Our P6 classes were transported back to 1939 and with the help of Miss James they experienced what school was like during WW2.
Our pupils did very well but were relieved to return to 2019! 🙂
Thanks again to our parent helpers!
Month: June 2019
Onthank Beach Party?
We all had a fantastic time at our Beach Party at lunchtime. ☀
Playful Primary 1 Pupils!
Primary 1 have had a super year exploring, discovering and learning lots of new things! Have a lovely restful summer holiday ready to shine in Primary 2
P3 Water Day 2019
What a way to end P3! We had the most amazing sunshine for our ‘Water Day’. Pupils and teachers had so much fun!! A big thank you to Mr MacLeod and P5M for helping at all of the stations.
P7 Leavers’ Assembly
A great performance from our Primary 7s at their Leavers’ Assembly today.
An emotional but very proud day for lots of our parents and carers who were in attendance.
We wish all of our Primary 7 Leavers well as they continue on their learning journey at their respective new schools.
Onthank Community Night
We had over 450 members of the Onthank Community attend our Community Night for an evening of fun, friendship and food.
A big Thank You to Mr Swan, our Parent Council volunteers and our staff for making it such an enjoyable evening.
We hope to see many of you attending our next one in the new session.
Chris Duke visited East Ayrshire today!
P1-4 pupils were excited today to meet Chris Duke, the author of the story ‘Lucy’s Blue Day’.
Chris travelled for 3 hours today to visit Galston Primary, Onthank and Hillhead Primary to share a very powerful message.
The day started with the Kilmarnock Standard photographer speaking to Brooke Hannah in P3W who shared her writing with Chris and he has used it on his Facebook and Instagram pages.
Other pupils showed art work related to the various emotions shared in the story of Lucy with the magical colour changing hair.
P1 and P2 then met Chris and also Mary MacInnes who has been selling handmade products to raise money to donate a copy of the book to all schools in East Ayrshire. Mary is a local girl who attended Loanhead Primary School. She wants to spread the message to the community that ‘It is ok not to be ok’ and that blue days will pass.
Some p1 pupils showed their super work!
Chris and Mary complimented the P1-P2 audience!
P3 and P4 also listened well and asked some super questions at the end of the session.
Look out for the article and photos in the Kilmarnock Standard.
Copies of the book can be bought online at www.lucysblueday.com. A version suitable for older children is available to pre order. (P+P not included – discount code is invalid now)
Onthank Community Voice – Let’s Talk!
We want to hear what our community would like to see at Onthank Primary School!
Share your views and ideas here.
P3 Water Day 2019
P3 have been enjoying learning about the water cycle and about the various uses of water.
On Thursday 27th June all P3 classes will be participating in some fun water activities.
As the weather forecast looks good we are asking for pupils to wear shorts and t-shirts to school but to bring a change of clothes and a towel.?
Pupils should come prepared wearing sun tan lotion and bring a water bottle.
Let’s have some super fun to end a fantastic year in P3!
Thanks,
The Spice Teachers
This Week’s Star Pupils
Primary 1
P1A – being super P1 pupils
Dylan Millar – trying hard with his handwriting
Zak McLean – super spelling!
Maisy Morren – making super progress in all areas of the curriculum
P1W (BF) – being superstars
Primary 2
Darcy Green – super story writing
Amelia Tumi – having a thoughtful, kind and helpful attitude to class
Ruari Boyd – excellent spelling in stories
Andrew Paton – great behaviour at Eglinton Park
Primary 3
Isla Duncan – being such a lovely pupil all year!
Leyla McEwan – being a great helper
David James Kiltie – being a great friend
P3W – being an amazing class!
Primary 4
Sarah Murphy – being helpful and kind to classmates in need
Rae Warnes – being an amazing pupil!
Rowan Bamford – working her socks off all year and raising her standard of work in maths and literacy. What a lovely pupil too!
Primary 5
Tom Baird – excellent participation in all lessons
P5E – coping well in their temporary classroom
Kyle Fairbairn – improved confidence in Mental Maths
Kalib McLean – helping others during topic
Primary 6
P6A – being awesome this year
Robert Morris – a mature working attitude
Lewis McFadzean – a super Blitz report and presentations
Primary 7
Aimeeleigh Brown – writing a fantastic piece about her seven years at OPS
P7M – being excellent representatives of the school in Millport
P7S – being class of the year
Special Award
DFS Group – achieving Silver Award
COMMUNITY NIGHT – TUESDAY 25TH JUNE – 6PM – 7.30PM INFORMATION
Onthank Primary School are excited to announce our first Community Night on Tuesday 25th June, 6pm – 7.30pm which invites all pupils, families and members of the North West Community to share an evening of fun and food. Activities include; games, sports, singing, dancing, arts & crafts and a cinema room. Dinner will also be provided for the family. Please complete the form below to confirm your attendance at this exciting community event. We look forward to seeing you there!
PLEASE COMPLETE THE RSVP FORM HERE.
PLEASE NOTE ALL CHILDREN ATTENDING MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
Hello-Summer-Activities!
Dyslexia Friendly Schools Award
Congratulations to all at Onthank Primary School for achieving Dyslexia Friendly Schools Silver Status following our recent accreditation visit.
A group of P6 pupils along with Mrs Klein and Mrs Bell attended the award ceremony on Wednesday at Dumfries House, Cumnock to collect the award.
Campbell, Emily, Evie, Euan, Gregor and Rhiannon delivered a confident presentation highlighting the good work being carried out throughout the school to include and support all learners.
They were delighted to accept the award on behalf of everyone at the school.
WELL DONE ONTHANK!!
