Primary 2 and 3 girls joined Miss Hamilton and girls from James Hamilton Primary school at the Girls Brigade Carol Service in St Kentigern’s Church. They did well singing and reciting poetry. Well done.
Category: Extra Curricular
Choir Visit to Morrisons
Our P6/7 choir sang their hearts out at Morrisons this morning. The singing was beautiful and made everyone feel very Christmassy. Our P4’s also did a super job collecting donations for Hansel Village. Well done everyone!
SANTA DASH INFORMATION
SANTA DASH – FRIDAY 20TH DECEMBER
On our final day of term, Friday 20th December, and to celebrate Christmas Onthank style, our school will be raising funds in our very first ‘Santa Dash’!
Pupils are invited to dress up with a Santa accessory (Hat/beard/suit/full costume!) and each stage will walk/jog/run around the school building singing Christmas songs!
Pupils will stay with their class, teacher and be supervised by additional staff throughout our Santa Dash!
Family members are invited to join their young person on the Santa Dash – dressed up together! If you intend on participating, please arrive at the main office 15 minutes prior to the starting time.
| STAGE | TIME | STARTING/FINISHING POINT | ROUND THE SCHOOL |
| P1 | 9.15am – 10.15am | Main Entrance | Once |
| P2 | 9.15am – 10.15am | P1/2 Playground | Once |
| P3 | 11.15am – 12.15pm | Main Entrance | Twice |
| P4 | 11.15am – 12.15pm | P3/4 Playground | Twice |
| P5 | 1.30pm – 2.15pm | Main Entrance | Three Times |
| P6 | 1.30pm – 2.15pm | P1/2 Playground | Three Times |
| P7 | 1.30pm – 2.15pm | P3/4 Playground | Four Times |
“I’m doing a Santa Dash to raise funds for my school, would you like to sponsor me?”
We invite our pupils, (and parents!) to complete the sponsorship form which pupils will be given tomorrow by asking family, friends and neighbours to sponsor their Santa Dash.
Please hand in your sponsorship form and all raised funds to Mrs Andrew in the office on Thursday 19th December.
This information will also be given in letter form to all young people tomorrow.
Thank you for a wonderful year of Community events and fundraising for our school and we look forward to sharing more memories together in 2020!
Merry Christmas!
See you at the Santa Dash starting line!
#ouronthank #SantaDash #HoHoHo
Our Activities 2020 – Tell Us What You Would Like To See
Dear Families,
What a brilliant 2019 season of after school activities we have all shared together at Onthank Primary! Thank you to our young people and families for supporting our events and clubs!
Our final 2019 after school activities are:
Monday (today): P1/2 Arts & Crafts & P3/4 Arts & Crafts
Tuesday: P1-3 Gymnastics & P4-7 Gymnastics
We want to ensure our young people and families have the opportunity to create our 2020 Activities, so invite you to complete the form below together over the festive season. This will support us confirming teachers/facilitators for the New Year.
We want to hear from everyone and thank you in advance for sharing your thoughts with us.
Merry Christmas!
YOUTH CLUB REMINDER – 09.12.2019
REMINDER TO ALL P6/7 FAMILIES DUE TO OUR PRODUCTION OF ELF THERE WILL BE NO YOUTH CLUB TOMORROW.
THE FINAL YOUTH CLUB SESSION OF THE YEAR WILL BE MONDAY 16TH DECEMBER 5.30PM – 7PM.
We hope to see you at Elf and that you enjoy the performance!
#ouronthank #youthclub #elf
ONTHANK’S ELF IS COMING TO TOWN – SHOW INFORMATION
Dear Families,
IT’S SHOW WEEK @ ONTHANK PRIMARY… AND EVERYONE IS INVITED!
Our P6/7 pupils have been working incredibly hard to bring this festive tale to life and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas @ #ouronthank and this week we will see their efforts come to fruition!
So please remember the invitation is warmly extended to our full community, not just P6/7 families.
Book your tickets now on Parent Pay!
Can all P7 pupils please arrive at school on Monday and Wednesday at 6pm prompt for costume, notes and final preparation bringing everything they need for the performance. They will be met by Mr Swan and guided to the Gym Hall by staff.
