Party Time – It has been confirmed that the end of term disco will take place on Wednesday 26th June, 7:00pm until 8:30pm. The venue will be announced shortly.
It is hoped that the disco will be themed, watch this space, further details will follow.
Ochiltree Cattle Show 2024
This year’s cattle show has been another success for Ochiltree Primary School.
Pupils were asked to create a front cover design for this years’ show schedule and the winners were:
| Class | Winner |
| P1/2 | Will |
| P3/4 | Arthur |
| P4/5 | Rebecca |
| P5/6 | Lottie |
| P7 | Harris |
with the overall design winner being Lottie, P5/6; her design is pictured above.
Pupils also entered handicrafts to the show too, with the following successes:
| Class | Placing | Pupil Name |
| P 1/2 | Third | Alix |
| Second | Illy | |
| First | Wallace | |
| P 3/4 | Third | Arthur |
| Second | Lukas | |
| First | Tommy | |
| P 4/5 | Third | Lewis |
| Second | Lilianna | |
| First | Jaxon | |
| P 5/6 | Third | Rubie |
| Second | Hannah | |
| First | Lottie | |
| P 7 | Third | Jennifer |
| Second | Jess | |
| First | Eva | |
The judges had a very difficult task selecting the winners in each class group. They were very impressed with the quality of the creations made for this year’s show and commented how talented all of our pupils are.
Stuart Watson, Chairman of the Ochiltree Cattle Show Committee, visited the school on Wednesday 8th May to present our winning pupils with their prizes at assembly. Thank you to Stuart for celebrating the pupils successes.
Ochiltree Cattle Show Committee thank all pupils and staff for their hard work producing such fantastic works of art for the show. Thanks also go to our lovely parents who encourage the young people to enter the handicrafts and animal showing sections; without everyone’s contributions, and the weather of course, the cattle show wouldn’t be the successful event it is each year.
Check out the Sway below for pictures of all of the pupils’ fabulous creations;
| Ochiltree Cattle Show 2024 |
| Congratulations to all pupils for their entries to the 2024 Ochiltree Cattle Show held Wednesday 24th April. |
Be safe in the sun 🌞
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.
Thank you
Primary 3 and 4 Football
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.
Boswell Book Festival
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
Deaf Awareness Week
BSL Fingerspelling 1
This week is Deaf Awareness Week. Fingerspelling is used as part of British Sign Language. Can you spell your name using BSL ?
Further information can be found at www.rnid.org.uk
Continue reading Deaf Awareness Week
P6 Trip – Danger Detectives
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 Trip to Boswell Book Festival
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.
Tempest Photography Orders
All online orders of individual and family photographs should be made by Monday 6th May.
Thank you.
Ochiltree Primary School Parent Council
The next meeting of the Parent Council will be held on Wednesday 8th May 2024 at 7pm in Ochiltree Church Hall.
Please email Janice Caldwell at OchiltreeParentCouncil20@gmail.com should you wish to attend, and any paperwork can be sent to you prior to the meeting.
Thank you
Holiday Weekend
The school will finish at the usual time on Friday 3rd May and re-open on Tuesday 7th May at 8.50 a.m.
Hopefully, the sun continues to shine for the holiday!
Also a wee reminder that the School will also be closed on Monday 27th May for a Public Holiday and an In-service day on Tuesday 28th May.
Dates for Your Diary
Please note the following key dates for your calendars:
| Date | Event |
| Monday 6th May | May Day Bank Holiday |
| Thursday 9th May | Football Match 3pm – 5pm – Home to Drongan |
| Friday 10th – Sunday 12th May | Boswell Book Festival |
| Friday 10th May | P7 Visit to Boswell Book Festival |
| Monday 13th May | No Football training due to football match – away to Auchinleck |
| Tuesday 14th May | P6 Danger Detectives Trip |
| Wednesday 15th May | UNESCO visit to P7 class |
| Thursday 16th May | Football Match after school – away to Dalmellington |
| 29th – 31st May | Health Week |
| Monday 27th May | Monday School Holiday |
| Tuesday 28th May | In Service Day |
| Friday 31st May | Sports Day |
| Monday 3rd June | Whole School Trip to Culzean |
| Wednesday 26th June | Summer Celebration |
| Friday 28th June | 1pm closure for summer holidays |
Holiday Weekend
The school will finish at the usual time on Friday 3rd May and re- open on Tuesday 7th May at 8.50 a.m.
Hopefully, the sun continues to shine for the holiday! 🌞.
Return of Trophies
Trophy Winners 2023
If your child has a trophy could you please return to the school by Thursday 30th May 2024.
Thank you.
Reminder P4 and P5 Valentin’s Farm visit
P4 and P5 pupils are looking forward to their visit to Dumfries House tomorrow. Children should bring a packed lunch , ( unless already ordered on Parentpay) and water bottle with them.
Don’t forget wellies or old shoes to change into and a waterproof jacket. As the weather is variable, suncream should also be applied in case the sun comes out for 2 days in a row 🌤
Thank you.
P1/2 Garden Wind Chimes
Our P1/2 class have been busy helping to make the garden look pretty with lovely new windchimes created using eco friendly and sustainable materials.
Thank you to MaidSafe for helping our pupils create such beautiful decorations for the garden.
Please see the sway to see the pupils’ lovely creations.
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Vibrant Communities – Sports Survey
Vibrant Communities are carrying out a sport and physical activity consultation across East Ayrshire.
This is a good chance for you and your children say what you already do, what you like to do, and barriers to participating in sport in the area.
If you could please spend 5 minutes with your child to fill in the survey that would be much appreciated!
The survey can be accessed via this link:
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SportPhysAct/
Thanks
Much appreciated!
Barry Holmes
Active Schools Coordinator: Auchinleck Education Group
Illnesses – should I keep my child off school?
Please click on the link below to take you to a pdf document outlining what you should do if your child is unwell.
Thank you
Should I keep my child of school
P7 Transitions – Final Term Arrangements
A letter and Medical/Emergency Information form has been sent home today to all P7 pupils outlining the arrangements for transition to the academy in the final term. Please look out for these in school bags.
Please complete and return the Medical/Emergency Information form to the school by Friday 3rd of May.
Thank you
Staffing Update
Mrs Meek, P4/5 Class Teacher (Wed, Thurs, Fri) is currently absent. The P4/5 class will be taught by Ms A Smith on Wednesday 24th April and 1st – 3rd May. Ms C Smith will teach the class on 25th and 26th April. Mrs Bell will continue to teach on a Monday and Tuesday and will liaise with the teachers to ensure a smooth transition takes place and the children’s learning journey continues as expected.
I have received notification from the authority that both Mrs Gregor and myself will continue in our current roles of Acting Depute and Acting Head Teacher until the end of this session.
I hope that this information is helpful.
