December 6, 2023
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Category Archives: Parents
May 3, 2023
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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👏.
February 20, 2023
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#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 … Continue reading
December 16, 2022
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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 … Continue reading
November 30, 2022
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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 … Continue reading
October 24, 2022
by Mr Swan
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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 … Continue reading
October 7, 2022
by Mr Swan
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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 … Continue reading
September 7, 2022
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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 … Continue reading
August 31, 2022
by Mr Swan
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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 … Continue reading
June 16, 2022
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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 … Continue reading
March 14, 2022
by Mr Swan
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#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 … Continue reading
September 27, 2021
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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.
November 4, 2020
by Mr McIlwraith
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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 … Continue reading
March 25, 2020
by Mr McIlwraith
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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 … Continue reading
March 9, 2020
by Mr McIlwraith
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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!! … Continue reading
March 4, 2020
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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 … Continue reading
February 27, 2020
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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 … Continue reading
February 25, 2020
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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 … Continue reading
February 25, 2020
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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 … Continue reading
February 18, 2020
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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 … Continue reading
February 14, 2020
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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, … Continue reading
February 12, 2020
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ADULT COMMUNITY ZUMBA – A HEALTHIER YOU
COMMUNITY FITNESS EVERY THURSDAY! ALL WELCOME! #daeit #whyno? #changestartswithyou
January 23, 2020
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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 … Continue reading
January 17, 2020
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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 … Continue reading
January 9, 2020
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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 … Continue reading
January 6, 2020
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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 … Continue reading
December 17, 2019
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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 … Continue reading
December 16, 2019
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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: … Continue reading
December 14, 2019
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Onthank Christmas Parties???
Our Christmas Parties are next week : P4 Monday 1.15pm P5 Tuesday 1.15pm. P6 Wednesday 1.15pm . P123 Thursday 9.30 am P7 Thursday 1.15pm. Children can come to school wearing their party clothes or bring a bag to get changed at school or … Continue reading
December 9, 2019
by Mr McIlwraith
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Onthank’s Elf – 5* Reviews?!
This week our P6 and P7 classes are bringing the classic Christmas film, Elf to life on stage to celebrate the season Onthank Style! A huge thank you to everyone who has purchased tickets and are attending one of our … Continue reading
December 8, 2019
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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 … Continue reading
December 8, 2019
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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 … Continue reading
December 4, 2019
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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 … Continue reading
December 1, 2019
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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 … Continue reading
November 28, 2019
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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) … Continue reading
November 28, 2019
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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 – … Continue reading
November 20, 2019
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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 … Continue reading
October 31, 2019
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‘respectme’ Respectful Relationships/Anti-Bullying Awareness
Dear Families, We hope you have all had a wonderful October break and are looking forward to warm welcomes tomorrow! East Ayrshire is currently embarking on a pilot project to help address bullying among children and young people. By working … Continue reading
October 29, 2019
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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 … Continue reading
October 22, 2019
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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 … Continue reading
October 9, 2019
by Mrs WRIGHT
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Parental Engagement – please take some time on Thursday
Please take time on Thursday afternoon /evening to visit our stalls and find out more information. Parents/Carers will be asked to complete questionnaires and get information about a variety of curricular areas. These will include – Children’s Glow Blogs – … Continue reading
September 9, 2019
by Mrs Findlay
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Onthank’s Big Breakfast??
Thank you to everyone who joined us for breakfast on Friday. We were delighted with the amount of people who came along to help support our donations for Breakfast Club Resources. . Thank you for taking part in Mr Simpson’s … Continue reading
August 30, 2019
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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 … Continue reading
June 25, 2019
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Chris Duke visited East Ayrshire today!
P1-4 pupils were excited today to meet Chris Duke, the author of the story ‘Lucy’s Blue Day’. Chris travelled for 3 hours today to visit Galston Primary, Onthank and Hillhead Primary to share a very powerful message. The day started … Continue reading
May 30, 2019
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Lucy’s Blue Day – Author Visit
More classes have become familiar with the book ‘Lucy’s Blue Day’ which explores emotions and explains that it is ‘Ok to be not ok’ and that there are people we can talk to when we are feeling a little blue. … Continue reading
May 23, 2019
by Mrs Findlay
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Beautiful Inside and Out. Tonight- Thursday 23 May 7pm ❤️
Pauline Moriarty , founder of Beautiful Inside and Out (Scio) will be in school to inform us of the background , aims and expanding services of the charity with an emphasis on some of the things we can all do … Continue reading
May 15, 2019
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National Numeracy Day
Today is National Numeracy Day. We are celebrating it as part of our Digital Week. Here are some websites you could try.
