Monday Night Basketball Returns
Learn how to dribble, shoot, pass and other basketball skills through drills and games. Great opportunity to improve techniques and enjoy some basketball in a friendly environment.
Come along and join the fun. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Spaces are limited,
Venue: Loudoun Leisure Centre
Time: 7.30pm – 8.30pm
Dates: Starts 29 September
Stage: P6+
Cost: Free
Book Online now https://forms.office.com/e/cZnyUMH4a2
The next meeting of Ochiltree Primary School Parent Council is
being held:
Wednesday 1st October 2025,
7pm
Ochiltree Church Hall
Please drop an email to OchiltreeParentCouncil20@gmail.com should you wish to attend and any paperwork can be sent to you prior to the meeting.
Thank you
Each class voted for their pupil council representatives. We are delighted to announce:
Here they are busy at work at their first council meeting.
We’ve had a good response so far, but if you’ve not already voted, please go on and have your say on the three Christmas options….
Prices are approximate as these are just quotes per activity, so may vary slightly.
To gauge your thoughts, please complete the attached Forms questionnaire as soon as possible, as the panto in particular is booking up extremely fast.
Thank you for your assistance.
Opinions Required – Christmas Panto / Film / 12 Days of Christmas
Unfortunately, we ae unable to go to the Hub for a Christmas Panto this year, and we have been looking at options for you to consider.
We have three options:
Prices are approximate as these are just quotes per activity, so may vary slightly.
To gauge your thoughts, please complete the attached Forms questionnaire as soon as possible, as the panto in particular is booking up extremely fast.
Thank you for your assistance.
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Junior Conservatoire, The King’s Foundation at Dumfries House and East Ayrshire Council are offering children who are currently in P5, P6 or P7 (as of August 2025) and who receive string tuition within the classroom in the Cumnock, Doon and Auchinleck areas the opportunity to further their instrumental progression FOR FREE supported through funding from The King’s Foundation.
Through the RCS Music Centre programme, students will receive:
Classes are held on Wednesday evenings during term time led by a team of music specialists from the RCS. The programme is designed to give young learners a high quality, cohesive music education, delivered in a fun and inspiring environment.
They invite all prospective new students to attend the
open evening event on Wednesday 1st October where they will hear more details about the programme and be measured for an instrument. If you would like to attend this event, please sign up here.
If you have any questions, please contact musiccentre@rcs.ac.uk
P7 Assisting at Hub MacMillan Coffee Morning – Consent Forms
Our P7 pupils will be helping out at the Ochiltree Community Hub MacMillan Coffee Morning tomorrow morning between 10am and 12pm.
Consent forms have been issued to P7 pupils today, please look out for these in school bags this afternoon.
Apologies for the short timescales for their return, but these will need to be back to school first thing tomorrow morning to allow the pupils to attend.
Thank your for your assistance.
P1/2 Stay and Play Sessions – Thursday 25th September 2025
Just a wee reminder that the stay and play sessions are being held this afternoon between 1:45pm and 2:45pm.
We look forward to welcoming our P1/2 parents / carers along this afternoon.
Thank you.
Not long now for the Harvest Hoolie Disco!!
To join in the fun, please purchase your tickets via ParentPay, as no cash will be handled on the night. Thank you.
Autumn Amble Sponsored Walk – Wednesday 1st October
Our pupils are gearing up for an autumn walk around the village on Wednesday 1st October during school hours to help raise money for the school.
There is no obligation, but we would be grateful if you could help by sponsoring your child to take part and by asking family and friends to sponsor too.
Please look out for sponsor sheets and envelopes in your child’s school bag.
If you are able to help, we would ask that all sponsor sheets and money be returned to the school in sealed envelopes on Monday 6th October by 12 noon.
Warm waterproof clothing and footwear suitable for autumn temperatures and weather conditions is advised for the day.
Thank you
KRIS BOYD FOOTBALL CENTRE STARTS BACK!
TERM 1 DATES
Dates: Monday 8th September – Monday 24th November 2026
HOLIDAYS: 22nd Sept (PH) 13th Oct (School Holiday) 20th Oct (Inservice)
Times: 4pm – 5pm
Venue: Ayrshire College, Kilmarnock Campus, Outdoor Astro
Age Group: Primary 1 – Primary 7
Boys Only
Cost: FREE
Booking Link QR Code below:
**Please note once you have booked QR code will be scanned weekly as registration**
Once again a huge thank you to you all for supporting Ayrshire College Community Sports Hub for another very successful programme!
ROSE REILLY FOOTBALL CENTRE STARTS BACK!
TERM 1 DATES
Dates: Thursday 11th September – Thursday 27th November 2026
HOLIDAYS: 25th Sept (Week of PH) 16th Oct (School Holiday)
Times: 4pm – 5pm
Venue: Ayrshire College, Kilmarnock Campus,
Age Group: Primary 1 – Primary 7
Girls Only
Cost: FREE
Booking Link QR Code below:
**Please note once you have booked QR code will be scanned weekly as registration**
Once again a huge thank you to you all for supporting Ayrshire College Community Sports Hub for another very successful programme!
Ochiltree Parent Council Presents…….
Dear Primary 1 Parents / Carers,
PRIMARY 1 – CUMNOCK CHRONICLE CLASS PHOTOGRAPH
The photographer for the Cumnock Chronicle will be visiting the school on Monday 8th September to take a photo of our Primary 1 class for publication shortly.
We’ll need to keep an eye out for our class in the paper over the next couple of weeks.
Thank you
Dear Parent / Carer,
HALLOWEEN WORKSHOPS
Please see the attached poster ( Maidsafe Halloween Workshop) giving details of Halloween workshops being held:
Thursday 16th and Friday 17th October 2025
Both days have sessions at 10:30am – 12:00 noon, and 1:00pm – 2:30pm.
Places are limited; please book at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/halloween-stem-workshops-tickets-1631208742259?aff=oddtdtcreator
For more information contact Heather at 07576 791963.
These sessions are sure to be spooktacular!!
Thank you
Dear Parent / Carer,
MAIDSAFE FOUNDATION – STEM CLUB
Please see the poster below advertising a bi-weekly science club being held by the MaidSafe Foundation in the STEM Centre.
Alpha Group for P4-7 age group commences Friday 5th September – places can be booked via this link
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/alpha-friday-stem-club-tickets-1631128060939?aff=oddtdtcreator
Beta Group for P1-4 age group commences Friday 12th September – places can be booked via this link
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beta-stem-club-tickets-1631166034519?aff=oddtdtcreator
Please contact Heather Robertson at 07576 791963 for further information.
Places are limited, so book now to avoid disappointment.
Thanks
Dear Parent or Guardian,
Please see the attached letter from the Childsmile team providing details of the toothbrushing programme.
Please note that your child will be enrolled to the toothbrushing programme automatically, but if you do not wish your child to take part in the programme please write to the school within two weeks to advise.
If you require further information on the initiative, you can use the QR on the attached letter to connect to the Childsmile website, or click here https://www.childsmile.nhs.scot/.
Thank you
Please complete the form below on behalf of Active Schools
Primary 7’s who are taking part in “Cook Together Eat Together” will be coming home with an invitation for one adult per pupil to take part in the activity.
This activity is on Thursday 18th September – remember to check your child’s bag for your invitation!
