As we stop today for the festive holidays we would like to wish all our children and families an amazing Christmas and New Year.

As well as having a much needed break I would like to ask you to please continue to be vigilant for any potential symptoms of Coronavirus, including “low level” symptoms such as sore heads, sore throats, upset stomachs and cold like symptoms. Before we are due back on 6th January if your child displays any of these symptoms, please do not send them to ECC and book a PCR test.  This approach ensures that we are detecting cases early and keeping everyone as safe as possible. 

Please ensure to check the app for any updates before we return in January.

All the best,

Maria

Please follow the link to the available advice from Care Inspectorate on whether your child should attend ECC.

Should your child stay at home today

With new guidance being issued regarding COVID it is essential that we remain vigilant.
We would advise if your child is displaying any symptoms at all that a PCR test should be carried out (not a lateral flow). If your child is negative but is displaying cold like symptoms, please consider keeping your child at home to minimise the risk of infecting other children and staff.
A reminder that if your child is sick or has diarrhoea then they must NOT return to ECC until 48 hours after the last episode. Please do not send in your child if this has happened at home.

If you are unsure at all please ask a member of staff or contact 01563 525098

Hello everyone,

The time has come to register your child for Primary 1 starting August 2022. This is done online from 10th-14th January.

All applications require to be completed online at – https://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/schooladmissions

If you stay out with the catchment area then a placing request must be completed.
There is also a section online for deferral should your child be staying with us next session.

If you need any help regarding this form then please ask staff or contact office on 01563 525098.

Good afternoon everyone,

As December is a busy month especially here in the ECC, I have listed some ‘Dates for your Diary’.

LETTER TO SANTA

Your child will come home today with a blank letter for them to complete to send to Santa. Could I please request that the letter be returned to us by Tuesday 14th December.  The staff at The Thistle have kindly made available a dedicated Postbox that goes straight to Santa…..we hope to be able to take the children a walk to the Thistle to post their letters. I have no doubt that Santa will reply to all.

FRIDAY 10TH DECEMBER

As always this is only if your child wishes to participate and please do not go to any expense.

This year the staff and children have been working very hard in the ECC…….there may be a Christmas Surprise for all our families so watch this space…….

That’s all for now! If you have any questions please get in touch.

Maria