Category: Wider Life

Parent Council – ‘Bustle to Belgium: 1416 miles’ Challenge – Log Your Miles!

Parent Council Walk to School Week Challenge – ‘Bustle to Belgium’

Monday 17th May – Friday 21st May 2021

Well families, it’s that time of year again where we promote our ‘Walk to School Week’.

We encourage as many of our families as possible to participate, either together as you drop off/collect your child or allow your child to walk to and from school independently.

As part of our events scheduled throughout the week, we are excited to announce our Parent Council:

“Bustle to Belgium: 1416 miles” challenge!

With Kilmarnock being twinned with Herstal in Belgium, our PC challenges our full Onthank Primary School Community to walk the 708 miles there (and back!) as part of our walk to school week fundraising fun!

 

So, what are our guidelines?

  1. Plan out your week as a family – why not set a target?
  2. Log your walk/jog/run daily using a device or APP including: Fitbits/IPhone/’Strava APP’/Other.
  3. Complete this Blog Form at the end of each day, inserting how many miles you/your family has achieved.
  4. Complete and return the fundraising form to the school on Monday 24th May 2021. Funds can be made in cash or via ParentPay.
  5. Why not take a family selfie during a walk and send to eaonthank.ps@eastayrshire.org.uk
  6. Mystery prizes for the family and individual pupils across our 7 stages that complete the most miles!

So, what’s our school doing?

  1. Our Senior Leadership Team has made a commitment to walk 60 miles contributing to our total.
  2. Our Parent Council has made a commitment to walk 75 miles contributing to our total.
  3. Staff and pupils will participate in The Daily Mile throughout the week, with staff logging class totals.

 Fundraising

  1. Our Parent Council have supported our young people and staff in 2020/21 with funds towards outdoor learning resources, 2 new sound system speakers, P7 Leavers Mugs and more. We fundraise to further support their contribution to 2021/22 trips, events and pupil identified learning resources.

Don’t Forget!

  1. Our PC remind you this is ‘just for fun’ and our families can join in if they wish, but participation is not compulsory.
  2. For those participating – thank you – do what you can – ‘every mile counts’!

Thank you from our Parent Council for your support, community spirit and ‘many miles’ as we embark on our ‘Belgium Bustle’.

PARENT COUNCIL FAMILY QUIZ – SIGN UP NOW!

Our Parent Council are delighted to host our final virtual quiz of this academic year, supporting our Rights Respecting School May Article 31: “you have the right to play and relax by doing things like sports, music and drama”.

Please complete the form below to register and donate via ParentPay.

Mr Swan will issue the Zoom link and Quiz Guidelines after school on Friday 14th May.

Join us – virtually – for another fun filled family evening!

#OurOnthank #ParentCouncil #FamilyQuiz #WillYouBeOurWinner

 

New House Shields Unveiled

Today we are officially unveiling our new House Shields which have been designed by children from all across the school.  After sorting through almost 500 entries the Pupil Council had the task of selecting a winner for each of our new houses: Craufurdland, Dean, Kay and Rowallan.

The Craufurdland shield was designed by Ailah in P2K who took the idea to use a castle design as the real Craufurdland Castle is near to where she stays.

The Dean shield was designed by Greg in P6M who used a deer design as he often walks his dog on the Dean Park and sees the deer which live there.

The Kay shield was designed by Lily in P7H who was inspired the Marie Curie Field of Hope at the Kay Park because it is such an important strategy. Daffodils symbolise hope and new beginnings.

Finally, the Rowallan shield has been designed by Breckin in OLC 3. The creature in the centre stands for powering  through no matter what happens. The blue stands for the Rowallan team with the mindfulness colours standing for calmness.

Each of our winners were today presented with an artist set as a prize for their hard work.

A huge congratulations to our four deserving winners and a massive thank you to everyone who took part in the competition.

 

#TimeForACuppa Dementia UK Fundraising

Families,

Onthank Primary is proud to support and fundraise for charities close to our heart.

