Please see below the lunch menu that will be served on Friday 12 June.
Good Luck Scotland!!
Ochiltree Primary School wish “The Scotland Team” the very best of luck with their upcoming game!!
The school will celebrate this event with a “Football Themed Funky Friday”. The children will have fun playing football whilst listening to football themed music. There is no need for the children to dress up.
Ochiltree Cattle Show 2026
Please see the attached Sway to see all the work done and the winners of all the categories for this year’s Ochiltree Cattle Show.
Well Done to everyone who took part.
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Summer of ’76 Outdoor Fun & Face Painting Form
As part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations, the Parent Council are hosting a Summer of ’76 Outdoor Fun Day on Friday 19th June, on the pitch (weather permitting) from 1:30pm.
There is a fab selection of activities planned, including Beat the Goalie, Netball Shoot, Obstacle Course, Inflatable Fun, Circus Skills, Double Dutch and much more.
The Parent Council will also be offering face painting to our pupils; two designs, Flower Power or the Saltire. They will be using Snazaroo brand paints.
If you would like your child to have their face painted, please complete this form with your preference. Your child will not be able to have their face painted without parental / carer consent –
Summer of ’76 Outdoor Fun Day – Face Painting – Fill out form
Thank you
Data / Information Check
With us coming to the end of the 2025 / 2026 session, we are making sure our records are up to date and ready for the new year.
We are asking parents / carers to notify the school of any changes to the following personal details prior to the end of June:
- address,
- mobile / home and work telephone numbers,
- email addresses,
- emergency contact details, and
- medical updates.
Please contact the school office to notify of amendments, either by note or email to eaOchiltree.PS@eastayrshire.org.uk.
Thank you
FAMILY FUN DAY AND SCHOOL DISCO
Saturday 20th June 2026
See posters for details:
Football Fun Factory
Football Fun Factory have been running a successful school holiday programme in Ayrshire for the past 4 years! They are offering the pupils of Ochiltree Primary School a 25% discount to attend any of their Summer Camps!
⚽ WORLD CUP themed fun with the Football Fun Factory this Summer!
We would love to invite pupils from Ochiltree Primary School to attend our Summer Football Fun Camps in Ayrshire.
I want to offer you a 20% discount to attend! Our Football Fun Camps take place indoors using our incredible football inflatables and also out on the astro pitch! Football fun is guaranteed regardless of the weather!
🟡 6th-10th July – Rose Reilly Sports Centre, Stewarton
https://booking.thefootballfunfactory.co.uk/event/4380
🔵 13th-17th July – Prestwick Academy, Prestwick
https://booking.thefootballfunfactory.co.uk/event/4386
🟡 27th-31st July – Rose Reilly Sports Centre, Stewarton
https://booking.thefootballfunfactory.co.uk/event/4381
🔵 3rd-7th Aug – Marr College, Troon
https://booking.thefootballfunfactory.co.uk/event/4388
Discount Code – SUMMER2026
Blair Gray, Head Coach of the Football Fun Factory (https://thefootballfunfactory.co.uk/) in Ayrshire.
Walking History Scavenger Hunt 2026
Ochiltree Primary School Parent Council Presents
Walking History Scavenger Hunt 2026
Tuesday 16th June, 6:30pm – 8:30pm, at Ochiltree Primary School.
Please see poster for details and click on the link below to book your FREE tickets.
Ayrshire Gymnastics Academy – Summer Camps 2026
Please see posters for details and how to enroll:
CLASS STRUCTURE 2026 / 2027
Please see the attached letter for details of our Class Structure for the 2026 / 2027 session.
Parents / carers of current Primary 5 pupils will receive a separate letter noting their child’s allocation; look out for these in school bags this afternoon.
Thank you
Class Structure 2026 – 2027 – 05062026
Share Your Stories and Inspire Our Pupils
Our Rocket Readers Leadership Group are inviting members of our local community who grew up during the 1970s to visit our school and read your favourite childhood stories with our pupils during our 50th celebration week.
If you would be interested in joining us, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact the school office to let us know when you are available and which class/classes you would like to read to.
