To all P7 parents and carers,

The Roberts Burns Academy will be hosting information evenings to discuss the transition process for your child into secondary school. This information evening will be held virtually via V-Scene.  Details of how to join using your computer or phone are attached to this message. The meeting will be hosted by Mr McGurn (Depute Headteacher), supported by members of the Pupil Support Team who are leading the transition activities.

The meeting for Catrine PS is on Tuesday 11th May at 6.30pm. 

The purpose of the meeting is to go over the arrangements for this year’s transition programme, including school visits in June, as well as answering frequently asked questions about the school day at the Robert Burns Academy.

We look forward to seeing you.  Mr McGurn, DHT

P7 Transition Meeting – Tuesday 11th May 2021 (1)

What a week – we’ve had lovely sunshine, snowy blizzards, flooded playgrounds and two days off!

1. Please note that our main pupil gate and entrance will still be out of use for next week – the crazy weather has slowed down progress so all classes will continue to enter and exit school via the Infant Gate until further notice.  Thanks for your support with this – it’s been working very well.
2. Remember the School Streets online survey for all Catrine PS parents/carers is open until midnight on Sunday 9th May.  Please take the time to have your say on whether the traffic restrictions temporarily in place around our school should be made permanent.

Have a lovely weekend.  Mrs Govans 

We are delighted that some improvements are going to be taking place around our school and playground over the next month and we’ll have to make some changes to ensure our pupil safety during the course of the works.

From Tuesday 4th May the main pupil gate and stairs will be closed for one week for refurbishment.

At 9.00/9.10am pupils should enter via the infant gate in the infant playground and go to their usual playground area.  We would ask that pupils avoid coming to school too early to help with our playground arrangements.

At 3.00/3/.10pm all pupils will leave school via the infant gate in the infant playground. To avoid congestion the classes will leave in the same order every day so that our younger pupils can be collected safely.

3.00pm – Primary 1/2 then Primary 3 then Primary 5/6

3.10pm – Primary 2 then Primary 4/5 then Primary 6/7

Staff will be in the playground at all times to ensure that all pupils enter and exit the school safely.  We’ll let you know when the work has finished and we can start using the main pupil gate again.

Please phone the school for any further information and thanks for your continued support.  Remember Monday is a holiday and the PS and ECC are closed on Thursday 6th May.

Have a great long weekend.  Mrs Govans

To all P7 parents and carers,

The Roberts Burns Academy will be hosting information evenings to discuss the transition process for your child into secondary school. This information evening will be held virtually via V-Scene.  Details of how to join using your computer or phone are attached to this message. The meeting will be hosted by Mr McGurn (Depute Headteacher), supported by members of the Pupil Support Team who are leading the transition activities.

The meeting for Catrine PS is on Tuesday 11th May at 6.30pm. 

The purpose of the meeting is to go over the arrangements for this year’s transition programme, including school visits in June, as well as answering frequently asked questions about the school day at the Robert Burns Academy.

We look forward to seeing you.  Mr McGurn, DHT

P7 Transition Meeting – Tuesday 11th May 2021 (1)

Please note that both Catrine PS and ECC are closed on Monday 3rd May for the Bank Holiday and on Thursday 6th May for an Inservice Day.

All classes have enjoyed a brilliant first week back to Term 4.

We’ve all taken our learning outside in the glorious sunshine, and classes have been out all over the village having adventures and rescuing hedgehogs (ask Primary 1/2!!)  Please click onto our class GLOW blogs to see some photos of the fun we’ve been having.

The staff have been so pleased with the confident and enthusiastic way in which all of our pupils have returned, and we are looking forward to a busy term.

Have a lovely weekend.  Mrs Govans 🙂

In line with new Scottish Government guidelines, it is expected for all parents/carers to wear a face covering when they are dropping off and picking up their children at our school gates.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation with this national advice.

Mrs Govans

Catrine is a Winter Wonderland today and both the Primary School and the ECC are open as usual.

Please ensure your child comes wearing warm clothes and suitable footwear for a snowy day in our playgrounds.

Take care.  Mrs Govans

Please see below for information from Kerr Chalmers, Traffic and Road Safety Manager for Ayrshire Roads Alliance.

‘We received 94 comments from our initial consultation on proposals for temporary measures to improve physical distancing at or near school entrances at eight schools in East Ayrshire.

A School Street is a road which is closed to all vehicular traffic at school start and finish times. The restriction would not apply to permit holders or blue badge holders, and residents of the street would be contacted directly and issued with free permits as the schemes are developed. The trials will be monitored and if schemes prove to be successful then we would like then to consider introducing permanent schemes.

We are now asking for feedback on the four schools where the initial trials of the proposals are planned to be undertaken. The schools are:

• Auchinleck Primary School and Early Childhood Centre
• Catrine Primary School
• Crosshouse Primary School and Early Childhood Centre
• St Sophia’s Primary School

We have prepared Plans, FAQs and Benefits of School Streets information pack – we hope these will answer many of the general queries raised about School Streets projects.

We are keen to receive as much feedback on our proposals as possible. I would be grateful therefore if you could share these links as widely as possible and encourage people to complete the online survey.  I am issuing a similar email to the Parent Council Chairs at the four schools.’

Please click on the highlighted link above for further information and a chance to comment on their proposals.  Thank you.

This week we have been focusing on our School Value of Responsibility.  Please go to your child’s class blog to see what Responsibility means to them.  Each class is also creating a fantastic School Values display – we’ll make sure to share them with you when they’re complete.

Next week’s School Value is Ambition.

We’ve had a brilliant day in school today celebrating Hallowe’en.  Lots of creative costumes were on display, and each pupil decorated a mask and took part in our whole school Hallowe’en Parade (outside in the playground).  This afternoon was noisy and energetic as each class held their own party, with Hallowe’en games and activities.  A great way to start the weekend!

