The Sticky Fingers Easter Club at the Boswell Centre, Well Road, Auchinleck will run on the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of both weeks of the school Easter holidays.

Registration starts at 9.45am each morning and children should be picked up by a responsible adult at 12.30pm each day.

On arrival, please park in either the front car park at the Boswell Centre or the car park at the Indoor Bowling Club across the road. Please accompany your child into the foyer of the Boswell Centre, where registration will take place and attendees will receive their name labels.

Thanks to funding from Cash for Kids, the 9CC Group and The Big Lottery Community Fund, attendees will enjoy a range of arts and crafts, lots of sports and games, outdoor learning, Clubbercise with Laura, STEM activities with Margaret from MaidSafe, biscuit decorating and inputs from Toni from Galloway and South Ayrshire Biosphere – as well as exciting visits from Gina with her Bunny Luv petting zoo and Angela with her lovely Hannahston Alpacas. We have also planned a delicious Hotdog Feast!

Please follow the link below to register your child:

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/R7JJLX/

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

If you need any additional information please contact me on the number below.

Francine
07787564780

Lunchtime STEM Club Update

Please see the attached Sway to see what our lunchtime STEM club have been busy doing over the last three weeks.

Lunchtime STEM Club Update

Over the last three weeks, the pupils have enjoyed learning about testing pH levels, creating circuits to light Pudsey’s nose and investigating which shapes create stronger structures.

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Dear Parent / Carer,

HALLOWEEN WORKSHOPS

Please see the attached poster ( Maidsafe Halloween Workshop) giving details of Halloween workshops being held:

Thursday 16th and Friday 17th October 2025

Both days have sessions at 10:30am – 12:00 noon, and 1:00pm – 2:30pm.

Places are limited; please book at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/halloween-stem-workshops-tickets-1631208742259?aff=oddtdtcreator

For more information contact Heather at 07576 791963.

These sessions are sure to be spooktacular!!

Thank you

Dear Parent / Carer,

MAIDSAFE FOUNDATION – STEM CLUB

Please see the poster below advertising a bi-weekly science club being held by the MaidSafe Foundation in the STEM Centre.

Alpha Group for P4-7 age group commences Friday 5th September – places can be booked via this link

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/alpha-friday-stem-club-tickets-1631128060939?aff=oddtdtcreator

Beta Group for P1-4 age group commences Friday 12th September – places can be booked via this link

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beta-stem-club-tickets-1631166034519?aff=oddtdtcreator

Please contact Heather Robertson at 07576 791963 for further information.

Places are limited, so book now to avoid disappointment.

Thanks

Please see the attached information regarding this year’s East Ayrshire Dance Summer School (P4-P7 & S1-S6).

Each day will begin at 10.00 a.m. and finish at 3.00 p.m. On the Friday afternoon there will be a joint performance at 1.30pm in the Assembly Hall to showcase to family and friends what has been achieved during the week.

The course will be based at William McIlvanney Campus and participants should bring a packed lunch each day. No previous experience or specialist clothing is necessary; enthusiasm and comfortable clothing are adequate.

There are limited places available on this course with the participants divided into groups according to age, experience and friendship-groups where possible.

This year’s course is being co-ordinated by Zara Smith, Cultural Co-ordinator, Dance and Movement and all sessions will be taken by highly qualified and experienced artists. To ensure maximum benefit for everyone, it is anticipated that the usual high standards of behaviour expected in our schools will be displayed.

The Summer School is subsidised by East Ayrshire Council, however, there will be a non-refundable administration charge of £30 per child (£25 for siblings) for the entire week. Once we receive your form an invoice will be sent out via Parentpay by the end of June secure your child’s place. Pupil’s entitled to FSM will be free.

Please note, each applicant must be able to make their own transport arrangements. If you would like to apply for a place on this course for your child, please complete the online form:

https://forms.office.com/e/XTxcJjKgjh

by Friday 14th June 2024.

Confirmation emails will be sent out the end of June.

Kind Regards,

Zara Smith
Cultural Co-ordinator, Dance & Movement
Creative Minds Team
East Ayrshire Council

Kilmarnock Dance Summer School Forms 2024

Venue – Greenwood Academy, Dreghorn, Irvine KA11 4HL

Start time – 6.30pm – 8.45pm

This is the seventh in a series of junior events to be held this season, continuing on from the success of previous season’s Junior Chess Tour.

Multiple entries from schools as well as individual entries are very welcome.

This is an ideal event for beginners or inexperienced players. Players should know how to play chess and NOT be playing in the Ayrshire Chess Leagues. Each player will play approximately 4 games against other players . Winners will receive medals. This is meant to be a fun event as an introduction to more formal chess events.

There will be no entry fee, but names of entrants must be submitted by 5pm on 4th June 2024. Late entries will not be accepted. Entries by email to ayrshirechess@gmail.com. Postal entry to Mr S Taylor, Greenwood Academy, Dreghorn, Irvine KA11 4HL. As well as names of players ACA also require school/class/year of players.

Please note that the rooms used for playing and analysis have restrictions that only players or organisers are allowed in these rooms. A waiting room is provided for parents and teachers and non playing juniors.

Report on Junior Chess Tour event 6 Greenwood 2nd May 2024