Ochiltree Parent Council Presents…….
Primary 1 Class Photo
Dear Primary 1 Parents / Carers,
PRIMARY 1 – CUMNOCK CHRONICLE CLASS PHOTOGRAPH
The photographer for the Cumnock Chronicle will be visiting the school on Monday 8th September to take a photo of our Primary 1 class for publication shortly.
We’ll need to keep an eye out for our class in the paper over the next couple of weeks.
Thank you
Halloween STEM Workshops – MaidSafe Foundation
Dear Parent / Carer,
HALLOWEEN WORKSHOPS
Please see the attached poster ( Maidsafe Halloween Workshop) giving details of Halloween workshops being held:
Thursday 16th and Friday 17th October 2025
Both days have sessions at 10:30am – 12:00 noon, and 1:00pm – 2:30pm.
Places are limited; please book at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/halloween-stem-workshops-tickets-1631208742259?aff=oddtdtcreator
For more information contact Heather at 07576 791963.
These sessions are sure to be spooktacular!!
Thank you
STEM Club – Maidsafe Foundation
Dear Parent / Carer,
MAIDSAFE FOUNDATION – STEM CLUB
Please see the poster below advertising a bi-weekly science club being held by the MaidSafe Foundation in the STEM Centre.
Alpha Group for P4-7 age group commences Friday 5th September – places can be booked via this link
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/alpha-friday-stem-club-tickets-1631128060939?aff=oddtdtcreator
Beta Group for P1-4 age group commences Friday 12th September – places can be booked via this link
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beta-stem-club-tickets-1631166034519?aff=oddtdtcreator
Please contact Heather Robertson at 07576 791963 for further information.
Places are limited, so book now to avoid disappointment.
Thanks
CHILDSMILE TOOTHBRUSHING PROGRAMME for P1/2 Pupils
Dear Parent or Guardian,
Please see the attached letter from the Childsmile team providing details of the toothbrushing programme.
Please note that your child will be enrolled to the toothbrushing programme automatically, but if you do not wish your child to take part in the programme please write to the school within two weeks to advise.
If you require further information on the initiative, you can use the QR on the attached letter to connect to the Childsmile website, or click here https://www.childsmile.nhs.scot/.
Thank you
Active Schools Survey
Please complete the form below on behalf of Active Schools
P7 Cook Together Eat Together
Primary 7’s who are taking part in “Cook Together Eat Together” will be coming home with an invitation for one adult per pupil to take part in the activity.
This activity is on Thursday 18th September – remember to check your child’s bag for your invitation!
Nut free School
GENTLE REMINDER
As Ochiltree Primary is a “nut free” school, please ensure your child doesn’t come to school with any snack/lunch items that contain nuts.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
MacMillan Coffee Morning – Change of Date
Dear Parent / Carer,
Change of Date – MacMillan Coffee Morning – Friday 3rd October
Please note that we have changed the date of the school coffee morning to Friday 3rd October; further details will be issued closer to that date.
Any shop bought biscuits, cakes, or other treat donations would be very gratefully received. No products containing nuts please.
Hope you are all able to join us then.
Thank you
Parent Council AGM
Dear Parents / Carers,
The annual general meeting of the Parent Council is being held:
- Wednesday 3rd September 2025,
- 7pm,
- in Ochiltree Church Hall
For more information on the Parent council, please check out the school blog at: Parent Council
If you’re interested in attending the meeting, or would like to join, please drop Ochiltree Primary School Parent Council an email at: OchiltreeParentCouncil20@gmail.com.
Giving up a little time, could make a huge difference to our pupils future.
Thank you
School Update
Please click on the PDF’s below to view full content:
Thank you.
Supervision at the start of the school day
Update for Parents/Carers
A wee gentle reminder to parents/carers that there will be no supervision before 8.35 a.m.
“It is the Authority’s expectation that schools have supervision in place for up to 15 minutes before classes begin.”
