Our Parent Council are hosting our highly anticipated Christmas Fair on Saturday 25th November 10am-12pm.
Having a clear out before Santa comes?!
We are looking for pre-loved toys, which are in good condition, for our second hand toy stall, and would welcome any donations.
Can these please be handed in to the main office next week (Mon 13th Nov-Fri 17th Nov).
Thank you in advance for your continued support, and we hope to see you at the Fair!
New Cumnock Development Trust are super excited to announce our New Cumnock Christmas Card Competition! Open to the following categories:
– Nursery
– P1/2/3
– P4/5/6
– P7/S2
Not only will the winner get a £20 voucher of their choice but they will also be printed and made available at local Festive Events.
Entry forms can be collected from the NCDT office and the closing date is 17/11/2023!
Good luck! We cant wait to see your designs! #teamnewcumnock
* Funds raised by card sales will go to NCPS *
To ensure everyone has a chance to take part we are holding a drop in session Thursday 16th November in New Cumnock Scout Hut from 3.30pm to 5pm. We will supplies, the pens, crayons paints just bring your inspiration!
This session is FREE but so we are prepared we ask you book in. Booking link HERE:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/new-cumnck-development-trust/t-eaxyvdm
Members of our parent body have raised concerns about the content of Relationships Sexual Health and Parenting (RSHP) lessons and have already highlighted their intention to extract their children from this area of the curriculum.
As part of our School Improvement Plan, Mrs McNulty is therefore looking to create a Parent Group to develop knowledge and understanding, as well as confidence, within our parents and carers, to ensure effective delivery and outcomes of RSHP here at New Cumnock Primary.
Is this something you feel strongly about or feel you have little knowledge of? Do you have time to join us to share your thoughts or questions?
Please complete the Form below and Mrs McNulty will contact all parents who have registered, to arrange a meeting in the near future.
After the success of last year’s Oliver JR… The moment we have all been waiting for… the announcement of next year’s School Show…
We can’t wait to bring you…
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL JR!!!
Please find dates and times below for the audition process to take place:
Fri 10th Nov 3-4pm – Auditions will be held in school
Fri 17th Nov 3-4pm – Cast list will be announced
Fri 24th Nov, Fri 1st Dec & Fri 8th Dec – Song rehearsals
Fri 12th Jan and each Friday thereafter from 3-4pm rehearsals will take place in school with the show being held on 18th and 19th June 2024.
It is important that children who register their interest to be part of our school show are dedicated and committed to attending each rehearsal.
Our school show is open to children in P4-7. To register your child’s interest please complete the contact for below and support them at home to ensure they are fully prepared to audition on the 10th Nov if they are keen for a main part.
The show has 12 main parts with lots of opportunities for children to be part of the chorus.
Main part audition piece
(First verse and chorus)
Chorus part audition piece
(Chorus only)
If your child is keen to be part of the show but in relation to staging, make up, costume, or music, we will be seeking support with this nearer the time and will reach out to pupils then.
If your child is keen to audition to be part of our school show, please complete the Form below.
Please visit the ‘Downloads and Documents’ tab of the school blog to view this years School Improvement Plan and our Standards and Quality Report of last session.
Summary of Improvement Plan
| Raising Attainment, particularly in Literacy and Numeracy | Increased in sustained positive destinations and employability skills |
| We will improve teaching and learning of reading across the school by:
· Purchasing and implementing suitable and relevant texts to improve reading. · Organising staff training for reading. · Participating in the Scottish Book Trust’s ‘Reading Schools’ accreditation. · Reviewing the reading section of our Literacy Policy. |
By working in partnership with universities and companies, children will develop a better understanding of further education and training opportunities to develop skills for work, learning and life. They will also consider how these opportunities support the national context of the current and future workforce in Scotland.
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| Ensuring the health and wellbeing of all young people | Closing the poverty related attainment gap |
| The whole school community will develop their knowledge and understanding of the Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenting section of the Health and Wellbeing curriculum. As a result they will feel more confident about the delivery of it and as a result support each other to ensure effective implementation. | Class teachers will make effective use of personal information, as well as assessment information when planning supports and next steps in learning in a bid to raise attainment in numeracy and mathematics. |
Please view the themed menu attached which will run this Friday 3rd November.
Gunpowder goujons = chicken goujons or vegetable fingers
Bonfire bangers = pork/ veg sausages in finger roll
Firework fries = chips
Catherine wheel corn= corn on the cob
Big bang biscuits = cookie
Children need to be protected from bullying behaviour so that they can survive, develop and participate in a fulfilling life. As adults, we all have an important role to play to help protect and fulfil these rights by creating opportunities for young people to participate in decision making on matters that affect them.
From teachers and professionals to parents and carers, we all have a responsibility to consider the needs of children and young people. We are calling on everyone to ‘Listen Up!’ and respect the rights of children and young people by putting children’s rights at the heart of all effective responses to bullying.
Across Scotland, we will be asking children and young people in schools, youth settings and at home, to engage with the campaign theme by taking part in our class-based lessons, through art, drama and dance, and through our new youth-led activities exploring themes of children’s rights within the context of bullying and kindness.
A wee reminder about our school Halloween disco being hosted by our hardworking Parent Council and DJ’d by our very own DJ Wee Parky, this Wednesday 25th October. We hope to see you there!
P1-3: 6-7pm
P4-7: 7.15-8.15pm
A huge thank you to all our families for your kind donations as part of our Harvest Thanksgiving. These will be donated to the Ayrshire Foodbank. 🥫🫙
We wish you all an enjoyable, relaxing and safe October holiday!
See you all again on Tuesday 24th October ❤️
Please see information below about Mini Kickers Afterschool Club for P2 and P3 pupils. Please complete the Contact Form below to register for your child to attend.
New Cumnock Poster Mini Kickers
