Category: Uncategorised

P1 Plea for Donations

P1 Plea for Donations

Primary 1 staff are looking for a range items to help develop our outdoor area and loose parts play. Please contact the school on 01563 525477 or speak to a member of Primary 1 staff if you have any of the following items:

Image result for mud kitchen

Old teapots, cups, containers, trays etc.

  • Screws, bolts, nuts, nails etc. for fine motor and tinkering.
  • Any old tools that the children can use e.g. hammers, spanners, screwdrivers etc.
  • Wooden pegs, corks, pebbles, wood rounds and other natural resources.
  • Old kitchen equipment such as sieves, bowls, spoons, forks, wooden spoons scales etc .
  • Pipets, measuring jugs, measuring spoons, beakers etc.
  • Any used electrical equipment e.g. hairdryers, blenders etc. or used furniture.
  • Fabric, old clothes and accessories for role play.    Image result for loose parts play
  • Picture frames.
  • Bricks of assorted sizes.
  • Wooden poles, wooden sleepers, pallets or crates.
  • Old pipes or guttering.
  • Latches, handles and gate hinges.
  • Small logs.
  • Storage boxes or baskets and trinket boxes.

See the following link for more ideas!

https://www.playscotland.org/parents-families/loose-parts-play/ 

Image result for loose parts play scotland

Any donations can be handed straight to Primary 1 staff or into the office.
Thank you in advance 🙂

Image result for thumbs up emooji

 

 

National Parental Involvement and Engagement Census

Dear Parent / Carer,

As a valued parent we would appreciate your support in completing the National Parental Involvement and Engagement Census.   All parents of school pupils in Scotland are being asked to take part in a census to let us know how you feel about your involvement with your child’s school and their learning.

Parents and carers are the most important influence on children’s lives and research shows that when parents are involved in their child’s learning, children do better and achieve more at school.

 The Census wants to hear from all parents to help drive continuing improvements in educational outcomes for their child(ren) and can be accessed via the following link :

Primary – https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/EACPrimaryParentalSurvey/

This confidential survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete . Click the link below to access additional information about the survey and to view the Privacy Statement.

https://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/EducationAndLearning/Information-for-parents-and-carers/Parental-involvement-and-engagement-census.aspx

This Week’s Star Pupils

Primary 1

Connor Walton – working hard on sight words

Josh McTaggart – always being keen to take on Maths challenges

Kye Atchinson – wonderful writing

Cherelle Campbell – working well in writing

Amelia Wallace – Capital Letters, full stops and excellent writing using and

Primary 2

Mya Shepherd – super sums

David Morgan – a great effort to read his words

Leo Massantini – being a positive role model

Roan Ferguson – amazing writing

Primary 3

Airen Townsley – never giving up at Sports Day

Kaylah Boyd – having a super attitude to learning throughout P3

All of P3S – super behaviour on school trip, thank you

Eden Longmuir – being a very kind and caring friend

Primary 4

Jamie McDowall – putting in extra effort with his Literacy tasks

Kelsi-Leigh Cree – always working hard

Greg Salisbury – catch of the match! Fantastic hand-eye coordination in the gym

Primary 5

Sophie Hopkins – physical endurance and stamina

Lewis Boyd – increased participation and good answers

Lewis Campbell – using neat handwiriting in his work

Shaunnie Campbell – super comprehension work on The Owl & The Pussycat

Joshua McCurry – smashing his Maths assessment

Primary 6

Joe Dudgeon – a super attitude to his learning and finding ways to challenge himself

Leyton Murray – fantastic work on decimals

Lia Townsley – listening well and working to a high standard

Primary 7

Kenzy Murphy – maintaining and developing a positive attitude

Emily Hamilton – great work in Literacy

Fraser Boyd – completing his topic homework to a high standard

Special Award

Gurkirit Singh P2S – being positive back in school

P2 Dean Trip Tomorrow

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 case they get very wet.

No money needed. Just carry a snack and drink.

Thanks

 

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.

Additional Homework Club

Mrs Irving has kindly offered to run a Homework Club for any children who would like some extra support completing their homework on a Thursday 3pm -4pm in Mrs Irving’s classroom. This is an additional Homework Club to the one that already runs for parents and carers. Mrs Irving’s homework club allows for children to attend on their own if parents are unable to make the Parental Homework Club.

We look forward to seeing you all there.

