The P7s are on thier way home from their residential trip.
It is expected that they will be returning to school in approximately 1 hour, so should be arriving at 2:45pm.
Pupils should be back in time for normal school end time. Bus pupils will be able to catch their usual buses home.
Can’t wait to see them back and hear their stories of their time away.
Please feel free to call the school if you need any further information – 01290 700351.
Thank you
Wednesday 13th May 2026
The whole school is visiting Glasgow Science Centre on Wednesday 13 May, 9:00am – 2:55pm.
A contribution per pupil of £3.50 can be paid through ParentPay.
As we will be away all day, if you require a school packed lunch, please contact the school office by email at eaOchiltree.PS@eastayrshire.org.uk or by telephone no later than noon Monday 11th May.
If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
Thank you
Thursday 14th May
P3/4 will be going to Dumfries House to attend the Festival of Farming on Thursday 14th May, 9:00am – 2pm.
As pupils will be out of school over lunchtime, a snack, drink and packed lunch will be required.
If you wish your child to have a school packed lunch, please contact the school by telephone 01290 700351 or by email at eaOchiltree.PS@eastayrshire.org.uk no later than noon Monday 11th May.
As this is an outdoor event, suitable waterproof jackets and footwear is advised.
Please feel free to contact the school if you need any further information.
Thank you
We look forward to hosting our next achievement assembly on Friday 8th May.
If your child has celebrated any achievements out-with school e.g. earned a swimming badge, learned to ride their bike, gained badges at a hobby etc., then they are able to bring in such items to share at this special assembly. Alternatively if you would like us to share any photographs or videos of your child’s achievements, please email these to eaochiltree.ps@eastayrshire.org.uk by 3pm on Thursday 7th May.
We look forward to celebrating the success of our pupils!
Tempest Photography
Please note that if you ordered a photograph from Tempest it will be sent home with your child today.
If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
Thank you.
We are looking forward to our upcoming P7 residential trip next week and hope the children are excited for the experience ahead.
This is a reminder that the final payment for the trip is due by Monday 4th May. Please ensure this is completed by the deadline.
Please also find attached a copy of the programme of activities, the lunch/dinner menu and a suggested list of what to bring (please note mobile phones should not be brought on the trip)
Permission forms have been issued to pupils today. Please complete and return these as soon as possible to ensure all necessary arrangements can be finalised.
All Primary 6 pupils will be with Miss Murray on both Wednesday and Friday, and all Primary 5 pupils will be with Mrs Cunningham on Wednesday and Mrs Rooney on Friday. Those Primary 7 pupils not attending the residential will be with Miss Murray on Wednesday and Mrs Rooney on Friday.
Glasgow Science Centre 13 May 2026
The whole school is visiting Glasgow Science Centre on 13 May. A contribution per pupil of £3.50 can be paid through ParentPay. If you require a lunch on that day you can now order a packed lunch also through ParentPay.
If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
Thank you.
Coalfield Regeneration Trust Programme is hosting
Football 5ives Games – every Thursday 4pm – 5:30pm, Astro Pitch, Auchinleck
and
5ives West Play Offs(U15/14), Community Cup and Internationals Qualifiers, Friday 15th May, 7pm – 9pm Barony Campus
Please see the poster below for details of
Tuesday 28th April, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
An upcoming Family Maths Workshop for all P7 pupils and parents/carers.
Please sign up via the RBA e-mail address which is on the poster.
Please include the pupil’s name, catchment school and name of parent/carer attending when they sign up.
Thank you
The whole school will be visiting Ochiltree Cattle Show on Wednesday 22nd April and for the first time giving out special class certificates for the pupils chosen best in show. This is thanks to Mr Sloan and the committee who worked with the school to develop our pupils knowledge of stock and build their understanding of the rural economy. This is a highlight of our school year and we are very much looking forward to being part of the show again.
Pupils should come to school dressed for the weather and have on appropriate footwear to walk down to the show ground.
We look forward to another very successful show.
The school is aware that there will be a Woody’s ice cream van at the show. Given that this falls outside of school catering it would be up to parents to decide if they want their child to purchase an ice cream, and pupils would be responsible for their own monies. We are aware that there are limited hand washing facilities at the show and have no clarity on allergens. All medications required will go along with pupils as usual.
If you intend to send your child with money for an ice-cream on Wednesday please could you complete and return the permission slip being sent home in school bags today. If no permission slip is received, pupils will not be permitted to purchase any items from the ice cream van.
Thank you
Yesterday, our Keep It Clean Crew joined the Greener Communities to participate in a litter pick around Ochiltree.
Over the last few weeks, Miss Murray has been hosting a lunchtime Chess Club for Primary 4-7 and to finish the block, they held a chess tournament.
Well done to our winners, Dan and Erik!
Dear Parents,
Have you ordered your school photos yet? A polite reminder that the closing date for free delivery back to school is Tuesday 21st April 2026. Order through the Tempest website using your unique link that was emailed to you, or if you have received paper order forms visit www.tempest-orders.co.uk
If you need any assistance in ordering your photos, feel free to contact Tempest on 01736 751555 (option 5).
Many thanks,
Tempest Photography
Our exciting Commonwealth Games Easter Programme is now live on the East Ayrshire Leisure Website.
Please see link below which takes you to the calendar, select your venue and book on.
Barony Sports Village will be the closest for this cluster.
Please note you must contact beforehand if your child has any additional support need or requirement which needs extra care. If this is not done parents may be required to wait at the sessions to support when they turn up.
Easter Fun | East Ayrshire Leisure Trust
App link – Download the App | East Ayrshire Leisure Trust
Portal Link – Account Login – if not a member, sign up to pay as you go.
Barry Holmes, Active Schools Coordinator
barry.holmes@eastayrshireleisure.com / barry.holmes@ayrshire360.com
Well done to all our pupil who received an award or shared an achievement at today’s achievement assembly. Please see the app for the Sway for all our achievements. Next achievement assembly will be on Friday 8th May 2026.
