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.
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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.
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Please see the attached letter and details below from the NHS regarding
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.
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Letter for Parents of Asthmatic Children School 2026
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;
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.
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.
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.
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For our first week back to school, the following times will be the PE sessions for each class:
A finalised timetable will follow shortly.
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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!!
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.
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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.
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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.
Ochiltree Primary School Parent Council Reminder
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.
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.
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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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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
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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:
Please contact the school office to notify of amendments, either by note or email to eaOchiltree.PS@eastayrshire.org.uk.
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