East Ayrshire are consulting on proposed holidays for school session 2027/2028.
Please see the options below and submit your preference using the Form link by no later than Wednesday 24th June 2026.
Inter-house Football Tournament 13/6/26
This Friday, we will be hosting a whole school inter-house football tournament to celebrate the start of the World Cup.
It is anticipated this will be taking place in the playground, therefore it will be weather permitting.
Everyone can come dressed in their house colours.
A wee reminder of colours:
Bracken 💛
Heather ❤️
Pine 💚
Thistle 💙
Bracken 💛
Heather ❤️
Pine 💚
Thistle 💙
No club football tops should be worn, unless they represent a country, for example, Scotland, Spain, Portugal etc.
New Cumnock to play in the EA Cup Final 17/6/26
We are delighted to share that our school football team have made it through to the EA Cup Final on Wednesday 17th June, where they will compete for the Football Fun Factory Cup.
This will take place at the Bonnyton Thistle Football Club in Kilmarnock where we have been given access to their Synergy Arena. The postcode for the venue is KA3 1BB. Parking will be on Harriet Rd and Townholm.
All players should come ready to play as there will not be access to the changing rooms.
There will be two finals running side by side and will kick off at 5.40pm. We will have access to the pitch from 5.20 pm. Please do not arrive prior to this. Games will be 20 mins each way, then (if required) 7.5 mins each way extra time and penalties (5 each then sudden death).
Parents, family and friends are most welcome to come and support the teams. There will be a small gate to support East Ayrshire Primary Schools Football Association – Adults £3, Children/OAPs £1, toddlers/young children etc free. We will have a card reader available for those without cash. Players and coaches do not need to pay.
Best of luck to our smashing team and thank you again to Gus for all his help and support in preparing our boys!
GO NEW CUMNOCK!!!
Mental Health Week Scotland
Mental Health Week Scotland was a huge success at New Cumnock Primary School. We were fortunate to have had visiting specialists come and deliver sessions throughout the week to support this:
Pauline Auld from PA Dance Academy delivered dance sessions; Sharon McQuillan from ShapeShift Fitness Studio delivered Yoga & Mediation sessions; Gina Scott from Bunnylove brought her petting zoo; and James McDonald (Paddy), East Ayrshire’s Countryside Development Officer delivered learning activities in the Wildlife Garden, as well as land art and river dipping.
As well as this, the children took part in food preparation activities, nature walks to Knockshinnoch Lagoons, Art activities, class games, kindness activities, a movie session and a picnic in the playground afternoon.
During this time, the children have truly excelled, demonstrating a great understanding and engagement with the themes and activities presented. They enthusiastically participated in a variety of activities designed to support good mental health, showing a remarkable ability to connect with and benefit from each experience. Their proactive approach to learning strategies for self-help was particularly impressive, as they not only absorbed the information but also applied it in meaningful ways. The children’s ability to reflect on their mental well-being and that of their peers was evident, as they shared insights and supported each another throughout the week. Their exceeding expectations in this area is a testament to their maturity, empathy, and commitment to personal growth. We are incredibly proud of the children’s achievements during Mental Health Week Scotland and look forward to seeing them continue to thrive in all aspects of their learning journey.
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who helped support or deliver these wonderful experiences for the children: parent helpers, visiting specialists and the hard work and dedication of all the school staff who continually strive to give our children a diverse variety of enriching learning experiences.
FAB Friday 12/6/26
To celebrate the end of term almost here, this Friday 12th June, we will be hosting a whole school FAB Friday Get Together, where we will be recognising the Wider Achievements of our pupils .
We want to hear about your child’s successes! Please bring in your certificates, medals or stories about your achievements from this past term.
To help with the programming of the morning, please complete the form below by Thursday 11th June to let us know what your child wishes to celebrate. We will use the names gathered on the Form to create the running order.
P7 Residential 2026
Our P7s and accompanying staff had the best time and made memories that will last a lifetime!
