Dance Fest 2019 Info Update (1)

Dear Parents and people from the 1970s, Primary 4 are on the look out for some items for the 1970s show. If you have any of these items we can borrow you will be rewarded by a sherbert filled flying … Continue reading →

 Primary 1 Zoe Mair – using her sounds to write independently Lucy Carten – showing a big improvement in her handwriting Casey Allen – determination and ‘grit’!  Well done for sticking with a challenge Liam Rankin – being a super … Continue reading →

Dance Fest 2019 Blog Info

Please complete our parental questionnaire so we can gather your views and opinions on the levels of pupil participation within Onthank Primary.

Onthank Primary are participating in this UK wide event. 25th – 29th March 2019 Try and walk, cycle or scoot to school every day next week. If all week is too much try and aim for just WEDNESDAY 27th MARCH. We … Continue reading →

Please complete feedback.  If you have any questions linked to your child’s report please speak to staff at Parents’ afternoon / evening.

We are looking for P4-P7 helpers for Parents’ Afternoon / Evening on Thursday 21 March at the following times: 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm, 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm, 6.00 pm – 7.00 pm and            7.00 pm – 8.30 pm … Continue reading →

Today’s assembly was filled with lots of different speakers and visitors. Mrs Kilpatrick started off by launching our ‘Big Pedal Week’ This was followed by Mrs Bell and P6K delivering our World Day of Prayer Assembly: Lastly, a team of … Continue reading →

Scholastics Book Fair will be here on Parents’ Afternoon / Evening (Thursday 21 March) from 3.00 pm – 8.00 pm.  Please follow instructions below: Choose a book for your child. A Book Fayre helper will put child’s name and class … Continue reading →

 Primary 1 Llyle Cunningham – working hard to identify key Harry Muir – being a very responsible helper Baylee Cassells – being an amazing illustrator – keep putting in the effort! Elise O’Donnell – being a Super Star in number … Continue reading →

We are taking part in Red Nose Day on Friday 15 March.  We are asking pupils to “make your laugh matter” (wear something funny that they can be in all day and do Zumba). The money we raise will help … Continue reading →

Another week of mindfulness and another week of self expression through painting and clay moulding.

The form below is only to be completed by the parents of the P6/7 Cross Country team.

The form below is only to be completed by the parents of the P6 children who are involved in the Euro Quiz Team.

 Using relaxation techniques after a hard day learning 

 Primary 1 Aidan Sarwar – being a great team member and friend Bonnie Wason – writing a wonderful sentence about the Gingerbread Man Euan Hunter – working well in number work Hazel Paterson – being a Superstar in number work … Continue reading →

Are there any parents out there who would be able to re-create this multiplication puzzle? Is so, could you please get in contact and ask for Mrs Easter. Thanks in advance.

There’s a new quicker and easier way to apply for a SHOUT Card Complete this short form and your card will be posted to you the same day Benefits include: Free and discounted access to leisure activities, discounts at local … Continue reading →

We have been made aware of a “pop up” on many sites such as You Tube which is called Momo. It targets children and asks them to provide a contact  number for Whatsapp where users are then targeted with violent … Continue reading →

 Primary 1 Orla Baillie – writing a super letter to the wolf! Ava Gorrie – working really hard on her number formation Kye Atchinson – marvellous measuring skills Maisy Morren – working very well in class  Primary 2 Lilly Hilton … Continue reading →

We’re off!

Please fill out this survey of what is your favourite singer/band. Thank you from Neve , Jack, Shannon and Rhys.

P6A have a survey to do with data handling on your favourite electronic devices. We would love it if you could contribute. From Miller,Tom and Luke.

Please complete our survey about your favourite holiday destination by Morgan, Phoebe, Orlaith and Shelby

Can you please fill out the survey below. Thank you by Erin, Ellie,Victoria.

We are doing a survey and we would like you to take part and fill out the form. Thanks from James, Ruairidh and Tyler

P6A are collecting data for our classwork. Please complete our survey about cookies. Thanks from Adam and Christopher.