Can all P6 pupils please arrive at school on Monday and Wednesday at 6.30pm prompt IN COSTUME where they will be met by their teacher and guided to the Gym Hall by staff.
The show will start at 7pm prompt and finish at 8:30pm (approx.) where all pupils will then be safely signed out to families from the Main Hall.
Pupils will also need their costume for the performance on Tuesday @ 10am. P6 pupils can wear their costume to school if easier for the family.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr Swan or comment below and he will help at anytime.
Let’s give our P6/7 young people the full house, applause and support they so thoroughly deserve! See you there!
#ouronthank #elf
COMMUNITY NIGHT PHOTOSHOOT TIMES!
Good Evening Families,
As promised by Mr Swan, please see below the time slots for those families who have signed up for our Christmas Photoshoot with Mrs Pearson during tomorrow’s Community Night.
Mr Swan last checked the sign up document at 6.15pm and has created this table based on those sign ups in the hope of accommodating your requests. Sincere thanks for your support here.
If you signed up, however your name is not in the timetable, please comment below and Mr Swan will be happy to check and amend.
ANY SUBSEQUENT SIGN UPS PLEASE SELECT A TIMESLOT WHICH IS AVAILBLE/FREE.
The photoshoot will take place at the back of the Main Hall and we encourage you to arrive 5 minutes prior to your slot.
If you arrive at Community Night wishing a photograph having not booked, Mrs Pearson will be happy to accommodate. However, please be advised this will be subsequent to availability as per the schedule below.
Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow!
#teamonthank #ouronthank #santaiscoming
| PUPIL | CLASS | TIME SLOT |
| Lucy Mc | P3H | 4pm – 4.05pm |
| Ellie N | P5K | 4.05pm – 4.10pm |
| Alexis & Aidynn D | P7 & P3 | 4.10pm – 4.15pm |
| Tegan M | P7M/P4EL/P2S | 4.15pm – 4.20pm |
| 4.20pm – 4.25pm | ||
| 4.25pm – 4.30pm | ||
| Karis P | P2S | 4.30pm – 4.35pm |
| Jodie F | P5I | 4.35pm – 4.40pm |
| Oliver and Finlay M | P6M/P3H | 4.40pm – 4.45pm |
| 4.45pm – 4.50pm | ||
| 4.50pm – 4.55pm | ||
| 4.55pm – 5pm | ||
| 5pm – 5.05pm | ||
| 5.05pm – 5.10pm | ||
| 5.10pm – 5.15pm | ||
| 5.15pm – 5.20pm | ||
| Lewis, Kaylah, Ruari Boyd | P6M/P4EL/P3C | 5.20pm – 5.25pm |
| Layla M
Kyle Duff |
P6A
P6M |
5.25pm – 5.30pm |
| Lachlan M | P1A | 5.30pm – 5.35pm |
| Rule C | P1A | 5.35pm – 5.40pm |
| Lucy H | P1B | 5.40pm – 5.45pm |
| Baylee C | P2C | 5.45pm – 5.50pm |
| Lucas D | P3C | 5.50pm – 5.55pm |
| Robbie C | P3C | 5.55pm – 6pm |
| Josh B
Robbie Mc |
P3H
P3H |
6pm – 6.05pm |
| Cameron L | P3S | 6.05pm – 6.10pm |
| Maddison P | P3EL | 6.10pm – 6.15pm |
| Mitchell & Oliver B
Callum H-B |
P5I &P1B
P6M |
6.15pm – 6.20pm |
| Jai C | P5K | 6.20pm – 6.25pm |
| Mylie | P3S | 6.25pm – 6.30pm |
| Erin & Imogen M
Faye A |
P7M & P4E
P6M |
6.30pm – 6.35pm |
| Lewis C | P1 | 6.35pm – 6.40pm |
| Olivia C | P1A | 6.40pm – 6.45pm |
| Harry W | P1B | 6.45pm – 6.50pm |
| Zak N | P1B | 6.50pm – 6.55pm |
| Rose D | P1C | 6.55pm – 7pm |
| Starla H | P1C | 7pm – 7.05pm |
| Alfie | P1M | 7.05pm – 7.10pm |
| George McD
Emily G |
P1M
P2S |
7.10pm – 7.15pm |
| Liam R
Callum G |
P2ST
P2ST |
7.15pm – 7.20pm |
| Jamie Leigh Mc
David M |
P3
P3H |
7.20pm – 7.25pm |
| Sophie B
Tyler L |
P3H
P4EL |
7.25pm – 7.30pm |
| Violet M
Callum W |
P4K
P5T |
7.30pm – 7.35pm |
| Lewys & Riley C
Emily T |
P5T & P1C
P6A |
7.35pm – 7.40pm |
| Leyton M
Thomas U |
P7MC
P7MC |
7.40pm – 7.45pm |
CHRISTMAS COMMUNITY NIGHT – SIGN UP NOW!
