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School Trips

School Trip to Culzean – Monday 3rd June 2024 – Packed Lunches

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The whole school will be going on a visit to Culzean Castle and Country Park on Monday 3rd June 2024.

We would like to thank the Parent Council for funding the transport and workshop cost from their successful grant application to 9CC. There will be no cost to pupils.

Children will be enjoying the following workshops:

  • P1 – Sense Walk
  • P2-4 – Power of Our Planet (outdoor learning), and
  • P5-7 – Castle Learning, Life in the Past.

As the pupils will be out of school all day a packed lunch will be required.

Should you wish to order an East Ayrshire provided school lunch, please place your order via ParentPay by no later than Wednesday 29th May, as the kitchens require at least 48 hours of notice prior to a trip.

Please do not place an order on ParentPay if your child is bringing a packed lunch along from home.

With the typical Scottish weather being so variable, it would be advisable to bring along a waterproof jacket and suitable sturdy waterproof footwear, as well as sunscreen, sun hat and sunglasses. Who knows what surprises the weather may bring, but here’s hoping it behaves and gives us a fine day.

Extra Curricular

Junior Chess Tour – Event 7 – Thursday 6th June 2024

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Venue – Greenwood Academy, Dreghorn, Irvine KA11 4HL

Start time – 6.30pm – 8.45pm

This is the seventh in a series of junior events to be held this season, continuing on from the success of previous season’s Junior Chess Tour.

Multiple entries from schools as well as individual entries are very welcome.

This is an ideal event for beginners or inexperienced players. Players should know how to play chess and NOT be playing in the Ayrshire Chess Leagues. Each player will play approximately 4 games against other players . Winners will receive medals. This is meant to be a fun event as an introduction to more formal chess events.

There will be no entry fee, but names of entrants must be submitted by 5pm on 4th June 2024. Late entries will not be accepted. Entries by email to ayrshirechess@gmail.com. Postal entry to Mr S Taylor, Greenwood Academy, Dreghorn, Irvine KA11 4HL. As well as names of players ACA also require school/class/year of players.

Please note that the rooms used for playing and analysis have restrictions that only players or organisers are allowed in these rooms. A waiting room is provided for parents and teachers and non playing juniors.

Report on Junior Chess Tour event 6 Greenwood 2nd May 2024

Health and Wellbeing

The Exchange Counselling Service

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Please find information regarding the Exchange Counselling Service. More details can be found at the following links:

The Exchange – Psychological Wellbeing Guide for Parents

The Exchange – Psychological Wellbeing Guide for Primary Children

These documents are also available to view on the this blog.  Click on the menu, ‘School Information and Documents’, then click on ‘Health and Wellbeing’.

 

Sports

Run, Jump and Throw Olympics After-School Club

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This after-school club is being run by Vibrant Communities for Primary 1, 2 and 3 pupils, in the school, between 3pm and 4pm, on the following three Thursdays:

  • 23rd May,
  • 30th May, and
  • 3th June.

Parents of P1, P2 and P3 pupils have already received a letter regarding this after-school club.

P6/7 Play Leader Volunteers

P6 and P7 pupils have been asked in class today if they would like to volunteer to be a Play Leader for these sessions. Letters and consent forms will be issued on Monday to those pupils expressing an interest in taking part.

Participating children and volunteer Play Leaders should bring their PE kits with them on the above dates.

 

Primary 7

P7 Transition to Robert Burns Academy – A Reminder of Key Dates

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  • P7 Information Evening – Wednesday 5th June 6.30 – 8.00pm
    This is an information evening for P7 parents and carers. The evening will start with a presentation in Barony Hall, which will cover the timeline of the transition process for this year, including what will happen during the two induction days in June. There will also be information on the S1 curriculum and how to stay in touch with the school, including key contacts for you and your child. Handouts will be available, which will include answers to frequently asked questions as well as links to online platforms. When the presentation concludes you will be given the opportunity to explore the school building, some pupils and members of staff will be on hand to give more details regarding their subject area and assist you in finding your way around the building. In addition to this, many of our partners who offer supports in school, and to the local community, will also be on hand to discuss some of the work they do. Please use the QR code on the attached letter (link below) to complete a short Glow form confirming your attendance. If your child will be attending the Supported Learning Centre (SLC) next year then you should attend the main presentation in Barony Hall before being accompanied to the SLC where staff will be able to show you the facilities.

 

  • Induction Days – Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th June
    Primary 7 pupils will be visiting the school for a two day ‘induction’ on Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th June. Transport arrangements for the days will be advised nearer the time. The purpose of these days is to allow new S1 pupils to meet their new schoolmates and teachers, while experiencing some of the learning activities from the S1 curriculum. P7 classes will also be shown a video made by some of senior students, featuring interviews with many of our staff members and giving them some tips for success before they arrive in June.
  • Transition Letter April 24
School News

Ochiltree Cattle Show 2024

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This year’s cattle show has been another success for Ochiltree Primary School.