#TimeForACuppa launches Saturday 1st May – Saturday 8th May with Dementia UK inviting us to share a brew, cake and (distanced!) catch up with family/friends/neighbours/colleagues to raise money for families facing dementia.

Funds raised will allow for more specialist Admiral Nurses, who provide life-changing support to families in the community including; one –to –one support, expert guidance and practical solutions which can be hard to find elsewhere.

So what are Onthank doing?

  • Friday 7th May during staggered breaks, our staff will find #TimeForACuppa sharing ideas to promote Dementia Awareness and support a Dementia Friendly Community
  • Monday 3rd May – Thursday 6th May orders can be placed on Parent Pay for Heather’s Cakes which you can order and enjoy during your own #TimeForACuppa
  • Orders: 1 pack of 3 cakes (1 empire/1 shortbread/1 tray back) = £2.50 delivered individually packaged to pupils on Friday 7th May
  • Staff will share the #TimeForACuppa with their family and friends and join in the fun

So what can YOU do?

  • Following Government Guidance, why not organise your own safe #TimeForACuppa catch up – distanced or virtually!
  • Grab the baking tray and make some yummy treats with your family
  • Place your order for Heather’s Cakes via ParentPay from Monday 3rd – Thursday 6th May
  • Take photos of your #TimeForACuppa and cakes and send them to eaonthank.ps@eastayrshire.org.uk by Monday 10th May @ 5pm
  • Spread the word about your #TimeForACuppa and make any kind donations to Dementia UK via your ParentPay which will be open all week

Why not check out the link below for more information and resources to make your #TimeForACuppa extra special!

https://www.dementiauk.org/get-involved/events-and-fundraising/do-your-own-fundraising/time-for-a-cuppa/

Thank you for supporting Dementia UK – your kind donations will truly make a difference.

Enjoy your #TimeForACuppa!

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITES – PLEASE READ

Onthank Families,

Thank you for signing up for our after school activities – what an incredible response we have had!

If you signed up before 3pm on Friday 23 April your child was given a confirmation letter to bring home for you. Please check school bags.

If you signed up after 3pm on Friday 23 April, your child will receive a confirmation letter today.

Online sign up has closed, however you can call our office 01563 525477 to check availability.

Please see the table below which confirms dates/times for all activities:

ACTIVITY DAY TIME STAGE LOCATION LEADER Groups
Dance/Drama Mon 2.55pm – 4pm P1 Main Hall Mr Swan A: 26.04.21 – 17.05.21

B: 24.05.21 – 14.06.21
Football/

Basketball

 Mon 2.50pm – 3.50pm P4 Front PG Mr Gormal A: 26.04.21 – 17.05.21

B: 24.05.21 – 14.06.21
P6 Football Mon 3pm – 4.15pm P6 Front Grass Area Mr McClure Full Term

26.04.21 – 14.06.21
Dance/Drama Mon 4.10pm – 5.10pm P5 Main Hall/

Front PG

 Mr Swan All Group B

24.05.21 – 14.06.21
Dance/Drama Tues 2.50pm – 3.50pm P4 Main Hall/

Front PG

 Mr Swan Full Term

27.04.21 – 15.06.21
P7 Football Tues 3pm – 4.15pm P7 Front Grass Area Mr McClure Full Term

27.04.21 – 15.06.21
Football/

Basketball

 Tues 2.55pm – 4pm P5 Back PG Mr Gormal Full Term

27.04.21 – 15.06.21
Dance Fest Tues 4pm – 5.15pm P6 Main Hall/

Front PG

 Mr Swan Full Term

27.04.21 – 15.06.21
Junior Sports Wed 2.55pm – 3.55pm P1 Front PG Mr Gormal A: 28.04.21 – 19.05.21

B:26.05.21 – 16.06.21
Junior Sports Wed 4.05pm – 5.05pm P2 Front PG Mr Gormal Full Term

