Over the October school break we will be providing a packed lunch service to those pupils entitled to Free School Meals.

The following locations will be open to allow parents to pick up lunch for their child and available to collect between 1000-1200 Monday to Friday during the October weeks holidays.

We would ask that you maintain social distancing rules and catering staff will be available for assistance.  

New Cumnock PS rear door to Kitchen

Auchinleck Academy rear door to Kitchen

Netherthird ECC rear kitchen door

Bellsbank rear door to kitchen

Galston  dining room side door

Shortlees  Knockmarloch Road entrance

Whatriggs kitchen door main walkway

Onthank    rear kitchen door

Kilmaurs lunch club kitchen door

Balmoral Road   side door rear of building.

For any enquiries can you please email the catering support e mail on:     Catering.Support@east-ayrshire.gov.uk

Thank-you

Regards

Mark Hunter

Service Manager – Food and Catering

Onthank will be taking part in World Porridge Day to celebrate the charity Mary’s Meals UK.

All children have the right to an education and food. Mary’s Meals created World Porridge Day to celebrate the different meals we have. What we want to do is make sure every child gets one meal at school and that everyone with food that isn’t eaten is shared with children lacking even the most basic things.

We encourage everyone to watch a video from Mary’s Meals:

So, how are Onthank going to support?

Our pupils will be given the option of delicious porridge at the following times and dates:

Thursday 8th October
9.30am	P4	CLASSROOM
9.45am	P5	CLASSROOM
10am	P6	CLASSROOM

 

Friday 9th October
9.15am	P3 & P7	CLASSROOM
9.15am	The Centre	CLASSROOM
9.30am	P1	DINING HALL
9.30am	P2	MAIN HALL

On Thursday and Friday next week Pupil Council members will stand outside with buckets for donations of any spare change you have. The money will self-isolate during the October holiday and be sprayed before counting.

Thank you to everyone for all your lovely donations.

Rights Respecting School Article 24:

You have the right to the best health care possible, safe water to drink, nutritious food to eat, a clean safe environment and information to help you stay well

Written by: Chloe K Pupil Council Chair & Mitchell B Pupil Council Vice Chair

 

 

Primary 1 

1A – Cara – for doing wonderful writing for the telescope!

1C – Sophie – very responsible RRS Ambassador

1F – Emily – always working hard in class

1M – Lauchlan – for perseverance in PE. Well done for learning a new skill.

 

Primary 2

2B – Oliver – for excellent participation in all lessons

2K – Beau – excellent effort completing activities and volunteering answers in class

2S – Emilie  – using lovely manners and being very kind to others

2T – Rhys – Fantastic writing ideas

 

Primary 3

3H – Rowan – super dinosaur work

3N – Hudson – for working hard and being an excellent listener in the classroom

3S – Leah – excellent work

 

Primary 4

4E – Lucy – for always trying her best

4K – Tyler – for being helpful and polite at all times.

4M – Leo – for good listening and super writing

 

Primary 5

5CA – Amy, Ollie, Layla & Scarlett – excellent group project

5C – Willow – super story writing

5K – Lucy – hardworking attitude in class

5M – Ross – having an excellent attitude in school and producing high quality work

 

Primary 6

6A – Lyla – for great accuracy & effort in all lessons

6F – Emma – showing great confidence in her work

6M – Christopher – being a responsible citizen and ensuring our school is a great place to be.

 

Primary 7

7H – Aran – for producing a fantastic PowerPoint about extreme weather in Australia

7M – Jennifer – for being a reliable, responsible, smiley pupil

7MC – Sophie – for continuing hard work and determination with Numeracy work

 

Deputy Head Teacher’s award

 

Amy – for being a Responsible Onthank Citizen

Go Green! @ Onthank Primary – Friday 2 October

MacMillan 30^th Anniversary

Traditionally at Onthank Primary School our MacMillan Coffee Morning is a fun, whole school community event which brings families together and raises funds for a special cause. Unfortunately due to current Government Guidance we cannot welcome you for Heather’s famous shortbread, but this day will come soon.

Instead, our catering staff will be offering lime jelly or MacMillan cupcakes as part of the lunch menu for our young people to enjoy.

Our Pupil Council also thought we could honour MacMillan by having a dress down day wearing an item of green clothing (if you have any!) and making a donation. Donations will be gratefully received with warm thanks via ParentPay for Go Green @ Onthank!

We specify NO FOOTBALL STRIPS.

