Active Schools are holding an October Sports Camp at Barony Sports Village, Cumnock, on Monday 12th October, 12:00 noon – 3pm, for P1 – P7 pupils, £6.
Booking required via
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P7 Robert Burns Academy Transition
Music Taster Session – Thursday 22nd October 2026
Please see the attached flyer for details of another Transition event for your P7 pupils and their families on Thursday 22nd October.
Parents can sign up via the Ticketsource links below.
There will be 40 spaces available for each session, including parents/carers – pupils must be accompanied by one adult at all times for Health & Safety.
Autumn Clean Up Sponsored Litter Pick – Sponsor Money Collection
Our pupils had a very successful autumn clean up around the village on Friday 25th September.
There is no obligation, but we would be grateful if you could help by sponsoring your child and by asking family and friends to sponsor too.
All funds collected will be put towards outdoor and playground activities.
If you are able to help, we would ask that all sponsor sheets and collected money be returned to the school in the sealed envelope provided
on Monday 5th October by 12 noon.
Cash can only be collected on this date, as it will be banked at the end of the day as there are no facilities for cash to be stored in school over night.
Thank you
RBA P7 Transition Newsletter – October 2026
Please find attached the October issue of the Robert Burns Academy P7 Transition Newsletter from Michelle Anderson, Year Head of S1, for your information and key dates.
A paper copy will be coming home in school bags today.
Robert Burns Academy – P7 Transition Event
The first Robert Burns Academy Transition Event is coming up on Tuesday October in the Home Economics Department.
Please see the attached flyer for details of the Pizza Night.
Sign up via the Ticketsource links below.
There will be 40 spaces available for each session, including parents/carers – pupils must be accompanied by one adult at all times for Health & Safety.
Harvest Hoolie Disco – Thursday 22nd October
Ochiltree Primary School Parent Council presents
P3/4 Outdoor Learning – Thursday 1st October
P3/4 will be taking part in outdoor learning Thursday afternoon.
As part of our novel study we will be going on a mini beast hunt and making bug hotels.
Please bring appropriate footwear and clothing for this activity.
Many thanks,
Mrs Meek
Learning Estate Capital Allocation
Dear Parents / Carers
Please find attached an update on works programmed for the school from Learning Estate Capital Allocations.
As you will see, this is all at an early stage, but we are delighted that the capital has been ring fenced for the repairs.
We will continue to share information timeously with parents and carers as we move through the process.
We thank you for you understanding and support on this matter.
le dùrachdan,
Loudoun Monday Night Basketball
Loudoun Leisure Centre
Starts Monday 28 Sept
730pm – 830pm
Open to all Primary 6 – S6
Free
Hub Halloween Disco
P7 Residential
Gentle reminder that, for those pupils wishing to take part in the P7 Residential to Lockerbie Manor between Monday 17th and Wednesday 19th May, the deposit is due to be paid by Friday 25th September.
Thank you to those who have paid already.
If your child does not wish to go on the residentail trip, please let us know at eaOchiltree.PS@eastayrshire.org.uk or 01290 700351.
Thank you
Autumn Clean Up Sponsored Litter Pick – Friday 25th September
This is a reminder that our pupils are gearing up for an autumn clean up around the village on Friday 25th September during school hours to help raise money for outdoor and playground activities.
Warm waterproof clothing and footwear suitable for autumn temperatures and weather conditions is advised for the day.
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 collected money be returned to the school in the sealed envelope provided on Monday 5th October by 12 noon. Cash can only be collected on this date.
Thank you
Learning Journals – ParentZone Login
All pupil’s main contacts should have received an email from Learning Journals today asking you to log into or reset your login password to access the ParentZone.
Please contact the school office if you have not received this email and we can arrange for this to be resent.
More information on the Learning Journals ParentZone will be given today at the Sharing the Learning Event commencing in the school at 2pm.
Thank you
Parent Council AGM – Wednesday 16th September
Parent Council AGM
Wednesday 16th September, 7pm
Ochiltree Parish Church Hall
New members and office bearers welcome!
Friday After School STEM Club
To book your childs place, please use the Event Bright link:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1142649197509?aff=oddtdtcreator
Autumn Clean Up Sponsored Litter Pick – Friday 25th September
Our pupils are gearing up for an autumn clean up around the village on Friday 25th September during school hours to help raise money for outdoor and playground activities.
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 collected money be returned to the school in the sealed envelope provided on Monday 5th October by 12 noon. Cash can only be collected on this date.
Warm waterproof clothing and footwear suitable for autumn temperatures and weather conditions is advised for the day.
Thank you
REMINDER – Completion of Online Forms
We have previously sent links to the following forms for your completion and return;
- Photographic Consent
- EAC Acceptable Use of Computer Facilities
- Learning Journals – Form for completion
We note that there are a few awaiting response, and would appreciate that these forms be completed online as soon as possible.
Thanks if you have completed these already.
Please contact the school on 01290 700351 if you require assistance.
Many thanks.
School Values
We are currently evaluating our school values and are looking for your opinions.
A Diamond 9 template has been sent home for families to discuss and complete. Your child should be able to explain to you how the Diamond 9 works.
We are looking for families to note the top three values you think are the most important for Ochiltree Primary School.
Please complete and return the form to the school by Friday 4th September.
Thank you
P1/2 Outdoor Learning
Our P1/2 class will be taking part in outdoor learning Tuesday 1st September.
Rain is forecast for tomorrow, so wellies, outdoor jacket and a change of clothes is requested to allow our pupils to take part.
Thank you
FLU Immunisation – Pupils with Asthma
Please see the attached letter and details below from the NHS regarding
FLU IMMUNISATION OF SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN WITH ASTHMA
Our pupils are scheduled to be vaccinated on Friday 25th September, should any action be required, please contact the NHS at least three days prior to this date.
A paper copy of this letter will be send home today with pupils identified as having asthma.
Thank you
Letter for Parents of Asthmatic Children School 2026
