All parents / carers, family, former students and members of the school and wider community are welcome to join us for our 50th Years Celebration week of events.
Please see the attached poster for details of the week’s festivities; we’d love to see you all at our events.
Also, budding artists and photographers are invited to take part in our art / photography competition (see below for details). Closing date for entries is Tuesday 16th June.
Thank you
As part of our 50th Anniversary Celebrations our pupils will be having a Picnic in the Park on Wednesday 17th June.
Pupils will be having lunch out on the pitch so will require a packed lunch for that day. There will be no normal catering. Packed lunches will be provided by the school, or alternatively, provided from home .
Thank you to everyone who has completed the form, but if you have not already done so, please let us know on the form linked below which you would prefer –
Wednesday 17th June 2026 – Picnic in the Park – Fill out form
All meal orders already placed for that date will be cancelled.
There will be a celebration cake available for pupils to share if they wish, and thanks to the Parent Council, there will be ice cream available too.
Please let us know your preferences by no later than FRIDAY 5th JUNE as our catering team will need to be informed of the number of school provided lunches required.
Children can come to school with a picnic blanket if they have one.
Thank you
Please see the attached details of our 50th Celebration week, including details of the Art and Photography competition which is open to the whole community.
Whilst the achievements of all our young people will be celebrated at Prizegiving, some pupils have been selected for a specific award. Parents of these pupils will receive a letter this week regarding this.
Check out the wide variety of activities and events being hosted by MaidSafe Foundation during the summer holidays, below and on the attached document – MaidSafe Summer 2026 poster (A4)
Please click on the link below to book sesssions. Book now, as spaces go fast!!
Well done to all our pupil who received an award or shared an achievement at today’s achievement assembly. Please see the video below for all our achievements. This is also available on our Ochiltree TV channel on the blog.
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.
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.
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
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 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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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:
Thank you
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!
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
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
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:
Thank you