Ho, Ho, Ho! Santa Claus is coming to #ouronthank
What better way to get into the Christmas Spirit than coming together for our final Community Night of 2019!
PHOTOSHOOT PRESENT!
We are excited to offer the perfect gift this Christmas with resident photographer and staff member, Miss Pearson providing a professional shoot for the family! When completing the booking form please identify your time preference as Miss Pearson will be available from 4pm – 7:30pm. The order will be posted on the blog on Wednesday, however you will still have the opportunity to book a time if available on Thursday evening.
Pack 1: 1 8×6 photo £2
Pack 2: 4 8×6 photos £6
Pack 3: 4 8×6 photos & 2 A4 photos £10
Pack 4: 2 6×4 photos, 4 8×6 photos & 2 A4 photos £12
PAYMENT WILL BE MADE IN CASH TO STAFF ON THURSDAY AND ALL PROFITS ARE FOR SCHOOL FUNDS.
If we are also very lucky Santa himself may make an appearance!
Sign up – NOW!
#ouronthank #ourcommunity #HoHoHo
PERFORMING ARTS NEWS!
Performing Arts News!
Dear Families,
What a wonderful season we have had at Performing Arts at Onthank Primary! Thank you to all our young stars and their families for your continued support, encouragement and enthusiasm.
This week (Thursday 28th November) will be the last week of Performing Arts Club for the year.
Performing Arts will be back again in the New Year as our young people start work on their summer showcase – we can’t wait to welcome everyone back!
We hope to see you at Onthank’s Christmas production of ‘Elf’! (Monday 9th Dec & Wed 11th Dec)
Kind Regards,
Mr Swan
ONTHANK TEA DANCE ‘Tea for two, and two for tea…’
Good Morning Families,
Last week, your young person was given an invitation for your family to attend Onthank Primary’s Tea Dance! Please see more information below and complete the attached form! Thank you!
When? Friday 29th November
P1/2: 9.15am – 10.45am
P3/4: 11am – 12.15pm
P5/6/7: 1.30pm – 2.45pm
Where? Onthank Primary Assembly Hall
Who? Grandparents and family are welcome to attend
Pupils will be brought along throughout the session to share the experience with their family member/s.
Come along and join our Primary 6 pupils who will be leading the dances with our special guest live band from Kilmarnock Academy! Rumour has it Heather’s famous shortbread will be served…
Bring along your singing voices and Fred and Ginger moves – we can’t wait to see you soon!
ONTHANK’S ELF IS COMING TO TOWN!
BUDDY THE ELF IS FLYING ON DOWN TO ONTHANK PRIMARY THIS CHRISTMAS!
After the success of Onthank’s Greatest Show 2018, our P6/7 pupils are excited to bring this story to life and have a ‘sparkle jolly twinkle jingley’ time with you!
All P7 pupils who are performing on stage should have a costume list at home, if not please encourage them to ask for another at school.
P7 Stage Crew/lighting/sound pupils will be required to wear all black.
P6 Choir can wear Christmas jumpers or their favourite Christmas party outfit or anything festive! Please also feel free to accessorise with Santa hats, tinsel etc.
