Please note that this event is for pupils only.
Parents are asked not to attend this event; unfortunately we cannot accommodate spectators.
Photographs will be taken and will be posted on the app / blog following the event.
Thank you
Please note that this event is for pupils only.
Parents are asked not to attend this event; unfortunately we cannot accommodate spectators.
Photographs will be taken and will be posted on the app / blog following the event.
Thank you
Please access the website for more details and to book places:
Please click on the link below to access some suggested supports for children over the Summer holidays if you feel that they are struggling with their mental health.
You may need to ensure that you have downloaded Microsoft Sway to view this.
https://sway.cloud.microsoft/Jm3O8uXyDw8GXcDV?ref=Link
The QR code is below:
🔷 Assault Course going ahead!!!
Checklist –
🔷 long sleeved top, full length coverage on legs (just for bumps or anything) no panic if not.
🔷 waterproofs if your child wants
🔷 towel
🔷 change of clothes – warm, cosy, even onesies or oodies
🔷 something dry for their feet
Hope they all have a great time!!! 💦🤪💦
The Parent Council have organised a Wet and Wild fun afternoon for Friday 14th June.
Children will have an opportunity to take part in an obstacle course based around fun water activities.
The children will get wet so should come to school in old clothes and shoes/trainers. Something long sleeved and leggings or joggers would be best.
Children should bring a towel and a warm change of clothes for after their fun session.
If the weather is not suitable this event may be postponed.
Many thanks to the Parent Council and volunteers for their hard work in organising and running this event.
Congratulations to our Senior Football Team who won The Bill Shankly Memorial Football Tournament on Friday.
9 schools took part in the competition. The team won 6 games, drew 1 and lost 1 game.
Well done to Lucas, Ruari, Ewan, Kai, Lyle, Harris, Iona, Harry, Lucas, Henry and Jacob.
At the moment our pitch is dry enough to run our Sports Afternoon tomorrow at 1.30pm. Should the weather change for the worse and the pitch is too wet to run events safely we will notify you of the cancellation by 11.30am. on this app.
Adults should enter via the front gate at 1.25pm and seating will be provided in the playground area. Children will remain on the pitch area and return to classrooms when all the races are finished. Parents wishing to take their children home at the end of the afternoon should come to the main entrance to collect their child.
Please note that NO PHOTOGRAPHY OR FILMING INCLUDING ON MOBILE PHONES is permitted.
Order of events:
Flat Race Boys
Flat Race Girls
P1, P2, P3,P4, P5, P6 and P7
Novelty Races Boys
Novelty Races Girls
P1 Obstacle Race
P2 Egg and Spoon
P3 Washing Line
P4 Newspaper
P5 Hat, scarf and gloves
P6 Sack Race
P7 Obstacle Race
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow and hopefully the sun will shine.
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.
Mobile phones are a great way for children and young people to keep in contact with their parents, carers and friends, especially as they begin a new school year. However, issues may arise if our children and young people excitedly share their mobile phone number with other pupils in their new school year group and even wider, as they perhaps join ‘WhatsApp’ group chats or other social media group chats.
This can lead to your child or young person sharing their mobile phone number with a whole year group and being included in what could amount to over one hundred school pupils on single group chat! The reality of this is that they don’t all know each other, they will all be from different backgrounds, they will all have different levels of online awareness and they will most likely be seeing messages, images and even video footage shared in the group which you, as a parent or carer, would not like them to see but which is out with your control. This situation can be difficult to manage and could be distressing in relation to what is read or seen. Coupled to this, peer pressure could lead to bullying.
WhatsApp is by far the most used messaging App although there are many other similar messaging Apps, and it allows users to send instant messages only to contacts that they have added to their WhatsApp account. Only people who have a WhatsApp account can send and receive messages through the app. Messages can be sent ‘one to one’ or within a ‘group conversation’ and for all messages sent, WhatsApp sends “read receipts” to tell sender if the message was delivered, read, seen or played. These settings can be changed, see the ‘how to guide for parents’ link below for more information. In relation to a group chat on any social media platform, even those as a parent or carer you are involved with, you have no control what will be sent, seen or shared so it is worthwhile having a conversation with your child or young person about this.
We know peer pressure can lead to people of any age doing something they otherwise would not do, online or offline, so this awareness during your child or young persons’ early years is very important.
Our colleagues at Internet Matters have created information resources below to inform you of how the social media platform “ WhatsApp” operates and how you can you can put measures in place to protect what your child or young person sees on the app and awareness on the apps security settings.
Please see the links below for more valuable advice:
https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/whatsapp-safety-a-how-to-guide-for-parents/
https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/monitoring-apps-parents-guide/
https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/social-media-advice-hub/
Please see the attached information regarding this year’s East Ayrshire Dance Summer School (P4-P7 & S1-S6).
Each day will begin at 10.00 a.m. and finish at 3.00 p.m. On the Friday afternoon there will be a joint performance at 1.30pm in the Assembly Hall to showcase to family and friends what has been achieved during the week.