If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
Thank you.
Photograph Permission and Acceptable ICT Use Forms – Reminder
Dear Parents/Carers,
Can you please complete the two attached forms as a matter of urgency if you have not already done so?
Please ensure that both forms are completed.
Teachers are working on pulling together information for their class blogs and are unable to use pupil photographs until consent information has been received.
Thank you for your assistance.
Flu Immunisation Consent Forms – Return by Friday 5th September
Dear Parents and Carers,
Flu Immunisation consent forms have now been issued to all pupils; please have a look out for them in your child’s school bag.
All primary and secondary school pupils are offered the flu vaccine as a painless nasal spray. Further information can be found by calling 0800 030 8013 or at:
Please complete and return the consent form to the school, even if you do not want your child to be vaccinated, by Friday 5th September 2025.
Thank you
Bell Free School
Dear Parents and Carers,
You might have noticed things are a wee bit different here at Ochiltree Primary this session.
We have decided to remove the bells as part of our inclusive environment refresh. By removing 30 bells a day !!! we are hoping to create a more calming relaxed environment for all our learners.
By allowing children to filter into school we can greet them with a smile rather than the tension of lining up. We can also remove the anxiety some pupils have about being late – it happens.
The timings across the school remain the same as well as the entrance and exits, but our approach is now a bit different and more learner friendly.
We hope this will ease both you and your child into school with a smile.
P.E. Update
Classes will have P.E on the following days this term-
P1/2 Monday and Thursday
P3/4 Tuesday and Friday
P5/6 Monday and Wednesday
P6/7 Tuesday and Thursday
Where possible, please provide your child with a suitable change of footwear, as well as gym shorts or leggings. Please remember no football strips should be worn. It is also helpful if jewellery is removed prior to the school day.
Thank you.
Welcome Back!
Welcome back everyone after a lovely holiday .
We are delighted to be all back together for session 25/26 and to welcome our new P1 pupils. We also welcome our new teachers Mrs Agnew and Miss Murray .
We are looking forward to sharing lots of wonderful learning with you over the next weeks so make sure you stay tuned to our app and the blogs and we hope to see you in the school soon.
Mrs MacColl
Head Teacher
Import Forms for completion
Dear Parents/Carers
Please complete the attached forms.
Photographic consent – form for completion
Acceptable Use of Computer/IT equipment – Form
Thank you.
Next Session – Update
Dear Parents/Carers,
After successful interviews last week, we are now able to share the class structure and teachers for next session.
We have been able to keep the year groups together and follow the structures from this year, with the exception of next year’s P6 pupils.
The class structure will be as follows:
P1/2 Mrs Kane
P3/4 Mrs Meek and Mrs Tweedly
P5/6 Mrs Rooney and Newly Qualified Teacher ( still to be announced)
P6/7 Mrs Agnew
We have split the new P6’s in accordance with East Ayrshire’s guidance on composite classes and will share this with parents individually . Please be assured that our monitoring of planning teaching and learning procedures will ensure that all P6 pupils continue to work at the appropriate level and have the same opportunities. A range of activities will also take place that bring the year group together and children will be able to socialise in the playground.
We are looking forward to our new session and welcoming our new probationer and Mrs Agnew to the school . We will also be seeking a new DHT for next session as Mrs Lockie retires at the summer.
We would also like to take this time to thank Mrs Phillips, Mr Holland and Mrs Lockie for their hard work and commitment to Ochiltree Primary School and wish them well in their future endeavours.
Regards
Mrs D. MacColl
HEAD TEACHER
Parent Council – Obstacle Course
The Parent Council has organised an “obstacle course” for the whole school on Friday 13 June. The children will go out in their classes at allocated time slots during the afternoon. If your child wants to take part, please ensure they have a long sleeved jumper on trousers and shoes that can get wet! Children should bring a change of clothes and a towel.
Look out for the photos!!!
