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STEM Easter Workshops 2026
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Sumdog
We have purchased Sumdog, and our school will be using it to help your child with their learning.
What is Sumdog?
Sumdog is an online learning tool which provides personalised maths practice that children love. It adapts questions to each child, using engaging games to build their confidence, and it’s been shown to accelerate progress.
The work is ready – your child just needs to log in
Your child’s teacher may set focused work on topics they’ve learned, which will pop up when they log in. If the teacher hasn’t set any work – no problem! Sumdog automatically chooses the topic for your child, based on an initial diagnostic test which has been completed in school. We ask that children are not provided answers to this, as it automatically adjusts questions based on their answers.
How Sumdog will be used to aid learning and teaching at Ochiltree Primary
At Ochiltree Primary, Sumdog will be used as an assessment tool to inform next steps. It will be used to set specific tasks to be used in small groups based on the learning taking place. Homework will also be provided using set tasks to reinforce the learning taking place in school. Particiaption in authority wide competitions will also be encouraged.
Get started now
Sumdog can be accessed on a computer, mobile or tablet. Go to learn.sumdog.com or download the free Sumdog app which is available on Apple, Android or Amazon. You can also help your child log in by scanning their QR code which will be sent home with them today, along with their individual log in details.
Achievement Assembly
As part of this week’s P5-7 assembly PC Shirkie was able to deliver a talk about internet safety and the risks of adults posing as children on some of the favourite platforms.
With some children having 100s of friends, PC Shirkie reminded pupils that they should only be adding people they actually know as a way to keep themselves safe and not to give out any identifying information .
I know the school, parents and the police all work had to keep our children safe as they try and navigate the digital world . A link to CEOP is on our website which provides more information and support if you have any concerns.
Please see the app for our Sway to this week’s achievement assembly.
Spring Fling Disco – 19/03/2026
Ochiltree Primary School Parent Council
are hosting
Ochiltree Parent Council
REMINDER – World Book Day
World Book Day 2026
We will be celebrating World Book Day 2026 on Thursday 5th March.
Pupils may come to school dressed as their favourite book character if they wish, or bring an accessory. We encourage pupils, where possible, to get creative – there is no need to buy a new costume for this occasion. Children can also bring their favourite book to school to share.
Costume Swap – If your child has any costumes they have outgrown and wish to donate, they can do so prior to World Book Day.
Breakfast Book Day – On the morning of Thursday 5th March, pupils are invited to a special breakfast book club. Toast and juice will be served from 8:30am with stories being shared.
Thank you
Break Time Book Club
To help promote reading for enjoyment across the school, Mrs Meek and the Rocket Readers leadership group have been running a Break Time Book Club. All pupils are welcome on a Wednesday at playtime.
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Achievement Assembly
Whole School Achievement Assembly
We look forward to hosting our next achievement assembly on Friday 6th March.
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.
We look forward to celebrating the success of our pupils!
Church Lunches
Please note that Thursday 5th March 2026 will be the last Church Lunch of the winter season.
Lunches will start back up again in the autumn.
Thank you to Ochiltree Parish Church for hosting some of our pupils each Thursday.
P1/ 2 Change of PE Day This Week
As a change to the usual PE schedule, please note that Primary 1/2 pupils will be taking part in PE on Tuesday 24th February instead of Thursday this week.
Please ensure that your child has their PE kit with them tomorrow.
Apologies for the short notice.
P1/2 Parents / Carers Meetings Time Allocation
Parents / carers who have returned their time-slot preference letters have been allocated a date and time for their meetings. We have tried to accomodate requests as best as possible.
Please look out for time-slot confirmation slips being sent home in school bags this afternoon.
If you have not already done so, and would like to meet with Miss Smith regarding your child’s progress, please return the tear-off slip to the letter issued Friday 20th February as soon as possible, or call into the school office.
Please note that a strict timeable is being operated on the days/evenings of the meetings, and time-slots will last no longer than 10 minutes duration.
Thank you
The Blogger Kids – New Logo
Presenting the Blogger Kids new logo.
Congratulations to Jacob, P7 for the winning design.
World Book Day 2026
We will be celebrating World Book Day 2026 on Thursday 5th March.
Pupils may come to school dressed as their favourite book character if they wish, or bring an accessory. We encourage pupils, where possible, to get creative – there is no need to buy a new costume for this occasion. Children can also bring their favourite book to school to share.
Costume Swap – If your child has any costumes they have outgrown and wish to donate, they can do so prior to World Book Day.
Breakfast Book Day – On the morning of Thursday 5th March, pupils are invited to a special breakfast book club. Toast and juice will be served from 8:30am with stories being shared.
Thank you
Inverclyde Presentation
Please find attached a copy of the presentation from last night’s information session regarding Inverclyde along with the programme of activities. Should you have any further questions about this, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
Inverclyde Information Session
Reminder
Information Session for the P7 residential to Inverclyde tonight at Ochiltree Primary School at 5:00pm.
Parents and pupils invited to attend.
World Book Day Special Menu
On Thursday 5th March 2026, to celebrate World Book Day, our catering team are providing a special lunch menu, as follows.
This can ordered via Parent Pay as normal.
Lunch Menus – Resumed
Our Catering Manager has advised that the oven has now been fixed.
All food items can now be provided and the normal lunch menus can resume.
Bookings can be made via ParentPay as normal.
Thank you
Next Meeting of the Parent Council – 18/2/26
The next meeting of the Parent Council will take place on
Wednesday 18th February at 7pm
Maidsafe Foundation STEM Centre
All parents / carers are welcome to attend. Please drop an email to
OchiltreeParentCouncil20@gmail.com
should you wish to attend.
Thank you
Achievement Assembly
Thank you to all the pupils who shared a wider achievement at our achievement assembly this afternoon.
Well done to our Successful Learners, Confident Individuals, Effective Contributors and Responsible Citizens.
Please see our Sway sharing our achievements.
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Changes to Lunch Provision
The ovens at our catering facility are currently out of service, so from Monday 16th February until further notice, menus offered to pupils will be amended to the selections listed below.
Our catering manager will request that ParentPay be updated to reflect only the available options, but should you come to make your child’s lunch bookings and the hot options and baked potatoes are still listed (except for Thursday), please do not select these as they will not be provided.
Please make your bookings for soup and sandwiches and second choices via ParentPay as usual to ensure the catering team have the correct numbers for lunches. Any alternative diets / allergies will be catered for.
We apologies for any inconvenience this may cause, but please contact the school on 01290 700351 if you have any queries.
Thank you
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