Thank you to everyone who came along to our Bingo Night. Thank you to the Parent Council and Volunteers who made this a fun night with lots of dancing and prizes.
Category: Parents
Onthank Christmas Fayre
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 baking, toys, books and games. Our pupils did a great job making their crafts and working their own stalls. They have worked hard over the last few weeks to get the Fayre ready. A huge thank you to our Community for supporting us. It definitely made us all feel Christmassy.
Parent Council Hallowe’en Discos 💀👻🎃
Thank you to our Parent Council for organising our discos. A great time was had by everyone with costumes, dancing , activities and snacks. Thank you to all volunteers and all who supported this event.👏
Onthank Bingo 👀
Thank you to the many families who came along to our Parent Council Ongo’s Bingo Event. Everyone had fun : dancing and playing Bingo. Thank you for the donations towards our Pupil Fund . 👏👏
Onthank Parent Council Quiz Night🎅
Coronation Community Night👑🇬🇧
Thank you to everyone who joined us tonight for our family Coronation Community Night. We had dancing, sports activities, board games, movies, art/ craft and hot meals for all. Thank you for your support👏.
#OurOnthank Mission to the Moon #GetInvolved
Families,
You may remember last year Onthank Primary was the only school in East Ayrshire to be awarded the Bronze and Silver Awards for our contribution to Clean Green EA. Now on our journey for Gold, we join our wider community and local schools on a united ‘Mission to the Moon’.
So, what does this mean?
We have been challenged to walk/scoot/cycle the 238,855 miles from Earth to the Moon as part of EA’s Active Travel initiative.
How can I #GetInvolved?
As a family, think about how you travel to and from school. Could you start:
- Walking/cycling/scooting instead?
- ‘Park & Stride’ – drive part of your journey and walk the rest?
- Get your miles in at the weekend with family if you have to get public transport to school?
As a school, this would also help keep our car park safer and less crowded – let’s do it!
How do I log my progress?
We have made a simple form for you to keep track of your progress. Simply complete it at the end of every week and submit to the school. Your family can log their progress too!
https://forms.office.com/e/6DiTaKMqmx
Do I HAVE to participate?
Joining our Mission to the Moon is voluntary and not required. We believe this initiative will help promote active travel to/from school and want to be the first school to land on the Moon. Help us and become more active along the way! You could also send your family walking selfies to Mr Swan 🙂
HELP #OURONTHANK GET GOLD AND LAND ON THE MOON
Any questions, #GetInTouch 01563 525477 or steven.swan@eastayrshire.org.uk
#OurOnthank #CleanGreenAyrshire #MttM #Let’sGo
Home Alone – oh no we weren’t!
Our P6 and P7 pupils performed an amazing production of Home Alone. Everyone worked so hard and performed the show to the whole school and also three times to our families and our community. All performances were excellent – fantastic effort from all pupils and staff. 👏👏⭐️
St Andrew’s Day Tea Dances 🏴
We were delighted to welcome so many families to our St Andrew’s Day Tea Dance. It was a day of fun and celebration and was fantastic to see everyone enjoying themselves dancing. Today’s music was provided by 2 pupils and a teacher from Kilmarnock Academy- they played all day and did a fantastic job. Well done to our P7 pupils and Mrs Carten for leading the dances. A huge thank you to Mr Swan for his exuberance in keeping it all going and entertaining us all.👏Thank you to everyone for your generous donations .⭐️
After School Activities Reminder – START THIS WEEK!
Families,
Please be reminded our After School Activities programme starts this week, from Wednesday 26 October.
All families who completed the online form to sign up should have received an email from Mr Swan before the October break to confirm their child’s place and the start/end dates. Please check this email to confirm details.
Children will be collected by a staff member from their class at the end of the school day and taken to their activity.
If you still would like to sign your child up, or have any questions, please call our school office on 01563 525477 and you will be advised if places are still available.
We can’t wait for #OurOnthank Activities to kick start again! See you from Wednesday 26 October 2022!
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES – SIGN UP NOW!
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 that will be announced in the New Year.
As our parent/carer community family, if you have any special skills or talents and would like to lead or help lead an activity, please join us and get involved.
