June 15, 2024
by Mrs Findlay
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Every class in school has been given a country to follow during the Euros. We started our celebrations early with our own class tournaments. We had Rose Reilly to visit during our assembly. Blair Gray from Football Fun Factory gave … Continue reading
April 22, 2024
by Mrs Findlay
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August 31, 2023
by Mr Swan
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#OurOnthank Families, What a great fortnight we have shared with our young people settling into their new stage. To advance outdoor learning experiences, we would like to give a community shout out for the following resources: Welly Boots (variety of … Continue reading
June 1, 2023
by eanicola.newall@glow
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Primary 6 recently visited the Dean Park to be Danger Detectives. They learned how to stay safe at home and in different environments.
March 3, 2023
by Mrs Findlay
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P7s are off to Lockerbie.😀
October 7, 2022
by Mr Swan
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Families, We are excited to share #OurOnthank After School Activities timetable with you! These activities will run from October – December. Our learning community will then participate in a short evaluation on the activities, shaping our January – June programme … Continue reading
August 25, 2022
by Mr Swan
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Families, We are delighted to proudly introduce to you, the newest members of #OurOnthank Community – our 5 wonderful hens! As part of our Food for Thought/Outdoor Learning initiative, our whole school community will have the opportunity to meet our … Continue reading
June 11, 2022
by Mrs Findlay
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P7s are having a great time away for the weekend. Enjoy. We can’t wait to hear all your exciting stories when you get back.
February 25, 2022
by Mrs Findlay
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We had a special delivery this morning to our school garden. Keep watching to see what’s happening… 🐹🐥Zak’s papa was the delivery driver from Jewsons⭐️.
February 24, 2022
by Mrs Findlay
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February 23, 2022
by Mr McIlwraith
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#OurOnthank Families, It is with great excitement we announce the return of #OurOnthank Activities! Some important information to remember when signing up you child: All activities will follow guidance and operate safely. Dance/Drama, Football & Gardening Club will have a … Continue reading
March 11, 2020
by eajulie.klein@glow
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Please vote for Onthank’s entry which has been designed by Erin in P4K. MULTICOLOURED OPTION 2. Four designs from different schools will go to a Twitter poll to select the winning design . The winner will be invited along to … Continue reading
March 2, 2020
by Mrs Findlay
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After a very active day our P7s enjoyed their dinner at Inverclyde Sports Centre.
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.
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June 3, 2019
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Hi folks Just reminding families that P2 are walking to and from the Dean tomorrow morning. It’s to be wet so make sure appropriate clothing is worn and send them with a change of shoes, trousers and socks just in … Continue reading
May 16, 2019
by Mrs Findlay
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Next week it is Positive Choices Week in school. All pupils will be involved in a variety of activities: eg judo, boxing, fruit tasting, Fitness activities, football, tennis, hand washing ,gardening, hygiene talks, cyber bullying talks,Tai kwon do, curling ? and … Continue reading
October 31, 2018
by ealesley.williams@glow
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On a Wednesday afternoon P3 will be participating in ‘Outdoor Learning’. Today we got our wellies on and we went on a hunt for some Autumn leaves. We had so much fun! Back in class we enjoyed an Art lesson … Continue reading
October 7, 2018
by eajulie.klein@glow
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P6K had a fabulous time at Pierburg, Dumfries House. We spent the day learning about plants and vegetables with Michelle and Trudy. We were lucky enough to harvest our own vegetables from the garden, make some delicious soup and plant … Continue reading
October 4, 2018
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Today P6A headed to Dumfries House to visit Valentin Farm. The children had a great day and learned lots along away. Highlights from today were ‘milking’ a cow, feeding the animals and holding chicks. Thanks to our parent helpers for … Continue reading
September 28, 2018
by Miss Anderson
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Primary 6 will be working with two Dean Castle Rangers on Tuesday 2nd October and Tuesday 23rd October. In these sessions, the children will participate in tree identification and den building activities at the Foxes area near the school. These activities link … Continue reading
September 25, 2018
by Miss Anderson
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The Primary 6’s are heading to Dumfries House as part of their Outdoor Learning experiences. Complete the form below if you are able to help on the day. Please note, each class is going on a different day. P6M – … Continue reading
June 29, 2018
by eajulie.klein@glow
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P6K endured the heat of the last day of school to harvest their potatoes. Mucky hands and smiley faces all round.
June 24, 2018
by Mrs Findlay
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Well done to everyone who took part in cycling training and passed their test. They received certificates and badges and are now very able to go on the road. Thank you to Karen Paterson for the time and effort she … Continue reading
June 22, 2018
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P1A and P1C were very busy reading, writing and spelling this morning with a mixture of activities outside and inside. Some children used water or chalk to write letters and words, while others played in groups with board games, flash … Continue reading
June 21, 2018
by Mr McIlwraith
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Primary 3 have had a busy few weeks! Last week children enjoyed our Water Fun Day and yesterday we all went down to the Dean Park to hide our decorated rocks. If you are at the Dean Park over the … Continue reading
June 15, 2018
by Mr McIlwraith
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Our residential week away is almost over! Check out our P7 residential blog page to see what we have been up to at Dalguise. Click here to visit our page.
June 5, 2018
by eajulie.klein@glow
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Congratulations to our P6 pupils and teachers who received their John Muir Award today. It was a super busy afternoon with parents and guests invited to see all the hard work which has been done over the last year. Well … Continue reading
June 5, 2018
by Miss Anderson
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P6 had a great turnout for Onthank’s first ever John Muir Award Celebration this afternoon. Our P6s have been learning that John Muir was a Scottish born conservationalist, who lived in the late 1800s and later moved to America to … Continue reading
May 31, 2018
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P7B and P7S decide to make the most of the good weather and take their Numeracy lesson outside. Children split the playground into four sections and worked in groups using playground chalk to showcase their Number Talks strategies they have … Continue reading
May 7, 2018
by Mrs WRIGHT
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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.
May 2, 2018
by Miss Anderson
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P6A headed out to garden to look at the colours, scents and textures in nature. The children selected natural items and stuck them to their ‘Nature Palette’. Rhys said, ‘I was surprised by how soft the leaves were.’ Owen shared, … Continue reading
March 20, 2018
by Mrs WRIGHT
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Take a look at some photos of our day out to Dean Park where we were Nature Detectives, looking for animal tracks and signs of spring as our trip out coincided with the first day of spring. We also tried … Continue reading
March 20, 2018
by Mrs Findlay
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Primary 7 pupils went a walk with P1 Buddies to help them collect sticks and leaves for their STEM Challenge. Primary ones have to build a dragon’s nest.
March 2, 2018
by Mrs WRIGHT
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February 28, 2018
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P7 used their STEM skills to build sledges using materials they sourced from around the school. They planned how they were going to use the materials and then got to try the finished designs out for themselves.
