If you have the Asda Rewards App, you can join the Cashpot for Schools scheme. Asda will then donate 0.5% of your spend, if it is over £2, to the school of your choice every time you shop. In addition, they will give £1 to the school for every person who registers. There is no cost to you in money or rewards points.
We would be delighted if you chose Ochiltree Primary. However, there is no obligation to do so. Please do not feel that you have to change your shopping habits just for us!
If you do decide to support the school, thank you from us all.
As we continue to develop our outdoor learning at Ochiltree Primary School we are starting things off this term with three sessions with the Countryside Ranger service.
All the children will take part in activities including den building and bush craft.
We ask that on the following dates pupils wear wellies/ sturdy shoes and a waterproof jacket as we head outdoors for fun what ever the weather. So pop the following dates in the diary.
Macmillan Cancer Support is one of the largest Britishcharitiesand provides specialist health care, information and financial support to people affected by cancer. It also looks at the social, emotional and practical impact cancer can have, and campaigns for better cancer care. Macmillan Cancer Support’s goal is to reach and improve the lives of everyone affected by cancer in the UK.
Ochiltree Primary School is having a coffee morning, to support this charity, on Tuesday 1st October from 9.15 a.m. – 10.15 a.m. within the school.
We look forward to seeing you – everyone welcome!
All donations will be forwarded to Macmillan Cancer Support.
As part of our space topic we will be making space rockets next week. We would appreciate “junk materials” such as cereal boxes, kitchen roll tubes, milk bottle caps etc. to allow this activity to take place.
Are you keen to be a volunteer in football, netball, basketball, racket sports or any sport / physical activity in school? A great chance to get involved and help make a difference in your child’s school. If you are interested and would like further information please contact the Active Schools coordinator Barry on barry.holmes@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
The Maidsafe Foundation are offering STEM workshops for children during the October school holidays. If you are interested, please see the attached poster for booking information.
Please note that ParentPay is now open to enable you to book your child’s school lunch. Please ensure lunches are booked by 8.00 p.m. the day before. If you have any issue booking your child’s lunch, please contact the school office.
All pupils will take part in activity sessions this week. Please ensure that your child has their PE kit with them every day this week ( no football strips, please).
On Wednesday all pupils will have the chance to show their Fast Feet in football with coaches from Kilmarnock Football Club.
On Thursday each class will have a taster session of Karate.
Children will be focusing on health and will also take part in Daily Mile activities, in between the rain showers. Please ensure your child has a waterproof jacket with them.
Weather permitting, and if our pitch has dried out enough, our Sports afternoon will take place on Friday afternoon at 1.30 p.m in the school. Please look out for updates on whether this event will go ahead on the 31st May.
It is lovely to see the sunshine and we hope it continues for the weekend.
As a Sunsafe school, we would like to remind you that children should wear suncream, a sunhat and sunglasses, if possible. Children can bring suncream into school for their own use.
A sports bottle of water is also recommended and can be re- filled in school.
Coaches and players from Kilmarnock Football Club will be working with Primary 3 and 4 pupils for a block of 4 weeks, starting on Wednesday 15th May.
Children should bring their PE kit with them on Wednesdays.
An after- school football club will also run in the school from 3 to 4 p.m. on these Wednesdays for children in P3 and P4. Please look out for further information and complete the consent form if you wish your child to attend.
Our P6 pupils are looking forward to their visit to the Boswell Book Festival this morning.
The Festival are holding special children’s events with authors and illustrators this weekend. Please see the leaflet below – it is best to book ahead, if you are interested. Further information is available at www.boswellbookfestival.co.uk