Tickets are now available on Parent Pay, so please spread the word and bring along the whole family to support our talented young people.
Show dates:
Monday 9th December 7pm
Tuesday 10th December 10am
Wednesday 11th December 7pm
You can also come along and join the Christmas spirit at Onthank with our P2 ‘Innkeepers’ and P3 Carol concert -share the festive season with Onthank!
Thank you for your continued support!
#elf #sparklejolly #buddy #spreadtheword #booknow
FAMILY BINGO – JOIN THE FUN @ OUR ONTHANK
Happy Monday Families, and what a way to start with information on our Family Bingo Night!
When? Thursday 21st November @ 6.30pm – 8pm
Where? Onthank Assembly Hall
Who? Everyone Welcome – sign up NOW!
Cost? Donation on entry
PLEASE NOTE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT/CARER
Please complete the form so we can let Heather know how much shortbread to make! We look forward to welcoming you on Thursday for a chance to win some prizes and join the community spirit! #ouronthank
Congratulations Onthank Athletics Team?
Well done to all the Athletics Team and their coaches ( Miss Anderson & Mrs Klein)- they won the East Ayrshire Sportshall Athletics Trophy. ?
Sportshall Athletics Final
The Athletics Final will take place at the Athletics Arena, Friday 8th November. The competition starts at 6.30pm and will finish approx 8.15pm.
The team should arrive at 6pm in black/dark leggings/shorts, athletics t-shirt and should bring a non-fizzy drink and snack. Please bring a warm jacket/jumper to wear when not competing as the hall is cold. Seating is roughly calculated at 2 seats per child.
Let’s go Onthank!
Please complete the permission form below:
HALLOWE’EN COMMUNITY NIGHT – SIGN UP NOW!
And we’re back, this time for a spookylicious Hallowe’en Community Night Extravaganza for all the family!
There will be a Disco, Trick or Treat Food Fun, Arts & Crafts, Cinema Room and Sport Activities for all the family to share together! We also invite you to visit our RespectMe – Anti Bullying stall for more information on staff/parent training and pupil/parent workshops.
DON’T FORGET TO DRESS UP!
Please note, and follow the times for each stage to participate in the activites. If you have more than one child at Onthank, you can adapt the timetable to suit you. Complete the below form and let us know you’re coming!
We can’t wait to welcome you back – bring all the family and don’t forget an apple! Donations warmly and gratefully received.
Any questions, please see Mr Swan.
#trickortreat #happyhallowe’en #ouronthank
Strategy Club
The first meeting of the strategy club was a great success this afternoon with over twenty people attending! The best bit was when people got the chance to teach how to play their games to Mrs McKie and Miss McKelvey. Looking forward to next week’s session already. ?
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P6/7 Youth Club – REMINDER/SIGN UP
Dear P6/7 Families,
Exciting reminder, our P6/7 pupil Youth Club will start next Monday 28th October 5.30pm – 7pm.
Throughout our first evening, our young people will design the structure of the Youth Club moving forward.
There is still time to sign up for the Youth Club by completing the attached Form.
Mr Swan is also looking for a group of additional parent volunteers to join Team Youth Club and would be very appreciative of your support.. If you are available, please complete the Form.
We can’t wait for our Youth Club to be launched at Onthank Primary!
#youthclub #ouronthank
Love to Live. Live to Party! ZUMBA FITNESS IS BACK!
Onthank Families,
After welcoming over 70 members of community regularly to his classes, Mr Swan is back with Adult Zumba Fitness!
Day: Thursday
Time: 6pm – 6.45pm
Should I?: YES!
No registration or sign up required, just come along every week and be Beyoncé for 45 minutes!
Spread the word, bring friends and lets raise our spirits to the sky!
Ditch the workout and join the party at Onthank Primary School!
#OurOnthank #ZumbaFitness #Whynot?!
After School Gymnastics Reminder Information
Dear Families,
We jump excitedly into a new school term tomorrow and welcome Gymnastics to ‘Our Onthank’ after school activities thanks to our partners at Active Schools!
