World Book Day 2026

 

We will be celebrating World Book Day 2026 on Thursday 5th March.

Pupils may come to school dressed as their favourite book character if they wish, or bring an accessory. We encourage pupils, where possible, to get creative – there is no need to buy a new costume for this occasion. Children can also bring their favourite book to school to share.

Costume Swap – If your child has any costumes they have outgrown and wish to donate, they can do so prior to World Book Day.

Breakfast Book Day – On the morning of Thursday 5th March, pupils are invited to a special breakfast book club. Toast and juice will be served from 8:30am with stories being shared.

Thank you

Changes to Lunch Provision

 

The ovens at our catering facility are currently out of service, so from Monday 16th February until further notice, menus offered to pupils will be amended to the selections listed below.

Our catering manager will request that ParentPay be updated to reflect only the available options, but should you come to make your child’s lunch bookings and the hot options and baked potatoes are still listed (except for Thursday), please do not select these as they will not be provided.

Please make your bookings for soup and sandwiches and second choices via ParentPay as usual to ensure the catering team have the correct numbers for lunches. Any alternative diets / allergies will be catered for.

We apologies for any inconvenience this may cause, but please contact the school on 01290 700351 if you have any queries.

Thank you

Monday
  • Soup – Vegetable Broth
  • Sandwich – a selection will be made on the day
  • Piece of Fruit
  • Yoghurt
Tuesday
  • Soup – Lentil
  • Sandwich – a selection will be made on the day
  • Piece of Fruit
  • Chocolate and Raspberry Sponge
Wednesday
  • Soup – Tattie
  • Sandwich – a selection will be made on the day
  • Piece of Fruit
  • Yoghurt
Thursday
  • Fish and Chips
  • Fishless Fingers and Chips
  • Soup – Tomato and Lentil
  • Sandwich – a selection will be made on the day
  • Piece of Fruit
  • Shortbread
Friday
  • Soup – Lentil
  • Sandwich – a selection will be made on the day
  • Piece of Fruit
  • Strawberry Ice cream and Fruit

 

Whole School Achievement Assembly

We look forward to hosting our first achievement assembly of 2026 on Friday 13th February.

If your child has celebrated any achievements out-with school e.g. earned a swimming badge, learned to ride their bike, gained badges at a hobby etc., then they are able to bring in such items to share at this special assembly.

We look forward to celebrating the success of our pupils!

Changes to Lunch Menus

School Update

Due to ongoing oven faults at Catrine Kitchen there will be no baked potatoes until further notice. Unfortunately there may also be slight adjustments to daily menus until kitchen equipment is sorted.

Further updates will follow.

Please contact the school office if you have any issues. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Thank you.

Reading Bingo Challenge

We are taking part in the Scottish Book Trust Reading Schools Bingo Challenge next week.

Please see the poster being held up by Fraser and Logan of examples of activities that can be completed at home.

If you take any photos for the tasks, please feel free to send them in to the school at eaOchiltree.PS@eastayrshire.org.uk.

Good Luck and have fun marking off as many challenges as possible.

Thank you

Ochiltree TV

As part of a new initiative, we have created a new tab on our school website called “Ochiltree TV”. This will allow us to share videos created by classes as well as any films created as part of the Into Film programme.

We currently have links to videos showcasing:

  • P1/2’s rendition of “Up In the Morning Early” by Robert Burns
  • Primary 6/7’s explanation of Restorative Conversations
  • Bethlehem – The Musical – December 2025

TTT Boxing Academy

TTT Boxing Academy

🥊 Community Open Night – Boxing for All! 🥊
Join us for our Community Open Night at our boxing club, welcoming primary school children and parents to come along, get active, and experience boxing in a fun and supportive environment.
📅 Thursday 29th January
👧 Kids Class (Primary School Age): 5:45pm
👨‍👩‍👧 Adults / Parents Class: 6:30pm
📍 3 Holmquarry Road, Kilmarnock
No experience needed – just come along, have fun, and see what our club is all about. A great way for kids to build confidence and fitness, and for parents to get involved too!

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