28.04.21 – 16.06.21
Dance/Drama Thurs 3.05pm – 4.05pm P3 Main Hall/

Front PG

 Mr Swan Full Term

29.04.21 – 17.06.21
Dance Fest Thurs 4.15pm – 5.30pm P7 Main Hall/

Front PG

 Mr Swan Full Term

29.04.21 – 17.06.21
Dance/Drama Fri 3.05pm – 4.15pm P2 Main Hall/

Front PG

 Mr Swan A: 28.04.21 – 18.05.21

B: 25.05.21 – 16.06.21
Football/

Basketball

 Fri 3.05pm – 4.05pm P3 Back PG Mr Gormal Full Term

28.04.21 – 16.06.21

 

Why not print out the above table and stick to the fridge?

As always, any questions Mr Swan is on hand to help – 01563 525477/ steven.swan@eastayrshire.org.uk

Here’s to an excellent Summer Season at #OurOnthank

#OurOnthank Summer Term After School Activities

Onthank Families,

Exciting news as we can safely introduce a small calendar of after school activities which follows Government Guidance.

Dance/Drama & Junior Sports will operate in 2 groups:

Group A (15 pupils) W/B 26.04.21 – 17.05.21

Group B (15 pupils) W/B 24.05.21 – 14.06.21

 

Football/Basketball will operate in the same format if numbers demand.

If not, it will run for the full term W/B 26.04.21 – 14.06.21

 

Dance Fest will be fixed groups of 15 per stage in preparation for Virtual Dance Fest June 2021.

More information to follow after groups are confirmed.

 

ACTIVITY DAY TIME STAGE LOCATION LEADER CAPACITY
Dance/Drama Mon 2.55pm – 4pm P1 Main Hall Mr Swan 15
Football/

Basketball

 Mon 2.50pm – 3.50pm P4 Front PG Mr Gormal 20
P6 Football Mon 3pm – 4.15pm P6 Front Grass Area Mr McClure 20
Dance/Drama Mon 4.10pm – 5.10pm P5 Main Hall/

Front PG

 Mr Swan 15
Dance/Drama Tues 2.50pm – 3.50pm P4 Main Hall/

Front PG

 Mr Swan 15
P7 Football Tues 3pm – 4.15pm P7 Front Grass Area Mr McClure 20
Football/

Basketball

 Tues 2.55pm – 4pm P5 Back PG Mr Gormal 20
Dance Fest Tues 4pm – 5.15pm P6 Main Hall/

Front PG

 Mr Swan 15
Junior Sports Wed 2.55pm – 3.55pm P1 Front PG Mr Gormal 20
Junior Sports Wed 4.05pm – 5.05pm P2 Front PG Mr Gormal 20
Dance/Drama Thurs 3.05pm – 4.05pm P3 Main Hall/

Front PG

 Mr Swan 15
Dance Fest Thurs 4.15pm – 5.30pm P7 Main Hall/

Front PG

 Mr Swan 15
Dance/Drama Fri 3.05pm – 4.15pm P2 Main Hall/

Front PG

 Mr Swan 15
Football/

Basketball

 Fri 3.05pm – 4.05pm P3 Back PG Mr Gormal 20

 

Sign Up for all activities will open today, Wednesday 21 April at 6.30pm via our School Blog and if we become oversubscribed for activities, places will be allocated via a lucky dip.

Sign Up will close on Friday 23 April, Noon.

If your child is unsuccessful this term, their name will be held for our August term activities.

Communication on places will come from Mr Swan on Friday afternoon via email and letter in preparation for our activities starting on Monday 26 April.

Thank you in advance for your understanding, as always, we aim to give as many opportunities as we can to our young people, with their safety and compliance with Government Guidance leading our programme.

Set the alarm reminder for Sign Up now!

Stay safe,

Onthank Primary

 

#OURONTHANK COMIC RELIEF EXTRAVAGANZA!