April 30, 2019
by Mrs Andrew
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RSHP Letter
Dear Parent / Carer In line with East Ayrshire Council guidance, we are contacting you to inform you that this term as part of the Health and Wellbeing curriculum our children will be learning about Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood … Continue reading
April 24, 2019
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Operation Encompass
Onthank Primary School is now part of Operation Encompass Operation Encompass is a unique Police and Education early intervention safeguarding partnership, which supports children and young people exposed to domestic abuse. Please read the attached letter. Operation Encompass Letter for … Continue reading
March 18, 2019
by Mrs WRIGHT
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Pupil Equity Fund
Information about our Pupil Equity Fund will be available at our Parents’ afternoon/evening. Pupil Equity Funding is additional funding allocated directly to school and targeted at closing the poverty-related attainment gap. Parents and carers, children and young people and other … Continue reading
March 13, 2019
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Sharing the Online Safety Message
P3W were excited to take ownership of counting and distributing leaflets to all stages today. All pupils have been given a ‘Digital Parenting’ leaflet to take home. This leaflet contains some very valuable information about keeping up to speed with … Continue reading
March 5, 2019
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Dyslexia Friendly Pupil Group
Hello, We are the DFS pupil group for Onthank Primary School. We organise events like the DFS workshop and whole school assembly. We invited all pupils and parents/carers to come to the DFS workshop. There were lots of fun activities for everyone to do. We have … Continue reading
November 30, 2018
by Mrs Findlay
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Primary 2 Come Dine With Us???????
Thank you to everyone from Primary 2 who invited someone to come and have lunch with us. Thank you also to Willie Coffey who thoroughly enjoyed his St Andrew’s Day lunch?
November 28, 2018
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Dyslexia Friendly Schools
Recently during Dyslexia Awareness Week all classes enjoyed a range of inclusive learning activities including an assembly and workshop led by P6K. Thank you to all parents/carers who came along to support the children. It was a huge success and … Continue reading
November 23, 2018
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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 … Continue reading
November 1, 2018
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Super total raised for STV Children’s Appeal!
A big thank you to all pupils and parents who donated and participated in our ‘Onthank Danceathon’. We all enjoyed sessions led by the dance coach Claire Adam who has appeared on the reality TV programme “Got to Dance”. We … Continue reading
October 31, 2018
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Dyslexia Awareness Week 2018
Dyslexia Awareness Week is Monday 5th November to Friday 9th November. The theme this year is ‘MY WIDER WORLD’. Take a look at Dyslexia Scotland for more information. https://www.dyslexiascotland.org.uk/ P6K are delivering a DFS assembly to parents on Tuesday 6th November at … Continue reading
October 12, 2018
by Mrs WRIGHT
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October Holiday
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
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Parents’ Day Uniform Stall
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 5, 2018
by Mrs Findlay
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STV Children’s Appeal Onthank ?♀️??
Thank you to everyone who took part in today’s Danceathon. Thank you for your donations( we haven’t counted them yet). We will let you know how much we raised. ??
October 3, 2018
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No Pens Day Wednesday
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.
October 1, 2018
by Mrs WRIGHT
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Family Workshop Reminder- Managing Children’s Behaviour
Tuesday 2nd October is our final family workshop on Managing Children’s Behaviour The letter was sent out to P1 and P2 parents in August however even if you did not return the slip please do come along. Please click on … Continue reading
September 21, 2018
by Mr McIlwraith
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VOTE FOR MRS JONES!
VOTE NOW We are delighted that Onthank PS stalwart, Mrs Jones has been nominated for a Cream of Ayrshire Award, under the category ‘School Champion Award’. Voting closes at midnight on Sunday 23rd September so get voting NOW! Please share this … Continue reading
September 17, 2018
by Mrs Findlay
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Parent Council
Parent Council held their AGM on Monday 17 September. Denise McMillan was elected as Chairperson and Mharai Mayes is the new Secretary. Date of next meeting is Monday 29 October 7.00pm in Onthank Primary School.
