We are delighted to invite parents/carers to come along and enjoy lunch with their child at school. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience our school lunches, spend time together, and see what lunchtime is like for our learners.
Please see the poster for full details, including dates and House days. Your child should know their House but if they don’t please call in to ask the school.
We look forward to welcoming you and sharing the experience with you! 😊
We would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to Emma’s Dad for dropping us off in Kilwinning 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 blue group with another school. There were 5 different stations that we would spend time at.
Our first session was the arts and crafts area. This is where we were to create a poster highlighting all things ‘road safety’. We had a variety of paper and materials that we could choose from as well as sharing ideas from each other and with the other school that was in our group. Poster making is a big part of sharing our ideas and spreading our knowledge for the whole school to see.
The next station we went to was to spend time with Janis. She is one of the coordinators who was explaining what they would like us to focus on to support Ayrshire Roads Alliance with their campaigns to be shared into schools.
The Green Cross Code is such an important initiative and has been around for many decades. Janis showed us old videos and adverts that use to be televised throughout the 1970’s and onwards. These adverts were shown constantly throughout the day and were mainly aimed at teaching children to cross the road safely. The idea was to make instructions memorable for children. The government still supports The Green Cross Code, however they now call it THINK! As a team, we would like to re-introduce this very important message to Nether Robertland and share the importance of the message to STOP, LOOK, LISTEN & THINK whilst near the road.
We then moved onto the next station, which was a road safety game. It was based on snakes and ladders but also had areas where you landed and you had to answer a road safety question. Everyone did very well and Emma & Sophie won both the games…..no cheating, honestly!
After this it was break time where we had juice and a biscuit provided as well as a drink, sweets and chocolate that Miss McMillan gave us!!
Next task was where we went with Fiona. She is also one of the coordinators. She was highlighting distractions to us. Sophie and Rory had the worksheets and stop clocks to take note of the data, whilst Owen and Emma were being distracted. The timings that Rory and Sophie logged proved that you’re not concentrating on your surroundings when you are distracted.
Lastly, we went to Barbara who was going into detail about speed limits around schools. This is the other area of road safety that we are going to be investigating. Many areas in and around Kilmarnock have already introduced the 20mph speed restriction. It has already started in Kilmaurs, so it won’t be long until it is in Stewarton. Did you know though, that in and around our school is already a 20mph zone?
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 can’t 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.
Many thanks from Owen, Rory, Emma and Sophie.
Please take a look at our JRSO’s page as they introduced themselves.
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This years Junior Road Safety Officers are coming to the end of their time as Leaders of this team. They have worked incredibly hard throughout the year, and their efforts were recognised by Ayrshire Roads Alliance (ARA) on Friday.
Representatives of Ayrshire Roads Alliance contacted Mrs Beveridge to ask if they could come to our school and present certificates. The team were also asked to create a short promotional video to showcase all the fabulous work they’ve done and to highlight the benefits of having a JRSO Team in more schools across Ayrshire.
I would like to say that it has been a privilege to work alongside Amber, Grace, Harry and Travis. I am extremely proud of the dedication and hard work over the campaigns and initiatives we ran this year. A lot of valuable road safety information was researched and shared with everyone at Nether Robertland.
An additional responsibility that the group has, is to choose the next Junior Road Safety Officers for the new term in August. This has now been completed, and I look forward to introducing them to you after the summer.
A big thank you to all our pupils, staff and wider community who have been so supportive; we couldn’t do this without all of your enthusiasm and engagement!
Many thanks
Miss McMillan
Please see letter below regarding an update about the new Additional Support for Learning (ASL) Class.
Please find below information you will need on the P7 residential.
The JRSOs have been campaigning along with North, South and East Ayrshire schools to highlight the dangers of E-Scooters. They created posters and presented at assembly, highlighting the dangers. Please see the PowerPoint below with more information.
As special treat for all their last work this session, the JRSOs enjoyed a nice Christmas breakfast with Miss McMillan.
E-SCOOTER PRESENTATION POWER POINT.
Thank you for supporting Poppy Scotland for the Poppy Appeal 2025. We am delighted to share that we raised £103.81 for this great charity.
Hello!
Recently at assembly, we spoke about the dangers of walking through the school car park.
We have our display in the gym hall to show you the safe paths to use.
Last month we went outside with our Hi-Viz vests on to highlight where the dangers are around our school and where the safe walking routes are. You will see a map of these below. We want to stop you from putting yourself in danger.
Not that long ago, one of our friends was nearly knocked down because they were cutting through the car park on their scooter. This would have been avoided if they had used the safe paths.
We don’t want anyone getting hurt or run over so please make sure you use the safe paths and NOT cut through the car park as a quick way to get into the playground.
Thank you from your Junior Road Safety Officers.
Stewart Travel are offering a family of four the chance to win a magical day trip to Lapland in December 2026.
This prize takes you from Glasgow straight to a magical winter wonderland. You’ll experience everything from husky and reindeer sleigh rides to snowmobile adventures, plus an enchanting meeting with Father Christmas himself.
To enter simply click the link below or pick up an entry form from any East Ayrshire Leisure venue or Stewart Travel, Kilmarnock.
https://www.stewarttravel.co.uk/win-a-trip-to-lapland/
If you don’t win a trip to Lapland, don’t worry you can still make your family’s dream come true with a magical day out to see Sleeping Beauty at the Galleon Auditorium. Make the most of the opening weekend preview prices from just £13.50
https://eastayrshireleisure.com/events/sleeping-beauty/
We are keen to reunite some jackets/clothing with its owner. If you recognise any of these items, please get in touch with the school.
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
Last session, East Ayrshire Council introduced a new Cashless Catering system in our school.