Please complete our survey about celebrities. Thank you for completing our survey, Joe, Matthew and Alex.

The Netball Festival organised by Active Schools will take place on Monday (25th February) at Kilmarnock Academy. The bus will leave at 10.30am and will return for lunch. Pupils should bring a healthy snack and drink.  

Please complete our dinosaur survey. Thank you from Kerr, Kyle, Marcus and Dylan.

P6A are learning about Data Handling and have created surveys. Please fill out our survey . We plan to create various graphs from the information collected. Thank you from Olivia, Lucy, Carly and Kirsten!    

Click on the link below to see all the activities taking place in our school: January – April 2019 Timetable  

‘Ditch the workout – Join the party’! Starting Tuesday 19 February 2019! Calling all P4 – P7 pupils and parents – Come along to Onthank Primary School together as we launch our family fitness class with Zumba Instructor Steven Swan! Let’s … Continue reading →

To celebrate Thinking Day, pupils from any voluntary youth organisations are allowed to wear their uniform to school on Friday 22nd February 2019. Thinking day is held every year and is a time when we celebrate and think of other Rainbows, Brownies, … Continue reading →

Kilmarnock Football Club visited our school today. They brought along the famous Scottish Cup which is the oldest trophy in world football. The players held a Q&A session with our pupils and posed for pictures with the whole school, P6/7 football … Continue reading →

 Primary 1 Connor Walton – being a confident learner Zak Black – showing super skipping skills in the gym hall Amelia Fulton – explaining how we use ‘qr’ codes in our classrooms – a digital star! Amelia Wallace – being … Continue reading →

Onthank Primary invite you to ‘take to the stage’ and join Steven Swan for our after school Performing Arts activities! Come along to sing, dance and act as our pupils enjoy working towards performing at various community and local events … Continue reading →

‘Ditch the workout – Join the party’! Every Monday 5.45pm – 6.30pm Starting Monday 18 February 2019! Calling all Onthank Community Adults – come along and join the fun at Onthank Primary School with Zumba Instructor Steven Swan for an hour … Continue reading →

Congratulations to everyone- you did yourselves proud? Primary 1 Emily Gardiner, Max McCluskey, Rebecca Stirrat, Rowan Milligan Primary 2 Cameron Lindsay, Robbie McKie, Christina McNaughton,      Zoe McCracken Primary 3 Molly McMahon, Alfie James, Macie O’Donnell, Shaw Saxelby Primary … Continue reading →

A reminder that our homework club is open every day from 3pm to 4pm. Promoting parental partnership, this club is open to children and an adult.  Computers, laptops and iPads are available.  Mrs Lobhan is available to help with logging … Continue reading →

Congratulations to our P7 quiz team representing Onthank in the New Laigh Church tonight. After 6 rounds of  difficult questions they came joint second with Gargieston – just 1 point behind the eventual winners, Nether Robertland. Well done Nether Roberland. … Continue reading →

This year we are celebrating 22 years of World Book Day.  We are inviting people into some classes to read a story to the children. We are asking staff and pupils to dress up as a “book character” and bring … Continue reading →

You are invited to a Numeracy workshop with Jane Miller (Our Numeracy Attainment Teacher) on Thursday 7 February from 2-3pm. This is an opportunity for you to gain an insight into our Numeracy curriculum. Children of parents attending will be … Continue reading →

P  Primary 1 Amber Kerr – writing a super speech bubble for Sleeping Beauty Elise Hyslop – always having fab ideas for Fairyland! Logan Jeffers – helping a friend with a challenge! Rowan Milligan – being the Scottish Poem Class … Continue reading →

Well done to all the skippers this morning. Congratulations to Theo Mathieson on winning Skipping Champion 3 weeks in a row. He is looking for new contenders to challenge him. P4-7, staff, parents and carers are always welcome to kickstart … Continue reading →

ONTHANK @ DANCE FEST 2019! Onthank Primary are delighted to be invited back to East Ayrshire’s DANCE FEST 2019 event in March at The Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock. We are calling on as many P6 & P7 pupils to join #teamonthank … Continue reading →