Pupils were asked to create a front cover design for this years’ show schedule and the winners were:

Class Winner
P1/2 Will
P3/4 Arthur
P4/5 Rebecca
P5/6 Lottie
P7 Harris

with the overall design winner being Lottie, P5/6; her design is pictured above.

Pupils also entered handicrafts to the show too, with the following successes:

Class  Placing  Pupil Name 
P 1/2 Third Alix
Second Illy
First Wallace
 
P 3/4 Third Arthur
Second Lukas
First Tommy
 
P 4/5 Third Lewis
Second Lilianna
First Jaxon
 
P 5/6 Third Rubie
Second Hannah
First Lottie
 
P 7 Third Jennifer
Second Jess
First Eva

The judges had a very difficult task selecting the winners in each class group. They were very impressed with the quality of the creations made for this year’s show and commented how talented all of our pupils are.

Stuart Watson, Chairman of the Ochiltree Cattle Show Committee, visited the school on Wednesday 8th May to present our winning pupils with their prizes at assembly. Thank you to Stuart for celebrating the pupils successes.

Ochiltree Cattle Show Committee thank all pupils and staff for their hard work producing such fantastic works of art for the show. Thanks also go to our lovely parents who encourage the young people to enter the handicrafts and animal showing sections; without everyone’s contributions, and the weather of course, the cattle show wouldn’t be the successful event it is each year.

Check out the Sway below for pictures of all of the pupils’ fabulous creations;

Ochiltree Cattle Show 2024
Congratulations to all pupils for their entries to the 2024 Ochiltree Cattle Show held Wednesday 24th April.
School Trips

P6 Trip – Danger Detectives

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Our P6 pupils will be embarking on a mission to Dean Castle Country Park on Tuesday 14th May to be Danger Detectives.

Parents are reminded to return consent forms to the school as soon as possible.

As the pupils will be out of school all day, a packed lunch will be required. Should you wish to order an East Ayrshire provided school lunch, please place your order via ParentPay by no later than 8am on Monday 13th May. Please do not place an order on ParentPay if your child is bringing a packed lunch along from home.

As the weather is so variable, it would be advisable to bring along a waterproof jacket and suitable waterproof footwear, as well as sunscreen. Who knows what surprises the weather may bring.

School News

Holiday Weekend

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The school will finish at the usual time on Friday 3rd May and re-open on Tuesday 7th May at 8.50 a.m.

Hopefully,  the sun continues to shine for the holiday!

Also a wee reminder that the School will also be closed on Monday 27th May for a Public Holiday and an In-service day on Tuesday 28th May.

School News

Dates for Your Diary

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Please note the following key dates for your calendars:

Date  Event 
Monday 6th May   May Day Bank Holiday 
Thursday 9th May  Football Match 3pm – 5pm – Home to Drongan 
Friday 10th – Sunday 12th May  Boswell Book Festival 
Friday 10th May  P7 Visit to Boswell Book Festival 
Monday 13th May   No Football training due to football match – away to Auchinleck
Tuesday 14th May  P6 Danger Detectives Trip 
Wednesday 15th May  UNESCO visit to P7 class 
Thursday 16th May   Football Match after school – away to Dalmellington
29th – 31st May  Health Week 
Monday 27th May  Monday School Holiday 
Tuesday 28th May  In Service Day 
Friday 31st May  Sports Day 
Monday 3rd June  Whole School Trip to Culzean 
Wednesday 26th June  Summer Celebration 
Friday 28th June  1pm closure for summer holidays 
Eco, Primary 1/2

P1/2 Garden Wind Chimes

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Our P1/2 class have been busy helping to make the garden look pretty with lovely new windchimes created using eco friendly and sustainable materials.

Thank you to MaidSafe for helping our pupils create such beautiful decorations for the garden.

Please see the sway to see the pupils’ lovely creations.

Go to this Sway
Sports

Vibrant Communities – Sports Survey

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Vibrant Communities are carrying out a sport and physical activity consultation across East Ayrshire.

This is a good chance for you and your children say what you already do, what you like to do, and barriers to participating in sport in the area.

If you could please spend 5 minutes with your child to fill in the survey that would be much appreciated!

The survey can be accessed via this link:

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SportPhysAct/

Thanks

Much appreciated!

Barry Holmes

Active Schools Coordinator: Auchinleck Education Group

School News

Tempest Photography

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Tempest Photography have been in school today.

Proofs of the individual and family photographs have been sent home in your child’s/children’s school bags this afternoon.

The link to the P1 and P7 class photographs will be sent to the school in the next couple of week and will be issued to parents once received.

If you would like to order the photographs, please go to:

https://tempest-orders.co.uk/

There you will be asked to enter your Reference Number, which can be found below the barcode printed beneath the chosen picture. Enter the necessary details and add to the cart. Repeat this process for all the photos you wish to buy.

Happy Memories!