P7 Millport Trip
P7 had a fantastic trip to Millport today. Members of the public and people working on the island had nothing but praise for our pupils. A big thank you to the parents who came along to help on the day.
P1 Trip to Kidz Play
Primary 1 had lots of fun at Kidz Play on Tuesday! Lots of tired children on the bus back!
P7 trip to Millport 2019
NWKLEUS Open Day
On Saturday, Tulisa Webb was lucky enough to officially open the NWKLEUS Centre. After more than 500 entries, Tulisa was the winner of the NWKLEUS logo design competition with her logo – congratulations!
#NWLEUS #TEAMONTHANK
For more information visit the NWKLEUS website at: https://www.knwcp.org.uk/
Fun Time at Kidz Play?
All of our Primary One pupils had a fun time ar Kidz Play in Prestwick today. Well done to everyone for being super Onthank Citizens. We were complimented on our behaviour and manners.?
P7 Millport Trip
P7 Millport Trip
The buses will leave at 8.45am tomorrow and return for 3pm. Pupils should wear suitable clothing and have been advised to bring a towel if they plan to go on the beach area. There is a £15 spending money limit and pupils should not bring mobile phones or any other electrical devices with them. Pupils are welcome to bring disposable cameras if they wish. Fingers crossed for the weather.
Lucy’s Blue Day
Only a week until the author Chris Duke visits us to share his story called ‘Lucy’s Blue Day’.
He is offering an online discount for parents and teachers. This discount removes the postage and packaging. He will bring the books with him next Tuesday.
Go to www.lucysblueday.com and enter discount code ONTHANK to order your very own book. A lovely idea for a gift.
Wider Achievement?
Tulisa showed us her present she received on Saturday for officially opening NWKLEUS . She was the logo winner and her design is on the front of the Community Centre. Her T-shirt and gym bag show her winning logo.?
Well done to Alistair for being awarded a trophy for being Beaver of the Year?
Sophie and Millie did very well at gymnastics and were presented with medals??. Well done girls.
Brothers Cody and Blaine were awarded a certificate and medals for boxing .?? Well done boys?
This Week’s Star Pupils
Primary 1
Amber Kerr – being a successful learner
Leah Marshall – correctly spotting ‘ee’ and ‘ing’ words
Sophie Graham – being an amazing author
Ashley McIlvanney – reading lots of Bug Club books
Primary 2
Tyler Phillips – super sound work
Jessica Aitken – super measuring in Maths
Aiden Gibb – super listening skills in PE
Jessica Dickie – building her confidence
Primary 3
P3C – being a super class all year
Alistair Krupp – always showing a positive attitude
Ollie Shopp – excellent ‘Money’ work
Owen Tonner – great improvement in Writing
Primary 4
Olly Robertson & Ollie Hastings – being fantastic at badminton
Ami Murray – making great progress
Callum Wallace – a top class Power Point Presentation on Beetles! Absolutely amazing!
Primary 5
Callum Walker – contributing mature and sensible answers during discussions
Katie Brown – attempting to write a haiku poem at home
Steven Black – terrific tables
Cameron Love – for helping another pupil with Active Spelling Strategies
Primary 6
Marcus Hettrick – great progress and increased self confidence
Robert Morris – good work on percentages
Kyle Duff – great effort and contribution in lessons
Primary 7
Nathan Lochrie – trying to complete all tasks on time
Luke Edgar – enthusiasm during Spanish
Roddy Hewitt – being the most improved skipper at Skip Fit Friday
Special Award
Dylan Fulton P7 – being an excellent Onthank Ambassador
Ellie Lewis P7 – being so kind and helpful on Fun Day
Wider Achievement?
Well done to Mia for winning a trophy for gymnastics.??♀️
Well done to Emily and Phoebe who achieved medals for taking part in a Race for Life in Irvine. They completed the race in 50 minutes.??♀️??♀️
Lucy is delighted with her trophy for being a Player of the Year at football⚽
We are very proud of the girls?
Summer Discos
We still need lots of parent helpers to allow the discos to go ahead – please call the school office 525477 if you are able to help.
Uniform Swap Shop – recycle and reuse your uniforms.
Does your child have a school uniform that they have outgrown? Then why not drop into our school swap shop and swap it for another!
Based at the school reception, our swap shop is a great way for parents to donate or swap any school uniforms, jackets, bags, etc.
If you have any school uniform items, jackets, bags or packed lunch boxes you wish to donate then please hand these into the school office.
There is a great selection of school jumpers, cardigans, polo shirts, etc. already on display so come in and take your pick!
Fun Day?
Well done and thank you to our P7 pupils and staff who organised another successful Onthank Fun Day. ?
Celebrating Eid
Amro and Mahmoud in P4F came to visit P3W to share a presentation about Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. The boys explained that they shared special family time and enjoyed celebrating.
P7 Fun Day 2019
Onthank’s annual Fun Day will take place today. The cost of stalls range from 10p-50p. All pupils should wear school uniform as normal. All parents and carers are invited to join their child at their allocated time. Tea/coffee and home baking will be on offer. The timetable for the day is as follows:
P1 9.30-9.50am
P2 9.50-10.10am
P3 10.10-10.30am
P4 11.10-11.30am
P5 11.30-11.50am
P6 11.50-12.10pm
P5-7 Sports Day
It was 3rd time lucky for P5-7 Sports Day but the weather held out and we had a great day in the sun. Well done to everyone who participated and thank you to all staff who helped make Sports Day run smoothly.
Dunlop Cup Semi Final
Please complete form below if your child has been selected for P6/7 Football Team game vs Gargieston.
