Tempest were in school today to take individual and family photographs. These will be sent home with your child today for your to order.
Please note Tempest will be back in school on Tuesday 26th May to take Primary 1 + Primary 7 class photographs.
A special “whole school” 50th anniversary photograph was taken today and will be available to purchase during our 50th anniversary celerations.
If you wish any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
Thank you.
Our exciting Commonwealth Games Easter Programme is now live on the East Ayrshire Leisure Website. Please see link below which takes you to the calendar, select your venue and book on. Barony Sports Village will be the closest for this cluster. Please note you must contact beforehand if your child has any additional support need or requirement which needs extra care. If this is not done parents may be required to wait at the sessions to support when they turn up.
Easter Fun | East Ayrshire Leisure Trust
App link – Download the App | East Ayrshire Leisure Trust
Portal Link – Account Login – if not a member, sign up to pay as you go.
Please click on the PDF below for full details:
Ochiltree Primary School’s Parents’ Day/Evening will be held on Thursday 26th March 2026. Please complete the form below to request an allocated time slot.
Parents’ Day/Evening Thursday 26th March 2026 – Fill in form
**Please note that Mrs Anderson from Robert Burns Academy will be available from 3.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m. to answer any questions you may have regarding your child’s transition to secondary school.
**Additional note – This Parents Evening is only for pupils for P3-7 as Primary 1/2 have already had their appointment with Miss Smith. Thank you.
Please note that the school will close at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday 2 April for the Easter Holidays. Children who travel on school bus transport will be collected at 2.00 p.m.
If you wish any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
We will be celebrating World Book Day 2026 on Thursday 5th March.
Pupils may come to school dressed as their favourite book character if they wish, or bring an accessory. We encourage pupils, where possible, to get creative – there is no need to buy a new costume for this occasion. Children can also bring their favourite book to school to share.
Costume Swap – If your child has any costumes they have outgrown and wish to donate, they can do so prior to World Book Day.
Breakfast Book Day – On the morning of Thursday 5th March, pupils are invited to a special breakfast book club. Toast and juice will be served from 8:30am with stories being shared.
Thank you
School Update
Due to ongoing oven faults at Catrine Kitchen there will be no baked potatoes until further notice. Unfortunately there may also be slight adjustments to daily menus until kitchen equipment is sorted.
Further updates will follow.
Please contact the school office if you have any issues. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Thank you.
TTT Boxing Academy
🥊 Community Open Night – Boxing for All! 🥊
Join us for our Community Open Night at our boxing club, welcoming primary school children and parents to come along, get active, and experience boxing in a fun and supportive environment.
📅 Thursday 29th January
👧 Kids Class (Primary School Age): 5:45pm
👨👩👧 Adults / Parents Class: 6:30pm
📍 3 Holmquarry Road, Kilmarnock
No experience needed – just come along, have fun, and see what our club is all about. A great way for kids to build confidence and fitness, and for parents to get involved too!
Please click on the link below to view letter:
DATE CHANGE
*Please note that Tempest Photography has changed their date to Tuesday 24th March instead of Thursday 19th March.
Sorry for this misunderstanding.
Thank you.
Tempest Photography will be in school on Tuesday 24th March 2026 to take individual and family photographs. Please complete the form below as soon as possible.
Tempest Photography – Fill in form
Thank you.
As we get back into the new term we want to encourage pupils and parents to make use of the online reading scheme. This decodable scheme gives pupils practise reading themselves using the sounds and phonemes they already have, this might be at an easier level than the teaching phonemes and the texts utilised in class. Please find support in accessing below:
Please can we suggest that parents try using chrome browser as this seems to work best for rocket phonics . If there continues to be technical issues please feel free to drop in with your device and we will try and support.
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Mrs Denise MacColl
Head Teacher
Please ensure that your child comes to school with a P.E. kit, particularly a change of suitable footwear.
This term all classes are taking part in gymnastics and outdoor footwear cannot be worn on the mats/P.E. equipment.
Thank you.
P1 + P7 dental inspection will take place on Wednesday 11th February. An information letter from NHS Ayrshire & Arran is in your child’s school bag today. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
Every pupil in the school was gifted a selection box from Bilal Ahmed of “SHOPSMART” Ochiltree. The generosity and support of this local business to our school is truly appreciated!
UPDATE
Please note that lunch on Friday 19th December will be soup and sandwiches only. Please discard menu on ParentPay.
If you wish any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
Thank you.
Dear Parent/Carer
As you are no doubt aware, your child is due to transfer from primary to secondary education at the beginning of the new school session (August 2026).
Secondary school hand books are available at: https://eastayrshi.re/SchoolHandbooks
You must complete the online P7 transfer application at http://eastayrshi.re/p7transfer no later than Friday 12 December 2025 to ensure your child is allocated a place within their secondary school.
Thank you
East Ayrshire Counci
Minuteman Press orders have been checked and delivered to the school today. Orders will be sent home with your child(ren) at home time.
Permission forms to go to the Pantomime at the Galleon in Kilmarnock on 17 December have been issued today. Please complete and return to the school as soon as possible.
*If your child is not going to the Pantomime, please inform the school office.
Thank you.
