Could Primary 5 pupils please bring in a hat, scarf and pair of gloves for our novelty race.
Items should be brought to school in a labelled bag by Wednesday 29th May, for sports day Friday 31st May.
Many thanks,
Mrs Meek and Mr McMillan
Public Holiday Reminder
This is a reminder that Monday 27th May is a Public Holiday and Tuesday 28th May is an In-service day.
Pupils will return to school on Wednesday 29th May at 8:50am.
Enjoy a lovely long weekend
Super Hero Themed Lunch – Thursday 30th May 2024
Please note that there is a change to the usual Week 2 school lunch menu for Thursday 30th May.
For one day only….It’s Super Hero Day…..
- Batman Burger (beefburger), or
- Power Ranger Panini (cheese/vegan cheese panini)
both served with Wonder Woman Wedges (potato wedges) and Superman Salad.
Captain America Cupcake for dessert.
If your child would like a lunch from this menu on the 30th, please place, or amend your order on Parent Pay in the usual manner.
Thank you
School Trip to Culzean – Monday 3rd June 2024 – Packed Lunches
The whole school will be going on a visit to Culzean Castle and Country Park on Monday 3rd June 2024.
We would like to thank the Parent Council for funding the transport and workshop cost from their successful grant application to 9CC. There will be no cost to pupils.
Children will be enjoying the following workshops:
- P1 – Sense Walk
- P2-4 – Power of Our Planet (outdoor learning), and
- P5-7 – Castle Learning, Life in the Past.
As the pupils will be out of school all day a packed lunch will be required.
Should you wish to order an East Ayrshire provided school lunch, please place your order via ParentPay by no later than Wednesday 29th May, as the kitchens require at least 48 hours of notice prior to a trip.
Please do not place an order on ParentPay if your child is bringing a packed lunch along from home.
With the typical Scottish weather being so variable, it would be advisable to bring along a waterproof jacket and suitable sturdy waterproof footwear, as well as sunscreen, sun hat and sunglasses. Who knows what surprises the weather may bring, but here’s hoping it behaves and gives us a fine day.
Junior Chess Tour – Event 7 – Thursday 6th June 2024
Venue – Greenwood Academy, Dreghorn, Irvine KA11 4HL
Start time – 6.30pm – 8.45pm
This is the seventh in a series of junior events to be held this season, continuing on from the success of previous season’s Junior Chess Tour.
Multiple entries from schools as well as individual entries are very welcome.
This is an ideal event for beginners or inexperienced players. Players should know how to play chess and NOT be playing in the Ayrshire Chess Leagues. Each player will play approximately 4 games against other players . Winners will receive medals. This is meant to be a fun event as an introduction to more formal chess events.
There will be no entry fee, but names of entrants must be submitted by 5pm on 4th June 2024. Late entries will not be accepted. Entries by email to ayrshirechess@gmail.com. Postal entry to Mr S Taylor, Greenwood Academy, Dreghorn, Irvine KA11 4HL. As well as names of players ACA also require school/class/year of players.
Please note that the rooms used for playing and analysis have restrictions that only players or organisers are allowed in these rooms. A waiting room is provided for parents and teachers and non playing juniors.
The Exchange Counselling Service
Please find information regarding the Exchange Counselling Service. More details can be found at the following links:
The Exchange – Psychological Wellbeing Guide for Parents
The Exchange – Psychological Wellbeing Guide for Primary Children
These documents are also available to view on the this blog. Click on the menu, ‘School Information and Documents’, then click on ‘Health and Wellbeing’.
Run, Jump and Throw Olympics After-School Club
This after-school club is being run by Vibrant Communities for Primary 1, 2 and 3 pupils, in the school, between 3pm and 4pm, on the following three Thursdays:
- 23rd May,
- 30th May, and
- 3th June.
Parents of P1, P2 and P3 pupils have already received a letter regarding this after-school club.
P6/7 Play Leader Volunteers
P6 and P7 pupils have been asked in class today if they would like to volunteer to be a Play Leader for these sessions. Letters and consent forms will be issued on Monday to those pupils expressing an interest in taking part.
Participating children and volunteer Play Leaders should bring their PE kits with them on the above dates.
August 2024 P1 Induction Visit
We would like to invite registered children due to start at Ochiltree Primary in August to visit the school on Friday 24th May 2024 from 1.45pm to 2.45pm.
The children will have the opportunity to meet their teacher and parents will be able to hear about the school.
We look forward to meeting you.
P7 Transition to Robert Burns Academy – A Reminder of Key Dates
- P7 Information Evening – Wednesday 5th June 6.30 – 8.00pm
This is an information evening for P7 parents and carers. The evening will start with a presentation in Barony Hall, which will cover the timeline of the transition process for this year, including what will happen during the two induction days in June. There will also be information on the S1 curriculum and how to stay in touch with the school, including key contacts for you and your child. Handouts will be available, which will include answers to frequently asked questions as well as links to online platforms. When the presentation concludes you will be given the opportunity to explore the school building, some pupils and members of staff will be on hand to give more details regarding their subject area and assist you in finding your way around the building. In addition to this, many of our partners who offer supports in school, and to the local community, will also be on hand to discuss some of the work they do. Please use the QR code on the attached letter (link below) to complete a short Glow form confirming your attendance. If your child will be attending the Supported Learning Centre (SLC) next year then you should attend the main presentation in Barony Hall before being accompanied to the SLC where staff will be able to show you the facilities.
