After successful interviews last week, we are now able to share the class structure and teachers for next session.
We have been able to keep the year groups together and follow the structures from this year, with the exception of next year’s P6 pupils.
The class structure will be as follows:
P1/2 Mrs Kane
P3/4 Mrs Meek and Mrs Tweedly
P5/6 Mrs Rooney and Newly Qualified Teacher ( still to be announced)
P6/7 Mrs Agnew
We have split the new P6’s in accordance with East Ayrshire’s guidance on composite classes and will share this with parents individually . Please be assured that our monitoring of planning teaching and learning procedures will ensure that all P6 pupils continue to work at the appropriate level and have the same opportunities. A range of activities will also take place that bring the year group together and children will be able to socialise in the playground.
We are looking forward to our new session and welcoming our new probationer and Mrs Agnew to the school . We will also be seeking a new DHT for next session as Mrs Lockie retires at the summer.
We would also like to take this time to thank Mrs Phillips, Mr Holland and Mrs Lockie for their hard work and commitment to Ochiltree Primary School and wish them well in their future endeavours.
The Parent Council has organised an “obstacle course” for the whole school on Friday 13 June. The children will go out in their classes at allocated time slots during the afternoon. If your child wants to take part, please ensure they have a long sleeved jumper on trousers and shoes that can get wet! Children should bring a change of clothes and a towel.
‘All Inclusive’ Holiday Themed Disco – Thursday 12th June within the school, 7pm – 8:30pm. Pupils are not permitted to bring their phones on the night. P7. Parents will not be allowed to enter the school on the night of the disco as P7 will have leaving celebrations in the school closer to the end of term. Tickets will be £5 per child (payable via ParentPay), as the ticket price will pay for an ‘All Inclusive’ wrist band which will include juice, crisps, sweets, glowstick and optional tattoos.
On the 26th Of June P7 are holding their own mini festival ‘Classtonbury’ to celebrate their time here at Ochiltree Primary. Whilst the whole school will be joining them through the afternoon we wish to invite P7 parents to join us from 2:30 to wish them all good luck as their time at Ochiltree draws to a close.
So look out the festival outfit and join us for our very own ‘P7 in the park’.
‘All Inclusive’ Holiday Themed Disco – Thursday 12th June within the school, 7pm – 8:30pm. Pupils are not permitted to bring their phones on the night. P7. Parents will not be allowed to enter the school on the night of the disco as P7 will have leaving celebrations in the school closer to the end of term. Tickets will be £5 per child (payable via ParentPay), as the ticket price will pay for an ‘All Inclusive’ wrist band which will include juice, crisps, sweets, glowstick and optional tattoos.
It has been a month since we launched our new reading scheme for P1-4 and in class things are progressing well.
We can see that some families are not regularly accessing the scheme at home and may be experiencing issues.
If that is the case, it might be for a variety of reasons but we are here to help!
We are available to support access with a drop in on the 6th of June: bring your device along or alternatively give us a call.
From log in issues to connectivity we will do our best to help you get on board. We will also be making resources available over the summer to support your P1-4 children so now is the time to get things set up.
Due to the inclement weather conditions a decision whether to go ahead with our Sports Day on Friday afternoon at 1.30 p.m. will be made first thing on Friday morning. Alternative dates will be provided on Friday, if required.
Please see the above presentation on reading in East Ayrshire’s literacy programme and how parents can help their child at home with reading. This may also be helpful to parents and carers of older children .
We have moved on to a new decodable reading scheme and further information about this will be given when your child starts Primary 1.
It’s time to find a spot on the mantelpiece or a space on the wall as I’m delighted to let you know that your recent group photograph is now ready to view and purchase at the following link –
We offer a free “deliver to school” option that is open for approximately 14 days, alternatively, home delivery is available at a cost of £5 postage and packing.
If you need assistance or have any questions regarding placing an order, please call 01736 751555 (option 3) or click on the “contact” button on our website home page (htempest.co.uk) where our friendly team will be happy to help.
Please see the guides below for parents and carers about the Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood curriculum in schools. This includes key vocabulary used in school for body parts.
Part of the summer term has always been the whole school trip, with many fond memories made.
With the cost increasing we are very mindful of keeping the price manageable for families. Our trip this session to the science centre will be on Monday 16th June with a cost of £10 per child that can be paid through ParentPay. Our wonderful parent council is supporting us to keep the price down to this level by meeting the shortfall.
We will have a visit to the centre with an additional activity so it will be a busy day. We are also not encouraging pupils to go to the shop as again we are thinking of the cost to all.
Pupils should bring packed lunches, or they can be ordered through ParentPay now.
Friday 9th May is Ochiltree Primary School’s Big Day OOT (Ochiltree Out Together). Please ensure your child comes to school with appropriate clothing for the scheduled weather.
Lukas in Primary 4 took part in Glasgow Kilt Walk last Sunday to raise funds for prostate cancer. Lukas’ team raised over £1000.00 for the charity! Take a look ………..
The children will visit the Ochiltree Cattle Show on the morning of Wednesday, 23rd April. Please send your child to school with a warm, waterproof jacket and a suitable change of footwear, such as wellies or old trainers.
You can see our artwork on display at Ochiltree Bowling Green after the judging has taken place.
