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Enterprise – update

A HUGE thank you to everyone who ordered key-rings and friendship bracelets. This was a very successful enterprise and all children and staff thoroughly enjoyed this project.


If anyone didn’t receive their ordered items or have an issue, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.


Again, thank you for your continued support!

OUR FIGHT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT THIS AUTUMN

JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST EVER #HALLOWCLEAN

The sight of litter gives us goosebumps all year round, but Halloween night can have a particularly bloodcurdling impact on our environment!

Whether it’s discarded treat wrappers or litter left behind by tricksters, during the days around – and just after – Halloween, local neighbourhoods need our support more than ever.

So this autumn, we’re calling on our community of #LitterHeroes to get outside in their scariest outfit and pick up litter from 24 October to 1 November.

You can now make your #HallowClean pledge here. Don’t forget to share your pictures of your clean-ups, tagging @KeepBritainTidy and using the #HallowClean hashtag.

We hope you join the above campaign. Please send any pictures into school showing how you have supported it.

Thank you.

Mrs Gregor & The Eco Committee

 

World of Work

The 5/6 and P6/7 classes enjoyed their first talk about the World of Work today. Former Ochiltree pupil Josh Perry spoke to pupils about being a Corporal in 137 Squadron Air Cadets. He gained many experiences and developed the skills including his confidence. This in turn has helped him secure a job. We wish Josh every success in hi8s new appointment.

Senior pupils enjoyed an information talk from Mrs Katy Blair about working as a Forester with the Forestry Commission. She discussed different roles and career options available. Pupils enjoyed looking at the tools required for work as a Forester and working out the age of a tree. Many thanks to Mrs Blair for the informative talk.

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Free String Tuition for P6 and P7 – Dumfries House

FREE STRING TUITION OPPORTUNITY FOR P6 & P7 PUPILS @ DUMFRIES HOUSE

Prince’s Foundation Performing Arts Programme – Pierburg Building, Dumfries House

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Junior Conservatoire, The Prince’s Foundation and East Ayrshire Council are offering the opportunity for children in Primary 6 and 7 (as of August 2022) who are currently receiving string tuition within the classroom in the Cumnock, Doon and Auchinleck areas to further their instrumental progression, supported through funding from The Prince’s Foundation.

The application form for our Dumfries House Music Centre can be completed here:

https://form.123formbuilder.com/5660558//

The closing date for applications is Monday 31 October. Places are limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you have any questions, please contact musiccentre@rcs.ac.uk

Update

Primary 7 look fabulous in their leavers’ hoodies!

It was great to see so many parents/carers and family friends join the school for MacMillan Coffee morning, organised by Primary 6/7. A total of £289 was raised. Thank you for your continued support.

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Ochiltree Primary School celebrates Roald Dahl day ….