All pupils will be issued with thier report cards to take home at the end of the day.
Please look out for these coming home this afternoon in school bags.
Thank you.
Sports Day – Today – Friday 29th May 2026
We are looking forward to our Sports Day today starting at 1:30pm.
All parents / carers are welcome to come spectate and cheer on our pupils, with entry to the playground via the school car park pedestrian gate.
Parents / carers are encouraged to stay in the designated area in the playground, and to allow parents of running classes to move forward to the fence line to watch their child race.
All spectators are reminded that No Photography / Filming of children is permitted in school grounds.
After all the pupils (and hopefully some parents?) have taken part in their races, children will return to class.
Parents can collect their child early, as we will set up designated class collection points at the front entrance to the school. Staff will takes names of children in each class being collected early and sign them out before they leave for the weekend.
There is a chance of showers forecast for our sports day, but hopefully that won’t dampen our spirits!!
We hope to see you all at 1:30pm.
Primary 1 and Primary 7 Class Photographs
Dear Parent/Carer,
It’s time to find a spot on the mantelpiece or a space on the wall as I’m delighted to let you know that the Primary 1 and Primary 7 class group photographs are now ready to view and purchase at the following links –
https://htmp.st/PRIMARY-7-DE041C6133
https://htmp.st/PRIMARY-1-4773222061
Tempest offer a free “deliver to school” option that is open for approximately 7 days, alternatively, home delivery is available at a cost of £5 postage and packing.
If you need assistance or have any questions regarding placing an order, please call Tempest 01736 751555 (option 3) or click on the “contact” button on the Tempest website home page (htempest.co.uk) where thier friendly team will be happy to help.
Thank you
50th Anniversary School Photo
Dear Parent/Carer,
As we come up to our 50th Anniversary of Ochiltree Primary School in this building, we are delighted to let you know that the whole school 50th Anniversary group photograph is now ready to view and purchase at the following link – https://htmp.st/SCHOOL-B5F8D7178E. It’s time to find a spot on the mantelpiece or a space on the wall!!
Tempest offer a free “deliver to school” option that is open for 14 days (from today), alternatively, home delivery is available at a cost of £5 postage and packing.
If you need assistance or have any questions regarding placing an order, please call Tempest on 01736 751555 (option 3) or click on the “contact” button on the Tempest website home page (htempest.co.uk) where the friendly team will be happy to help.
Happy memories of the 50th Anniversary of Ochiltree Primary School.
Thank you
Kilmarnock Rugby Club Summer Camp
Kilmarnock Rugby Club is hosting a summer rugby camp, please see the attached poster below.
This rugby camp will be open to all school pupils from P1-S2 (starting August 2026),
and will run from Monday 20th July – Friday 24th July,
10am-3pm at the rugby club.
They would love to see as many people out enjoying the sun (hopefully) and getting to play some rugby.
No previous experience is required!
Please click on the link below to sign up –
https://forms.gle/uJua656rMAeFG3gf7
Potted Sports Afternoon
We are planning on having an afternoon of Potted Sports tomorrow as part of our House Challenge. Children are welcome to come to school wearing their house colours. Please ensure they have plenty of suncream on, a hat (if possible) and plenty of water.
Healthy Breakfast
This Friday, we will be offering healthy breakfast session before school from 8:30am as part of Health Week. Children who wish to attend will have the opportunity to try a selection of healthy breakfast foods, including tasters of overnight oats, natural yoghurt and a variety of fruit. If you wish your child to take part but have alternative dietary requirements, please contact the school.
Ayrshire Gymnastics Summer Events
SUMMER RECREATIONAL CAMPS 2026
Here is our summer programme information for p1+ (new P2’s) school aged children.
We have been lucky enough to receive funding from East Ayrshire and are able to provide the sessions at a discounted price of £22.50 per day/£80 per week for everybody.
We may be able to offer further subsidised places. Please get in touch if you would like to be considered.
Week 1: Mon 20th-Thu 27th July (10-3pm)
https://ayrshiregymnasticstrust.classforkids.io/camp/510
Week 2: Mon 27th -Thu 30th Aug (10-3pm)
https://ayrshiregymnasticstrust.classforkids.io/camp/511
Week 3: Mon 3rd – Thu 6th Aug (10-3pm)
https://ayrshiregymnasticstrust.classforkids.io/camp/512
We are also running workshops in the last week before East Ayrshire schools return:
Mon 10th Aug Tumble/Handstand workshop 10-12pm
Tues 11th Aug Tumble/Handstand workshop 10-12pm
Wed 12th Aug Equipment /Acro workshop 12-2pm (Please note different time on Wednesday)
Thu 13th Aug Equipment/Acro workshop 10-12pm
Please use the following link to book into any of these sessions:
https://ayrshiregymnasticstrust.classforkids.io/camp/514
Places usually go quickly so please book in advance to avoid any disappointment. We were fully booked last year and unfortunately had to turn people away last year.
Thank you
Ayrshire Gymnastics Trust
Bump Up Afternoon
As part of our transition activities, the children will take part in a “Bump Up Afternoon” today, where they will have the opportunity to spend time with their potential new year group and experience some of the routines and learning for next year. We also look forward to welcoming our new Primary 1 pupils who will be joining us for this session too.
