Tempest the School Photographer will be in school on Monday 22nd April 2024. He will take a class photo of P1 and P7 as well as individual and family photographs. We have been reassured by Tempest Photography that all class photographs will be fully inclusive in line with their policy. Should you wish your child to have a school photograph taken, please use the link to respond by 9am on Monday 22nd April 2024. A proof photograph and details of costs will be sent home on Monday.
London Visit update
Everyone had a great day yesterday and enjoyed Wicked. After a quiet night to catch up on our beauty sleep, we are looking forward to a busy day ahead. Look out for some more photos later on..
London Update
Feeling on top of the world! Everyone enjoying the sights of London.
London Update
The children had a great time yesterday at Lego Discovery Centre and arrived safely at their hotel. After an early bed everyone had a very quiet night. They have all had a delicious breakfast this morning and are looking forward to today’s activities.
Due to technical difficulties with the app, a message was posted last night on the school blog. Please check the school blog as well as the app for further updates and photographs.
London Residential Visit message update
We have all arrived safely at our lovely hotel and are already into our PJs after a very early start this morning 🥱
We had a great time at Lego World and are looking forward to an exciting day tomorrow. Look out for our photos over the week.
Night night! 🌙
Archaeological Dig Update
Archaeological Dig Update
P4/5 and P5/6 have had a great time being archaeologists at the Ochiltree Dig today.
Kirsten found a 1917 George V coin.
Archaeology Scotland have been able to arrange an extra dig session for the P7 on Monday. Further information, EV5 consent form and Archaeology Scotland photographic consent forms will be sent home today, please sign and return these to the school on Monday morning.
If you are interested in volunteering yourself this weekend please go along to the Poole Pad at the triangle patch of grass between Stewart Avenue and Broom Crescent. The dig site can be found using what3words woodstove.sectors.cowboys.
Check out the Sway to see some pictures of the dig.
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Primary 7 – Building Bridges
Our Primary 7s have been very busy investigating bridges this week.
Check out the Sway link below to see what they’ve been learning.
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Ayrshire Association of Burns Clubs Schools Competition Results
Ayrshire Association of Burns Clubs Schools Competition – Saturday 2nd March – Results
Congratulations to all Team Ochiltree competitors who took part in Saturday’s competition. The children worked incredibly hard preparing for the event and had great courage to perform on the day in front of a large audience.
All were presented with a certificate for their participation in the Verse Speaking category. We are delighted to announce that Poppy and Lilianna achieved certificates of merit and Poppy was awarded the third place medal.
Many Congratulations!
P4-6 Rugby Training Sessions
Cumnock Rugby Club – P4-6 Sessions in School
Representatives from Cumnock Rugby Club will be in school on Thursday 14th, Thursday 21st and Thursday 28th March to give our pupils rugby taster session.
Primary 4/5 will be training between 9:05am – 9:45am, and
Primary 5/6 will follow at 9:50am – 10:30am.
If pupils don’t normally have PE on Thursdays, a change of kit will be necessary.
Thank you.
P1-3 After-school Sports Club
AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS CLUB P1-3 – Still Spaces Available
Vibrant Communities staff will run a free after-school sports club for pupils in P1-3.
Sessions will be held in the school from 3pm – 4 pm on Thursdays for 3 weeks, starting on Thursday 14th March 2024.
Please contact the school and request a consent form and return this to the school as soon as possible if your child would like to attend.
Big Walk and Wheel
Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel is taking place 11th – 22nd March 2024
Ochiltree Primary School will be joining in with the 15th year celebration of the UK’s biggest inter-school walking, wheeling, scooting and cycling to school competition.
What is Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel?
Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel inspires pupils to make active journeys to school, improve air quality in their neighbourhood and discover how these changes benefit their world.
On each day of the challenge, schools compete to see who can get the highest percentage of their pupils walking, using a wheelchair, scooting or cycling to school.
The school’s best five days will determine our final position.
Join us by walking or rolling to school and let’s see how many active journeys our pupils can make?
Ochiltree Primary School Parent Council – Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Parent Council is being held on Wednesday 6th March, 7pm, Ochiltree Church Hall.
If you would like to attend, or have any issues you would like discussed, please drop an email to
OchiltreeParentCouncil20@gmail.com
The parent council meetings are used to discuss general issues, fundraising suggestions and upcoming events. If you can help by volunteering for events that the parent council are hosting, please also let us know by email and we will contact you nearer the time.
Please note: the email address above cannot be used to discuss issues with individual children or teachers.
Hope to see you there.
2025-2026 School Term Dates Proposed Options
Please read over the Options offered by East Ayrshire Council for term dates in 2025 – 2026 and complete the form below to indicate your preference. All responses must be in by 1st March 2024.
