Dear parent / carer 

I am pleased to share with you the link to our P7 Information Video. As we are currently unable to welcome large groups of parents to the school for a face-to-face information evening, we decided to record a video that you can view with your child instead. This video should answer many of the questions you may have about the final stages of our transition programme. 

The video can be viewed by clicking the link below: 

https://youtu.be/f2xiLeHNeB0 

Or through our school blog’s P7 Transition section: 

https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/ea/therobertburnsacademy/p7-transition/ 

 

We would also like to invite you to an online drop-in session on Wednesday 25^th May from 6.30-7.30pm.  There will be no presentation or content shared during this session, this is an opportunity for parents and carers to ask any questions they may have. I would encourage you to watch the information video and look at the content on the P7 Transition page of our school blog in the first instance.  

You can join us for the online session via the following link: 

https://app-proxy.vscene.net/r/oKANTUMlGp 

 

Meeting room number: 1413569 

Meeting ID: 104859 

 

I look forward to seeing you soon! 

P. McGurn 

Depute Head Teacher 

The Robert Burns Academy 

If your child has a cup, trophy or shield at home, can you please return it to the school no later than Tuesday 31st May 2022, to allow us to prepare for this year’s prize giving.

Thank you.

P2/3 and P3/4 will be gardening tomorrow. Children should come to  school dressed in suitable clothes and footwear. They should also bring a change of clothes and footwear to wear in the classroom.

If you require further information please call the school on 01290 700351

Thank you.

P1/2 children will be taking part in football  training sessions with Kilmarnock Football Club. Children should come to school in their PE kit on the following dates:

Thursday 26th May, Thursday 9th and 16th June.

If you require further information please call the school on 01290 700351

Thank you.

 

 

SECOND LEVEL RELATIONSHIPS, SEXUAL HEALTH and PARENTHOOD

There have been many positive changes in Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood (RSHP) practice in recent years. Evaluations have shown that there is much about RSHP that children and young people like and enjoy in relation to their learning within RSHP at school.

However, learners also identified shortfalls in key areas such as the breadth of topics, relevance to the pressures they face in current-day relationships and a sense that RSHP is often not a ‘real’ subject, that it is occasionally tagged on, or given low priority.

This meant there was a need to reflect on how learners needs are met in an everchanging context, whether this is in terms of concerns we may have for children and young people, negative experiences of social media or partner violence – or positive cultural shifts, including increased awareness of the rights of learners with disabilities or LGBT young people.

Please click on the PDF below to view the information leaflet that your child came home with today.

Second level Parent Leaflet RSHP

If you wish any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Thank you.

Our annual prizegiving ceremony will be held on Tuesday 28th June at 11am in our outdoor areas.

The children will be in the playground and parents/family will be on the grass areas.

The main focus will be the presentation of prizes and certificates to the children.

The Head teacher’s report and the Parent Council report will be available to read on the day and on the school app.

Should the weather be wet and windy, our prize giving will be held inside for children only. Photographs of the prize winners and classes will be on the school blog.

Please note no photographs of children should be taken at any school event. This is a Child Protection issue. The school will take photographs of the children permitted to have their images taken throughout the event.

We thank you for your understanding.

 

Please ensure your child comes to school tomorrow in clothing suitable for gardening, suitable footwear and a waterproof jacket. Can you please also send a change of clothes and shoes in case they get wet. This could be their PE kit rather than school uniform.

If you wish any further information please do not hesitate to contact the school on 01290 700351.

Thank you.

Sports day will be held on Wednesday 8th or Wednesday 15th June – weather permitting.

Please see attached  information:

Sports Day

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Thank you.

Please complete:

Thank you for your continued cooperation.

 

The tired but happy campers will return to Ochiltree around 6pm tomorrow.

 

All children in P1/2 should come to school in their PE kit tomorrow as they will be taking part in various sporting activities throughout the day. (Please note that no football strips or colours).

If you wish any further information please do not hesitate to contact the school.

​​​​​​​Thank you.

 

 

Please click on the link below for latest update:

Letter to Parents and Carers from Jason Leitch National Clinical Director – April 2022

EAST AYRSHIRE ∙ 24 MARCH ∙ 10-14YR ∙ FREE

Active Club is a brand new membership for 10-14 year olds giving access to a wide range of free and discounted activities. Sign up for a FREE membership – just drop into your nearest sports venue from Mon 28^th March

What can I take part in?
Swimming ∙ Track ∙ Racquet Sports ∙ Summer Activities ∙ Youth Golf ∙ Teenfit ∙ Squirrel Club ∙ Junior Rangers ∙ Filmmakers Camps ∙ Youth Theatre ∙ Arts & Museums Holliday Camps ∙ Party Packages

Click here to see a full list of activities

https://eastayrshireleisure.com/across-the-trust/active-club-membership/

Katie Graham

Sports Venue Officer

Barony Sports Village

tel. 01290 427291

w. eastayrshireleisure.com

Free bus travel is available to all pupils aged 5 and over from 31 January 2022 and can be accessed via the National Entitlement Card.  We have been working with Customer Services as parents have a choice of applying for a new card via the school system or they can go directly to https://getyournec.scot/nec/.  If they go through the NEC website,  parents will require to validate both their identity and that of their child.