- Induction Days – Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th June
Primary 7 pupils will be visiting the school for a two day ‘induction’ on Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th June. Transport arrangements for the days will be advised nearer the time. The purpose of these days is to allow new S1 pupils to meet their new schoolmates and teachers, while experiencing some of the learning activities from the S1 curriculum. P7 classes will also be shown a video made by some of senior students, featuring interviews with many of our staff members and giving them some tips for success before they arrive in June. - Transition Letter April 24
Disco – End of Term / P7 Leavers
Party Time – It has been confirmed that the end of term disco will take place on Wednesday 26th June, 7:00pm until 8:30pm. The venue will be announced shortly.
It is hoped that the disco will be themed, watch this space, further details will follow.
Ochiltree Cattle Show 2024
This year’s cattle show has been another success for Ochiltree Primary School.
Pupils were asked to create a front cover design for this years’ show schedule and the winners were:
| Class | Winner |
| P1/2 | Will |
| P3/4 | Arthur |
| P4/5 | Rebecca |
| P5/6 | Lottie |
| P7 | Harris |
with the overall design winner being Lottie, P5/6; her design is pictured above.
Pupils also entered handicrafts to the show too, with the following successes:
| Class | Placing | Pupil Name |
| P 1/2 | Third | Alix |
| Second | Illy | |
| First | Wallace | |
| P 3/4 | Third | Arthur |
| Second | Lukas | |
| First | Tommy | |
| P 4/5 | Third | Lewis |
| Second | Lilianna | |
| First | Jaxon | |
| P 5/6 | Third | Rubie |
| Second | Hannah | |
| First | Lottie | |
| P 7 | Third | Jennifer |
| Second | Jess | |
| First | Eva | |
The judges had a very difficult task selecting the winners in each class group. They were very impressed with the quality of the creations made for this year’s show and commented how talented all of our pupils are.
Stuart Watson, Chairman of the Ochiltree Cattle Show Committee, visited the school on Wednesday 8th May to present our winning pupils with their prizes at assembly. Thank you to Stuart for celebrating the pupils successes.
Ochiltree Cattle Show Committee thank all pupils and staff for their hard work producing such fantastic works of art for the show. Thanks also go to our lovely parents who encourage the young people to enter the handicrafts and animal showing sections; without everyone’s contributions, and the weather of course, the cattle show wouldn’t be the successful event it is each year.
Check out the Sway below for pictures of all of the pupils’ fabulous creations;
| Ochiltree Cattle Show 2024 |
| Congratulations to all pupils for their entries to the 2024 Ochiltree Cattle Show held Wednesday 24th April. |
Be safe in the sun 🌞
It is lovely to see the sunshine and we hope it continues for the weekend.
As a Sunsafe school, we would like to remind you that children should wear suncream, a sunhat and sunglasses, if possible. Children can bring suncream into school for their own use.
A sports bottle of water is also recommended and can be re- filled in school.
Thank you
Primary 3 and 4 Football
Coaches and players from Kilmarnock Football Club will be working with Primary 3 and 4 pupils for a block of 4 weeks, starting on Wednesday 15th May.
Children should bring their PE kit with them on Wednesdays.
An after- school football club will also run in the school from 3 to 4 p.m. on these Wednesdays for children in P3 and P4. Please look out for further information and complete the consent form if you wish your child to attend.
Boswell Book Festival
Our P6 pupils are looking forward to their visit to the Boswell Book Festival this morning.
The Festival are holding special children’s events with authors and illustrators this weekend. Please see the leaflet below – it is best to book ahead, if you are interested. Further information is available at www.boswellbookfestival.co.uk
Deaf Awareness Week
BSL Fingerspelling 1
This week is Deaf Awareness Week. Fingerspelling is used as part of British Sign Language. Can you spell your name using BSL ?
Further information can be found at www.rnid.org.uk
Continue reading Deaf Awareness Week
P6 Trip – Danger Detectives
Our P6 pupils will be embarking on a mission to Dean Castle Country Park on Tuesday 14th May to be Danger Detectives.
Parents are reminded to return consent forms to the school as soon as possible.
As the pupils will be out of school all day, a packed lunch will be required. Should you wish to order an East Ayrshire provided school lunch, please place your order via ParentPay by no later than 8am on Monday 13th May. Please do not place an order on ParentPay if your child is bringing a packed lunch along from home.
As the weather is so variable, it would be advisable to bring along a waterproof jacket and suitable waterproof footwear, as well as sunscreen. Who knows what surprises the weather may bring.
P6 Trip to Boswell Book Festival
P6 pupils will be visit the Boswell Book Festival on Friday 10th May between 9:00am and 12:00pm.
Parents are reminded to return consent forms to the school as soon as possible.
Tempest Photography Orders
All online orders of individual and family photographs should be made by Monday 6th May.
Thank you.
Ochiltree Primary School Parent Council
The next meeting of the Parent Council will be held on Wednesday 8th May 2024 at 7pm in Ochiltree Church Hall.
Please email Janice Caldwell at OchiltreeParentCouncil20@gmail.com should you wish to attend, and any paperwork can be sent to you prior to the meeting.
Thank you
Holiday Weekend
The school will finish at the usual time on Friday 3rd May and re-open on Tuesday 7th May at 8.50 a.m.
Hopefully, the sun continues to shine for the holiday!
Also a wee reminder that the School will also be closed on Monday 27th May for a Public Holiday and an In-service day on Tuesday 28th May.