You could also host your own “Coffee & Catch Up” with your family in the comfort of your own home and email a photo to eadavid.mcilwraith1@glow.sch.uk as you spend quality time together.

Thank you for your support and generosity as Onthank Primary continue to safely fundraise for charity and keep the community spirit alive during this time.

Go Green! Check List

• When? Friday 2^nd October
• What? Dress Down Day in something GREEN & Lunch Menu Special Dessert
• Why? Fundraising for MacMillan
• How? Donations made through ParentPay

THANK YOU ONTHANK FAMILIES!

Rights Respecting School Article 15 – “Your right to meet with friends (virtually)”

Primary 1

1A – Hayden – for amazing doubles

1C – Calum – for being a Star Writer this week

1F – Taylan – Marvellous Mathematician

1M – Ross – for terrific teamwork when playing maths games

 

Primary 2

2B – Kaci – for working really hard and always trying in all her lessons

2K – Emma – working brilliantly with her buddy

2S – Lucy – Engaging in all parts of school life and being kind to others.

2T – Jack – for his engagement in class activities and discussions

 

Primary 3

3H – Maisy – responsible citizen helping in class

3N – Colin – for always working hard and having excellent, polite manners

3S – Zac – for fantastic numeracy

 

Primary 4

4E – Nicole – for her enthusiastic & hard working attitude

4K – Eabha – being a confident learner

4M – Lola – for contributing effectively during class discussions

 

Primary 5

5C – Charlie – excellent multiplication knowledge

5CA – Blake – excellent diary entry

5K – Asmaa – for being enthusiastic towards the reading her of topic book

5M – James – great in discussions & a very good contributor

5M – Molly – fantastic Eco Ideas!

 

Primary 6

6A – Holly – super answers during literacy lessons

6F – Millie – An amazing improvement in maths

6M – Robyn – Fantastic effort and work in writing and drama

 

Primary 7

7H – Kai – for being responsible in class and making good choices this week

7M – Sophie – Challenging herself in numeracy

7MC – Darren – for consistency producing neat and correctly joined cursive handwriting

 

Deputy Head Teacher’s Award 

 

Leyton – for being a Star Writer

Please click on link below for details of new enter/exit times:

New Entry Exit Time Letter Sep 2020

To all of our Onthank Families,

We are delighted to be working with Barnardo’s Scotland in delivering PATHS – a Health and Wellbeing programme that enables our young people to identify and manage a range of emotions and develops social and emotional literacy.

Please find below our Privacy Notice in relation to the Barnardo’s PATHS programme. This gives information on our partnership with Barnardo’s and how we use the information collected.

 

Our virtual assemblies were a hit during lockdown so we are bringing them back for the new term for all of our families and community to enjoy! 

This month our September Assembly offers you a chance to meet some of our new teachers and pupil council representatives. The assembly also includes some special awards, fitness from Mr Swan, and a staff quiz! Well done to all of the young people involved in making this assembly for our community! We hope you will agree that their presentation and IT skills are top-notch.

Please watch and share the links below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Primary 1 

1A – Eilidh – star writer

1C – Jack – for being really happy & settled in class

1F – Anna – always working well in all areas of the curriculum

1M – Thomas – for outstanding kindness

 

Primary 2 

2B – Lucas – for working hard in all areas

2K – Andrew – great attempts at answering questions during group time

2S – Millie – Excellent work in number

2T – Hannah – for an excellent work ethic

 

Primary 3

3H – Hazel – Super writing/star writer (wanted poster)

3N – Liam – for being kind, helpful and trying hard with his work

3S – Ava & Bonnie – an amazing map for Fantastic Mr Fox

 

Primary 4

4E – Ben – being a good listener

4K –  Nazli – Excellent participation in all class activities

4M – Robbie – excellent general knowledge & writing

 

Primary 5

5CA – Tajveer – Super writing – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

5C – Saskia – very detailed drawing

5K – Jack – confidence in maths

5M – Evan – for excellent reading for comprehension

 

Primary 6

6A – Amy – for fantastic listening skills

6F – Jamie – for extra effort with his work

6MC – Lyle – for being respectful , hard working and very supportive in class

 

Primary 7

7H – Tom – producing some fantastic writing

7M – Cerys – for good reading work

7MC – Charlotte – continuing to grow in confidence in and out of the classroom

 

Special Award – Connor – for working hard, having a positive attitude & being a good friend