The next meeting of the Parent Council will be held on Wednesday 8th May 2024 at 7pm in Ochiltree Church Hall.
Please email Janice Caldwell at OchiltreeParentCouncil20@gmail.com should you wish to attend, and any paperwork can be sent to you prior to the meeting.
Thank you
The school will finish at the usual time on Friday 3rd May and re-open on Tuesday 7th May at 8.50 a.m.
Hopefully, the sun continues to shine for the holiday!
Also a wee reminder that the School will also be closed on Monday 27th May for a Public Holiday and an In-service day on Tuesday 28th May.
Please note the following key dates for your calendars:
| Date | Event |
| Monday 6th May | May Day Bank Holiday |
| Monday 9th May | Football Match 3pm – 5pm – Home to Drongan |
| Friday 10th – Sunday 12th May | Boswell Book Festival |
| Friday 10th May | P7 Visit to Boswell Book Festival |
| Monday 13th May | No Football training due to football match – away to Auchinleck |
| Tuesday 14th May | P6 Danger Detectives Trip |
| Wednesday 15th May | UNESCO visit to P7 class |
| Thursday 16th May | Football Match after school – away to Dalmellington |
| 29th – 31st May | Health Week |
| Monday 27th May | Monday School Holiday |
| Tuesday 28th May | In Service Day |
| Friday 31st May | Sports Day |
| Monday 3rd June | Whole School Trip to Culzean |
| Wednesday 26th June | Summer Celebration |
| Friday 28th June | 1pm closure for summer holidays |
The school will finish at the usual time on Friday 3rd May and re- open on Tuesday 7th May at 8.50 a.m.
Hopefully, the sun continues to shine for the holiday! 🌞.
Trophy Winners 2023
If your child has a trophy could you please return to the school by Thursday 30th May 2024.
Thank you.
P4 and P5 pupils are looking forward to their visit to Dumfries House tomorrow. Children should bring a packed lunch , ( unless already ordered on Parentpay) and water bottle with them.
Don’t forget wellies or old shoes to change into and a waterproof jacket. As the weather is variable, suncream should also be applied in case the sun comes out for 2 days in a row 🌤
Thank you.
Our P1/2 class have been busy helping to make the garden look pretty with lovely new windchimes created using eco friendly and sustainable materials.
Thank you to MaidSafe for helping our pupils create such beautiful decorations for the garden.
Please see the sway to see the pupils’ lovely creations.
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Vibrant Communities are carrying out a sport and physical activity consultation across East Ayrshire.
This is a good chance for you and your children say what you already do, what you like to do, and barriers to participating in sport in the area.
If you could please spend 5 minutes with your child to fill in the survey that would be much appreciated!
The survey can be accessed via this link:
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SportPhysAct/
Thanks
Much appreciated!
Barry Holmes
Active Schools Coordinator: Auchinleck Education Group
Please click on the link below to take you to a pdf document outlining what you should do if your child is unwell.
Thank you
Should I keep my child of school
A letter and Medical/Emergency Information form has been sent home today to all P7 pupils outlining the arrangements for transition to the academy in the final term. Please look out for these in school bags.
Please complete and return the Medical/Emergency Information form to the school by Friday 3rd of May.
Thank you
Mrs Meek, P4/5 Class Teacher (Wed, Thurs, Fri) is currently absent. The P4/5 class will be taught by Ms A Smith on Wednesday 24th April and 1st – 3rd May. Ms C Smith will teach the class on 25th and 26th April. Mrs Bell will continue to teach on a Monday and Tuesday and will liaise with the teachers to ensure a smooth transition takes place and the children’s learning journey continues as expected.
I have received notification from the authority that both Mrs Gregor and myself will continue in our current roles of Acting Depute and Acting Head Teacher until the end of this session.
I hope that this information is helpful.
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!
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