Assembly 24^th August 2022

At assembly this week we all introduced ourselves to each other.  Our P1s were amazing.  P2, 3,4,5,6 and 7 children welcomed the P1s to Ochiltree Primary School.

Logan, Mason, Emily, Isla and Ewan D spoke about Eco schools and forming our new Eco Committee.  We celebrated birthdays and showed the P1s some peer massage moves.  It was very relaxing.

We celebrated recent birthdays and birthdays over the summer holidays.

Next week we will be talking about what we are responsible for.

The P6/7 made some excellent suggestions, shown below.

We are we responsible for:

being kind to each other,

being healthy

looking after our buddies in P1

being helpful

helping out at home

doing what we are asked to do when we are asked

looking after our pets

What do you think?  Can you please ask you child what they think and discuss it with them at home so that they can join in the Assembly  discussion next week.

Thank you.

PE Days

Vibrant Communities and staff members from different sports  clubs will be working with different classes over the school year which may affect your child’s PE days. Please check the app regularly for any updates.  In dry weather PE may be held outside and trainers can be worn.  Children also participate in the Daily Mile initiative and outdoor learning activities so all children should have a warm, waterproof jacket and have suitable footwear each day.

At the moment, classes will have PE on the following days:

P1/2    Wednesdays and Fridays

P2/3   Tuesdays and Thursdays

P4       Tuesdays and Fridays

P5/6  Wednesday and Friday

P6/7  Tuesdays and Thursdays

Please note that no jewellery should be worn for PE activities, in accordance with East Ayrshire guidance.

Flu Immunisation forms have been issued today, please check your child’s schoolbag. Please complete and return to the school. The children will be immunised in school on 29th November 2022.

Thank you.

Pupils have been issued with their Annual Data Checks today. Please check details, make any amendments if required, sign both sides (even if there are no changes)and return to the school by Monday 22nd August 2022.

If your child requires any medication during school an administration of medication form must be completed. Please contact the school office if you require a form and we will send it home with your child, or alternatively this can be collected from the school office.

Thank you.

Welcome

Please note that all children should bring in their PE Kit each day. PE kits are not allowed to be stored in school.  Class PE days will be issued next week. Please note days may need to be changed due to some organisations visiting but you will be notified of these dates.

Please note no nuts or products containing nuts are allowed for snacks or packed lunches. Please note this may include some chocolate. We thank you for your understanding in this very important matter.

School start 8.50am
Interval 10.30 – 10.50am
Lunch 12.30 – 1.15pm
School close 2.55pm

P4-7 pupils will exit the school from the playground gate.
P1-3 pupils will exit the school from the main school entrance with an adult to adult handover. P1-3 parents should wait just outside the main school entrance.

A reminder that school meals should be booked today for your child to receive a meal tomorrow. Please note that due to planned changes to Parentpay users will be unable to log into Parentpay after 10pm tonight. The system will be unavailable for around 4 hours from 10pm tonight. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

We wish you a very relaxing, fun filled Summer Holiday and look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday 18 August 2022.

Please check our school APP for information for our return in August.

As part of the P7 Leavers Programme the pupils thoroughly enjoyed their trip to New Cumnock Outdoor Pool on Thursday 23rd June 2022. The sun even decided to shine. New Cumnock Pool P7 June 2022

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Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.

Congratulations Team Ochiltree!!!

Good afternoon

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.

https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/ea/therobertburnsacademy/p7-transition/

I wish you all a safe and relaxing summer.

P McGurn

Depute Head Teacher

The Robert Burns Academy

Please click on the PDF below for further information:

hello-summer-activity-timetable

Please click on the PDF below for further information:

Parent Council

Please click on the link to view further information on head lice:

Head lice and nits – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

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!

Pupils should wear older clothes tomorrow as they will be taking part in gardening activities. Fingers crossed for dry weather.

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!