Congratulations to our braw weans who took part in the Ochiltree Church Burns Supper on 3 February. They were all superb!!
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“Mock” Wedding – A bit of a do! – Friday 24 February
All children are invited to dress up in “posh attire” and attend a “mock” wedding, fun filled day on Friday 24 February.
Music and Maths in Primary 4
We hope everyone had a super February break, click on the Sway below to see what we have been up this week!
Mrs Meek & Primary 4
Please note our P.E session will be on Wednesday next week (22nd Feb) instead of our usual Friday slot.
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Dates for your diary
Diary Dates |
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| 5 May 2023 | Kings/Queens Day |
| 12 May 2023 | Parents’ Afternoon |
| 2 June 2023 | Sports Day |
| 22 June 2023 | Scottish Opera |
| 28 June 2023 | Summer Celebration/Prizegiving |
*Further information to follow.
Parents’ Day/Evening Appointments
Parents’ Day/Evening will take place on Thursday 23 March between 3.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m. and 6.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m. Appointments will last 10 minutes.
Please complete the form below indicating which appointment block would suit you best by Friday 17 March.
Thank you.
Parent Council Easter Raffle
“The Parent Council are back with their Easter Raffle again! So if you are out shopping and happen to see some yummy treats or crafty things, we will be looking for some donations again this year. You can hand any donations into the school and we can collect from there. The raffle tickets will be handed out at school to all children in due course.
Again all money raised will be used for the children in the school. “
Parents’ Afternoon/Evening Thursday 23rd March 2023
Please note that Parents’ afternoon/evening will be held on Thursday 23rd March 2023.
There will be 2 sessions:
3.10 – 5.00pm
6.00 – 8.00pm
Further details will follow next week.
Children’s Mental Health Week – Mon 6th – Fri 10th February
Let’s Connect is about making meaningful connections. Human beings thrive in communities, and this connection is vital for our wellbeing. When we have healthy connections – to family, friends and others – this can support our mental health and our sense of wellbeing. And when our need for rewarding social connections is not met, we can sometimes feel isolated and lonely – which can have a negative impact on our mental health.
As parents and carers, you play an important role in your child’s mental health. Click the link below to find a range of free resources that you can access:
Families – Children’s Mental Health Week (childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk)
Our 7th Green Flag Award
Our Eco-committee is delighted to have been awarded a 7th Green Flag! Well done to everyone in school for all their hard work. Also a huge thanks to everyone in the community who has supported us in our journey.
Parent Council Meeting
The next meeting of the Ochiltree Primary School Parent Council will take place in person on Wednesday 1st February at 7pm in the Ochiltree Hub.
If you are unable to attend in person and would like to attend online, please email the Parent Council at ochiltreeparentcouncil20@gmail.com
Catrine Games Hall Football
Please click on the link below for full details:
P1-3 After School Sports Club
If you would like your child to attend the P1-3 After school sports club please complete the attached survey form as soon as possible. Places are limited to 24 and if the survey is closed there are no more spaces.
Please note that the sessions are run in Ochiltree Hub and the dates of the sessions.
Please click on the link below for full details:
Transport Link
Please click on the link below to apply for school transport. If your child is currently in Primary 7 and requires transport for S1 in August 2023, please complete.
Thank you.
P1/2 PE Days
P1/2 PE days are Tuesday and Thursday.
P7-S1 Transfer Information
URGENT
Dear Parent/Carer
As you are no doubt aware, your child is due to transfer from primary to secondary education at the beginning of the new school session (August 2023).
Secondary school hand books are available at: https://eastayrshi.re/SchoolHandbooks
Please complete the online P7 transfer application at http://eastayrshi.re/p7transfer no later than Wednesday 25 January 2023.
Thank you.
Wider Achievement
A Bubble inside a Bubble inside a Bubble
P6/7 were 
having fun with science creating a Bubble within a Bubble within a Bubble ……
Our record was 3!
P6/7 tips for blowing bubbles -blow gently, don’t make bubbles too big, when you are on your second bubble, push the pipette in from the top, not the side.
Many thanks to Lynn Morrison for the experiment instructions and resources.
P1/2 Pupils – Scottish Poem/Song
Primary 1/2 are learning a Scottish poem and song to perform ( in school ) on Burns Day. The words/lyrics have been added to their reading folders yesterday. Please practice these with your child over the next couple of weeks.
Please note that we will not be singing all of the verses to the song, but all have been included on the lyric sheet for now until we decide which ones the pupils will perform.
The poem is, ‘Swallie’ by J. K. Annand.
The song is, ‘The Wee Kirkcudbright Centipede’ by Matt McGinn.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.
We look forward to seeing the children on Monday 9 January 2023.
World of Work – Medical Imaging
Many thanks to Fiona Scott who spoke recently to the P 5/6 and P6/7 pupils about medical imaging. The children enjoyed learning about the different types of medical imaging there is. Highlights included guessing the body part from the images and trying on protective clothing.
Our World of Work programme will continue in the new year.
