On Thursday the 3rd March 2022, we will be celebrating World Book Day in the ECC.  We love books here at the ECC and encourage children to listen to and explore story books.

We will be hosting a PJ day…..that’s right you can come along in your pyjamas to the ECC!!!! As well as PJ’s we would encourage the children to bring in their favourite book from home. We will be all cosy and comfy and ready to read some of your children’s favourite stories.

Also for World Book Day, we will be supplying your child with a small wooden spoon and ask could you help your child make this spoon into their favourite character from their book. We hope to have these sent home on Monday.  This is a great opportunity for both you and your child to bring out your creative side!!!…

WE LOOK FORWARD TO ALL YOUR CREATIONS!!! Make sure you bring them in on Thursday 3rd March with your book!!

Good afternoon,

On Tuesday 25th January we will be celebrating Robert Burns in the ECC as well as some of Scotland’s very own traditions.

The children are welcome to wear tartan if they wish, we will be trying out some Haggis, maybe some Irn Bru……and learning a little about some Highland Coos!!!!!

We look forward to a good wee day!

I hope you all have a good weekend.

Maria

Good morning,

We are well underway now with Term 3. Towards end of this month will see new individual targets set by keyworkers for the children which you will be able to see on their Learning Journals.

We have began getting the children out and about in the community, we have been discussing road safety and litter picking this week. Could I remind all parents/carers to have a spare set of clothes in their child’s bag including pants and socks. We do have outdoor suits for the children but depending on how wet or mucky it may be we may need to change them at some point. If your child hasn’t got wellies at ECC that we can keep here could you provide us with a pair please.

We will begin our Numeracy Home links from next week. Each week your child will be allocated with a numeracy homework task and we would encourage finding some time to sit with your child and complete this.  This can also be found on their Learning Journals,  could you please upload how they get on.

Our mud kitchen is looking a bit glum these days…..so we are on the hunt for some utensils. If you have any old pots, pans, metal utensils, wooden spoons laying about that you were thinking of clearing?? We would happily take them.

Primary 1 Registrations

I cannot quite believe  it is time for registering for Primary 1…I know a lot of people will be having this thought this week. From now until June we will be working hard with the children in preparing them for this next step in their learning journey. We will be putting together a plan for transitional activities starting after the Easter break.

It wouldn’t be an information bulletin without the mention of Covid. As some of you may be aware there are many outbreaks within Primary Schools and ECC’s across East Ayrshire at the moment, this is causing staff shortages and/or home learning for children. We ask that you stay extra vigilant. If your child seems unwell displaying any of the original symptoms, any cold like symptoms including sore head, ears, runny nose etc or an upset stomach. Please do not send them into the ECC.  We understand that this may be frustrating especially this time of year but it has been advised by Scottish Government that a negative PCR result (not lateral flow) is needed before a return to the ECC. This ensures continuous safety for all children and staff.  Thank you all for your patience and understanding.

Maria

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

Hello everyone,

On Friday 19th November we will be hosting a Pyjama Day for Children in Need.

The children can come dressed in their pyjamas if they wish. We will participate in lots of activities and learn a bit about Pudsey and Blush and all the work that they do.

Stay cosy and come to ECC.

I have stated below a letter that was available on the School app today from the Head of Education to remain vigilant for symptoms of Covid and testing.  Please can you read. 

Dear parent/carer,

I hope that you and your families are well and enjoyed the October break. 

I am aware that there has been much speculation in the media around potential changes to the mitigations we have in place in schools and centres to keep transmission of Covid-19 as low as possible.  I can confirm that this morning we have received confirmation from Scottish Government that our existing mitigations, which were due to be reviewed at the October break, will remain in place at the current time. This will be kept under review until there is a sustained decrease in case rates.

This means that the wearing of face coverings for all secondary pupils (unless exempt) will remain in place. We will continue to keep you informed as updates are shared with us.

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. If your child displays symptoms, please do not send them to school/ECC and book a PCR test.  This approach ensures that we are detecting cases early and keeping everyone as safe as possible.

I hope that this information is helpful and am grateful to you for your continued support.

Kind regards,

LINDA McAULAY-GRIFFITHS                   
Chief Education Officer and Head of Education        

Sent To You By East Ayrshire Council

Good afternoon everyone! We are pleased to welcome you all back after our October week.

Some upcoming events –

1. Friday 22nd October – Wear RED day. Give Racism the RED card.
2. Home links – we will soon be starting some home links that children will be able to do at home – your child’s progress can be added onto their learning journals in the ‘Achievements from home’ tab.
3.  Progress meetings in November – your child’s keyworker will be giving you a call on a set date/time to discuss how your child is settling in the ECC and if you have any concerns etc. As the keyworker will need to be off the floor to make these calls we ask that you please keep to your time as best as you can.  If it is not possible we will try our best to accommodate.

Friday 29th October we will be hosting a Halloween party within the ECC.  The children can come dressed up if they wish too (nothing too scary please!)

We will be accepting donations to help towards our party. We would be looking for –

• Decorations
• Pumpkins
• Cupcakes or small brownies
• treats for the children – for example, crisps(pom bears or cheese curls etc), chocolate buttons etc. This would be for party snack so would be shared out not one each.

We would be very grateful for any donations at all.

Any queries please ask a member of staff or give me an email.

maria.paterson@eastayrshire.org.uk