Dates for Your Diary
Please check your child’s school bag for a letter issued today outlining forthcoming dates for your diary for the remainder of this term and for the terms in the New Year.
You can also find the letter attached.
Thank you
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Children in Need – Friday 14th November
Children in Need – Friday 14th November
Pupils are invited to either wear spots / Pudsey-themed clothing or accessories, or wear something yellow for Children in Need day.
Pupils can make a cash donation, collected by the Parent Council, on the day should they wish.
Thank you
Jobs / Volunteering in Ochiltree
P3/4 Inter Disciplinary Learning
We are learning about jobs in our local community.
We were wondering if there are any parents, carers or relatives who work in Ochiltree that would like to come along and talk to our class.
We are also interested to hear from those who volunteer in the community or have jobs that allow them to work from home.
If you are able to help us in our learning, then please contact the school office who will put you in touch with Mrs Meek.
Thank you,
Mrs Meek
Celebrating Wider Achievement
Whole School Achievement Assembly
We look forward to hosting our first achievement assembly on Friday 14th November.
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!
FLU IMMUNISATION OF SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN 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 Wednesday 26th November, should any action be required, please contact the NHS at least three days prior to this date.
Thank you
Letter for Parents of Asthmatic Children School 2025
Child Health Department
Tel: 01294 323466
September 2025
Dear Parent/Carer
FLU IMMUNISATION OF SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN WITH ASTHMA
| PLEASE IGNORE THIS LETTER IF YOUR CHILD DOES NOT HAVE ASTHMA OR
IF YOU HAVE NOT GIVEN CONSENT FOR YOUR CHILD TO BE VACCINATED |
Thank you for completing and returning the form consenting for your child to receive flu vaccination at school in the near future. This letter is for parents who have consented to their child’s vaccination and indicated on the form that their child has asthma. You should have provided information about any medication (such as steroid tablets) your child may take for their asthma.
If you are a parent/carer of a child with asthma and have consented to their vaccination we are writing to request that you contact us prior to their vaccination if there is any change to your child’s asthma as this may affect whether your child can have the nasal flu vaccine or the vaccine by injection.
The changes you should tell us about are:
- A change in the type of inhaler, an increase in the strength or number of puffs your child takes each day within three days of school session
- If your child is now taking or has been prescribed steroid or other tablets since completing the consent form
- If your child’s asthma has become worse in any way in the three days before your child’s vaccination is due
Please contact 01294 323466 to tell us about any changes before the immunisation team visit your child’s school.
If your child has asthma and is unable to be vaccinated on the day of the school vaccination session your child will be able to receive the vaccine if we are back in school for an absentee day or at a NHS clinic.. If you consented to their vaccination you will be sent a letter home with your child advising you what will happen next.
More information on flu and the vaccine is available in the leaflet previously provided and online at www.nhsinform.scot/childflu or call the NHS inform helpline Freephone at 0800 22 44 88.
Yours faithfully
p.p Susan Wilson, Health Board Immunisation Co-ordinator
NHS Ayrshire & Arran
P5, 6 & 7 – School Lunch Bookings
P5, 6 & 7 – School Lunch Bookings
If your child is attending church lunches on a Thursday, can you please make sure that any previously booked school lunches are cancelled via ParentPay.
This is to make sure that we are not providing meals unnecessarily and to reduce any food wastage.
Thank you
Bonfires and Fireworks
Please see the following information which has been received from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Police Scotland regarding bonfires and fireworks:
Dear Parents/Guardians,
As we approach the bonfire and firework season, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Police Scotland are working together to ensure the safety of our communities. In previous years, we have seen incidents of firework-related anti-social behaviour (ASB), and we are asking for your support in helping to prevent this.
Please take a moment to review the following guidance:
- Supervision: Children and young people should not handle, purchase, or set off fireworks.
- Behaviour: Do not allow your children to participate in or accompany others involved in ASB or disorder.
