Massage in Schools Programme (MISP)
Massage in Schools Programme 
As part of our commitment to raising attainment through health and wellbeing, we have been looking at ways to promote safe, nurturing touch by introducing the Massage in Schools Programme (MISP) at Mauchline Primary School.
To find out more about the programme, please click on the letter and leaflet below.
If you do not wish for your child to take part in MISP, please contact the school office on 01290 550306 by Tuesday 24th January.
Thank you for your support,
Miss Mair
Health & Wellbeing Parent Information Session
On the 31st of January we will be holding a Health & Wellbeing parent information session from 3.30pm – 4.30pm.
This session will contain presentations on Children’s Mental Health & Wellbeing as well as Relationships, Sexual Health & Parenthood (RSHP). There will be an opportunity to ask questions.
Tea & coffee (& more importantly biscuits!) will be provided.
If you wish to attend this session, please fill out the FORM in the link provided.
If you have any questions about the session, please do not hesitate to email me at: lyndsey.murray@eastayrshire.org.uk
Thanks,
Lyndsey Murray
Acting Principal Teacher (HWB)
Beauty & the Beast Pantomime 2022
The parent council have been awarded funding for the children in the ECC and Primary School to enjoy a showing of the M&M production of Beauty & the Beast alongside some of the elderly people within our community in the hope of spreading some Christmas cheer over the festive period.
The children will be decorating invites to hand out to specific groups within Mauchline. If you would like to nominate someone you know please contact mpspcsocial@gmail.com or the school office and we will arrange for an invite to be sent home for you to pass on.
We are aware there has been some confusion with some of the invites been sent home last week and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Many Thanks
Mauchline PS and ECC Parent Council
P7 Athletics Competition!
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!!
Digital Literacy Week 2022
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.
Dress Down Days
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:
MacMillan Coffee Morning
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
Kjartan Poskitt, author of the Murderous Maths books, wows with maths tricks to try yourself!
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!!
Additional public holiday arrangements for Tuesday 20 September 2022
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
