East Ayrshire Sumdog Competition Results

Well done to all our pupils that logged in and joined the East Ayrshire Sumdog Contest this week! We hope you all had fun and enjoyed putting your maths knowledge to the test.

Out of the 55 classes that qualified for the contest, we are so proud to share with you that Mr McClure and P6/7 received the highest placing from our school and came in 2nd place on the East Ayrshire leader board! Well done P6/7!

2nd Mr McClure P6/7 20/21, New Cumnock Primary School 452

In addition to this, out of the 901 students that played along, 1 of our pupils made it into the top 10! Well done to Megan M from P6/7 who came in 3rd place! What an achievement!

3rd Megan M Mr McClure P6/7 20/21, New Cumnock Primary School 947

P7’s Robert Burns Academy Transition Evening

Robert Burns Academy – Primary Transition Meeting

Wednesday 12th May 2021 – 6pm

THE ROBERT BURNS ACADEMY – The Barony Campus

To all P7 parents and carers 

The Robert Burns Academy will be hosting information evenings to discuss the transition process for your child into secondary school. This information evening will be held virtually via V-Scene. Details of how to join using your computer or phone are attached to this message. The meeting will be hosted by Mr McGurn (Depute Head Teacher), supported by members of the Pupil Support Team who are leading the transition activities.  

The purpose of this meeting is to go over the arrangements for this year’s transition programme, including school visits in June, as well as answering the frequently asked questions about the school day at The Robert Burns Academy. 

We look forward to seeing you. 

Click on the document below to access Vscene instructions.

P7 Transition Meeting – Wednesday 12th May 2021 (1)

East Ayrshire P6/7 Virtual Choir

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Calling all singers! We are making a virtual choir video of two songs for Primary 6 & 7. The songs are “Somewhere Only We Know” and “Eye of the Tiger”. The idea is that you would record your video at home on a phone and send it in. The resulting choir would be posted on East Ayrshire Twitter/Facebook pages. 

To participate fill in the form (by clicking the link below). You will be added to a TEAM where you will receive instructions what to do. 

https://forms.office.com/r/LizQfWew2W

Stars of the Week 23/4/21

Well done to this weeks 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 whilst in school and Remote Learning.

Primary 1 – Brooke F for DETERMINATION

Primary 1/2 – Baylee M for RESPONSIBILITY

Primary 2/3 – Steven M for DETERMINATION

Primary 3 – Adele M for AMBITION

Primary 4 – Jacobi M for DETERMINATION

Primary 4/5 – Aimee F for AMBITION

Primary 5/6 – Mollie O for DETERMINATION

Primary 6/7 – Alex K for DETERMINATION

Primary 7 – Danyl N for MUTUAL RESPECT

The Den – Cameron F for RESPONSIBILITY

East Ayrshire Sumdog Competition 23/4/21

Sumdog’s East Ayrshire Maths Contest  will be running from Friday 23rd April until Thursday 29th April.

As it progresses, you’ll find the latest scores on the leaderboards.

Contest leaderboards

In case its useful, Sumdog have some helpful support pages showing you how to play:

How to play

We hope you all enjoy the contest and log in to play along! If anyone requires their login information, please email your child’s class teacher, we are able to send this information to parents/carers if required.

P7 Leaver Hoodies

Our Primary 7’s were delighted today to receive their leavers hoodies. On behalf of all the pupils, staff and wider community, we would like to say a huge thank you to our Parent Council for gifting our Primary 7’s their hoodies this year. What a fantastic memory which I am sure they will keep throughout their lives.

 

 

 

Term 4 PE Days

As we continue to deliver PE outdoors, please see below the class PE days where pupils can attend school wearing a suitable PE kit (Trackies, Joggers, Leggings, Trainers etc…). Pupils are encouraged to continue to wear New Cumnock T-shirts, Jumpers and/or Hoodies on these days.

Monday: Primary 1, Primary 4 and Primary 6/7

Tuesday: Primary 2/3, Primary 3 and Primary 7

Wednesday Primary 1/2 and Primary 5/6

Thursday: Primary 4/5

In the case of poor weather where outdoor lessons cannot go ahead, class teachers will plan additional PE opportunities throughout the week on days with appropriate weather. These lessons will be adapted to allow pupils to take part wearing school uniform and appropriate footwear (Flat shoes).