We had such a busy few days, and enjoyed a huge variety of activities ranging from Paddleboarding and Sail Boating to Archery and High Ropes.
We feasted like kings and queens with toast and cereal for breakfast, soup and sandwiches for lunch, and burgers and pizza for dinner (in addition to the numerous snacks and endless drinks of juice!)
A huge thank you to all the great staff and instructors at the Galloway Activity Centre!
Please keep an eye on Learning Journals for more uploads from Mrs Frew. Here is a wee taster of photos below.
Stars of the Week 5/6/26
5/6/26
Well done to our Stars of the Week who demonstrated one of our school VALUES this week! We are extremely proud of you all for working hard to display our school values.
P1 – Olly M for MUTUAL RESPECT
P2 – Maisy M for DETERMINATION and AMBITION
P2/3 – Ellie P for AMBITION
P3/4 – Kaylah M for DETERMINATION
P4/5 – Campbell R for DETERMINATION and AMBITION
P5 – AJ F for displaying DETERMINATION and AMBITION
P5/6 – Alfie M for AMBITION
P6 – Summer L for MUTUAL RESPECT
P7 Residential Trip 2026
The time is getting closer for our P7s to head away on their Residential Trip, so to help with preparations, please find a wee reminder of the Kit List attached with suggestions of what to pack.
Please remember, that children are responsible for taking their own luggage, so be wary to not overpack!
Medication
Please also note, all medication which is required to be taken which is not currently kept in school, must have a medical form completed by a parent/carer (these can be sourced from the main office) and medicine handed into school on Tuesday before we leave. Children should not be packing any medication in their luggage, this will be the responsibility of staff to carry.
Technology
Mobile phones and other forms of technology are NOT permitted. Mrs McNulty and Mrs Frew will be taking lots of videos and pictures which will be shared on our communication platforms throughout the trip. Should you need to contact your child in an emergency, please contact the school and the school will contact Mrs McNulty or Mrs Frew.
Our days and evenings will be filled with lots of activities, however should your child wish to take something to entertain themselves with, we would encourage bringing cards/dominoes/a book. Something that is small to fit in their luggage.
If you have any questions or queries. Please contact Mrs McNulty or Mrs Frew.
Kit List
Meal Plan
Refunds
We are delighted to share that thanks to successful fundraising efforts and funding applications from our Parent Council, P7 parents/carers will be receiving a refund via cheque, from the overall cost of the residential trip. This must be collected from the main office.
We are VERY grateful for the following:
The P7 pupils fundraising efforts, from the Valentine’s Disco and our Burns Family Night.
Our Parent Council who submitted application forms to seek funding to reduce the overall cost of our trip.
The New Cumnock Community Council who granted us an amazing £1000 towards the cost of our transport to the Galloway Activity Centre.
School Choir – Top 3 National Choral Festival
We are delighted to share the news that the choir has been placed in the top three in The Robert Burns World Federation Choral Competition this year.
This is a fantastic achievement, particularly as we were told that the standard of entries was exceptionally high.
The final results will be announced at the Primary Festival on Saturday 13th June 2026 at Clydeview Academy, Gourock.
The top three choir performances will be played throughout the day, with awards, certificates, and medals presented during the awards ceremony at approximately 3pm.
The winning choir performance will then be showcased following the results announcement.
I appreciate this is a long way to travel to collect a medal, however our choir children who were part of the recording, worked so hard in preparation for their competition entry and deserve to have the opportunity to collect their medal. They would be made most welcome if they were able to attend.
Please email me to make me aware if you intend to bring your child so I can make sure I look out for them on the day.
Kind regards,
Mrs McNulty
NCPS football team are through to the finals!!!
A huge well done to our school football team who have made it through to the EA Finals after winning 2-1 against St. Patricks today.
A big thank you St. Patricks for booking the Auchinleck Academy astro pitches for the game, and to Active Schools for providing a referee.
We look forward to participating in the Final soon! More information will be sent out about this once the date has been finalised.
