Ochiltree Parent Council
Easter Hamper Raffle
Tickets on sale until Wednesday 25th March – £3 each
Football – Easter Camps
Please click on the QR codes for more information and to book your place.
Tempest Photography – Inculding 50th Anniversary Photo – Resubmission of Form
Tempest photography are coming into the school Tuesday 24th March 2026 to take individual and family photographs.
As part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations, a whole school group photograph will be taken. This will be released for purchase in June (the month of our anniversary) for parents to purchase if they wish.
We have already asked that all parents complete the Microsoft Form giving consent for photographs to be taken, but with the addition of the whole school group photograph, can you please resubmit this form as below by Monday 23rd March to ensure all information can be passed to the photographers first thing on Tuesday morning?
Tempest Photography – Fill out form
Thank you for your assistance.
Cumnock Arts Makes People Smile
Please click on the PDF below for full details:
Spring Fling Disco – 19/03/26
Ochiltree Primary School Parent Council
is hosting a
Spring Fling Disco
Details as below.
Donations for the Easter Hamper Fundraiser can be brought along on the evening.
Thank you
ARCHAEOLOGY SCOTLAND – PHOTOGRAPHIC CONSENT REQUIRED
All pupils will be taking part in Workshops being run by Archaeology Scotland on the following dates:
- Wednesday 18th,
- Thursday 19th,
- Friday 20th and,
- Monday 23rd March 2026.
The ‘Local Visits’ consent form completed by all parents / carers at the beginning of this academic year will be used for these activities, so no additional consent form is required.
Please ensure that your child has suitable waterproof clothing and footwear for these activities.
It is intended that pupils dig test pits on Thursday 19th March; old clothing is advised as pupils are likely to get muddy / dirty.
Please complete the attached photographic, film and audio consent form from Archaeology Scotland and return it to the school office as soon as possible, as workshops begin on Wednesday. Thank you to everyone who has returned these already.
Thank you
Blogger Kids
Hey. We are the Blogger Kids and it is our job to report on the work of our Leadership Groups.
We have been busy creating our logo – designed by Jacob Jones in P6/7.
We have also created an information board for our Leadership Groups.
Easter Hamper Fundraiser
Benedetti Workshop
Yesterday we had the pleasure of being joined by Callum Huggan from the Benedetti Foundation, who led Primary 3 -7 in a percussion workshop. This was an excellent opportunity for our pupils and we would like to say a massive thank you to Callum for this.
A video of our workshop is available to watch on our Ochiltree TV tab on our school website. Click here to access our Ochiltree TV tab.
Parents’ Day/Evening 26.3.2026
Ochiltree Primary School’s Parents’ Day/Evening will be held on Thursday 26th March 2026. Please complete the form below to request an allocated time slot.
Parents’ Day/Evening Thursday 26th March 2026 – Fill in form
**Please note that Mrs Anderson from Robert Burns Academy will be available from 3.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m. to answer any questions you may have regarding your child’s transition to secondary school.
**Additional note – This Parents Evening is only for pupils for P3-7 as Primary 1/2 have already had their appointment with Miss Smith. Thank you.
Easter Holiday – Early Closure
Please note that the school will close at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday 2 April for the Easter Holidays. Children who travel on school bus transport will be collected at 2.00 p.m.
If you wish any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
Ochiltree Cattle Show 2026 – Wednesday 22nd April 2026
This year, our pupils have already taken part in a competition to see who’s art work will be selected to be published as the front cover of the show day schedule. We await the announcement of the winning design.
Our pupils will also be visiting the show on the day, weather permitting, to see some animal judging and to view their craft handiwork on display in the bowling club. Further details will follow.
The Ochiltree Cattle Show Baking and Handicrafts Committee would like to invite parents and children to have a go and enter their creations to the show. Further details on the section catagories and how to enter are on the form attached.
Church Lunches Reminder and Thanks
Please note that last week was the last Church Lunch of the winter season.
Lunches will start back up again in the autumn.
On behalf of the parents who sent their children to Church Lunches, the school would like to thank Ochiltree Parish Church for hosting our pupils each week and for their kind donation of Easter eggs.
Thank you
MaidSafe Easter STEM Workshops
Reserve your spaces for
MaidSafe Foundation Ltd
STEM Easter Workshops 2026
See flyer for details:
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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