Termly Overview – P1 term 3 1819 We would like to invite P1 parents to an information session next Wednesday 6th February at 3pm. We intend  to give parents an update on our improvement plan, more information about learning in … Continue reading →

Please give permission for your child to attend the tournament at Grange Academy on Thursday 7 Februaury 2019. We will be leaving school at 3pm. Squad as follows: Adam Paterson, Roddy Hewitt, Luke Edgar, Lewis Hope, Clayton Marshall, Brian Cree, … Continue reading →

P6M had a day being artists as they made their creative expression on Robert Burns.  Here are some of the images that showed a particularly good likeness .

Our next meeting will be on Monday 28 January at 7.00 pm in the staff room. If anyone wishes to see a copy of the minutes from the last meeting, these can be requested through the school office. Onthank Primary … Continue reading →

 Primary 1 Hudson Horner – working hard to make 3 Little Pigs House of Sticks Kyle Cree – sounding out tricky words in his play diary Ava McCourt – being a phonics fanatic! All of P1W  Primary 2 Sonny Robertson … Continue reading →

GOOD LUCK ADAM Watch the race ! Adam from P7’s race will take place at approx 2pm. A massive good luck to one of our P7 pupils Adam Thomson who is taking part in the Schools Swimming Championship this weekend. We’re … Continue reading →

Parents, carers and staff are now invited to come along to participate alongside our skipping champions.   Who: P4-7 pupils, parents, carers and staff What: Skipping tricks and skills Where: Main Hall When: Every Friday 8.40 – 9.00am Why: Kickstart your day … Continue reading →

Parents and children alike enjoyed another Mindfulness session this week.  As well as participating in a shared yoga session, they created works of art using sand and paint. Using sand as a medium to express their thoughts was not only … Continue reading →

 Primary 1 Olivia Halcrow – super blending and writing Kaleb Orr-Richmond – trying really hard with his letter formation during outdoor play Sofia Chisholm – drawing very detailed illustrations Abigal Skinner – being a super sentence builder  Primary 2 Aidynn Davidson … Continue reading →

Mrs Easter was wondering if anyone in our Onthank family has and is able to donate plain cotton material? The P.4’s are studying the era of the 1970’s and would love to try designing and making some flares and other … Continue reading →

P6 is visiting ‘Amazonia’ at M&D’s in Glasgow on Wednesday 30 January. The bus will leave school at 9.15 am and return by 3.00 pm. Pupils should wear school sweatshirt, casual bottoms and bring a snack and a packed lunch … Continue reading →

In line with other educational establishments in East Ayrshire, we have an update regarding food items: FOOD STUFFS We have been issued strict temporary guidance from East Ayrshire Council Head of Schools regarding food stuffs provided in schools and Early … Continue reading →

Parents, carers, children and staff had a great first week at our Mindfulness workshop. We had the opportunity to take part in a creative arts lesson followed by a yoga session Roll on next week?

 Primary 1 Colin Walker – working imaginatively with bricks Max McCluskey – having amazing ideas for rebuilding Fairyland Charlie Houston – excellent engineering – finding a problem, fixing a problem  Primary 2 Kerr McMillan – excellent effort all week Charlotte … Continue reading →

Who: P4-7 pupils What: Skipping tricks and skills Where: Main Hall When: Every Friday 8.40 – 9.00am Why: Kickstart your day the active way

Reminder – school closes on Friday 21 December @ 2.30 pm & reopens on Monday 7 January 2019 @ 9.00 am Hope you all have a lovely Christmas & New Year!

Think we can safely say, our pupils are having a blast!

Highly competitive table tennis with Boys v Girls.

We hope you thoroughly enjoyed our P2 Nativity Performance- ‘A Christmas Star’. We thought the children were fantastic but we want to hear from you. Please post your feedback below on our performance.    

