Please use the links below for more information and to register your interest:
Tuesday quiet class:
Sunday ASN open gym
All posts by Mrs MCDICKEN
Parents’ Day/Evening Form
Lockerbie Manor – preview
Easter STEM Workshops
We have opened the Booking for our Easter STEM Workshops. If you would like to book please go to:
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Eventbrite – Maidsafe Foundation Easter STEM Workshops – Tuesday, April 8, 2025 | Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 108 Main St, Ochiltree, Ayrshire. Find event and ticket information.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
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East Ayrshire Leisure
On 1st April 2025, the Active Schools Team will be transferring to East Ayrshire Leisure Trust.
As a result we will be changing how registration for our holiday activities take place, which requires the East Ayrshire Leisure app. In order to make sure that you have all the up to date details of our holiday programmes, sporting opportunities and wider access to East Ayrshire Leisure services, please click on the link below which will direct you to the East Ayrshire Leisure website where you can select the Apple or Google store for download. https://eastayrshireleisure.com/sport-fitness/download-the-app/
If you have any questions please email active.schools@east-ayrshire.gov.uk or speak to your Active Schools Coordinator.
Cashless Catering System
Dear parent / carer
From Monday 10th March we are introducing a new Cashless Catering system in your child’s school.
Catering Services recognised that it was time to update their cashless payment system. They researched and engaged with companies to find a system that is straightforward and easy for you to use. They have also ensured that the system utilises the latest technology available.
A video has been prepared to help you book a school meal for the first time – How to book a meal – ParentPay (wistia.com)
Meals will continue to be ordered through ParentPay.
You will log in to ParentPay and select school meals. Then all you have to do is check the menus, select a meal for your child then they collect it at lunchtime as normal.
ParentPay knows if your child qualifies for a free school meal so you can order with the knowledge that no payment is required. If your child pays for their school meal, you will have to make payment within two hours of the meal being ordered.
Meals must be ordered by 8am and can be ordered up to three weeks in advance. You can make your first meal booking from the evening of Friday 7th March.
Please note that any existing meal bookings, from Monday, 10th March will need to be rebooked.
Additional allergen and dietary information:
The new system will also have improved allergy and dietary management, so you can be confident that special dietary requirements are observed. Make sure this information is up to date by contacting your school.
If you have provided current dietary information for your child, this will be updated on the new system and will block any meal choices that contain approved allergens.
The system is also a useful information tool for parents and carers in displaying allergen information linked to each online menu item this includes all information for pupils following religious and lifestyle diets.
CJCE Easter Camp
Our 2025 P1 – P7 Easter Camps are now available to book!
We will be running 2 camps 
Week 1 – Tuesday 8th April – Thursday 10th April Week 2 – Tuesday 15th April – Thursday 17th April
How to Sign up!
1. Sign your young person up using the link below and filling in the form, completing each question asked. https://forms.office.com/r/ARYMMB7dX6?origin=lprLink
2. Purchase your ticket using the link below, choosing the option for the dates you intend to come. For example, for week 1, purchase the week 1 ticket option! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cjce-easter-camp-2025-tickets-1259286552979?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
3. Once this is done, your young person will be added to the register and will be ready to go (You do not need a confirmation email from us!)
For any questions regarding the camp or regarding paying, please get in touch! 
Contact: Jamie-cjce23@outlook.com
Scholastic Book Fair
All Children will be able to view the Book Fair from 24h – 28th March and parents will be able to purchase books (subject to availability) on our Parents’ Day/Evening using a QR code and on the morning of Friday 28th March. If there are any issues using the QR code the office will be able to set-up a payment plan on ParentPay.
Please see attached poster.
Can you spot our Visitors?!
As part of their studies P6/7 have been looking at animal adaptations and camouflage. We did some science experiments, art work on colour matching and also had visits from some specialists in camouflage – stick insects!
Feedback System
We are looking forward to welcoming our parents into the school over the next few days. We would like to share with you our new feedback system used across the school and the ways in which we are using it to set targets and raise attainment. Look out for the pink and green markings and Freddie our feedback mascot across the school and in you child’s jotters.
Mrs MacColl
Parent Council Meeting
Ochiltree Primary School Parent Council Meeting
Wednesday 12th February 2025 7:00pm
MaidSafe Foundation Science Centre
Please see attached Agenda.
Scholastic Book Fair
Ochiltree PS is holding a Book Fair from 24th – 28th March. Further information to follow.
Outdoor Learning Day
And the sun has started to shine ………………….. However, due to internal flooding within the school and disruption to classes we were still unable to go ahead with our Outdoor Learning Day. A further update will be sent once we have a new date.
Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
Sharing the Learning
Dear Parent/Carer
You are warmly invited to come along and “Share the Learning” with your child. Please see timetable below.
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Sharing the Learning |
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| Date | Class | Time |
| Thursday 13h February | Primary 1/2 | 9.00 a.m. – 10.00 a.m. |
| Thursday 13th February | Primary 3/4 | 1.55 p.m. – 2.55 p.m. |
| Friday 14th February | Primary 6/7 | 9.00 a.m. – 10.00 a.m. |
| Friday 14th February | Primary 5/6 | 1.55 p.m. – 2.55 p.m. |
Cinema Night – Ochiltree Hub
Outdoor Learning Day
Due to adverse weather conditions, today’s planned “Outdoor Learning Day” will be postponed and organised at a future date.
Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
Handball Activity
Parent Council – Family Bongo Bingo
Cinema Night at Ochiltree Community Hub
Diary Dates
| Friday 24th January – Burns Celebration | 1:45-2:45 | An afternoon of Scottish poetry song and dance to celebrate the national Bard – all welcome. |
| Tuesday 4th February – Big Day OOT | Our first afternoon of Ochiltree Outdoors Together – taking our learning outside. Pupils should come dressed appropriately for the weather. | |
| Monday 10th February | Public holiday | |
| Tuesday 11th February | In-service day | |
| Wednesday 12th February | Pupils return | |
| Thursday 13th – Friday 14th February – Sharing our learning | 9:00 – 10:00
1:50-2:50 |
Parents can join their child to experience learning in a range of curricular areas within the class and school. Each class will be allocated one of the four slots; details to follow. |
| Monday 3rd – Wednesday 4th March – Lockerbie residential | Our P6 and P7 are off on their residential trip. | |
| Monday 3rd March – Mental Health Monday | As part of Children’s Mental health week pupils will be taking part in a range of activities to promote positive mental health. | |
| Thursday 6th March – World Book day | As part of our reading schools project our pupil group and Mrs Meek will be planning a range of activities to promote reading. | |
| Thursday 27th March – Parents evening | 3:00- 5:00
6:00- 8:00 |
Join us for our second parents’ night of session 24/25. |
| Thursday 3rd April – Easter service and Daffodil tea | 9:30-11:00 | P5-6 will welcome you to join us for our Easter service and daffodil tea in the school – all welcome |
| Friday 4th April | School closes at 2:30 for the Spring Holiday. School transport will leave from the school at 2:00pm. | |
| Tuesday 22nd April | 8:50 | Pupils return for the summer term. |
