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Robert Burns Academy – Update

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FAO: P7 Parents/Carers attending The Robert Burns Academy Home Economics Taster Event – 22nd October 2025.
Many thanks for signing up to attend the Home Economics Taster Event in school tomorrow. If you are travelling by car, parking is strictly in the car park at Ayr Road, where you will then walk across the bridge to enter the school via Main Reception. We kindly ask that you do not try to gain access to park at the front of the school or in the staff car park as this will not be permitted. There will be staff and pupils stationed at Reception to direct you to the department. 
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow and hope you all enjoy the event!
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Sleeping Beauty – Galleon, Kilmarnock

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The whole school will be visiting the Galleon in Kilmarnock on Wednesday 17th December to see the 10.00 a.m. performance of “Sleeping Beauty”. Due to the continued support of Ochiltree Parent Council, who is subsidising the cost of the buses, the amount per child to pay is £14.00. Payment can be made through ParentPay and should be paid by Friday 12 December.

The school would like to thank the Parent Council for their continued support.

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CHRISTMAS CARDS AND CHRISTMAS ITEMS ORDER 2025

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CHRISTMAS CARDS AND CHRISTMAS ITEMS ORDER 2025

The Parent Council have organised Minuteman Press to produce Christmas Cards and Items for this festive season, and the pupils have been working hard on their designs.  Please look out for the designs, covering letter and order form coming home in school bags today.

Your child’s artwork can be printed on the following items and the prices per item are:

Item Price per Item
Christmas Card Pack (12 cards) £6.00
Christmas Label Sheet (24 labels) £3.50
Printed Mug £7.00
Printed Tote Bag £8.00
Printed Tea Towel £8.00
Tree Decoration (white polymer material) £5.50

Should you wish to place an order for any items, it is preferred that payments are made in full directly to the Parent Council at:

Name of Account: Ochiltree Primary Parent Council
Sort Code: 80-06-24
Account Number: 06001655
Please note Child’s First Name, First Initial of Surname and Class as reference.

If there are any difficulties transferring funds to the Parent Council bank account, cash may be collected.  Please contact Margaret Donald, Chairperson to the Parent Council on 07743 117583 to make arrangements.

Please return your completed order form along with your child’s design to the school by

Tuesday 21st October 2025

Thank you

Christmas Order Form – 2025

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MacMillan Coffee Morning

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A huge thank you to everyone who came along to the school this morning and helped us raise funds for MacMillan. The school raised £336.99!! We took our collection and added it to Ochiltree Community Hub’s collection – now totalling £1336.99 raised for MacMillan.

This is a fantastic amount raised by everyone working together.

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Autumn Amble – Timetable

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Autumn Amble – Timetable

We are gearing up for our Autumn Amble sponsored walk on Wednesday 1st October.

Please make sure your child has warm and waterproof footwear and clothing suitable for the autumn weather conditions on the day.

Our pupils will be on their walk around the village as follows:

Time Class
9:30am P1/2
10:00am P5/6
1:30pm P6/7
2:00pm P3/4

Give us a wave if you see us out and about.

Thank you

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MacMillan Coffee Morning – Donation Request

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MacMillan Coffee Morning – Hosted by Ochiltree Primary School Pupils

Friday 3rd October 2025 at 09:30am – 11:00am

Ochiltree Primary School

Donations of shop bought cakes and sweet treats would be very welcome. Please note that this is a Nut-free school.

Come and join us for coffee, sweet treats and a chat, all raising money to support MacMillan Cancer Support.

We look forward to seeing you on Friday.

 

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Parents Day / Evening – Time Slot Request Form

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Parents Day / Evening – Thursday 9th October 2025

Our Parents Day / Evening will be held on Thursday 9th October 2025. Time slots are available between:

  • 3:10pm – 4:50pm, and
  • 6:00pm – 7:50pm.

To help allocate you to a time slot which best suits you, please complete the form at the link here: Parent’s Evening Time Slot Request Form, and we will try to accommodate your wishes.

Times are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Thank you.

Sports

Monday Night Basketball

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Monday Night Basketball Returns

Learn how to dribble, shoot, pass and other basketball skills through drills and games. Great opportunity to improve techniques and enjoy some basketball in a friendly environment.

Come along and join the fun. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Spaces are limited,

Venue:            Loudoun Leisure Centre

Time:              7.30pm – 8.30pm

Dates:             Starts 29 September

Stage:             P6+

Cost:               Free

Book Online now https://forms.office.com/e/cZnyUMH4a2

School Trips
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Christmas Panto / Film / 12 Days of Christmas –

The Results / Rankings are Close So Far……….

We’ve had a good response so far, but if you’ve not already voted, please go on and have your say on the three Christmas options….

  1. Sleeping Beauty Panto at the Galleon – £17.00 per child,
  2. Christmas Film at the Astoria (film to be confirmed), Ayr – £10.00 per child, or
  3. 12 Days of Christmas Activities in School and Ochiltree – No cost per child

Prices are approximate as these are just quotes per activity, so may vary slightly.

To gauge your thoughts, please complete the attached Forms questionnaire as soon as possible, as the panto in particular is booking up extremely fast.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=oyzTzM4Wj0KVQTctawUZKQYEKWwoRU1Hg-Zeyp4GyIVUNTE0QzAyVEROVkxNUDhGUkpTTklYS0JXOS4u

Thank you for your assistance.

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Christmas Panto / Film / 12 Days of Christmas – Opinions Required

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Opinions Required – Christmas Panto / Film / 12 Days of Christmas

Unfortunately, we ae unable to go to the Hub for a Christmas Panto this year, and we have been looking at options for you to consider.

We have three options:

  1. Sleeping Beauty Panto at the Galleon – £17.00 per child,
  2. Christmas Film at the Astoria (film to be confirmed), Ayr – £10.00 per child, or
  3. 12 Days of Christmas Activities in School and Ochiltree – No cost per child

Prices are approximate as these are just quotes per activity, so may vary slightly.

To gauge your thoughts, please complete the attached Forms questionnaire as soon as possible, as the panto in particular is booking up extremely fast.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=oyzTzM4Wj0KVQTctawUZKQYEKWwoRU1Hg-Zeyp4GyIVUNTE0QzAyVEROVkxNUDhGUkpTTklYS0JXOS4u

Thank you for your assistance.

Primary 5/6, Primary 6/7

FREE Strings Tuition – P5-P7

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The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Junior Conservatoire, The King’s Foundation at Dumfries House and East Ayrshire Council are offering children who are currently in P5, P6 or P7 (as of August 2025) and who receive string tuition within the classroom in the Cumnock, Doon and Auchinleck areas the opportunity to further their instrumental progression FOR FREE supported through funding from The King’s Foundation.

Through the RCS Music Centre programme, students will receive:

  • FREE instrumental string lessons delivered in small groups
  • Practical musicianship classes
  • The opportunity of playing in a string orchestra

Classes are held on Wednesday evenings during term time led by a team of music specialists from the RCS. The programme is designed to give young learners a high quality, cohesive music education, delivered in a fun and inspiring environment.

They invite all prospective new students to attend the

open evening event on Wednesday 1st October where they will hear more details about the programme and be measured for an instrument. If you would like to attend this event, please sign up here.

If you have any questions, please contact musiccentre@rcs.ac.uk

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