Mr Swan will provide confirmation to each family that their child has a place via letter before the October holiday.
Welcome back to #OurOnthank Activities – follow the link below and SIGN UP NOW! Please note we request you complete an individual form per child.
LINK – https://forms.office.com/r/zXrLjZh7Ac
Meet The Teacher😀
We were delighted to welcome our Community back into school to Meet The Teacher and go into class and work with pupils. Everyone was excited to showcase their super work and have someone to help with their challenges set by their teacher. Thank you for all the positive feedback.⭐️
Ayrshire College – Cooking Programme – SIGN UP NOW!
Families,
Our partnership with Ayrshire College continues to grow and as we kick start session 22/23 we are excited to add more sugar and spice for our community.
We now need YOUR HELP to shape the opportunities.
The College are planning a 6-8 week early evening, budget cooking training course where parents/carers can cook in a professional kitchen environment and learn from chefs/student developing cooking skills for the full family. Families will take their meals home, as well as the recipes and boxes of ingredients.
But what will your children do?
Panic not, the sport staff/students will take your children for the duration of the session and lead active, fitness activities.
This sounds great, but what is the price? TOTALLY FREE!
If you would like more information please complete the short form below by Monday 5 Sept 5pm.
Ready? Steady? COOK!
Paths Information Workshops🐶🐥🐢🦔
We welcomed parents/carers into school to show ways how to support children’s emotional well being. Thank you to everyone who came along to this event. Thank you also to our P6 Paths Pupils for their super skills informing our guests during the workshops.
#OurOnthank Comic Relief & Ukraine Support Family Quiz
Onthank Families,
Our Parent Council proudly present our Family Quiz Night on Thursday 17th March 2022, 6.45pm – 8pm.
All information on the poster above – get involved – we can’t wait to see you there! Please note our quiz will take place on Thursday night
Please complete the form below to confirm your attendance.
The quiz requires two devices per family taking part. Once with access to Zoom to watch the quiz and hear the questions. On a second phone or tablet, download ‘Speedquizzing Live’ from the App Store or Play Store. Zoom ID will be available on the Blog/App/Email.
All funds raised will support Comic Relief and families in Ukraine. Donations via Parent Pay received with sincere thanks.
#OurOnthank #quiz #family #community #jointhefun
Macmillan Thank You⭐️
Thank you to everyone who donated towards our Macmillan Day. We raised the fantastic sum of £771. We had a fabulous day” wearing green” and enjoying Heather’s Shortbread.
Respect Me – Parent Twilight Training Sessions – Sign Up Now!
Dear Onthank Families,
Mr Swan and Mrs Boyd recently presented to RespectMe and East Ayrshire representatives on our school achievements in sharing the vision and ethos of this service throughout our school community.
Onthank Primary have been praised, with our virtual presentation, narrated by Mr Swan, being shared with other schools locally and nationally to influence positive change and engagement.
RespectMe are now offering two additional twilight sessions for Onthank parents to join and be trained as Workshop Facilitators. You will work closely with Mr Swan and Mrs Boyd to create parent and pupil opportunities to ensure our message of kindness, safety and respectful relationships is understood and delivered at Onthank.
WORKSHOP DATES:
Wednesday 25th November 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Wednesday 2nd December 6.30pm – 8pm
You will be required to participate in both sessions, which will be delivered virtually. After signing up, Mr Swan will be in contact with the relevant links.
We are very excited about this additional opportunity and hope to have as many parents/carers involved. Please complete the FORM below to sign up.
Stay safe.
Learning Pack Collection Reminder
Dear Families,
We are incredibly proud of our young people accessing and making great use of our online learning resources. Well done and keep up the great work!
We would like to remind our families Learning Packs were created by staff for all young people and some are waiting for collection from our Main Office if you have not already picked it up.
Please can we encourage you to collect your young person’s Learning Pack by the end of this week.
If you arrive at our Main Entrance, there will be a phone number to call for access to receive your pack.
Thank you again for your continued support and we extend our well wishes to all. Keep washing those hands!
