Your child will receive their login for Rocket Phonics. This will allow them to login to access the digital book their teacher has assigned them. Please find the link to the website below. Please note, it is called Boost Learning
Month: February 2025
Book Launch Event
Scottish Child Payment Campaign 2025
As part of the Scottish Child Payment campaign, please see the information below.
Social Security Scotland are encouraging parents and carers to apply for Scottish Child Payment.
Parents and carer can apply for the payment, which is over £100 every 4 weeks, if they:
· get Universal Credit, tax credits or other qualifying benefits
· have a child or children aged under 16
Please help raise awareness of Scottish Child Payment with your network by sharing resources and familiarising yourself with the eligibility criteria.
You can find resources on the Social Security Scotland website including:
· Factsheets in multiple languages such as Arabic, Farsi, Polish, Romanian, and Urdu
· Posters and flyers
· Social media posts
Social Security Scotland – Guidance & Resources
There is an opportunity for you to ask questions and be pointed in the right direction.
Please see the link for these events below:
Scottish Child Payment Stakeholder Event Tickets, Wed 26 Feb 2025 at 10:00 | Eventbrite
Scottish Child Payment Stakeholder Event Tickets, Thu 27 Feb 2025 at 14:00 | Eventbrite
NSPCC – Online Safety
The NSPCC has published a news story to help parents/carers learn more about artificial intelligence (AI) content and tools. The article explains what AI-generated content is and offers six tips to support children to use AI safely. If you would like to learn more and discover ways to help your child stay safe online, click on the link below.
Parent/Carer Communication Consultation January 2025 – Feedback
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on how we currently communicate with you. We have carefully considered your views and plan to use this information to help us improve on how we communicate with you.
You shared the following:
- 77% of responses shared that communication is effective – 23% shared that communication can be unclear and/or difficult to understand
- 40% of responses indicated that they get all of the required communication they need
- 53% of responses indicated that they get most of the communication they require
- 38% of responses indicated that the notice time for upcoming events needs improved upon.
- 77% of responses indicated that they are happy with a one week’s notice for events – 23% would like a two week notice for events
- 80% of responses indicated use of the app for reminders
Taking all the views into account, we have identified a series of actions which should support us in communicating more effectively.
P7 Lockerbie Manor Residential – Parent Information
Please see the PDF below which contains lots of helpful information about the Lockerbie Manor P7 residential.
AUTHOR VISIT – 7TH MARCH
Exciting News! P4-7 Author Visit – Friday 7th March

NRPS Transition Calendar 2024/2025
Please find our ECC to P1 transition calendar below.

Rag Bags – Fundraising
JUNIOR CHESS TOURNAMENT EVENT – 4
Please find attached the entry form for the next event to be held next week
Please also be aware that there are road signs up advising of road closures at Stanecastle Roundabout and along Long Drive in Irvine from 17th Feb for two weeks – we would assume that diversions will be in place, but please make your travel plans accordingly
Junior chess tour event 4 Greenwood
John Montgomery
Secretary
On behalf of Ayrshire Chess Association