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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
REMINDER – Completion and Return of Forms
It has been a busy couple of weeks in the school getting into the new academic session, and to ensure that we have all our records and files all current and up to date, to allow access to systems and to capture your opinions, we have sent out the following forms for your completion and return;
- Annual Data Check (paper form),
- Parental Consent Form Detailing Health and Medical Information (Walks Around Ochiltree),
- Parental Consent Form – Trip to Darnlaw Farm, RHET (P3/4 only),
- Flu Immunisation Consents (forms should be completed and returned in sealed brown envelope even if consent is not given)
- Photographic Consent
- EAC Acceptable Use of Computer Facilities
- Learning Journals – Form for completion
- Primary 7 Residential – Form (P7 Parents only)
We note that there are few outstanding awaiting return, and would appreciate that these forms be completed online or handed back to school as soon as possible.
If you have not received, or have misplaced any of these forms, please contact the school on 01290 700351 and these can be reissued.
Many thanks for your assistance.
NUT FREE SCHOOL
REMINDER
As Ochiltree Primary is a nut free school, please ensure your child doesn’t come to school with any snack/lunch items that contain nuts.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Parent Council AGM – Wednesday 16th September, 7pm
Welcome Back and Dates for Your Diary
Please look out for a letter in your child’s school bag today welcoming all to the 2026/2027 session and outlining some key dates for the months ahead.
Please keep an eye on the app and the blog for further details and updates on our activities this session.
An electronic copy is attached for ease of access too.
Thank you
PE Days
For our first week back to school, the following times will be the PE sessions for each class:
- P1/2 – Thursday 10:50am – 11:50am
- P3/4 – Friday 10:50am – 11:50am
- P5/6 – Friday 1.30pm – 2:30pm
- P6/7 – Thursday 1:30pm – 2:30pm
A finalised timetable will follow shortly.
Thank you
Last Day of 2025/2026 – Friday 26/6/26
With the Summer Holidays fast approaching, please note that the school will close at 1pm tomorrow.
Early lunches of soup and sandwiches will be offered to pupils before the early finish.
Pupils who access school transport will be collected at the earlier time of 12:25pm.
Any medication held at school will need to be signed out by a parent / guardian before the holidays.
There are also a few pottery creations to be collected from school too. For safe transport home, you can either send a box in with your child tomorrow or collect directly from the school.
School reopens for the 2026/2027 year on Wednesday 19th August 2026 at 8:50am.
Wishing you all a very happy summer holiday!!
!! Medication Collection – Important !!
Parents / carers of pupils who have medication held at school during term time are requested to collect all medication on Friday 26th June by 1pm before the start of the summer holidays.
Medicines cannot be sent home with your child, and will need to be signed out by a parent / guardian.
Please contact the school office on 01290 700351 should you wish to discuss this further.
Thank you
Sticky Fingers – Summer Programme
Pottery – Transportation Home
As part of our learning with Archaeology Scotland, the children have made clay pots.
To allow these to be taken home safely, can you please send your child into school with a shoe box, or similar sized box, to protect the pot on the way home.
Alternatively, you can collect the pot from school at home times.
Thank you
P3/4 – BBC Scotland
Listen out for Primary 3/4 cheering on the Scotland football team on BBC Radio Scotland’s show ‘Yes Sir I can Boogie‘ from 6pm – 9pm tonight.
MaidSafe Open Day 28th June
Walking History Scavenger Hunt 2026
Ochiltree Primary School Parent Council Reminder
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.
50th Celebrations Update
Summer of ’76 Outdoor Fun Day
Friday 19th June
In keeping with PVG regulations, the Parent Council have asked that NO PARENTS are to attend the event .
This event will be for PUPILS ONLY.
Apologies for any confusion caused.
Thank you
