Today 21 P7’s represented Mauchline PS in an athletics competition at the Ayrshire Athletics Arena in Kilmarnock.

They competed well, had great sportsmanship & displayed our school values at all times. We are so proud of them!!

Last week Primary 1 – 4 took part in Digital Literacy Week #SDLW22

Primary 1B learned to take photos with the iPad and programme the Beebots.

Primary 2 took part in a DigiLearn Scot live lesson: World Animal Day with Google for Education

Primary 3/4 also had a go at programming using the Beebots.

Dates of dress down days can be found on the School App in the Dates section.

For details on how to down load the School App, please see below:

The P7 Captains and Vice Captains are helping out at the MacMillan Coffee Morning in the Church Hall. It has been a huge success and the community have turned out to show their support – despite the awful weather!!

Maths Week Scotland 26th September 2022 – 3rd October 2022.

Maths Week Scotland is a celebration of maths in our every day lives.  See the link below to the Maths Week Scotland website/At Home page for some ideas to inspire and challenge both you and your children!

https://www.mathsweek.scot/schools/ideas-and-inspiration?tab=at-home

Here are some highlights that you might want to explore?

JoJo Gnome & The Maths Challenge                                                              Suitable for Early Level

An ideal story for ages 3-6, this early years resource covers counting from 1-20 , large and small sizes, sorting shapes and encourages creativity in an outdoor setting.

https://www.jojognome.com/jojo-gnome-enjoys-maths-numbers/

Kjartan Poskitt’s Fun Maths Videos                                                                Suitable for First and Second Level 

http://www.murderousmaths.co.uk/vids/index.htm

Maths Makes Art   

In these four videos, children demonstrate how mathematical principles can be the basis for a huge range of art and craft projects. Cubic chickens, cat portraits, stained glass windows, stencils, a birthday card for your granny…

https://www.mathsweek.scot/news/maths-makes-art

Nature’s Numbers

Why not try some outdoor maths activities? 

Natures-numbers-outdoor-learning-ideas

Have fun!!

Following the death of Her Majesty The Queen on Thursday 8 September 2022 we are observing a period of National Mourning.

The UK Government has announced an additional one-off Bank Holiday on the day of Her Majesty’s State Funeral – Monday 19 September 2022.

As this falls on our September Public Holiday we can confirm that East Ayrshire Council will move this Public Holiday from Monday 19 September 2022 to Tuesday 20 September 2022.

Our Council offices and education establishments will be closed both days, but normal service provision will be maintained by our emergency/ standby services  and essential services such as waste service, Children’s Houses, Care at Home, Community Alarms and Homeless Hostels. Our offices and schools will reopen on Wednesday 21 September.

We understand that any closure of Council services at short notice including our education services can be inconvenient for our communities but we have considered that keeping the extra day close to the funeral date will both mark this event appropriately and cause least disruption to services.

Out of hours helpline: 0345 7240000

Out of hours social work services: 0800 328 7758

Break out the crayons, open the books! Put on your school clothes, and your bright happy looks! A very warm welcome back to all our families.

Please click here to access the information booklet for parents and carers.

If you have any queries, please contact the school office. 

Free bus travel for young people in Scotland
All young people living in Scotland aged between 5 and 21 years are eligible for free bus travel within Scotland.  Use the link below to apply for the Kidz Kard/ National Entitlement Card which supports the Free Bus Travel Scheme.

NEC Application Form 1 for pupils aged 5 to 10 years old

NEC Application Form 2 for pupils aged 11 to 15 years old

Please submit any application by 15th June to ensure your child receives their free bus travel card before the end of term.