P7 Outing to Millport

P7 are going to Millport on Wednesday 19 June. The bus will leave school at 8.45 am prompt and will return around 3.15 pm. Your child will need a snack, a non fizzy drink and a packed lunch (if your child receives free school meals the school can provide a packed lunch).

The cost of this outing is £12 per pupil to be paid through ParentPay. If you wish to pay via Paypoint please call the school for a Barcode letter.

P5 Human Body topic – Community Involvement

P5’s current topic is the Human Body.  We are hoping that some wonderful people in our community, whose work relates to biology or medicine, could join us to discuss their job and experience.

For example, in the past we have had a microbiologist educate us in their job and they brought in some fascinating, if a little disgusting, samples to help pupils learn more about their body’s defence system.

If you are able to spare your time please fill in the form attached and we will be in touch to find out more about your experience and how it could be incorporated into our topic.

Involving members of the community whose daily job is related to any of the STEM areas helps pupils understand the link between these subjects and the real world and may inspire future careers.

Team P5

← Back

Thank you for your response. ✨

School Sports

School Sports is going ahead as planned – P1/P2 Tuesday 28 May @ 9.30 am, P3/P4 Tuesday 28 May @ 1.30 pm and P5-P7 Wednesday 29 May @ 9.30 am.

Programmes will be available tomorrow for a small donation.  There is a lucky programme at each Sports event so keep your eyes open for a hidden mouse to win a prize.  Please click on links below to view programmes.

P1-P2 Sports Programme

P3-P4 Sports Programme

P5-P7 Sports Programme

 

This Week’s Star Pupils

 Primary 1

Teyha Milne – being a good friend

Austin Tucker – eating all his lunch and filling in his chart

Olivia Harrison – developing a good understanding of time

Elise O’Donnell – working hard in class and at home

 Primary 2

Khayri Laghzal – good athletics skills

The Bluebells Table – always following Mrs Kidd’s instructions at Tidy Up time.

Sadie Farmer – producing top class Art work

Girls in P2ST – being kind to each other all the time

 Primary 3

Katie King – being kind and helpful at all times

Stuart Mair – good effort and attitude at school

Jorgie Chisholm – good reading

Violet Milloy – always being kind towards others

 Primary 4

Jai Cree – making a huge effort to improve his writing

Blake Cunningham – a big improvement in his writing

Kye Peploe – answering difficult questions about Mini Beasts on Culzean Castle trip

 Primary 5

Callum McLachlan – settling in to his new class and becoming more confident during lessons

Aran Cowan – being a responsible citizen and doing extra jobs during litter pick with P2

Sophie Kerr – super Spelling recall

Gemma Davidson – helping with Focus Friday

 Primary 6

Alex Chudleigh – working hard and self assessing his work

All of P6K – for achieving DFS Silver Award

Kerr Bolland – fantastic attitude

 Primary 7

Eban Wilson – displaying excellent knowledge about castles

All of P7M – excellent behaviour at Dean Castle

All of P7S – excellent removal skills

 Special Award

Rhiannon Smith – being a very thoughtful, generous pupil

Onthank’s Fitness Friday

Fitness Friday was a huge success with our young children this afternoon, with over 400 children participating in lots of activities including dodgeball, tennis, rounders, playground games and relay races.

It was a great afternoon in the sun ☀ with a big thumbs up ?? from our children.

P5 need your help!

P5 will be participating in various STEM related activities this term.  Next week’s challenge will require pupils to use a 500 ml plastic bottle that has a screw top lid.  Since all the P5 classes are taking part we will need quite a lot so it would great if pupils could bring a bottle with them next week.  We will also be helping the environment because we are re-using the bottles!

Thank you for your support,

Team P5 🙂

P3 Visit to Heads of Ayr Farm Park

The P3s will be visiting the Heads of Ayr Farm Park on Thursday 30 May. They will leave school around 9.15 am and will return by 3.00 pm. Children are required to wear suitable clothing (with school sweatshirts) socks and full length leggings/joggers for soft play. Children should bring a non fizzy drink, a snack and a packed lunch. If you would like the school to provide a packed lunch please complete form below stating which kind of sandwich your child would like – Gammon, Tuna or Cheese.

The cost of this outing is £13 to be paid through ParentPay. If you would like to pay with your Paypoint card please call into the school to collect a Barcode Letter. No money required on the day.

