August 9, 2025
by Mrs Findlay
0 comments
Uniform Recycling We are delighted to continue Onthank’s School Uniform Recycling System. We are committed to continuing to meet the important ECO School Status criteria and are also proud of our achievement of being recognised as a UNICEF Gold … Continue reading
November 29, 2024
by Mrs Findlay
0 comments
Thank you to everyone who came along to our school Christmas Fayre. We were delighted to welcome so many visitors to our school. Thank you to all who gave their time to help out and to those who donated home … Continue reading
November 25, 2024
by Mrs Findlay
0 comments
We celebrated World Children’s Day by taking part in an online UNICEF Assembly with over 25o schools across Scotland. We learned about the importance of Climate Change and how this links to Children’s Rights. We worked in groups to brainstorm … Continue reading
November 25, 2024
by Mrs Findlay
0 comments
A huge well done and thank you to Elise, Olivia, Thea, Lewis and Hayden who who represented our school at the Fellowship of Kilmarnock Churches event at the New Laigh Kirk. The theme of the event was ‘Seeds of Change: … Continue reading
September 15, 2023
by Mrs Findlay
0 comments
We all took part in a whole School and Community Litter Pick. Thank you to everyone and also to the many parents who helped us. Our school grounds are looking very clean- let’s pledge to keep it that way💯.
February 24, 2023
by Mr Swan
0 comments
Families, As part of a class project, P2C will be opening our very own ‘Clothing Stars’ Shop here in the school. #ShopWithUs Let’s tell you more about it! What we need? – P2C are warmly inviting our whole school community … Continue reading
December 22, 2022
by Ms Merrick
0 comments
We are collecting your Christmas Cards again for Recycling after the holidays. Please send any cards you have into school by Friday 13th January 2023. Thank you from the Eco Committee.
May 6, 2022
by Mrs Findlay
0 comments
Global Goal 6 and article 29. As part of our Rights Respecting School and Eco programme we took part in our whole school litter pick. Despite the weather we had a good time with very few pieces of litter to … Continue reading
November 3, 2021 by Ms Merrick | 0 comments
Please enjoy the Eco Committee’s COP 26 assembly.
The senior team want to
We are all very motivated to be a part of Climate Action!
https://sway.office.com/IABqtpHxrVjJE21F?ref=Link&loc=play
Also have a look for us in the Kilmarnock Standard soon as Rae Warnes and Jodie Fleming were part of EAC Climate Change Conference
February 19, 2020
by Ms Merrick
0 comments
Thank you to all who donated Christmas Cards for Recycling. The Eco Committee recycled them today and we weighed 30.75 KG
January 14, 2020
by ealesley.williams@glow
0 comments
As a RRS we have a duty to offer support where we can to other countries in need. The pupils have been discussing the tragedy in Australia and have been asking how we can help. We have made a donation … Continue reading
January 5, 2020
by Mr McIlwraith
0 comments
Has your child outgrown their Christmas jumper or party outfit? As part of our commitment to our Eco-School status, we are collecting the following items after the festive season: Christmas Jumpers Party Outfits School Uniforms These will be available for … Continue reading
December 19, 2019
by Ms Merrick
0 comments
On Monday 16th December Willie Coffey MSP came to congratulate Onthank Primary and the Eco Committee for success in attaining our 5th Green Flag. This is an internationally recognised achievement and the Eco Schools assessor: Keep Scotland Beautiful commented that our … Continue reading
August 13, 2019 by Ms Merrick | 0 comments
Our school is in bloom.
Kale, broccoli parsnips, herbs, sage, radishes, potatoes, peas, runner beans and carrots
Over the summer the P6 Dig for Victory effort has produced an abundance of fruit and vegetables. Pupils will return to school next week and can enjoy some of the produce we gave to the kitchen to prepare. Well done everyone in last sessions P2, P3, and P6.
This gallery contains 4 photos
May 19, 2019
by Ms Merrick
0 comments
On Monday 20th May P6 will take part in gardening sessions as part of Positive Choices week. Pupils will need to bring suitable clothing for outdoor learning. Gardening gloves will be provided.
January 31, 2019
by Ms Merrick
0 comments
January 1, 2019
by Mrs Findlay
0 comments
Happy New Year from everyone at Onthank Primary . We look forward to seeing you all back at school on Monday 7 January 2019. Please recycle your Christmas Cards – bring into school next week. Mrs Merrick and the … Continue reading
December 3, 2018
by Mrs Findlay
0 comments
Our Christmas Fayre is on Tuesday 4 December from 9.15am-12.00pm. 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 … Continue reading
November 6, 2018 by Ms Merrick | 0 comments
The ECO Committee are launching a SWITCH OFF FORTNIGHT to reduce energy usage on 19th November.
Here are some ideas how you could contribute to the campaign at home:
Saveenergyathomefactsheet2016PDF_1478878704_1
October 12, 2018
by Mrs WRIGHT
0 comments
We can’t believe the first term is already over – it has gone in so quickly! We are tickled pink to be on holiday – especially our staff team who wore pink today to raise money for Breast cancer. … Continue reading
October 8, 2018
by Mr McIlwraith
0 comments
Come along and see the range of uniforms we have available for you to take away on Parents’ Day. No charge – come and have a look and see what is on offer!
October 3, 2018
by eajulie.klein@glow
0 comments
Today as part of our Dyslexia Friendly Schools journey, the whole school was involved in NO PENS DAY WEDNESDAY. This is a national speaking and listening event which encourages exciting classroom discussion. Check out the blog for class photos.
June 18, 2018
by Ms Merrick
0 comments
The Eco Committee collected a fantastic 284kg with theit Rag Bag appeal. Thank you to everyone who donated. Here’s some P6 children at the uplift day.
May 7, 2018
by Mrs WRIGHT
0 comments
Working together to improve our local environment. Look out for Onthank Primary in the Kilmarnock Standard. The picture above is one of our new P1 children who will be starting in August.
March 5, 2018
by User deactivated
0 comments
We kicked off our week at Onthank with an assembly all about waste. Mrs Merrick and the Eco team will be leading this. Look out for more posts to see what we get up to.
