Closing date for applications for Winter Support will be Friday 6th November. Those who have already submitted applications are already on Santa’s list.
Mrs Bradford
Monthly Archives: October 2026
P1 home corner
Mrs Clarke and Primary 1 are looking for some small items for their new home corner. If anyone has any plastic cutlery/dishes etc they wouldn’t mind donating to the school this would be very much appreciated.
Thank you
Mrs Bradford
Halloween Fun Day 30/10/26
This Friday, pupils are encouraged to come to school dressed in their Halloween costumes for a day of spooky fun and celebrations. Children will enjoy a range of Halloween themed games, music, activities and entertainment organised by our staff.
Afterschool Clubs Term 2
Please see information in the Form below about a P4-7 Afterschool Club running this term. (Please note that Choir, Matilda JR, Group A and Group B football will continue to run this term with the same register as last term).
Spaces are limited so register your child quickly. You will be contacted via email to confirm your child has been allocated a space.
Any club cancellations will be notified via the school app.
Halloween Disco 29/10/26
Please find information below about our Halloween Disco being hosted by our Parent Council on Thursday 29th October. Please bring change for the tuck shop where possible.
P1-3: https://www.ticketsource.com/new-cumnock-primary-school/t-oevnlkd
P4-7: https://www.ticketsource.com/new-cumnock-primary-school/t-qmzrvnd
Free Collage Workshop at Trotters – Wednesday 28th October
You’re invited to a FREE Collage Workshop at Trotters Workshop!
Join Canadian artists Sonja Ahlers and Carrie Walker for a relaxed, creative two-hour workshop where you can explore your ideas, experiment with images and words, and make your very own mini ’zine to take home.
Whether you’ve never tried collage before or you’re already an experienced creative, everyone is welcome! No previous experience is needed – just bring your curiosity and imagination.
About the artists
Sonja Ahlers is a poet and collage artist who has created dozens of handmade zines and published several books. Carrie Walker’s work is rooted in drawing, and she is passionate about guiding people through different forms of art-making.
Workshop details
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Date: Wednesday 28th October
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Time: 6.00–8.00 pm
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Location: Trotters Workshop, 72 Castle, New Cumnock, KA18 4AH
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Cost: FREE, thanks to our sponsors, Ayrshire Climate Hub
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Age: Open to everyone aged 10 and over. Under-12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Materials
We’ll provide materials for the workshop, but if you have any old printed materials at home, feel free to bring them along. Coloured paper, old magazines, children’s books, encyclopedias and discarded books are all great sources for collage.
Come along, try something new, meet other creative people and discover what you can make!
Spaces are limited, so please book your free place via TicketSource.com. – https://www.ticketsource.com/new-cumnck-development-trust/t-glzjeep
Winter Support 2026
I know it’s only October but with Christmas just around the corner , here at New Cumnock Primary School, we are aware that it can be a difficult time for some of our families. If you feel your family would benefit from extra support in the form of vouchers, gifts for the children or food parcels, then please complete the form in the link below and we will add your name to our family database.
Information is strictly confidential and in such times as we are provided with the above support, you will be contacted as a matter of priority to receive this help.
Kind Regards
Tracey Bradford
Home-Link Practitioner
01290 338404/07788124474
NCPS Adult Learning – Term 2
Next term, we will be offering Adult Learning opportunities within our school and along at the Trotters building in partnership with NCDT. Please register your interest using the Form below.