← Back

Thank you for your response. ✨

 

Positive Choices Week – p7s punching their way into thursday

Kieran McMaster from Northwest Boxing Club visited the school today as part of Positive Choices Week. Many pupils were surprised by how much they enjoyed taking part in the noble art. The club has a fantastic facility and is on the doorstep of our school.

Northwest Beginners’ Class:
Monday: 5-5.50pm
Wednesday: 5-5.50pm
£1.50 per class

Ready Steady Cook ?

We held a Ready Steady Cook Competition in the dining hall. Team Nicola was serving Onthank McDs, Team Christine was serving OFC and Team Tina was serving Pizza Onthank.  Everyone had a fun lunchtime with food, music and dancing. “ This is the best lunch ever”. “Can we do this every day.” Chicken is my favourite food ever”.

The winner was Christine who served chicken. ?. Christine was presented the winner’s cup?

P7B/M & P7M Dean castle visit

P7B/M (am) & P7M (pm) will visit the Dean Castle tomorrow (Thursday 23 May). The pupils will get a rare glimpse inside the castle before it opens again to the public in 2021 and see the progress being made with the restoration process. Both classes will have their lunch at school as normal. Pupils should wear school uniform and sturdy shoes (trainers are acceptable).

Diary Dates

May 2019

Tuesday 28 May              P1/2 Sports 9.30 am / P3/4 Sports 1.30 pm

Tuesday 28 May              St. Joseph’s Academy Induction

Wednesday 29 May      P5/6/7 Sports 9.30 am

Wednesday 29 May      St. Joseph’s Academy Induction

Thursday 30 May            P3 to Heads of Ayr Farm Park

June 2019

Wednesday 5 June         P5 to Science Centre

Wednesday 5 June         Kilmarnock Academy Induction

Thursday 6 June               Kilmarnock Academy Induction

Thursday 6 June               Grange Academy Induction

Friday 7 June                      Kilmarnock Academy Induction

Friday 7 June                      Grange Academy Induction

Wednesday 12 June      P7 Fun Day

Tuesday 18 June              P2 to Eglinton Country Park

Tuesday 18 June              P1 to Kidz Play, Prestwick

Wednesday 19 June      P7 to Millport

Wednesday 26 June      Prizegiving

Thursday 27 June            P6 to Scotland Street School

Friday 28 June                   School closes at 1.30pm

 

P6 Visit to Scotland Street School

P6 are visiting Scotland Street School on Thursday 27 June. The bus will leave school at 9.15 am and return by 3.00 pm.

Pupils will require a snack, a packed lunch and a non fizzy drink (if your child receives free school meals, a packed lunch can be provided by the school).   School sweatshirts and casual trousers should be worn.

The cost of this outing is £8 per pupil to be paid through ParentPay. If you wish to pay using Paypoint please call in to the office and collect a Barcode letter.

If you are able to help out on this outing as a Parent Helper please complete form below.

← Back

Thank you for your response. ✨

P3 Girls’ Football Club

Onthank Primary School, in conjunction with your Active Schools Coordinator and Kilmarnock FC, are pleased to invite your child/children to take part in an afterschool Girls’ Football Club at the school. This club for P3 pupils will take place after school on a Wednesday. It’ll be outside so please send children prepared for the weather.

Onthank Primary School P3 Girls’ Football Club

Day: Wednesday

Time: 3pm-4pm

Dates: 29th May, 5th and 12th June

 

Should you wish your child/children to attend please complete the permission slip attached. If you require a paper copy please contact the school and return as soon as possible. Spaces will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.

P3 Girls Football May-June

P7 Transition

Active Schools in partnership with Kilmarnock Academy PE Department would like to support the transition from Primary to Secondary school by offering the primary pupils within the Kilmarnock Education group the opportunity to be involved in a sporting opportunity at the academy.

Kilmarnock Academy would like to offer all P7 pupils the opportunity to participate in our after school Basketball and Netball programme. The aim is to promote a smooth transition from Primary to Secondary school.

 

The details are as follows;

 

Dates:                   Wednesday 5th, 12th and 19th June

Time:                    3.40pm – 4.45pm

Class:                    P7

Venue:                 Kilmarnock Academy – PE Department

Please complete the attached consent form if  your child would like to attend. Transition Letter 2019

If you require a paper copy of the consent form please contact the school.