for Monday 16th December
Pupils can come to school dressed in their party clothes, or bring them in a bag to change into before the party.
If you wish your child to go home and change at lunchtime, please send in a note or complete the form below.
Please ensure your child has returned to the school via the main school gate at 12.55pm.