The other option is for them to apply for a National Entitlement Card  / Kidz Kard via the school.  This option assumes that both the parent’s and child’s identity has been validated and simplifies the process the parents. Please go to:

NEC Application Form 1 for pupils aged 5 to 10 years old

NEC Application Form 2 for pupils aged 11 to 15 years old

Due to the current COVID mitigations we will only accept application forms from pupils who require to undertake essential travel at this time, but we will leave the forms open on school website/app to allow parents to apply at a time that is suitable for them.  All forms will be processed when the mitigations are eased and we are able to travel freely.

The British Red Cross has launched an appeal for money donations to support Ukranian Refugees. Should you wish to make a donation toThe British Red Cross you can do so through Parentpay. Please note that Parentpay has a minimum donation of £1

The closing date for donations will be Friday 18th March 2022

Thank you.

Our Ref:PL/ES

22^nd February 2022

Dear Parent/Guardian,

 

Expression of Interest –P7 Overnight Stay – Galloway Activity Centre, Loch Ken or

2 Individual Day Trips.

 

I am in the process of making enquiries about a residential visit to Galloway Activity Centre, Loch Ken, from Thursday 26^th to Friday 27^th May 2022. The cost would be around £175 per child and can be paid in instalments, with the final amount being due 2 weeks before the trip. The trip would be available to all children in P7 this session. To be able to cost this visit more accurately, I would need to have an estimate number of children wishing to attend.

 

Alternatively, a trip to Braehead Snow Centre and Climbing Zone as well as a trip to The Garage in Kilmarnock for a Go Kart and Bowling Session has been considered. The cost for both of these days would be around £95 per pupil.

 

If there are insufficient numbers the cost of all trips may become prohibitive and the school may have to cancel the trips.

 

Please discuss both of the options with your child and register your interest below and return by Thursday 24^th February 2022.

 

Thank you.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

Fiona J M Black

Head Teacher

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROPOSED  P7 TRIPS 2022, EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

 

*My preferred choice for my child …………………………………………………………………..

 

 

1^st Choice……………………………………………………………………………………………..

 

 

*In the event of there not being a majority decision, please say if either trip would be suitable

 

*I am happy to go to either trip                                      YES/NO

 

 

Signed………………………………………………………………………………….Parent/Carer

 

Date……………………………………………………………………………………………………

 

 

If you require further information please contact the school office.

22^nd February 2022

Dear Parent/Guardian,

 

Expression of Interest – Residential Outdoor Activities Trip – Lockerbie Manor

 

I am in the process of making enquiries about a residential visit to Lockerbie Manor for 2023. The cost would be around £450 per child and can be paid in instalments. The trip would be available to all children in P6 & 7 next session. To be able to cost this visit more accurately, I would need to have an estimate number of children wishing to attend.

 

If there are insufficient numbers the cost of the trip may become prohibitive and the school may have to cancel the trip.

 

If you are interested please complete the form below and return to the school by Thursday 24^th February 2022.

 

Thank you.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

Fiona J M Black

Head Teacher

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

PROPOSED LOCKERBIE MANOR 24^TH – 27^TH APRIL 2023, EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

 

 

*I am interested / *not interested in a place for my child…………………………………………

 

on the trip to Lockerbie Manor 2023.

 

Signed…………………………………………………………………………………………………

 

Date……………………………………………………………………………………………………

*Please delete as appropriate

 

Changes to start and finish times  as from Wednesday 16th February 2022

Following updated guidance on the easing of mitigations please note the following:

• Start times – all children should arrive between 8.50am and 9am.  They should line up as usual in their class lines.  Mrs McCafferty will be on duty at the school gate.
• Finish time – all children will be dismissed in class groups at 2.55pm.  Bus children will be dismissed at 2.50pm as usual.

To avoid congestion at the gate can we ask that you move away from the school entrance as soon as you have collected your child.  Thank you for your continued support, it is much appreciated.

As we are unable to have all classes in the hall at one time we are maintaining staggered lunch breaks and also  interval times.

Please note

P1-4 will have their lunch break from 12.15pm to 1pm
P5-7 will have their lunch break from 12.45pm to 1.30pm.

We hope in the future to be able to move to one interval and one lunch break.