Ochiltree Primary School History Podcast
P5/6 are hosting a podcast about the history of Ochiltree Primary.
We are pleased to already have guest speakers coming into the school to share their experiences, but if you have great knowledge of Ochiltree and would like to contribute, don’t hesitate to get in contact with the school – 01290 700351!
You could also email any information you have about the school over the years to eaOchiltree.PS@eastayrshire.org.uk.
We’d love to hear from you!
50 Years Celebration Week
All parents / carers, family, former students and members of the school and wider community are welcome to join us for our 50th Years Celebration week of events.
Please see the attached poster for details of the week’s festivities; we’d love to see you all at our events.
Also, budding artists and photographers are invited to take part in our art / photography competition (see below for details). Closing date for entries is Tuesday 16th June.
Thank you
Picnic in the Park on Wednesday 17th June
As part of our 50th Anniversary Celebrations our pupils will be having a Picnic in the Park on Wednesday 17th June.
Pupils will be having lunch out on the pitch so will require a packed lunch for that day. There will be no normal catering. Packed lunches will be provided by the school, or alternatively, provided from home .
Thank you to everyone who has completed the form, but if you have not already done so, please let us know on the form linked below which you would prefer –
Wednesday 17th June 2026 – Picnic in the Park – Fill out form
All meal orders already placed for that date will be cancelled.
There will be a celebration cake available for pupils to share if they wish, and thanks to the Parent Council, there will be ice cream available too.
Please let us know your preferences by no later than FRIDAY 5th JUNE as our catering team will need to be informed of the number of school provided lunches required.
Children can come to school with a picnic blanket if they have one.
Thank you
50 Years Celebration Week
Please see the attached details of our 50th Celebration week, including details of the Art and Photography competition which is open to the whole community.
Whilst the achievements of all our young people will be celebrated at Prizegiving, some pupils have been selected for a specific award. Parents of these pupils will receive a letter this week regarding this.
Summer STEM Programme 2026 – MaidSafe Foundation Ltd
Check out the wide variety of activities and events being hosted by MaidSafe Foundation during the summer holidays, below and on the attached document – MaidSafe Summer 2026 poster (A4)
Please click on the link below to book sesssions. Book now, as spaces go fast!!
Achievement Assembly
Well done to all our pupil who received an award or shared an achievement at today’s achievement assembly. Please see the video below for all our achievements. This is also available on our Ochiltree TV channel on the blog.
School Report Cards
All pupils will be issued with thier report cards to take home at the end of the day.
Please look out for these coming home this afternoon in school bags.
Thank you.
Sports Day – Today – Friday 29th May 2026
We are looking forward to our Sports Day today starting at 1:30pm.
All parents / carers are welcome to come spectate and cheer on our pupils, with entry to the playground via the school car park pedestrian gate.
Parents / carers are encouraged to stay in the designated area in the playground, and to allow parents of running classes to move forward to the fence line to watch their child race.
All spectators are reminded that No Photography / Filming of children is permitted in school grounds.
After all the pupils (and hopefully some parents?) have taken part in their races, children will return to class.
Parents can collect their child early, as we will set up designated class collection points at the front entrance to the school. Staff will takes names of children in each class being collected early and sign them out before they leave for the weekend.
There is a chance of showers forecast for our sports day, but hopefully that won’t dampen our spirits!!
We hope to see you all at 1:30pm.
Primary 1 and Primary 7 Class Photographs
Dear Parent/Carer,
It’s time to find a spot on the mantelpiece or a space on the wall as I’m delighted to let you know that the Primary 1 and Primary 7 class group photographs are now ready to view and purchase at the following links –
https://htmp.st/PRIMARY-7-DE041C6133
https://htmp.st/PRIMARY-1-4773222061
Tempest offer a free “deliver to school” option that is open for approximately 7 days, alternatively, home delivery is available at a cost of £5 postage and packing.
If you need assistance or have any questions regarding placing an order, please call Tempest 01736 751555 (option 3) or click on the “contact” button on the Tempest website home page (htempest.co.uk) where thier friendly team will be happy to help.
Thank you
