As a school this year, we have decided to show our support to Ukraine by walking the equivalent miles if we started at the school and made our way to Ukraine! Currently, we have 273 children in the school and it’s 1895 miles from Drongan to Ukraine. So that means if each child in the school walks 1.2 miles every day (Monday-Friday) we would reach our walking goal!

We will have different walking themes every day that are listed below (there is also an alternative list if you’d prefer to complete the other theme!). On the Friday, we are looking for the children to wear blue and yellow to show our support to Ukraine and if possible to bring in a small donation (or donate on ParentPay) that will be given straight to a relevant charity that is supporting Ukraine!

The themes this year are:

Mellow Monday: wearing comfy clothes
Trainer Tuesday: wearing trainers to school
Wild Hair Wednesday: come to school with crazy hair
Thrilling Thursday: wearing silly clothing/jammies
Support Ukraine Friday: wearing blue and yellow clothes

These are the alternative themes if you don’t fancy any of the other themes:

Team Up: walk to school with friends
Defeat Danger: wear hi-vis to school
Boost Health: take a longer route to school
Save the Planet: pick up some rubbish on the way to school and put it in the bin

Walk to School week is from the 16^th to the 20^th of May! We can’t wait to get our steps in!

​​​​​​​The JRSO Committee

The Ayrshire Roads Alliance as part of its ongoing programme to improve the condition of the road network will be carrying out essential road resurfacing works on Mill of Shield Road. The works will commence on Tuesday 3rd May 2022 for up to 3 weeks. The works are programmed to be carried out in 2 phases to ensure the safety of the roads operatives, the travelling public and lessen the impact of the works. Please see the attached document for extents and phasing of the works. The works will be undertaken by the Ayrshire Roads Alliance Roads Maintenance Unit.

Advance notice of Roadworks – Mill Of Shield Road – Drongan

A huge thanks to The Drongan Community Association who donated £1000 to put towards the cost of transport for our forthcoming whole school trip to Heads of Ayr Farm Park.  They also donated £500 to our ECC.  Margaret Clarke and Pat Jones came to the school to present the cheque.  Thank you from everyone at Drongan Primary School and ECC.

Please see the information letter attached from Robert Burns Academy with up-to-date information about transition and final term arrangements.

Thank you.

RBA P7 TRANSITION MAY 22

National Numeracy Virtual Workshop 

As you may be aware, the school is working with the charity National Numeracy to encourage families to do maths together.

We know that maths can sometimes seem daunting, but engaging positively with children’s learning can make a big difference to both children’s and parents’ confidence with numbers.

Therefore, we are inviting all parents to a unique workshop run by National Numeracy which will be held virtually on Monday 9^th May, 1.30pm – 2.30pm.  Click the link below to access the meeting.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89877504363?pwd=ellOUHpvWVVHdHBWQjNJUVltbTZOUT09

Meeting ID: 898 7750 4363

Passcode: 808848

You can access this meeting at home.  Alternatively, you can access the meeting in school, where we will set up the virtual meeting in the numeracy room. If attending at school, please email lynsey.cowie@eastayrshire.org.uk or contact the school office on (01292) 591291, to confirm attendance.  This will ensure adequate seating for this event.

The workshop is not a maths lesson, nor does it teach any maths, but is focused on fostering positive attitudes towards numeracy and tips for ensuring your children develop these too.

The session will cover the importance of maths in the real world, being positive about maths and how to boost your own number skills.

We would be delighted to welcome you to the session.

Thanks,

Mrs Cowie

Much like last session, during this term the children will be covering outcomes within the Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood topic within Health and Wellbeing.

It is important that we keep you informed of sensitive topics we are covering and make you aware of what will be taught at Early, First and Second level.

The video below will provide you with all the information about RSHP and what will be covered at each level.

We hope you find this information useful when discussing these topics at home with your child.

EAST AYRSHIRE ∙ 24 MARCH ∙ 10-14YR ∙ FREE

Active Club is a brand new membership for 10-14 year olds giving access to a wide range of free and discounted activities. Sign up for a FREE membership – just drop into your nearest sports venue from Mon 28^th March

What can I take part in?
Swimming ∙ Track ∙ Racquet Sports ∙ Summer Activities ∙ Youth Golf ∙ Teenfit ∙ Squirrel Club ∙ Junior Rangers ∙ Filmmakers Camps ∙ Youth Theatre ∙ Arts & Museums Holliday Camps ∙ Party Packages

Click here to see a full list of activities

Please follow the link to the March edition of the East Ayrshire School Counselling Newsletter.

East Ayrshire School Counselling Newsletter Hi all and welcome to the March edition of the East Ayrshire School Counselling Newsletter. Our service is continuing to develop and grow and we want to take this opportunity to thank you all for you sway.office.com

Active Schools packed Easter program is coming to a town near you! Activities include:

-Primary 7 Transition sport & team games event. A chance to meet new classmates!
-Multi-sport & games with Primary 1-7. Keep fit & active while having fun!

All information and links for booking can be found on the flyers below!