- Reporting: Please report any ASB or disorder you witness or hear about.
- Waste Disposal: Dispose of household and garden waste appropriately in the lead-up to bonfire weekend.
- Bonfire Materials: Report any large items (e.g. furniture, pallets) that could be used to build unauthorised bonfires to your local council for removal.
- Fireworks Sales: Report any unauthorised fireworks sellers to Police Scotland or Crimestoppers.
- Community Safety: Encourage young people to report fireworks misuse or deliberate fire raising anonymously via Fearless.org.
Fearless.org is a youth-focused platform run by Crimestoppers that empowers young people across Scotland to report crime anonymously and safely, helping to prevent antisocial behaviour and promote community safety.
Fireworks Legislation – Key Points:
- It is illegal for anyone under 18 to possess adult fireworks in a public place.
- It is an offence to supply adult fireworks to persons under 18.
- It is an offence to supply any fireworks to persons under 16.
- Throwing fireworks in public places, including roads, is strictly prohibited.
(Adult fireworks exclude caps, cracker snaps, indoor fireworks, novelty matches, party poppers, serpents, and throw downs.)
Our shared goal is to ensure that residents feel safe and protected during this period.
Any behaviour that endangers people or property will not be tolerated.
Thank you for your cooperation and continued support.
Kind regards,
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Police Scotland
POLICE SCOTLAND – 101
CRIMESTOPPERS – 0800 555 111
IN AN EMERGENCY – CALL 999
fearless.org
P6/7 Rugby Training
P6/7 RUGBY SESSIONS
Dear Parents / Carers,
Representatives from Cumnock Rugby Football Club will be coming into school during school time (11:00am – 11:45am) on the following Thursday dates to deliver rugby training:
- 6/11/2025,
- 13/11/2025,
- 20/11/2025, and
- 27/11/2025.
These sessions will be held on the pitch at the back of the school, unless the weather is particularly inclement.
A change of clothes, change of footwear and a towel is requested for these sessions as pupils are likely to get dirty during training.
Thank you.
Halloween – Choking Hazard
!!! Halloween – Choking Hazard !!!
Dear Parent/Carers,
With Halloween coming up when sweet treats and bags of goodies will be eaten, we would like to highlight the risk of choking, particularly with small, spherical, gummy textured sweets.
We would encourage all parents to avoid sending in chocolate or jelly eyeballs, lollies or any other small round confectionaries for snack.
Given that pupils could be running around over break time these sweets can be incredibly dangerous.
Let’s help keep our pupils safe and avoid bringing this type of sweet to school.
Please remember we are also a NUT FREE school – this includes chocolate hazelnut spreads and fillings.
Thank you
Halloween Parties and Costumes 31/10/25
Halloween Parties – Friday 31st October
Children are welcome to come to school dressed up on Friday or bring in a costume to change into. Staff in school will assist any child who needs help getting changed.
Please note that costumes / masks / make-up should not be too scary, and no props should be taken into school.
Thank you and Happy Halloween!!
For P7 Parent / Carers: Robert Burns Academy – Technical Tester Session
For P7 Parent / Carers: Robert Burns Academy – Technical Tester Session
Wednesday 12th November 2025, 4pm – 5:30pm
If you would like to reserve a place to attend, please email eaRobertBurns.Ac@eastayrshire.org.uk with Pupil’s Name, Parent/Carer’s Name and Primary School attending.
For more details, please click on the flyer below.
Thank you
REMINDER – Sports Consent Forms Return
REMINDER – Sports Consent Forms Return
Consent forms were issued Thursday 23rd / Friday 24th October to pupils expressing an interest in the following sports activities / clubs:
| Pupils Invited | Activity | Activity Commences |
| P6/7 | Lunchtime Basketball | Monday 27th October |
| P3/4 | Multi Sport After-school Club | Tuesday 28th October |
| P6/7 | Girls Football | Wednesday 29th October |
Please check out your child’s school bag if you have not seen these yet.
