Congratulations to Miss Mills ……. now Mrs Tweedly!! Doesn’t she look beautiful!

Congratulations to Miss Mills ……. now Mrs Tweedly!! Doesn’t she look beautiful!

School Litter/Community Pick – Friday 21st April
Our children will be joining forces with the Hub and CAP to carry out a village litter pick on Friday 21st April. We will be leaving from the school on Friday 21st April at 11:15 a.m. and will return for lunch.
Please feel free to join in on the day to support us.
All children and volunteers are invited to the Hub at 1:30p.m. for refreshments.
Please send a change of clothes and footwear to school to allow children to take part in the litter pick.
Primary 5/6/7 had an exciting and unusual “strings” lesson today – find the rhythm imposter, mystery word and instrument imposters all using a computer and whiteboard.
Then a “crayons vs markers” duet rhythm pattern using drumsticks!
They loved it 100%!
Primary 5/6/7 went to “The Heritage Centre” which is based in Cumnock for a visit on Tuesday.
They all had a wonderful time listening to the volunteers explaining what certain items were. The “old” phones and school belt were a “hit”! Many of the pupils were fascinated by the steamroller and the roadman’s caravan.
Leaflets with all the information about the Centre were given to each child after the visit – phone up and arrange a visit!
Please click on the invitation below:
P6/7 stitched a felt bird for a special person in their life. They had to learn how to cut a pattern out, pin it on to the felt and then cut it out very carefully.
Buttons were sewn on to the wings and running or back stitches were used to sew the sides together – life skills for the future!
Don’t you think they look bold, bright and brilliant birds?
Active Schools are running P1-7 Spring Into Sport Easter activities in the Auchinleck cluster. Details are on the poster. Registration must be completed before attending via the QR code or link for your chosen venue:
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/EPSpringCatrine/
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/EPSpringMauch/
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/EPSpringAuch/
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/EPSpringDron/

Tempest Photography will be in school on Friday 21st April to take individual/class + Primary 1 and Primary 7 class photographs. Please complete the form below.
Thank you.
Primary 5/6/7 had a culinary experience on Monday trying out a “piece”!
They tried plain bread, jam and cheese or bread, marmalade and cheese.
Look at the comments and our preferences below:
Comments:
Ewan L – amazing taste
Ewan T – surprised how good it was
Harris – really good, going to have it for lunch
Harry – quite nice
Phoebe – really good taste and I liked the bread
Grace – really surprised I actually liked it!
Hannah – different and refreshing
Lottie – nice combination
Leah – made cheese really sweet
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Miners’ pieces |
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Jam/cheese |
24 |
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Marmalade/cheese |
2 |
| None |
11 |
Please click on the link below for full details:
All children are invited to take part in the Easter Egg Hunt in Kilmarnock Town Centre.
Please see the attached poster for details and the entry form.
Due to transport timings, the kick-off for today’s friendly football match against Shortlees P.S. will be delayed. As a result the match is not anticipated to finish until arounjd 4.15/4.30 p.m.
If you plan to collect your child at the normal finishing time of 4.00 p.m. or no longer wish your child to take part in this event, please contact the school.
Thank you.
Ochiltree P.S. will be celebrating Red Nose Day on 17 March 2023 with a “dress down day”. Red Nose Day 2023 is on Friday 17 March. This year, the event focuses on raising money and awareness around the cost of living crisis, as millions of people in the UK and across the world need support now more than ever. Donations can be paid through ParentPay. All raised funds will go to Comic Relief.
Thank you for your continued support.

REMINDER
INDUSTRIAL ACTION
28 February 2023 & 1 March 2023
If your child(ren) requires a packed lunch, this can be collected from the office between 10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
YIPWORLD staff will run a 6 week programme on cycle maintenance and cycle skills in the school from March to May 2023. The training will take part during the school day across a number of weeks.
Places on the course are very limited and are now open to any interested P6 pupils. They must have their own bicycles and cycle helmet. Places will be given out on on a first-come, first -served basis.
If you would like your child to take part, please contact the school in writing by 3 p.m. on Monday 27 February.
*Further information will be sent out to those who are successful.
Congratulations to our braw weans who took part in the Ochiltree Church Burns Supper on 3 February. They were all superb!!


All children are invited to dress up in “posh attire” and attend a “mock” wedding, fun filled day on Friday 24 February.

Diary Dates |
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| 5 May 2023 | Kings/Queens Day |
| 12 May 2023 | Parents’ Afternoon |
| 2 June 2023 | Sports Day |
| 22 June 2023 | Scottish Opera |
| 28 June 2023 | Summer Celebration/Prizegiving |
*Further information to follow.