Parents of pupils taking part will have received information regarding their child’s attendance at the At Home Residentials taking place on Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th May.
Pupils taking part will be collected by bus from school at 9:25am, leaving their specified venue at 2:15pm to return to school.
For the two days of participation, pupils MUST remember to bring with them:
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Apologies for the error – in the letter issued to Primary 5, 6 and 7 pupils yesterday asking for the return of the tear-off slip for lunch requirements, the return date should read
no later than noon on Monday 25th May.
Please feel free to contact the school on 01290 700351 if you require any further information.
Apologies for any confusion caused.
Primary 6 Pupils will be visiting the Robert Burns Academy on Monday 18th May to attend a STEM Fayre.
Pupils will be leaving the prmary school at 9:00am and returning approximately 2:15pm.
Pupils should bring:
Please feel free to contact the school on 01290 700351 or at eaOchiltree.PS@eastayrshire.org.uk should you need any further information.
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The P7s are on thier way home from their residential trip.
It is expected that they will be returning to school in approximately 1 hour, so should be arriving at 2:45pm.
Pupils should be back in time for normal school end time. Bus pupils will be able to catch their usual buses home.
Can’t wait to see them back and hear their stories of their time away.
Please feel free to call the school if you need any further information – 01290 700351.
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Wednesday 13th May 2026
The whole school is visiting Glasgow Science Centre on Wednesday 13 May, 9:00am – 2:55pm.
A contribution per pupil of £3.50 can be paid through ParentPay.
As we will be away all day, if you require a school packed lunch, please contact the school office by email at eaOchiltree.PS@eastayrshire.org.uk or by telephone no later than noon Monday 11th May.
If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
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Thursday 14th May
P3/4 will be going to Dumfries House to attend the Festival of Farming on Thursday 14th May, 9:00am – 2pm.
As pupils will be out of school over lunchtime, a snack, drink and packed lunch will be required.
If you wish your child to have a school packed lunch, please contact the school by telephone 01290 700351 or by email at eaOchiltree.PS@eastayrshire.org.uk no later than noon Monday 11th May.
As this is an outdoor event, suitable waterproof jackets and footwear is advised.
Please feel free to contact the school if you need any further information.
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The whole school will be visiting Ochiltree Cattle Show on Wednesday 22nd April and for the first time giving out special class certificates for the pupils chosen best in show. This is thanks to Mr Sloan and the committee who worked with the school to develop our pupils knowledge of stock and build their understanding of the rural economy. This is a highlight of our school year and we are very much looking forward to being part of the show again.
Pupils should come to school dressed for the weather and have on appropriate footwear to walk down to the show ground.
We look forward to another very successful show.
The school is aware that there will be a Woody’s ice cream van at the show. Given that this falls outside of school catering it would be up to parents to decide if they want their child to purchase an ice cream, and pupils would be responsible for their own monies. We are aware that there are limited hand washing facilities at the show and have no clarity on allergens. All medications required will go along with pupils as usual.
If you intend to send your child with money for an ice-cream on Wednesday please could you complete and return the permission slip being sent home in school bags today. If no permission slip is received, pupils will not be permitted to purchase any items from the ice cream van.
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All pupils will be taking part in Workshops being run by Archaeology Scotland on the following dates:
The ‘Local Visits’ consent form completed by all parents / carers at the beginning of this academic year will be used for these activities, so no additional consent form is required.
Please ensure that your child has suitable waterproof clothing and footwear for these activities.
It is intended that pupils dig test pits on Thursday 19th March; old clothing is advised as pupils are likely to get muddy / dirty.
Please complete the attached photographic, film and audio consent form from Archaeology Scotland and return it to the school office as soon as possible, as workshops begin on Wednesday. Thank you to everyone who has returned these already.
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This year, our pupils have already taken part in a competition to see who’s art work will be selected to be published as the front cover of the show day schedule. We await the announcement of the winning design.
Our pupils will also be visiting the show on the day, weather permitting, to see some animal judging and to view their craft handiwork on display in the bowling club. Further details will follow.
The Ochiltree Cattle Show Baking and Handicrafts Committee would like to invite parents and children to have a go and enter their creations to the show. Further details on the section catagories and how to enter are on the form attached.
Can you believe it’s less than 5 weeks until we go to the Galleon to see this year’s panto Sleeping Beauty already?
Should you wish your child to attend, tickets can be purchased by ParentPay.
If your child is not going to attend, please let us know at your earliest convenience by telephoning the school office on 01290 700351 or by email to eaOchiltree.PS@eastayrshire.org.uk.
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We’ve had a good response so far, but if you’ve not already voted, please go on and have your say on the three Christmas options….
Prices are approximate as these are just quotes per activity, so may vary slightly.
To gauge your thoughts, please complete the attached Forms questionnaire as soon as possible, as the panto in particular is booking up extremely fast.
Thank you for your assistance.
Opinions Required – Christmas Panto / Film / 12 Days of Christmas
Unfortunately, we ae unable to go to the Hub for a Christmas Panto this year, and we have been looking at options for you to consider.
We have three options:
Prices are approximate as these are just quotes per activity, so may vary slightly.
To gauge your thoughts, please complete the attached Forms questionnaire as soon as possible, as the panto in particular is booking up extremely fast.
Thank you for your assistance.
The whole school will be going on a visit to Culzean Castle and Country Park on Monday 3rd June 2024.
We would like to thank the Parent Council for funding the transport and workshop cost from their successful grant application to 9CC. There will be no cost to pupils.
Children will be enjoying the following workshops:
As the pupils will be out of school all day a packed lunch will be required.
Should you wish to order an East Ayrshire provided school lunch, please place your order via ParentPay by no later than Wednesday 29th May, as the kitchens require at least 48 hours of notice prior to a trip.
Please do not place an order on ParentPay if your child is bringing a packed lunch along from home.
With the typical Scottish weather being so variable, it would be advisable to bring along a waterproof jacket and suitable sturdy waterproof footwear, as well as sunscreen, sun hat and sunglasses. Who knows what surprises the weather may bring, but here’s hoping it behaves and gives us a fine day.
Our P6 pupils will be embarking on a mission to Dean Castle Country Park on Tuesday 14th May to be Danger Detectives.
Parents are reminded to return consent forms to the school as soon as possible.
As the pupils will be out of school all day, a packed lunch will be required. Should you wish to order an East Ayrshire provided school lunch, please place your order via ParentPay by no later than 8am on Monday 13th May. Please do not place an order on ParentPay if your child is bringing a packed lunch along from home.
As the weather is so variable, it would be advisable to bring along a waterproof jacket and suitable waterproof footwear, as well as sunscreen. Who knows what surprises the weather may bring.
P6 pupils will be visit the Boswell Book Festival on Friday 10th May between 9:00am and 12:00pm.
Parents are reminded to return consent forms to the school as soon as possible.