With activities commencing this week, please complete and return issued forms to the school ASAP to make sure that your child does not miss out in taking part.
Thank you for your assistance.
Pumpkin Carving Competition
Pumpkin Carving Competition
To decorate our school for Halloween, the pupil council are organising a pumpkin carving competition.
Pupils are invited to carve a pumpkin at home and bring it into school if they wish to enter.
Please bring carved pumpkins into school by Friday 31st October at the latest.
A winner will be chosen from each class.
Happy Carving!!
The Pupil Council
Posters were designed by Emily S, Alix, and Evie.
Sports – Consent Forms Return
Consent Forms Return
Consent forms have been issued to pupils expressing an interest in the following sports activities / clubs:
| Pupils Invited | Activity | Activity Commences |
| P6/7 | Lunchtime Basketball | Monday 27th October |
| P3/4 | Multi Sport After-school Club | Tuesday 28th October |
| P6/7 | Girls Football | Wednesday 29th October |
Please check out your child’s school bag if you have not seen these yet.
With activities commencing next week, please complete and return issued forms to the school on Monday morning to make sure that your child does not miss out in taking part.
Thank you for your assistance.
P7s – RBA Home Economics Taster Session
CHRISTMAS CARDS AND CHRISTMAS ITEMS ORDER 2025
CHRISTMAS CARDS AND CHRISTMAS ITEMS ORDER 2025
The Parent Council have organised Minuteman Press to produce Christmas Cards and Items for this festive season, and the pupils have been working hard on their designs. Please look out for the designs, covering letter and order form coming home in school bags today.
Your child’s artwork can be printed on the following items and the prices per item are:
| Item | Price per Item |
| Christmas Card Pack (12 cards) | £6.00 |
| Christmas Label Sheet (24 labels) | £3.50 |
| Printed Mug | £7.00 |
| Printed Tote Bag | £8.00 |
| Printed Tea Towel | £8.00 |
| Tree Decoration (white polymer material) | £5.50 |
Should you wish to place an order for any items, it is preferred that payments are made in full directly to the Parent Council at:
| Name of Account: | Ochiltree Primary Parent Council |
| Sort Code: | 80-06-24 |
| Account Number: | 06001655 |
| Please note Child’s First Name, First Initial of Surname and Class as reference. | |
If there are any difficulties transferring funds to the Parent Council bank account, cash may be collected. Please contact Margaret Donald, Chairperson to the Parent Council on 07743 117583 to make arrangements.
Please return your completed order form along with your child’s design to the school by
Tuesday 21st October 2025
Thank you
Super Tattie’s Birthday
Super Tattie’s Birthday
For the Super Tattie’s birthday celebrations we had a big birthday cake shown off here by our oldest and youngest pupils Flynn and Mia . It was delicious!!
Autumn Amble – Timetable
Autumn Amble – Timetable
We are gearing up for our Autumn Amble sponsored walk on Wednesday 1st October.
Please make sure your child has warm and waterproof footwear and clothing suitable for the autumn weather conditions on the day.
Our pupils will be on their walk around the village as follows:
| Time | Class |
| 9:30am | P1/2 |
| 10:00am | P5/6 |
| 1:30pm | P6/7 |
| 2:00pm | P3/4 |
Give us a wave if you see us out and about.
Thank you
Autumn Amble – Sponsor Money
Autumn Amble – Sponsor Money
Please note that we are only able to collect sponsor money into the school on Monday 6th October.
Thank you for your assistance with this.
MacMillan Coffee Morning – Donation Request
MacMillan Coffee Morning – Hosted by Ochiltree Primary School Pupils
Friday 3rd October 2025 at 09:30am – 11:00am
Ochiltree Primary School
Donations of shop bought cakes and sweet treats would be very welcome. Please note that this is a Nut-free school.
Come and join us for coffee, sweet treats and a chat, all raising money to support MacMillan Cancer Support.
We look forward to seeing you on Friday.