The course will be based at William McIlvanney Campus and participants should bring a packed lunch each day. No previous experience or specialist clothing is necessary; enthusiasm and comfortable clothing are adequate.
There are limited places available on this course with the participants divided into groups according to age, experience and friendship-groups where possible.
This year’s course is being co-ordinated by Zara Smith, Cultural Co-ordinator, Dance and Movement and all sessions will be taken by highly qualified and experienced artists. To ensure maximum benefit for everyone, it is anticipated that the usual high standards of behaviour expected in our schools will be displayed.
The Summer School is subsidised by East Ayrshire Council, however, there will be a non-refundable administration charge of £30 per child (£25 for siblings) for the entire week. Once we receive your form an invoice will be sent out via Parentpay by the end of June secure your child’s place. Pupil’s entitled to FSM will be free.
Please note, each applicant must be able to make their own transport arrangements. If you would like to apply for a place on this course for your child, please complete the online form:
https://forms.office.com/e/XTxcJjKgjh
by Friday 14th June 2024.
Confirmation emails will be sent out the end of June.
Kind Regards,
Zara Smith
Cultural Co-ordinator, Dance & Movement
Creative Minds Team
East Ayrshire Council
Could Primary 5 pupils please bring in a hat, scarf and pair of gloves for our novelty race.
Items should be brought to school in a labelled bag by Wednesday 29th May, for sports day Friday 31st May.
Many thanks,
Mrs Meek and Mr McMillan
This is a reminder that Monday 27th May is a Public Holiday and Tuesday 28th May is an In-service day.
Pupils will return to school on Wednesday 29th May at 8:50am.
Enjoy a lovely long weekend
Please note that there is a change to the usual Week 2 school lunch menu for Thursday 30th May.
For one day only….It’s Super Hero Day…..
both served with Wonder Woman Wedges (potato wedges) and Superman Salad.
Captain America Cupcake for dessert.
If your child would like a lunch from this menu on the 30th, please place, or amend your order on Parent Pay in the usual manner.
Thank you
The whole school will be going on a visit to Culzean Castle and Country Park on Monday 3rd June 2024.
We would like to thank the Parent Council for funding the transport and workshop cost from their successful grant application to 9CC. There will be no cost to pupils.
Children will be enjoying the following workshops:
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 Wednesday 29th May, as the kitchens require at least 48 hours of notice prior to a trip.
Please do not place an order on ParentPay if your child is bringing a packed lunch along from home.
With the typical Scottish weather being so variable, it would be advisable to bring along a waterproof jacket and suitable sturdy waterproof footwear, as well as sunscreen, sun hat and sunglasses. Who knows what surprises the weather may bring, but here’s hoping it behaves and gives us a fine day.
Venue – Greenwood Academy, Dreghorn, Irvine KA11 4HL
Start time – 6.30pm – 8.45pm
This is the seventh in a series of junior events to be held this season, continuing on from the success of previous season’s Junior Chess Tour.
Multiple entries from schools as well as individual entries are very welcome.
This is an ideal event for beginners or inexperienced players. Players should know how to play chess and NOT be playing in the Ayrshire Chess Leagues. Each player will play approximately 4 games against other players . Winners will receive medals. This is meant to be a fun event as an introduction to more formal chess events.
There will be no entry fee, but names of entrants must be submitted by 5pm on 4th June 2024. Late entries will not be accepted. Entries by email to ayrshirechess@gmail.com. Postal entry to Mr S Taylor, Greenwood Academy, Dreghorn, Irvine KA11 4HL. As well as names of players ACA also require school/class/year of players.
Please note that the rooms used for playing and analysis have restrictions that only players or organisers are allowed in these rooms. A waiting room is provided for parents and teachers and non playing juniors.
Please find information regarding the Exchange Counselling Service. More details can be found at the following links:
The Exchange – Psychological Wellbeing Guide for Parents
The Exchange – Psychological Wellbeing Guide for Primary Children
These documents are also available to view on the this blog. Click on the menu, ‘School Information and Documents’, then click on ‘Health and Wellbeing’.
This after-school club is being run by Vibrant Communities for Primary 1, 2 and 3 pupils, in the school, between 3pm and 4pm, on the following three Thursdays:
Parents of P1, P2 and P3 pupils have already received a letter regarding this after-school club.
P6/7 Play Leader Volunteers
P6 and P7 pupils have been asked in class today if they would like to volunteer to be a Play Leader for these sessions. Letters and consent forms will be issued on Monday to those pupils expressing an interest in taking part.
Participating children and volunteer Play Leaders should bring their PE kits with them on the above dates.
We would like to invite registered children due to start at Ochiltree Primary in August to visit the school on Friday 24th May 2024 from 1.45pm to 2.45pm.
The children will have the opportunity to meet their teacher and parents will be able to hear about the school.
We look forward to meeting you.
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.
Glow Blogs uses cookies to enhance your experience on our service. By using this service or closing this message you consent to our use of those cookies. Please read our Cookie Policy.