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October Holiday
The school will close today for the October Holiday. The children will start back on Tuesday 24 October.
MaidSafe Foundation Update
Garden update October 2023
After a very successful meeting with Jenna Cairns from the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere and Malcolm Haddow SWSEIC support officer (South West Environmental Information Centre) we have a plan to take the garden further.
Increase the biodiversity in the garden by:
- Introducing more native flowers, planting bulbs, flowers, and scattering seeds (Emily Hay from CEI will be providing some of these and working with the school.
- Cap group have given a donation of £100 to raise the planting beds.
- Using the resources, we have we will be encouraging a host of wildlife including hedgehogs by moving the branches we had from clearing previously from the garden into a more suitable area.
- Looking at introducing water areas in the garden to encourage a whole host of insect, mammals, and bird life.
- Malcom has said they would lend us a trail cam to record and watch to see what wildlife comes into the garden when the children are not there.
- Compost area will be made, we will be asking the community if they have any unused compost bins they will donate, or we will make our own.
- Wildflowers being planted along the fence between the garden and pitch and up along the fence with the field to encourage insects and birds.
- Bird houses and bird feeders will be purchased for the garden also.
- We will also be installing a weather station within the garden for the children to record the weather.
M.Donald
MaidSafe Foundation
Ochiltree and Skares Action Group – Christmas Parties
If you would like your child to attend the OSAG Children’s Christmas Parties, please follow Ochiltree & Skares Action Group Facebook page for links to the relevant tickets.
Mini-kickers Club P3 + P4
Mr MacMillan, Class Teacher, will run an after school “mini-kickers” football training club for interested children in Primary 3 and Primary 4 in November.
The club will run from 3 – 4 p.m. in the school on the following Tuesdays:
- 7, 14, 21 and 28 November.
If you would like your child to attend, please contact the school to register your child’s interest. Places are limited so please register by Friday 13 October.
Please note that consent forms will need to be completed before your child can take part. These will be sent home after that October holiday.
Thank you.
Dean Country Park Rangers
As a reward for attaining EAC Clean Green Silver Award Rangers from Dean Country Park will be working with Primary 1/2 and last year’s Eco-Committee children this Friday afternoon. They will be building dens and camp fires. Children will be provided with hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows. Please advise of any food allergies your child has.
Children should wear suitable outdoor, waterproof clothing and shoes for their activities.
Fingers crossed for a dry day!
Mrs R. Gregor
P1-3 After School Sports Club
Vibrant Communities will run an After School Sports Club for children in Primaries 1-3 from 3.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. within the school on the following Thursdays:
- 26 October
- 2 November
- 9 November
- 16 November
- 23 November
- 30 November
Should you wish your child to attend, please contact the school for further information and consent forms will be issued.
Thank you.
Killie Community Club Sessions
Hexagon Sessions at RBA
Hexagon sessions at Barony Campus. Please click on the link below for further information.
https://x.com/KillieCommunity/status/1705930083838369887?s=20
P4/5 “Gardening”
Primary 4/5 will be “gardening” tomorrow. Please ensure your child has appropriate clothing to take part.
Thank you.
School Forms for Completion
Please complete both forms as soon as possible. If you wish assistance with these form, please notify the school.
Acceptable Use of Computer/Internet
Thank you.
Roald Dahl Day
We are going to celebrate “Roald Dahl” day on Wednesday 13 September. The teachers will prepare some activities for class and we thought it would be fun, for those who want to, to mark the day by also doing one of the following:
- dress up as a character from a Roald Dahl novel
- wear something yellow (his favourite colour!)
- wear some of your clothing backwards (seeing as Roald Dahl liked funny backwards words!)
There is NO need to buy anything new, this is just a little bit of fun to mark the author’s birthday.
Mrs Cunningham
Primary 1/2 Cosy Storytelling
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Primary 7 Artwork
Rag Bag Update
Eco News Rag Bag Collection 18th September
Recycle your textiles and clothing while raising money for school funds and helping us with our Eco through taking part in our Rag Bag collection.
Please send any of the following into school on or before 18th September –
- Wearable Clothing
- Paired Shoes
- Handbags
- Belts
Thank you for your help.
The Eco Committee
Delicious apples!
The apples below were picked today by our wonderful Janitor Mr Renton! These will be available at the end of the day for anyone who would like some (please bring a bag).
Thank you.
Our School Garden
Have a look ……………..
Annual Data Checks
Please ensure all Annual Data Checks are returned to the school by Friday 1st September.
Thank you.
P.E. Timetable Session 2023/24
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Welcome to our new P1s
A HUGE congratulations to our new P1s. They have all had a very exciting day!
