Just a reminder of the next Ayrshire Junior chess event as per attached entry form.

Please note that the paper copies of the entry form issued previously had an incorrect date on them The correct date is Tuesday 7^th October 2025.

Several players have been unable to play in the events on Thursday evenings so we will hold this event on a  Tuesday evening at the same venue – Greenwood Academy

Please also remember that entries go to ayrshirechess@gmail.com

Junior chess tour event 2 Greenwood corrected date (3)

JRSO Seminar 2025 – Update

We would like to start off by saying a BIG THANK YOU to Travis’s Mum for dropping us off in Troon to meet Miss McMillan for our JRSO Seminar that was attended by various schools throughout the 3 Ayrshire Authorities.

We all had a great morning learning lots of new things all related to road safety. When we arrived, we were put into the yellow group with other schools. There were 6 different stations that we would spend time at.

The first session was spent talking about how to be safe around large vehicles such as lorries and buses. We watched a slide show and had a good discussion with our group about the dangers these large vehicles pose to us.

We then went onto the stage for some drama/role play. At first it was a bit embarrassing doing it, but then we got stuck in and it was our favourite part!! We were playing traffic light games and buzz games. It was really fun, and it helped us become friends with the other school pupils.

After being on the stage, it was time to go outside with Fiona who is one of the staff members from Ayrshire Roads Alliance. We had to wear a Hi-Viz vest and we were given a clipboard with road signs and pictures. We went out and discussed all the signs we could see as well as looking at various places that would be safe to cross. We looked at junctions as well as the lines painted on the road and the importance of them.

Snack time…..phew, we were all thirsty and hungry at this point, so we were provided with a snack and Miss McMillan also brought something for us too!

Next up was us receiving this year’s challenge. Last year, the JRSO Team were challenged with the 5 Star Award. This year is a Challenge Campaign. The 3 Ayrshire Authorities have come together to highlight the dangers of 3 topics, so look out for our information throughout the year. Our first one will be about the dangers of E-Scooters.

After receiving our challenge, we then went to the Digital station. This is where we accessed the JRSO website on Glow. It is available for all pupils, so feel free to have a nosey at the useful website. It is full of very useful hints and tips about road safety. There’s a member’s section that only we can access. This is where we can reach out to the other JRSO Teams and share ideas and good practice.

Our last station before heading back to school was the arts and crafts area. This is where we were to create a poster highlighting the importance of seat belts.

As you can see, we were involved in an action-packed morning that is vital for our journey. The information we received will be used throughout our road safety journey and we cant wait to share lots of things with you all…..including a competition that we are already planning!!

Thank you to all the Ayrshire Road Alliance staff that put on the great seminar and thank you to Mrs Beveridge who picked us up to bring us back to school.

We look forward to sharing our learning with you

From Travis, Grace, Harry & Amber

Please see below details about the restarting of the Friday Night Football Community Club.

FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL COMMUNITY CLUB

VENUE: ROSE REILLY SPORTS CENTRE (OUTDOOR 3G)

TIME: FRIDAY 3.30PM-5.30PM

AGE GROUP: P4-S6

COST: FREE

COME ALONG HAVE FUN & PLAY FOOTBALL

BOYS & GIRLS WELCOME!

Friday Night Football

Please find attached the report on the Junior chess event held last week at Greenwood and the entry form for the next event in October

Please note that the paper copies of the entry form issued last week had an incorrect date on them. The correct date is Tuesday 7^th October 2025

Several players have been unable to play in the events on Thursday evenings so we will hold this event on a  Tuesday evening at the same venue – Greenwood Academy

Please also remember that entries go to ayrshirechess@gmail.com

Thank you.

Report on Junior Chess Tour event 1 Greenwood 18th Sept 2025

Junior chess tour event 2 Greenwood corrected date

Please click the link below to access a letter containing information about the Macmillan Coffee Morning.

Thank you.

Macmillan Coffee Morning letter

Just a reminder about the first of the Ayrshire Junior chess events to be held Thursday 18^th September.

Please note entries should be sent to email address ayrshirechess@gmail.com

CHESS

Thank you.

Please see below links from Eas tAyrshire Leisure regarding upcoming football opportunities.

REILLY GIRLS FOOTBALL CENTRE

KRIS BOYD BOYS FOOTBALL CENTRE