Catering Services recognised that it was time to update their cashless payment system. They researched and engaged with companies to find a system that is straightforward and easy for you to use. They have also ensured that the system utilises the latest technology available.
The new ordering system will therefore make the process quicker for your child at lunchtime and by ordering in advance will help Catering Services reach climate change targets by reducing food waste.
All meals will be ordered by parents through ParentPay, using your existing ParentPay login. If you are a new parent, ParentPay account details will be shared with you soon.
The system is easy to use. You will log in to ParentPay and select school meals. Then all you have to do is check the menus, select a meal for your child, then they collect it at lunchtime as normal.
Meals must be ordered by 8am and can be ordered up to three weeks in advance. Please ensure your child’s lunch is ordered before returning to school on Wednesday 20th August.
The link below will take you to an instructional video on how to book school meals.
PARENTPAY – HOW TO BOOK A MEAL
Additional allergen and dietary information:
The system has improved allergy and dietary management, so you can be confident that special dietary requirements are observed. Make sure this information is up to date by contacting us.
If you have provided current dietary information for your child, this will be updated on the new system and will block any meal choices that contain approved allergens.
The system is also a useful information tool for parents and carers in displaying allergen information linked to each online menu item this includes all information for pupils following religious and lifestyle diets.
Starting on week 2 of the menu rotation
I would like to say a huge THANK YOU to my 5 Star Award Winning Team of Reuben, Erica, Daniel & Charlotte for being such wonderful JRSO ambassadors for our school. They worked so hard throughout the year and made my job of leading them a breeze!!!Â
Thank you to ALL the incredible NRPS Staff Team and Pupils for their support along the way. We couldn’t have done it without you. Â
We had lots of laughs and still managed to deliver the importance of Road Safety to our peers, families and the local community.Â
The last part of this year’s journey was to choose our new team for August, and I look forward to introducing them to you in the new term.Â
Have a wonderful summer!Â
From Reuben, Erica, Daniel, Charlotte & Miss McMillan 💜Â
I am delighted to share with you, that our Girls’ Football Team won the East Ayrshire Cup Final! Well deserved as our girls have worked extremely hard to get to this point and to get this result. Huge thanks to our coaches Hazel and Lisa and to Mr Mason for all they have done for our girls!
Our assembly was filled with a record number of achievements, which we’d like to share with you. Please click on the link below to see them.
Personal Achievement Assembly June 2025
P1 and P4 are organising a Community Action Day to improve our school grounds. This will take place on Saturday 14th from, 10am until 12pm. If you are available and can support us, please identify which area of our school grounds you would like to work on. Pupils and families from across our school are invited to join. If anyone can make a donation from our community, that would be greatly appreciated and can be handed into the school at anytime.
We are looking for donations of:
If you can come along on the day to support with the works, that would be wonderful because to make a difference, we need everyone’s help.
We also appreciate if you could bring the following equipment:
Thank you
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE FORM PLEASE
We are delighted to share with you our April wider achievers 🙂
We all had a great time on the trip! Sarah read three stories to the children and gave them six new picture books to bring back to school. The children got a dog man mask to take home with them. Angus brought something very special to show Sarah and the Book Club, his Blue Peter Book Badge!
Thank you to Mrs Neal for organising for us to go on a trip and for Sarah for inviting us.
From Tuesday 22nd April 2025 we are introducing a new Cashless Catering system in your child’s school.
Catering Services recognised that it was time to update their cashless payment system. They researched and engaged with companies to find a system that is straightforward and easy for you to use. They have also ensured that the system utilises the latest technology available.
The new ordering system will therefore make the process quicker for your child at lunchtime and by ordering in advance will help Catering Services reach climate change targets by reducing food waste.
All meals will be ordered by parents through ParentPay, using your existing Parentpay login.
The system will be easy to use. You will log in to ParentPay and select school meals. Then all you have to do is check the menus, select a meal for your child, then they collect it at lunchtime as normal.
ParentPay knows if your child qualifies for a free school meal so you can order with the knowledge that no payment is required. If your child pays for their school meal, you will have to make payment within 2 hours of the meal being ordered.
Meals must be ordered by 8am and can be ordered up to three weeks in advance.
You will be able to make your first meal bookings on ParentPay on the evening of Friday 11th April.
The link below will take you to an instructional video on how to book school meals.
PARENTPAY – HOW TO BOOK A MEAL
Additional allergen and dietary information:
The new system will also have improved allergy and dietary management, so you can be confident that special dietary requirements are observed. Make sure this information is up to date by contacting your school.
If you have provided current dietary information for your child, this will be updated on the new system and will block any meal choices that contain approved allergens.
The system is also a useful information tool for parents and carers in displaying allergen information linked to each online menu item this includes all information for pupils following religious and lifestyle diets.
Please find the slides from the launch. These will support in using the online platform at home.
We are aware that some of you are having difficulty with the new online reading books loading. We have been in touch with Boost Learning and they have recommended the following.
Boost Learning System requirements
Windows:
MacOS:
Please ensure your browser has been updated to the latest version before using Boost.Â
Pop-up blockers
Some Boost resources open in a new pop-up window or tab. If you have a pop-up blocker enabled, you will need to allow all pop-ups or add https://boost-learning.com/ to your exceptions list in your browser settings to view them.Â
JavaScript
Boost requires JavaScript to work. It is normally enabled by default, but you can check your browser settings by following the links below to make sure:
If parents/children are using any iOS tablets (apple) they need to ensure that the mobile website is enabled. Once parents are on the Boost website they must click on the AA on the menu and request ‘Mobile Website’, there should not be any access issues after that. Please note, sometimes it needs to be enabled several times, unfortunately Apple has not given us an easy solution for this issue.
If anyone continues to have difficulty accessing books, please get in touch.
