Category: Parents

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!

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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 go home at lunchtime. Please send a note to the teacher if your child is being collected to go home on party day. 

P1,2 3 Party??

P1 2 and 3 party will take place on Thursday morning  from 9.30 am till 11.00 am and then children will go for their party food and all P1,2 and 3s will come back into the hall to see Santa and receive a class sack of presents. Parents and friends are welcome to come and join us for 11.15am to welcome Santa?? to Onthank.

Merry Christmas???? from Everyone in Onthank Primary⭐️

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 performances. We hope you enjoy Buddy’s journey from the North Pole to New York and we want to know your views!

Would you give it a 5 star rating?

Once you’ve shared the experience with us, comment below and let us know what you thought about our performances and our young people!

We will be sure to share your comments with staff and pupils.

 

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

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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) 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.

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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!

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

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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 with ‘respectme’, Scotland’s anti-bullying service, the aim of the project is to provide a range of supports to parents, carers, staff and young people to improve their knowledge and confidence in promoting respectful relationships and address bullying behaviour and its impact.

Onthank Primary are working in collaboration with ‘respectme’, seeing staff and members of the Parent Council attending training and forming our Respectful Relationships Team. Over the course of this academic year we will be creating anti-bullying parent workshops, working directly with a pupil focus group to create pupil workshops and sharing the ethos of ‘respectme’ with our school community.

If you would like to be involved in any aspect of our ‘respectme’ journey please speak with Mr Swan by Friday 25th October.

We invite you to complete the project pre-questionnaire which will support the initial stages of our journey. Thank you.

Our school community will be updated throughout the year as the project develops. #respectme #ouronthank

 

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

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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 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?!

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 – please take time to look at your child’s blog and if you haven’t logged on before there will be teams of children to show you how.
Onthank On Time – we will share information on how we are doing with attendance rates and the number of children who arrive to school on time.   As a school we can offer support if children have high absence rates or are not arriving on time.  Steven Swan is our full time Home Link Worker who works alongside Laura Gallagher, and together we can look to support families.
Literacy and Numeracy at Onthank – children are working with staff to provide examples of new resources and explain how children progress.  This session teachers are being trained in Active Literacy and Active Numeracy.  ‘Number Talks’ happen in our classes everyday.  Do you know about this?
Health and Wellbeing at Onthank – we would like to explain how a restorative conversation and meeting works and take a look at resources which promote internet safety and how we tackle bullying.  Parents at Onthank are on our Respectful Relationships group and are working on how we address bullying.
Onthank, On Task,  On Track – our reports have East Ayrshire Curriculum for Excellence Assessment Judgement Ratings.  Staff and children will be able to explain what these tracking numbers mean. 
Homework club is not just for completing homework!  If parents/carers are unsure about an aspect of homework or would like to find out ways to help your child then homework club is open to you everyday of the week!
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Information on how to get the best out of Bug Club  and take a look at teacher assessments with Bug Club.  As a parent, how can you make sure your child is making progress?

 

 

 

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/

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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 with the Kilmarnock Standard photographer speaking to Brooke Hannah in P3W who shared her writing with Chris and he has used it on his Facebook and Instagram pages.

Other pupils showed art work related to the various emotions shared in the story of Lucy with the magical colour changing hair.

P1 and P2 then met Chris and also Mary MacInnes who has been selling handmade products to raise money to donate a copy of the book to all schools in East Ayrshire. Mary is a local girl who attended Loanhead Primary School. She wants to spread the message to the community that ‘It is ok not to be ok’ and that blue days will pass.

Some p1 pupils showed their super work!

Chris and Mary complimented the P1-P2 audience!

P3 and P4 also listened well and asked some super questions at the end of the session.

Look out for the article and photos in the Kilmarnock Standard.

Copies of the book can be bought online at www.lucysblueday.com. A version suitable for older children is available to pre order. (P+P not included – discount code is invalid now)

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.

Lucy’s hair changes colour depending on her emotions.

This delightful book has led to great class discussions, super stories and fab artwork in various classes.

Brooke Hannah in P3 shared a story with the author and he used it on a film reel at the ‘This Morning Live’ roadshow. Brooke was excited to hear that Dr Ranj, Rylan, Rochelle and Holly and Phil had seen her story!!?

Chris Duke, the author of the book is visiting Onthank on Tuesday 25th June and he will visit Galston Primary and Hillhead Primary too.

Chris has offered us a discount code to use online for buying a copy of the book shown. Our code is ONTHANK and the book can be bought at www.lucysblueday.com?.
The discount removes postage and packing. Chris will have the orders with him when he visits and he will sign books too if you wish.

The upper school version of the book can be pre ordered and will be released in August. A fab book with a powerful message.

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 to promote the wellbeing of our young people. There will be an opportunity for questions and discussion , how to access support of Beautiful Inside and Out(Scio) for anyone of any age.

Pupils can attend this event with adult support. Parents, carers and friends please come along.

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 (RSHP). The topic is fully in line with Curriculum for Excellence which is set down by the Scottish Education Department.

Our local authority is committed to the provision of quality teaching in Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood education in accordance with National Guidelines. It forms a key element of personal, social and health education in schools and is an important part of children’s preparations for adult life. The purpose of RSHP is to provide the learners with an understanding of how to maintain positive relationships. In addition pupils are encouraged to consider how thoughts, feelings, attitudes, values and beliefs can influence decisions about relationships.

It is very important that taking into account the age and stage of the child that we take steps to use a common vocabulary to describe our emotions, feelings and body parts.

Here are links to parent leaflets

RSHP Early level Parent Leaflet

RSHP First level Parent leaflet

RSHP Second level leaflet

If you wish your child to be withdrawn from RSHP lessons please contact me.

Yours sincerely

Mrs G Findlay

Depute Head Teacher

 

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 Parents EAC

Operation Encompass supports us to get it right for every child.

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 key stakeholders will be given the opportunity to be involved in  planning what we use this money for.    We will be asking for Parents and carers opinions over the next few weeks and this is an agenda item at our next Parent Council meeting  which takes place on

Monday 25th March at 7pm.

 

How much money Onthank Primary receives depends on how many children are registered for free school meals. For every child that is registered, the school receives £1,200 in addition to their normal budget.

The link below gives more information but please feel free to speak to a member of the Senior Leadership Team on Thursday.

Information leaflet for Parents and Carers

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 the latest digital technology and wellbeing issues so that families can get the most out of the online world.

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 already achieved  our Bronze Award and are currently working towards our Silver accreditation.

Our DFS school mascot is Dom the DFS Diamond. Keep an eye out for him around the school!

Four of our good friends have made a movie called DFS A Wider World using  IMovie trailer. You will be able to check it out at a later date by scanning a QR code.

Written by Lucy, Emily, Thomas and Stuart P6K

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 the feedback has been extremely positive.

If you would like to be involved in any future DFS events, discussions or form part of a parent group please complete the form below.

Thank you again for your support as we continue to work towards achieving our DFS Silver Award.

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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 Onthank Bloggers. Enjoy!

 

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 raised an amazing total of £469.42 for the STV Children’s Appeal 2018!!