#ouronthank #LearningPacks #proud
P5/6/7 Youth Club Reminder
Dear P5/6/7 Families,
We are having an excellent term so far at Youth Club with our young people creating the format of the sessions, providing activity choices and planning events! Unfortunately we don’t think a school sleepover can be accommodated!!
We would like to remind families Youth Club starts at 5.30pm and invite young people to arrive from 5.20pm at the earliest as adult supervision will not be provided until this time.
Thank you for your continued support!
#ouronthank #YouthClub
RespectMe Parent/Carer Training Opportunity – PLEASE READ
Families,
#ouronthank work has been highlighted and praised at higher level and I am delighted to be invited to share our work at the next RespectMe Parent Training Day.
We have also been given the opportunity for additional parents/carers to attend and participate in the training led by RespectMe Trainer, Lisa Armstrong.
T4T Training will allow parents/carers to deliver the RespectMe program to families in our community and further our understanding on RespectMe, its vision and positive contribution to #ouronthan ethos.
TRAINING INFORMATION:
Date: Wednesday 18th March 2020
Time: 9am – 3pm
Venue: Mount Carmel Primary School, Kilmarnock (opposite Onthank Primary)
If you are available and would like to attend the above training event with me, please comment below or phone the school office to confirm your place by FRIDAY 6TH FEBRUARY.
We will meet at Onthank Primary at 8.50am on 18th March and arrive at Mount Carmel as a group.
I hope this opportunity is one met with excitement and support. Go Onthank!
Any additional questions, please contact me on steven.swan@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
#respectme #changestartswithus #ouronthank
Onthank Tea Dance – SIGN UP TODAY!
Good Afternoon Families,
Following the success of our St Andrews Tea Dance which saw over 450 family members celebrate with our Onthank School Community – we are back with another Tea Dance next week!
Your young person was given an invitation for your family to attend Onthank Primary’s Tea Dance this week! Please see more information below and complete the attached form! Thank you!
When? Friday 28th February
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 and join the dancing fun with their family member/s, while sharing refreshments!
PLEASE NOTE HEATHERS FAMOUS SHORTBREAD WILL BE ON SALE!!
Please complete the form to let us know you are coming!
#ouronthank #teadance #youonlyliveonce #seeyouthere
RESPECT ME – PARENT ANTI BULLYING WORKSHOP – WEDNESDAY 26TH FEB!
Onthank Families,
Please be reminded our Respectful Relationships Parent Workshop is tomorrow Wednesday 26th February, 6.30pm – 7.30pm!
Don’t worry about childcare, if you have to bring your young people with you, Mrs Milligan will have activities and a cinema room in our Learning Centre to keep them entertained!
Come along and find out about RespectMe, our School Vision and guidance on supporting your young person from our Respectful Relationship Team!
Change Starts With Us. Can’t wait to see you there!
Mr Swan
RESPECTME PARENT/CARER WORKSHOP INFORMATION
We hope all #ouronthank families have shared a wonderful February weekend together!
Our staff and parent Respectful Relationships Ambassadors have been meeting to create our Parent/Carer Workshop and look forward to sharing this with you at the end of the month.
SAVE THE DATE
Date: Wednesday 26th February
Time: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Where: Onthank Primary Main Hall
This will be an informative, interactive evening where our Respectful Relationship Ambassadors will share the vision statement, you will be made aware of where to access further information on anti-bullying and participate in a Restorative Practice session.
Get it in the diary now!
We look forward to welcoming all young people back to school tomorrow!
Spring Community Night – JOIN THE FUN NOW!
COMMUNITY NIGHT IS BACK FOR ALL THE FAMILY!
SIGN UP NOW – ALL INFORMATION ON POSTER!
Community Night is a great way to bring our young people and their families together and share meaningful experiences with our full school community. Get involved NOW!
ALL YOUNG PEOPLE MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT/CARER.
Please complete the form and let us know you’re coming – let’s make this the best one yet!
#ouronthank #togetherwecan #dontmissout
Onthank @ Dance Fest – Support #ouronthank
P6/7 Families & Onthank Wider School Community,
I am delighted to announce our P6/7 Dance Ambassadors have been selected to perform at Dance Fest 2020 – congratulations for qualifying!