September 10, 2018
by Mrs WRIGHT
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Parent Council Meeting
We need you! The next meeting of the Parent Council is on Monday 17th September at 7pm in the school staff room. It will include the AGM. If you are interested in coming along for the first time to see … Continue reading
September 4, 2018
by Mrs WRIGHT
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Let’s get reading!
Onthank Primary was selected to launch the Sun newspaper campaign to get books for school. We would be delighted if parents and friends could collect tokens for our school.
August 21, 2018
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P2 Gym Days
Hi folks Just to let you know that P2 gym days are probably going to be Thursday and Friday.
June 27, 2018
by Mrs Findlay
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Onthank Primary Prizegiving/Leavers’ Assembly
Well done to everyone who received a book at our prizegiving this morning. Good luck to all our Primary 7s who are moving on to secondary school.? Livingstone won our school sports’ cup?.
June 24, 2018
by Mrs Findlay
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Super Cyclists?
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 23, 2018
by Mrs Findlay
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Onthank Football Team Cup Double??
Congratulations to our football team- they won the Dunlop Trophy at Rugby Park. All season the team have played with a great attitude and entertaining football. This is the second year in a row we have won the Ayrshire Cup … Continue reading
June 21, 2018
by Mrs Findlay
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Onthank P7s’ Fun Day??♀️??♀️
Primary 7s planned, designed and created their own stall for Fun Day. They organised the stall and provided prizes and invited everyone to join in the fun. Thank you to all pupils, staff, parents and friends who visited us today. … Continue reading
June 6, 2018
by Mr McIlwraith
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Mrs Findlay’s Rod Stewart Day!
Mrs Findlay had a surprise 60th celebration today! Walking in this morning, Mrs Findlay was treated to balloons, banners and music from her favourite artist, Rod Stewart. The day was complete with a parade around the playground and some Rod … Continue reading
June 5, 2018
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John Muir Award Ceremony
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 1, 2018
by Mrs Findlay
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Ayrshire Cup Winners?
Congratulations to Onthank Football Team: they won their final 4-1 and lifted the Ayrshire Schools’ Cup for the second year in a row?. Well done team and to all our supporters and also to our super coaches Mr Boyd and … Continue reading
June 1, 2018
by Mrs Findlay
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Race For Life?
All pupils, staff and many parents took part in Onthank’s Race for Life. Well done to everyone and thank you for your donations. We have raised £470.31.?Everyone who ran the route received a medal and a certificate. Thank you to … Continue reading
May 24, 2018
by Mrs WRIGHT
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Letter for Parents and Carers
Dear Parent/ Carer, The Parent Council and school would like to write a joint letter to you about the incident reported in the Kilmarnock Standard this week which happened in April last term. Parent Council The Parent Council has … Continue reading
May 14, 2018
by Miss Anderson
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Our P6 Euro Quiz team headed to the Scottish Parliament today. They competed against 31 other schools from around Scotland, in the final of this year’s quiz. While not coming top 3, our team answered many challenging questions. Huge congratulations … Continue reading
May 11, 2018
by Mrs WRIGHT
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Royal Wedding Event
Royal Wedding
May 7, 2018
by Mrs Findlay
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Come Dine With Us
Primary 3 pupils invited parents and carers to come and dine with us. We got the chance to talk to many of you during our ‘Come Dine with Us’. We were able to discuss a variety of topics and were … Continue reading
March 25, 2018
by Mrs WRIGHT
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60 Celebrations!
We are looking for ideas to celebrate Onthank’s 60th birthday. We are gathering ideas on post-its at Parents’ Night. Three members of staff are also 60 this year! However if you missed this opportunity feel free to add your ideas … Continue reading
March 25, 2018
by Mrs WRIGHT
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Improving Attendance
When you miss school …you miss out! All parents/carers should have received an attendance print out with their child’s report card. We have a number of children who have less than 90% attendance and too many absences recorded as an unauthorised absence (this … Continue reading
March 22, 2018
by Mrs WRIGHT
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School Holiday Options
Please see attached appendices indicating the options for the format of holidays for East Ayrshire schools for academic session 2019-2020. Parents/Carers are asked which option they prefer. Please complete: School Holidays – Consultation Paper 2019-2020
March 20, 2018
by Mrs WRIGHT
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