  P1 Enrolment Flier 2019

A reminder that Parents and Carers are invited to join us tomorrow morning for the P2 Nativity- “The Christmas Star”.  Please be seated for a 10am start. We look forward to seeing you there.  

December Calendar 2018

 Primary 1 James Lyall – persevering and building a tall tower that stood without support Reem Altamr – knowing lots of sounds and trying to read words Luke Sloan – amazing addition skills! Corey Mitchell – super football skills at … Continue reading →

 Primary 1 Emily Gardiner – using phonics to read words and draw pictures Andrew Campbell – taking his time to carefully make paper chains Rebecca Stirrat – having a growth mindset in the gym hall – great perseverance!  Primary 2 … Continue reading →

Thank you to SSVP Mount Carmel for a generous donation of Christmas Hampers which were gifted to some families.

After a number of parental requests, we have decided to film tomorrow evening’s performance. If you would not like your child to be filmed in ‘Onthank’s Greatest Show’ tomorrow evening please complete the form below. Thank you for your continued … Continue reading →

A massive congratulations to Onthank P7 on their successful bid for a grant to help fund their Inverclyde Residential Trip. A cheque of £1000 was handed over from members of the North West Community Action Group. Thank you to all … Continue reading →

As part of the P5/6/7 show ‘Onthank’s Greatest Show’, Primary 5 and Primary 6 will form the choir. In order for the choir to be dressed in a similar style, we ask that your child wears their white Onthank polo … Continue reading →

Christmas Lunch is on Friday 7 December – all P1-P3 pupils receive free school meals so no cost.  P4-P7 cost £2.10 (pay through ParentPay) except for children in receipt of free school meals. Main Meal Roast Turkey with Trimmings / … Continue reading →

Primary 7 pupils have been asked to perform as part of the North West Kilmarnock Community event on Thursday 6th December. This event will be held in Onthank Primary School where there will be a display of different North West … Continue reading →

Onthank Christmas Fayre well underway today. Come along and join us.

P1 homework has been posted to the Primary 1 class page – please check this out!!

Last week, pupils regaled their peers with facts and details about the different countries they had been researching. Some children researched a lot of information and spent a lot of time putting their presentations together. I also enjoyed learning new … Continue reading →

 Primary 1 Jessica Muirhead – used magazines to write a list for Santa Sophia Douglas – making lots of words on the Magnetic Boards! Zak McLean – achieving a personal target – great effort! Ashley McIlvanney – super effort at … Continue reading →

Just a wee reminder that all P5 classes will be visiting the fayre at 10.15am tomorrow.  Pupils should bring money in a purse or money bag and a plastic carrier bag to hold the items they buy. P5E have been working hard … Continue reading →

Onthank’s Elf has arrived and was introduced to pupils today at assembly. Pupils will be voting today to choose her name and we will let you know Onthank’s choice from Holly, Merry, Jingle, Noelle, Star and Snowflake. ??

The Kilmarnock Academy P7 information evening for parents/carers takes place on Tuesday 11 December @ 7.00 pm at Kilmarnock Academy.  This is a great opportunity to get some information about starting S1 and about the school.  It’s also a chance to see … Continue reading →

We would like to invite you to Come Dine With Us on Friday 30 November in the dining hall at the following times: P2H @ 11.45am, P2K @ 11.55am, P2S @ 12.05pm, P2ST @ 12.15pm Starter Scotch Broth Main Course … Continue reading →

The P7 information evening for parents/carers takes place on Tuesday 11th December 7pm at Kilmarnock Academy. This is a great opportunity to get some information about starting S1 and about the school. It’s also a chance to see the new … Continue reading →

 P4M have been working hard to learn different strategies to help solve addition calculations. Here we are at work today. See if you can spot the strategies we are using.

Tomorrow (Wednesday 28th November) P5B will begin to make their Christmas craft. As we will be painting and using PVA glue/glitter, children are more than welcome to bring in an old t-shirt to put over their school uniform so not … Continue reading →

Logan in P5E brought in his football medals and trophies to show his class-well done , we are very proud of you!