PERFORMANCE DATE: Wednesday 25th March 2020
VENUE: The Palace Theatre, Green Street, Kilmarnock KA1 3BN
TIME: 7pm – 9pm
TICKET PRICE: £8/£6
Tickets are available NOW from The Palace Theatre on 01563 554900.
All members of our school community are invited to support our P6/7 Dance Ambassadors and cheer on #ouronthank
Our 2020 Team will be taken by bus to The Palace Theatre on Wednesday 26th March at 2:30pm for a Dress Rehearsal on stage. The young people will then stay at the venue for the remainder of the evening with school staff. If you are a parent/carer and would also like to volunteer to supervise our team prior to the performance please let Mr Swan know.
Your child will need to bring a packed dinner to school on the day – as healthy as possible please prior to dancing!
Dancers will be given a costume requirements list from Mr Swan next week which he can speak through with at parent/carers on collection.
A DVD of the performance will be available to order on the evening through The Palace.
Parents/Carers – if you require any additional information at this stage you know where I am!
Mr S. #goteam #ouronthank #DanceFest2020 #THEBEST
ADULT COMMUNITY ZUMBA – A HEALTHIER YOU
COMMUNITY FITNESS EVERY THURSDAY!
ALL WELCOME! #daeit #whyno? #changestartswithyou
Gym Kits
Hi everyone
We are looking for some help. Many of our pupils don’t have full gym kits which makes it harder for them to access the full curriculum correctly.
If you have any spare gym shoes or shorts that your children have outgrown would you be kind enough to send it to the school and we can have a bank of kits to help all pupils take P.E.?
Thanks in advance
OUR ACTIVITIES – SIGN UP NOW & PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION
Families,
Please see all information below regarding our After School Activities and complete the form below.
For activities starting at 3pm young people will be collected from their class and taken to the area of the school where the activity will be led, then chaperoned to the main office for collection. Any activities after 3pm, can all young people please congregate at the main office where they will be collected.
Please pay close attention to the START DATE of each activity and any durations noted. If a duration is not noted the activity will run to the Easter Holiday.
When Gymnastics starts (17.02.20) pupils are encouraged to wear their gym kit. P3/4 pupils will change at the end of the day. If the numbers for gymnastics are high, you will receive a letter from Mr Swan to inform you if we will operate a Group 1/Group 2 split.
PARENT/CARER VOLUNTEERS – if you have availability to support any of our activities, working alongside Mr Swan and OPS staff, please contact Mr Swan on steven.swan@east-ayrshire.gov.uk or give your details to Mrs Andrew at the office.
We have tried to accommodate pupil/community voice in the creation of Our Activities and are already working hard to secure those activities which currently do not appear. We thank you for you cooperation and support here.
Any questions, please contact Mr Swan.
Here’s to a great term!
#ouronthank #afterschoolactivities
2020 COMMUNITY NIGHT CELEBRATION – HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome back #ouronthank community!
What better way to join together and celebrate the start of 2020 than a family night for everyone! Come along, join the fun, dance your way into family fitness and launch the year in style!
As always, details on the poster above.
PLEASE REMEMBER ALL YOUNG PEOPLE MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
Complete the form and let us know you’re coming and share on social media to help us spread the word!
2020 – WE ARE READY FOR YOU!
#ouronthank #ourcommunity #letsdothis
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES INFORMATION
Dear Families,
Onthank Primary staff, along with Active Schools, have already drafted a Jan-March 2020 ‘Our Onthank Activities’ which will be shared on the Blog at the end of the week when all details/staff have been confirmed.
You will then be able to sign your young person up for as many after school activities as they wish!
The range of activities comes after your community voice feedback on the Blog questionnaire over the holiday. Please be assured we are working hard to accommodate and schedule all requests. There is still time to complete this and we warmly invite you and your young person to do so.
ACTIVITIES WILL START WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY 20TH JANUARY.
We thank you in advance for your continued support in the scheduling of ‘Our Onthank Activities’ and look forward to an exciting term ahead.
If you have any questions please comment below or speak with Mr Swan.
Thank you!
#ouronthank #ouractivities