As per the letter issued last term, please be reminded of the pupils and dates for Gymnastics Group 1:
GYMNASTICS CLUB START DATE: 22 OCTOBER 2019 (tomorrow!)
GYMNASTICS FINISH DATE: 19 NOVEMBER 2019
TIME: 3pm – 4pm
LOCATION: Onthank Primary Assembly Hall
Group 1 Register
| P1B | Sofia S |
| P1B | Olivia B |
| P1B | Zeryn C |
| P1B | Millie Mc |
| P1B | Patrick Mc |
| P1M | Jack D |
| P1M | Alfie B |
| P1M | Poppy H |
| P2C | Rebecca S |
| P2K | Elise H |
| P2S | Jessica M |
| P2S | Emily G |
| P2S | Olivia H |
| P2S | Carter L |
| P2S | Sophie M |
| P2S | Sophie H |
| P2ST | Hazel P |
| P2ST | Mia C |
| P2ST | Liam R |
Pupils will have the opportunity to change into their PE kit at the end of the day.
Pupils will be collected from their class at 2.55pm by Gymnastics Instructor Shannon and taken to the assembly hall. Families will be invited into the hall at 4pm for collection and sign out from the main entrance.
If due to any circumstances your child can’t attend tomorrow, they are more than welcome next week.
Gymnastics Group 2 pupils will be reminded the week prior to the timetable change.
After Christmas, sign up will open up again for children who have not participated in Gymnastics this term in order to give everyone an opportunity.
PLEASE NOTE P4-P7 GYMNASTICS WILL COMMENCE NEXT WEEK, TUESDAY 29TH OCTOBER 4PM – 5PM.
Sign up is closed for this class and will reopen after Christmas.
Any questions, Mr Swan is happy to help, anytime.
#ouronthank #gymnasticsfun
Assembly Super Stars
Caitlin and Millie from P5 both spoke to their assemblies today about awards and badges they’ve earned at their after school activities. Caitlin showed off all her badges she’s earned at Brownies while Millietold everyone about her ice-skating badges. Well done both of you, what a pair of Onthank Super Stars!IT’S BACK! SEPTEMBER COMMUNITY NIGHT – JOIN THE FUN!
Onthank School Community,
After the success of our first Community Night in June, where we welcomed over 600 members of our school and North West community, we are excited to announce – back by popular demand – our next Community Night event!
DATE: THURSDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 6PM – 7:30PM
We warmly invite you and your family to join us for another evening of fun, laughter and friendship – just complete the form so we know you are coming!
We are incredibly lucky at Onthank Primary for the amount of parental volunteers who make events such as this possible. If you would like to get involved with our Community Night, or any other school event, please speak to Steven Swan. Thank you in advance for your support! #whatateam #legends
Bring on the fun!
“I gotta feeling…that tonight’s gonna be a good night…tonight’s gonna be a good, good night”
EXCITING NEWS – PHOENIX TAEKWONDO @ ONTHANK
We are delighted to announce ‘Phoenix Taekwondo’ have selected Onthank Primary School to participate in 4 highly skilled workshops!
Workshop Dates: Tuesday 17 September, Tuesday 1 & 8 October. The fourth week will be confirmed due to school holidays.
Workshop Times: 3pm – 4pm
Workshop Location: Onthank Primary Assembly Hall
The workshops are ONLY available to Primary 5/6/7 PUPILS and there is a limit of 20 SPACES available.
How do I sign my child up for Taekwondo?
Please call Mrs Andrew at the office on 01563 525477 to book your child’s space. Mrs Andrew will also be able to advise on availability.
All young people who sign up will be collected from their class and taken to the Hall by a member of staff and will be brought to the Main Office for collection at 4pm.
We advise pupils bring their PE kit for the workshops.
Mrs Andrew looks forward to receiving your call!
#OurOnthank #bringiton
“Our Activities” Gymnastics Information
Dear Onthank Families,
We are delighted at the response and sign up to after school Gymnastics at Onthank Primary – our young people will be leading a parent class before we know it!
Sign up for the October – December sessions for Gymnastics has now closed, but fear not, all pupils who wish to participate in Gymnastics but missed out, will get the chance to sign up between January 2020 – June 2020!