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL School Term Dates 2025/2026
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Term
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Break |
Detail / Attendance |
Date |
Cumulative Holiday Total | Cumulative Working Days | ||
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First |
Mid Term |
Teachers (In Service)
Teachers (In Service) Pupils return
*Local Holiday *Local Holiday Pupils return
Close Teachers (In Service) Pupils return
Close |
Monday 18 August 2025
Tuesday 19 August 2025 Wednesday 20 August 2025
Friday 19 September 2025 Monday 22 September 2025 Tuesday 23 September 2025
Friday 10 October 2025 Monday 20 October 2025 Tuesday 21 October 2025
Friday 19 December 2025 |
1 2
7
12 |
83 |
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Second |
Mid Term |
Re-open
Close Local Holiday Teachers (In Service) Pupils return
Close |
Monday 5 January 2026
Friday 6 February 2026 Monday 9 February 2026 Tuesday 10 February 2026 Wednesday 11 February 2026
Thursday 2 April 2026 |
17
18
24 |
146 |
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Third |
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Re-open
Local Holiday (May Day) **Teachers (In Service)
Local Holiday
Close |
Monday 20 April 2026
Monday 4 May 2026 Thursday 7 May 2026
Monday 25 May 2026
Tuesday 30 June 2026 |
29
30
31
35
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195 |
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*subject to change in alignment with Gold Cup weekend **Elections 7th May 2026
Session 2026/2027: Teachers (In Service) – Monday 17th August 2026 Teachers (In Service) – Tuesday 18th August 2026 Pupils return – Wednesday 19th August 2026
Good Friday – 3rd April 2026 Pupils attendance will be 190 days after deducting 5 In Service days
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EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL School Term Dates 2025/2026
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Term
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Break |
Detail / Attendance |
Date |
Cumulative Holiday Total | Cumulative Working Days | ||
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First |
Mid Term |
Teachers (In Service)
Teachers (In Service) Pupils return
*Local Holiday *Local Holiday Pupils return
Close Teachers (In Service) Pupils return
Close |
Monday 18 August 2025
Tuesday 19 August 2025 Wednesday 20 August 2025
Friday 19 September 2025 Monday 22 September 2025 Tuesday 23 September 2025
Friday 10 October 2025 Monday 20 October 2025 Tuesday 21 October 2025
Friday 19 December 2025 |
1 2
7
12 |
83 |
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Second |
Mid Term |
Re-open
Close Local Holiday Teachers (In Service) Pupils return
Close |
Monday 5 January 2026
Friday 6 February 2026 Monday 9 February 2026 Tuesday 10 February 2026 Wednesday 11 February 2026
Thursday 2 April 2026 |
17
18
24 |
146 |
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Third |
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Re-open
Local Holiday (May Day) **Teachers (In Service)
Close |
Monday 20 April 2026
Monday 4 May 2026 Thursday 7 May 2026
Friday 26 June 2026 |
29
30
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195 |
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*subject to change in alignment with Gold Cup weekend **Elections 7th May 2026
Session 2026/2027: Teachers (In Service) – Monday 17th August 2026 Teachers (In Service) – Tuesday 18th August 2026 Pupils return – Wednesday 19th August 2026
Good Friday – 3rd April 2026 Pupils attendance will be 190 days after deducting 5 In Service days
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TO GIVE YOUR PREFERENCE PLEASE GO TO
https://forms.office.com/e/FxQMB1mEB4
Thank you.
After School Sports Club P1-3
Vibrant Communities staff will run a free after- school sports club for pupils in P1-3 in the school from 3 – 4 p.m. on Thursdays for 3 weeks, starting on Thursday 14th March 2024.
Places are limited so please register your interest if you would like your child to attend. Please contact the school and request a consent form and return this to the school by 6th March 2024.
P4/5 Class Reward
Primary 4/5 have worked super hard and have earned their class reward. Pupils can bring in their own toy or game for Fun31 tomorrow, 2/2/24.
Well done.
After School Football – P5-7
After School Football Training resumes on Monday 15th January 2024 3-4pm. Please ensure your child has an appropriate kit with them, including shin guards. If your child has not attended before but wishes to join, please contact the school office for a consent form.
Dodgeball Sessions – P4-7
Active Schools community dodgeball will be running at Catrine Games Hall starting next week for primary 4 to 7 pupils. Details and sign up info are on the poster or via:
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ASDodgeCCCatrine/ Places are limited so be quick! If the survey is closed places have been filled.
Book Week Scotland 2023
Pupils had a busy week celebrating Book Week Scotland and Children in Need, as well as learning about antibullying week and taking part in STEM activities with MaidSafe.
Pupils enjoyed a variety of reading challenges and enjoyed ‘Dropping Everything And Reading’ when the bell rang twice.
Click on the SWAY below to see some highlights from Book Week Scotland.
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Please note: The book exchange will remain open and pupils are encouraged to swap a book if they wish!
Christmas Panto 2023
Pupils and staff enjoyed a great morning down at the hub for the panto production of ‘Snow White’ by M & M productions.
Thank you to Ochiltree Hub for hosting and to the Parent Council for providing the children with ice cream and Mrs Charles for organising our yummy treat.
Look at the SWAY below to see some photos and videos of the performance.
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Parent Council Fundraising
The Parent Council will be having a stall at the Christmas Fayre on Saturday 2nd December in the Church Hall.
We are looking for some donations so we can run a Chocolate Tombola along with some other fun activities. If you can able to donate anything could you please hand it into the school before Friday 24th November.
We hope to see you all there to support the Parent Council and some local businesses.
