Today is Earth Day. At Assembly last week, we found out about the reasons behind Earth Day and what we can do to protect our planet.
The children came up with a wide variety of ideas to protect the Earth, including:
Switching off lights and electrical items when they are not needed
Recycling 
Using Food Waste caddies
Eating a vegetarian meal today
Doing a litter pick
Turning off the tap while we brush our teeth
We hope that you find these helpful if you are joining in with Earth Day at home.
Vibrant Communities are looking to get your feedback and opinions on sport and physical activity in your area.
Could you please take 5 minutes to fill in the questionnaire with your child which you can access via the following link: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SportPhysAct/
Thanks in advance
Tempest Photography have been in school today.
Proofs of the individual and family photographs have been sent home in your child’s/children’s school bags this afternoon.
The link to the P1 and P7 class photographs will be sent to the school in the next couple of week and will be issued to parents once received.
If you would like to order the photographs, please go to:
There you will be asked to enter your Reference Number, which can be found below the barcode printed beneath the chosen picture. Enter the necessary details and add to the cart. Repeat this process for all the photos you wish to buy.
Happy Memories!
The children have been invited to attend the Ochiltree Cattle Show on 24th April.
Weather permitting, we hope to attend to see the Show and the Crafts Competition.
All of the children have entered a piece of their artwork for judging and their work can be seen in the Bowling Club later in the day.
If you are willing to assist with walking the children to and from the Cattle Show, please contact the school.
We are looking forward to our visit from famous children’s author, Vivian French, on Monday 22nd April. Younger pupils will be working with Vivuan and an illustrator in preparation for the Boswell Book Festival which takes place on the 11th and 12th of May.
Our P6 pupils have been invited to take part in Bozzy’s Schools’ Day on Friday 10th May at Dumfries House.
Please look out for further details.
We are now at Logan so please be at the school by 10.45 p.m. Thank you
We have left Gretna and are on the final leg of our journey home. After a short stop in Logan, we should be back in Ochiltree around 11 p.m.
If there are any delays a further update will be posted.
Our bus driver has asked that you leave both sides of the road at the school clear for him . Should you wish to park in the school car park tonight, please do so.
Whilst we are sure that you will be keen to have your child back home, please speak with a member of staff before leaving with your child and their bags. We don’t want to lose anyone now!
Thank you.
A huge thank you also to all the children for making the visit so wonderful and to the dedicated staff who made this visit possible. Go Team Ochiltree!
We have been to a well-known burger restuarant for tea. We are currently about to enter the Lake District and will have a short stop at Gretna..
If the traffic continues to be kind, we may be home slightly earlier than expected. An update will be posted around 9.30 p.m.
We had a great time at Harry Potter. Sadly we have had to leave our broomsticks and magic potions behind and are now on our way home on our Hogwart’s bus ( which departed on schedule).
See you later tonight!
Good morning! We had a great day yesterday and a quiet night. We are looking forward to breakfast and being Wizards today.
Please check on this blog for information about our expected arrival time home. It is currently anticipated to be around 11.45 p.m. Any changes will be posted here so please check later this evening.
Thank you.
We had a great time at Shrek the Adventure this morning and were very impressed when we visited the Houses of Parliament this afternoon.
We are looking forward to our tour this evening and some chill time at the hotel.
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.
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..
Feeling on top of the world! Everyone enjoying the sights of London.
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.
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! 
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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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 – 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!
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.
