This morning we had a go at blowing bubbles within bubbles! We snipped pipettes and used these as our bubble blowers. We then dipped these in the solution to blow bubbles within bubbles. We tried to beat the P6/7 score of 3. After a few attempts one of us managed to get 4. It was such tricky task trying to carefully add a second bubble without popping the first! We all had a great time – have a look!
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.
Ochiltree Festive Fun
A magical day at Ochiltree Primay School ……………..
Information for P7 Pupils Transition to Robert Burns Academy
P6/7
Since September P6/7 have been reading “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” by J.K. Rowling and have studied the text in depth. From each chapter different activities were covered by the children – lots of literacy and origins of language, letter writing, poetry, character studies; science experiments – colour changing flowers, growing cress and predicting results (all children shocked by how wrong they were!); art and crafts – sketching characters, drawing three different eyes, sewing a “sorting hat” from a pattern and many more activities.
To complete the study we intend to watch the film next week and compare it to the original novel. The film is rated PG. Please complete the attached form by Friday 16 December.
Thank you.
P5/6 Learn About Online Safety
This week we discussed how to keep ourselves safe online. We looked at different scenarios and did a carousel activity sharing how we would respond to each of the scenarios safely. We also had lots of fun creating ‘perfect passwords’ and discussed how to keep our accounts safe. We also had a look at trolling and used the toothpaste experiment to illustrate this. The toothpaste represents the words we choose to say to people. We then tried to take all of our words back by scraping every single bit of toothpaste back into the tube. After LOTS of mess we discovered that we could not put all of the toothpaste back. This made us realise the weight of our words and even if we take them back they can still have a lasting effect on someone. Have a look!
Primary 1/2 update
Primary 1/2 have been learning to tell the time.
Primary 1/2 – Fatballs
“Christingles” by P6/7
Sharing the Learning with P4 & P1/2
Thursday 8th December
Primary 4 took the opportunity to teach Primary 1/2 all about James and the Giant Peach. They chose their favourite activities from their recent topic, and in groups, delivered these as ‘mini lessons’ for the younger pupils.
We learned how to mix the perfect peach colour, create a rainbow, demonstrate how rain is made and took part in the ‘Stop that peach!’ challenge.
We ended the day watching the movie. A great time was had by all! Click on the SWAY below to see more.
Mrs Meek & Miss Mills
P1 Registrations for August 2023
P1 Registration will take place from Monday 9 January 2023 until Friday 13 January 2023. Registration is to be completed online and submitted no later than Friday 13 January 2023. Parents should register at: – https://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/schooladmissions
Please note that you will require your child’s birth certificate and two proofs of addresses e.g driving
licence or utility bill.
Placing Requests should be completed online and the closing date for these is 31 January 2023.
School Meals Menu for Friday 23rd December 2022
Please note on Friday 23rd December the following menu will be: vegetable soup, cheese, egg or gammon sandwiches.
The menu will be updated on Parentpay for that day.
Parent Council Meeting
The Parent Council meeting will take place zoom tonight at 7.30pm. If you wish to join the meeting please contact the Parent Council at the following email address:
ochiltreeparentcouncil20@gmail.com
Nativity Update
As you already know our Nativity will be held on Friday 16th December. We had originally arranged to have teas and coffees in the Ochiltree Hub after the Nativity. However, due to the huge response we have had to rethink our plans for the morning.
PLEASE NOTE OUR CHANGES BELOW:
- Teas and coffee will now be offered in the school before the Nativity from 9.30 – 10.30AM. PLEASE ENTER BY THE MAIN SCHOOL ENTRANCE. We cannot offer refreshments after the Nativity as we are having our Christmas lunch in the school hall from 12.15pm.
- A suggested donation of £2 can made at the school for charity.
- The Sanquhar and District Silver Band will play outside the church from 10.30 – 11.00am.
- Church doors will open at 10.30am. We would ask everyone to be seated by 10.50am. Please do not sit on the reserved pews.
- The Nativity will begin at 11.00am and will last approximately 30 – 40minutes.
- We would ask that parents, carers and friends to remain seated in the church until the children have returned to school.
- Please note there should be no videos or photographs of the Nativity or children taken by the audience throughout the event. This is in line with East Ayrshire Council and child protection guidance.
- The school will video the performance and take photographs of the cast which will be able to be viewed on the school blog before Christmas.
We look forward to seeing you all there.
P5/6 Class Job Rewards
You may have heard that in P5/6 we get paid for completing our class jobs, showing kindness to others and taking initiative in our learning. Pupils can save their money and choose to purchase one of the class prizes that we agreed on in August. Here we have Libby and Jess who saved up to bring in their Jolly Jumps to incorporate into our P.E. lesson. Here we have our class enjoying sharing Libby and Jess’ hobby with them!
St Andrew’s Day
It was lovely to see some of the children wearing a little bit of tartan today. Mrs Phillips took this photo of the sky this morning above our playground.
Various Tree Saplings for Planting
We have a selection of Rowan, Silver Birch,Hazel and Dogwood small saplings ready for planting. If anyone wishes any for planting at home, please call the school office by Friday 2nd December 2022. They will be given out on a first come first served basis.