We are already planning more than one Gymnastics after school day from January onwards which will ensure all our young people have the opportunity to participate, this academic year.
All P1-3 pupils who have been signed up were given a letter from Mr Swan today and popped into their school bags with updated information on how Gymnastics will run from now to December. If you have any questions regarding this information please feel free to speak to Mr Swan this week. He is available and happy to speak at a time of your convenience.
All P4-7 pupils who have been signed up were sent an email from the school and a notification on the school app with updated information on how Gymnastics will run from now to December for them. Again, if you have any questions, Mr Swan is your man!
Mrs Andrew and the office staff have copies of all correspondence and are also available to assist in any way.
Over half the school have signed up for after school activities – AMAZING – and we appreciate your continued support at this time and we make the necessary amendments to “Our Activities” in order to provide the best experience possible for each young person.
Thank you, families – we look forward to welcoming you all on Thursday for Community Night – sign up NOW!
#OurOnthank #Community
P4/5 After School Football Information – SIGN UP NOW!
P4/5 Families,
We are delighted to announce P4/5 After School Football starting on Monday 9 September 3pm – 4pm!
Training will run every Monday from now until Christmas, except school holidays.
Click on the After School Activities Blog Post below to sign up NOW!
Pupils are encouraged to bring a change of clothes for Football and be ready to ‘train in the rain’ with coach and staff member Kris.
Kris will collect signed up pupils from their class at 3pm and bring pupils to the office for collection at 4pm.
We look forward to welcoming our P4/5 Team on Monday!
#OurOnthank #Score #AchieveYourGoals
P6/7 Youth Club Information & Reminder
P6/7 Families,
The end of another great week here at Onthank Primary – thank you everyone!
Please be advised our P6/7 Youth Club will start on Monday 21 October.
Sign up now via the After School Activities post below!
Pupil Participation continues to grow at Onthank, and we want to ensure our young people have their voice heard, actioned and celebrated. Working alongside Mr Swan, our pupils will design our Youth Club, its format and what they hope to achieve by running this activity.
This information will be gathered in the coming weeks, prior to our Youth Club launch on Monday 21 October!
If you have any further questions, (or ideas!) Mr Swan is happy to help anytime.
#OurOnthank #YouthClub #Community
RESTORATIVE PRACTICE INFO NIGHT REMINDER
Onthank School Community,
We look forward to welcoming you TONIGHT to our Restorative Practice Information Event from 6.30pm – 7.30pm.
All parents/carers and family members welcome to find out more about the approaches and values of Restorative Practice.
Pupils from P5, P6 and P7 are also welcome to participate in a Restorative Workshop which will also run from 6.30pm – 7.30pm.
The Parent Council AGM will start at 7.30pm and everyone is warmly invited to stay.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
#OurOnthank
Dates For Your Diary 2019-2020
Onthank School Community,
We are delighted to share our exciting events calendar with you for the year ahead! We hope there is something for everyone and warmly invite you to share your year with us at Onthank – it’s going to be a cracker!
Please find our Diary Dates for 2019/2020 at the link below and be advised these may be subject to change. If changes are made pupils and families will be informed well in advance via the Blog, App and email.
Print out and stick on your fridge now!
https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/ea/onthankpsmain2018/information/diary-dates/
Well done to our pupils?
Well done to all our pupils who have received medals for their super work and achievements out of school. Gymnastics, music , taekwon do and Rainbow Guides. We are proud of you?
Diversity event @St Josephs
Bonnie and Miss Hamilton supporting the Girls Brigades and enjoying all the free activities at the Diversity weekend in St Josephs Academy.
Bonnie (P7), Rhiannon, Scarlett, Mya S and Cameron (P2) taking part in Diversity Weekend with Take A Bow. Well done folks.
Primary 4’s Christmas Album
It’s here! The biggest Christmas album of 2018 will be available to buy exclusively at the Onthank Christmas Fayre on Tuesday the 4th of December. Just to get you excited we are offering some clips of the recordings to the Onthank Bloggers. Enjoy!