Dear Families,

What better way to celebrate our full school return next week than with our Red Nose Day Extravaganza on Friday 19th March!

Please see our activities below and the ways in which we plan to raise money for Comic Relief:

  1. WHOLE SCHOOL DRESS UP DAY:

Young people, staff & families are invited to dress up as their favourite SUPERHERO, create their own Superhero costume, showcase their Red Nose Day T-shirts or wear anything red!

FUNDS: £1 donation to Comic Relief paid via ParentPay or Gate Donation Buckets to dress up!

 

2. DANCE-A-THON:

All classes will participate in a dance/fitness session outdoors with Mr Swan (weather permitting)!

 

3. HEATHER’S COMIC CAKES!:

Heather will be baking up a ‘COVID Friendly’ storm offering her famous Shortbread and Empire Biscuits which will be individually wrapped following guidance and given to your child to take home.

6 pieces Shortbread: £3

4 Empire Biscuits: £2.50

FUNDS: Visit Parent Pay to book and pay for your baking treats!

 

4. SUPERHERO FAMILY QUIZ NIGHT:

Keep your eyes peeled for our Parent Council Superhero Family Quiz poster coming soon…!

FUNDS: £2 minimal donation via ParentPay for Comic Relief

 

 

5. #OurOnthankOnline Challenge

“Funny is Power” is the Comic Relief Slogan this year. As part of our whole school community challenge, we would like you and your family to video record you favourite jokes, rhymes and share them to make us LAUGH!

Please submit you jokes videos to eaonthank.ps@eastayrshire.org.uk by THURSDAY 18TH MARCH 7PM

 

Staff have additional exciting activities planned for the day!

YOUR DONATIONS: Donations can be made via ParentPay or on Friday 19th in the buckets! Thank you in advance for your donations, all of which are going towards Comic Relief.

RRS ARTICLE 15: Your right to meet friends (@ School & Virtually)!

Any questions, please email Mr Swan on steven.swan@eastayrshire.org.uk

#OurOnthank #ComicRelief #RedNoseDay #ThankYou

P5-7 Home Pizza Kits from Morrisons

Local supermarket Morrisons, have donated home pizza kits for the children who are currently in school during this lockdown period.  These have been distributed today to children in Primary 5 to 7 to make at home. When they have cooked their pizza, they have been asked to e-mail a picture of their work to Miss Muir in the office.  However, they had to undergo some expert tuition from our very own Heather before they were allowed to be let loose on their pizza projects. 

Scottish Poetry Competition – “Winners & Well Done”

Congratulations to all our Scottish Poetry Competition 2021 Winners! What talent we have @ Onthank!

Join us in sharing a whole school community “Well Done” to everyone who submitted their poem and took part in our competition this year. We look forward to welcoming our young people back to the stage next year!

Why not sign up for our PC Big Burns Night Quiz TONIGHT, where our overall stage winners will be performing their poem LIVE for our community before an anonymous vote to select our overall school winner. There may even be a performance from a piper…

#dontmissout #familyquiz #joinin #liveperformances #AuldLangSyne

Class Winners:                                                                        Overall Stage Winners

P1A – Eilidh M                                                                          P1 – P1A Elise Mc

P1F – Aimee C                                                                          P2 – P2S Macie M

P1M – Elise Mc                                                                         P3 – P3H Hazel P

P2B – Mia M                                                                             P4 – P4E Rory T

P2K – Zak N                                                                              P5 – P5M Molly Mc

P2S – Macie M                                                                          P6 – P6A Lyla M

P2T – Emily H                                                                            P7 – P7H Leah H

P3H – Hazel P

P3N – James L

P3S – Mason P

P4E – Rory T

P4K – Cameron L

P4M – Hannah J

P5C – Alistair K

P5CA – Esa H

P5K – Shaw S

P5M – Molly Mc

P6A – Lyla M

P6F – Oliver S

P6M – Molly M

P7H – Leah H