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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
**There will be a meeting held within the school on Thursday 30th January for the parents/carers of the children who are attending the Residential Trip to Lockerbie Manor from 5.30 p.m. – 6.30 p.m. All information regarding the trip will be available, along with a question and answer session.