Have a brilliant Hallowe’en weekend.    Mrs Govans 🙂

School Values

In our classes we are continuing to focus on our School Values, and have started to create the loveliest displays highlighting how we show these Values in our daily school life.

This week we discussed our School Value of Determination and how it applies to us in Catrine PS. Please look at your child’s class blog to see their definitions of Determination.

In our classes we are focusing on our School Values, and creating a display highlighting how we show these Values in our daily school life.  Last week we discussed our School Value of Respect and how it applies to us in Catrine PS. Please look at your child’s class blog to see their definitions of Respect.

Next week we are focusing on our School Value of Determination.

Mrs Govans

Another brilliant morning at Catrine PS, with pupils meeting up as a whole class for the first time since March 2020. Our school has been full of laughing, blethering and playful children today – it’s been simply wonderful!!

Remember that, for today only, our pupils are finishing early – see details below.

Arrangements for Friday 14th August only  …
P1/2 – finish at 1.00pm
P2 – finish at 1.10pm
P3 – finish at 1.00pm
P4/5 – finish at 1.10pm
P5/6 – finish at 1.00pm
P6/7 – finish at 1.10pm

All pupils will have eaten their lunch when they leave school, and with the sun still shining they’ll be able to enjoy the early start to their weekend.

We’ve enjoyed a lovely day with our Group B pupils at Catrine PS today. Again, our pupils returned with such  positive attitudes and were full of questions about the changes that we’ve made to ensure the health and safety of everyone in our school.  Thanks also to our parents/carers for their great consideration when they are dropping off/picking up our pupils – we had another smooth start and finish to our day.
Our Group B Primary 1 pupils were wee superstars – what a brilliant day they’ve had with Miss Burleigh and Michelle.

Tomorrow, Friday 14th, we welcome ALL of our pupils back to their classes, sticking with our staggered start at 9.00am and 9.10am.
For tomorrow only, our pupils are being released early to give staff a chance to review our new procedures and organise any necessary changes, and to move tables and chairs etc so that we’re all ready for Monday 17th, when our pupils are in all day, every day.

All pupils will have eaten their lunch when they leave school tomorrow, and hopefully the sun will still be shining and they’ll be able to enjoy the early start to their weekend.

Arrangements for Friday 14th August …
P1/2 – start at 9.00am (ALL P1 pupils still start at 9.30am) and finish at 1.00pm
P2 – start at 9.10am and finish at 1.10pm
P3 – start at 9.00am and finish at 1.00pm
P4/5 – start at 9.10am and finish at 1.10pm
P5/6 – start at 9.00am and finish at 1.00pm
P6/7 – start at 9.10am and finish at 1.10pm

Thanks to the Catrine PS community for your consideration, cooperation and understanding this week – it has been much appreciated.  Mrs Govans

What a brilliant first day back at school we had with our Group A children!  Thanks to all parents/carers and, especially, our pupils for starting back with such positivity and enthusiasm.  They embraced all of the new changes with no problems, and it was as if they’d never been away – we are so pleased with how today has gone. A special mention to our new Primary 1 pupils who started today – they all settled in quickly and had a great time.

Tomorrow, Thursday 13th, we are delighted to be welcoming back our Group B children, with P1/2, P3 and P5/6 in school from 9.00am to 3.00pm, and P2, P4/5 and P6/7 in school from 9.10am to 3.10pm, with Group B Primary 1 pupils starting at 9.30am.  Looking forward to seeing them all!  Mrs Govans

Information has been posted today on the Catrine ECC GLOW blog page outlining the arrangements for the start/return of children to Catrine ECC from Wednesday 12th August.

Please contact Judith.govans@east-ayrshire.gov.uk or alana.speirs@east-ayrshire.gov.uk with any concerns or issues.

We thank all parents/carers for their continued patience and understanding during these unsettled times.

Thanks, Mrs Govans

Please find attached a letter outlining the arrangements for the return of pupils to Catrine PS, starting from Wednesday 12th August 2020.  It highlights our ‘soft start’ for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of next week, aiming for a full pupil return on Monday 17th August.

I am aware that there is a lot of information to take in, so please get in touch with any issues or concerns at Judith.govans@east-ayrshire.gov.uk.

We can’t wait to welcome our pupils back – we have missed them all so much!  Please note that information regarding Catrine ECC is still being finalised – Alana and I hope to be able to share that with parents/carers as soon as possible.

Thanks, Mrs Govans

parent letter 05.08.20

Attention all P7 Leavers – your new Robert Burns Academy school ties are ready to be collected! 

We are delighted to present you with your new tie, as we wish you well on this next step of your educational journey.

I’ll be in school tomorrow – Tuesday 4th August – from 1.00-3.00pm so please come to the Main Entrance to collect your tie.
Remember that whilst social distancing rules have relaxed for under 12s they are still in place for adults.

Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow – Emily and Dylan were first up to the collect their hoodies so I wonder who’ll be first to collect their ties?!?!?
Mrs Govans 🙂

For attention of P7 Leavers …. Your Leavers Hoodies are here!!!

I’ll be in school tomorrow – Tuesday 14th July – from 10.00am to 12.00pm so please pop in, if you can, to collect your hoodie.  Please enter by the car park gates and come round to the main entrance.

Remember social distancing rules may have changed for under-12s, but not for adults, so the same rules will be in place at the school.

If you can’t make it to the school tomorrow morning, don’t worry – I’ll get your hoodie to your home address over the next few days.

Thanks for your patience, and I can’t wait to see you all wearing your Leavers Hoodies – they’re smashing!!
Mrs Govans 🙂