From Monday the 29th August, all EA Catering Services Primary Schools will provide free fruit during morning interval for our young people to promote healthy eating as part of their 5 day. A variety of fresh fruit will be available from the canteen in all primary schools for our young learners to enjoy.
Freshly prepared soups home baking, dessert, milk and water will be available at lunch time in accordance with the weekly menus. All main meals at lunch time will be served with 2 choice vegetable/salad garnish.
To help celebrate Roald Dahl day we ask children to come dressed as their favourite Roald Dahl character on Wednesday 14 September. Roald Dahl’s books were about children being kind and caring even when life is super tough.
We are not asking for a donation from the children as a donation from the school staff will be sent to support the Roald Dahl charity for children who are seriously ill and being brave. If anyone wishes to contribute, a box will be available just inside the front door of the main school entrance.
Being brave is about feeling scared but carrying on anyway. Being kind is being kind and generous to someone else. The nurses, who look after sick children, are super kind and are amazing!
Can you discuss with your child about a time when they have been kind or brave to help us to celebrate on 14 September.
During the Covid19 pandemic the school was not allowed to store P.E. kits from home. This guidance has now changed and your child can leave their P.E. clothes and shoes in a clearly labelled bag in school.
P.E. kits will be sent home every Friday and holiday for washing.
As part of their P.E. curriculum all P5/6 and P6/7 pupils will have a 3 week block of rugby skills development on Mondays led by Cumnock Rugby Club and Vibrant Communities. As the training will be outdoors (unless very poor weather) pupils should wear trainers/joggers/leggings/shorts, t-shirt and have a warm sweatshirt/fleece. A waterproof jacket should also be brought.
P6/7 pupils will have rugby on:
Monday 29th August
Monday 5th September
Monday 12th September
P5/6 pupils will have rugby on:
Monday 26th September
Monday 3rd October
Monday 10th October
P4 pupils will have a block of rugby lessons later in the session.
Ochiltree Primary School Prize Giving took place on Tuesday 28 June. It was thoroughly enjoyed by all pupils, staff and parents/carers. Have a look ……..
I am delighted to inform you that we had two very positive, and productive, induction days for our new S1 pupils last week. As a year group they have made a good first impression on our staff and we are looking forward to welcoming them back officially as pupils of The Robert Burns Academy in August.
Over the summer you will receive a letter confirming your child’s Principal Teacher of Guidance and their PLP and practical class details. On their first day of school, I have asked all S1 pupils to make their way to Barony Hall, where they will be met by their senior guides and organised into their class groupings. Our staff will be stationed at the entrances to the building and at various points across the walkway to the school to assist anyone who needs help.
Please remember that there is information on our school blog that may be of interest to you.
On Tuesday 21st June 2022, Emily Kirkland and Logan Gemmell, P6 represented the school at East Ayrshire’s Clean, Green Education awards at Council Chambers, Kilmarnock.
Logan and Emily were delighted to receive the Bronze Award on behalf of Ochiltree Primary School. They have accepted the challenge of going for the Silver Award next year!
Our new P1s starting in August 2022 thoroughly enjoyed their lunch experience in school today, along with their parents. The children met our dinner ladies Mrs Charles and Mrs Nimmo.
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Thank you to Shelagh and her team for providing this delicious lunch!
