Well done to our swimming team who took part in Ayrshire Schools’ Gala: Molly, Rowan,Rhonda-Mae,Evie,EmilyT and Emily S. They all did well and had a great time. “ We had lots of fun and we all did very well.” They took part in relay races and practised diving and swam lots of lengths doing backstroke, front crawl, back crawl and breast stroke.
P1 Homework – Week beginning 11/11/19 We are taking part in Children in Need on Friday. The children can come to school in spotty/Pudsey clothes and bring a small donation. Task 1– Have a look at your new book, can you spot familiar sounds? Talk about the pictures. Can you retell the story? Task 2 …
Our school photographer will be visiting the school on Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 November to take individual and/or family photographs. If you have a child not at Onthank Primary and want them to be photographed with elder brother or sister please come to the main office from 9.30 am on Tuesday 12 November. The photographer has emphasised to the school that there is no obligation to buy the photographs. Please contact the school on 525477 if you do not want your child to be photographed.
Hi folks.
Just to let you know there was a great offer of parental/guardian help for our trip to the cinema this Friday coming. If you have been chosen to join us, your child will have a note in their bag on Monday. If you weren’t chosen this time, sorry, but we hope you may volunteer another time.
Thanks again
P3 staff
Well done to all the Athletics Team and their coaches ( Miss Anderson & Mrs Klein)- they won the East Ayrshire Sportshall Athletics Trophy. ?
We enjoyed the DFS Assembly which P4K presented to us . We also had lots of fun trying the activities P4K set out for us at the workshops. Thank you Mrs Klein and P4K👏
Primary 1
Cody – Super writing with Miss Anderson
Andi – Trying hard to work in class P1B
Starla – Settling well and working hard in P1 P1C
George – Reading all the cvc words in his book P1M
Primary 2
Dylan – Great effort participating in class activities
Ava – Amazing months Macarena
Liv – Writing in sentences and always working hard
Lacy – Amazing writing and brilliant numeracy
Primary 3
Christina – Excellent phonics work 3C
Mylie – Magic Maths P3H
Derryn – Amzing helping skills
Darcy – Beautiful jotter work P3S
Primary 4
Sophia – Always working hard and trying her best P4E
Willow – Being able to explain tricky vocabulary linked to 2D shapes P4EL
The whole of P4K – a super DFS class assembly
Liam – Super diacritical marking P4W
Primary 5
Kye – Marvellous maths P5I
Danny – A great start to learning all about decimals P5K
Mahmoud – His positive attitude and effort in all curricular areas P5T
Primary 6
Lewis – Super effort in all areas of school this week P6A
Reuben – Speeding up in maths P6F
Lucie – Giving her best effort at all times P6M
Lewis – Excellent use of similies during literacy P6M/N
Primary 7
Gregor – Representing OPS at a recent climate change event P7MC
Olivia – Displaying a mature attitude in class and the playground P7S
Special Award
Emily – Mrs Findlay’s Award for being a confident individual
Mr Swan’s Award
Kai – Star Award for Leading P1-3 Gymnastics brilliantly – Scottish Champion.
We are asking pupils to be SPOTACULAR – DO YOUR OWN THING! Dress to impress in your spotty outfits or wear Pudsey clothes. On this day could you please bring in a donation for Children In Need and children at Onthank Primary School.
We hope to have Pudsey visit Onthank Primary School on Friday 15 November 
RRS Article 15: You have the right to be with friends
We are having a Pudsey Bear Picnic in the dining hall on this day – menu:
Vegetable soup, cheeseburger with wedges and salad, hot dog with wedges and salad or mozzarella sticks with wedges and salad then wibbly wobbly jelly or strawberry ice cream. All served with chocolate or strawberry milk shake or milk or water.
Please note change of date – our Christmas Fayre is now on Tuesday 3 December from 9.15 am – 12.00 pm. All classes in school will be busy making crafts and items to be sold on the day. Each class will have their own stall and will be manned by class helpers. There will be many other stalls including toys, soft toys, books, games, raffles and tea/coffee will be available.
We are being Eco friendly and recycling toys, books, games etc. If you are having a clear out please send in any unwanted toys etc for our Christmas Fayre. Thank you in advance. Please come along and join us – timetable to follow.
RRS Article 31: You have the right to a clean and safe environment
Week Beginning 4th November Over the course of the week, have a go at these activities in your own time. Please return the homework folder to school on Friday. Task 1 – Have a look at your new book. Task 2 – Have another go with your book. Play the track game with a partner. …
P4 are going to the Odeon Cinema to see ‘Missing Link’ on Wednesday 20 November. The bus will leave around 9.30 am and return by lunchtime. Children can bring a non fizzy drink and a snack.
The cost of this outing is £1.75 per pupil to be paid through ParentPay. If you wish to pay via Paypoint please call the school for a Barcode Letter.
If you are able to come along as a parent helper please complete form below:
The next Parent Council meeting is on Wednesday 6 November @ 7.00 pm in the school staffroom. Faye Meikle from Active Schools will be coming to tell us about her role in the school. All welcome!
P1B have been looking at number 9 this week and what it means. We’ve been discovering how to form 9, counting on from 9, doubling 9, finding different ways to make 9, finding 9 in different numbers and making patterns. As well as looking at 9, we also explore numeracy through play experiences. Have a …