At this stage, classes have not yet been finalised due to staffing arrangements. Therefore, children may not necessarily be with their final class peers and class teacher during this session. Final class information will be shared with families as soon as possible.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Sports Day – Friday 29th May 2026
We are looking forward to our sports day this Friday, being held on the pitch at the back of the school, starting at 1:30pm.
Pupils can come to school wearing something in their house colours for the day (no football colours are permitted).
After all the pupils (and hopefully some parents?) have taken part in their races, children will return to class.
Parents can collect their child early, as we will set up designated class collection points at the front entrance to the school. Staff will takes names of children in each class being collected early and sign them out before they leave for the weekend.
Here’s hoping this spell of good weather holds out for the big day.
We hope to see you all on Friday.
Be Sun Safe
With the lovely warm sunny weather finally making an appearance, we would like to remind parents that to keep our pupils sun safe the following is recommended:
- Sunscreen (applied before coming to school and a personal supply in school bags),
- Sun Hat, and
- Sunglasses.
Thank you
Achievement Assembly
We look forward to hosting our next achievement assembly on Friday 29th 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 28th May.
We look forward to celebrating the success of our pupils!
Run, Jump and Throw Club
Community Sports and Events, will be starting Run, Jump and Throw Club at Barony Sports Village, Cumnock, at the track commencing tonight for the next three Monday evenings.
4pm – 4:45pm : P1-P3
5pm – 5:45pm : P4-P7
These classes for 3 weeks are free.
Please check out the link for more details and booking –
https://ayrshire360.com/events/barony-run-jump-throw/
Bookings can be made onsite too.
Thank you
Tiered Cake Stands
We’re Looking for Your Help
We are in the process of planning for our 50th Anniversary Celebrations, and for our Picnic in the Park on Wednesday 17th June, we were hoping to set out our cream teas daitily on tiered cake stands.
If you have one and you don’t mind the school using it for the day, we would love to borrow it from you please.
Thank you
Instrumental At Home Residentials
Parents of pupils taking part will have received information regarding their child’s attendance at the At Home Residentials taking place on Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th May.
Pupils taking part will be collected by bus from school at 9:25am, leaving their specified venue at 2:15pm to return to school.
For the two days of participation, pupils MUST remember to bring with them:
- their instruments and music,
- snack and packed lunch, and
- any medications that may be required.
Thank you
Free String Tuition Opportunity for Current P4 – P6 Pupils
THE KING’S FOUNDATION PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMME
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Junior Conservatoire Music, The King’s Foundation at Dumfries House and East Ayrshire Council are offering the opportunity for children Primary 5-7 (as of August 2026) who currently receive string tuition within the classroom in the Cumnock, Doon and Auchinleck areas the opportunity to further their instrumental progression for free supported through funding from The King’s Foundation.
Through the Music Centre programme, children are offered instrumental string lessons delivered in small groups, practical musicianship classes and the opportunity of playing in a string orchestra setting.
Classes are led on a weekly basis by a team of professional music specialists and are designed to give young learners a high quality cohesive music education, delivered in a fun and inspiring environment.
The open evening will take place on Wednesday 24th June from 4pm – 5pm at the Pierburg Building on the Dumfries House Estate. If you would like to attend to learn more about the programme and have your young person measured for an instrument to begin lessons, please click on the link below to proceed through the form.
P7 Robert Burns Academy (RBA) Parent / Carer Transition Evening – 25/5/26
Robert Burns Academy staff are looking forward to seeing all your young people and their families at the P7 Transition sessions on Monday 25th May, (4pm – 6pm) – see message sent out on the app on 11/5/26 for further detals.
Due to the high volume of people attending, parking will be strictly at the Car Park on Ayr Road. Parents/Carers & Pupils should then walk across the bridge and enter the school at Main Reception where they will be asked to provide their tickets for entry (these were to be booked by Thursday 21st May via Ticketsource).
There will be no access to park in any other car parks and permission to park at the front of the building will only be given to parents/carers if they have a valid blue badge.
Robert Burns Academy staff hope that you and your young people are looking forward to the event.
Many thanks.
Sports Day – Update
Due to Primary 7 “Bump Up” days to Robert Burns Academy, taking place on Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th May, Sports day will be held in the school on Friday 29th May at 1.30 p.m.
If you wish any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
Early Closure Summer 2026
The last day of the 2025 / 2026 academic year is fast approaching.
The school will be closing at 1pm on Friday 26th June for the summer.
Pupils accessing school transport will be collected from school at 12:25pm following an earlier lunch.
The school will reopen to pupils on Wednesday 19th August 2026. There are In-service days on Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th August.
Thank you
School Trophies Return
It is that time of year again when we are planning for this year’s Summer Celebration being held on Friday 19th June, 9:30am.
To allow us to get the awards ready and engraved for presentation on the day, we would appreciate if those who were awarded a trophy in June 2025 could return it / them to the school by Monday 25th May.
Thank you for your assistance.
