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Children In Need – Friday 15 November 2019

We are asking pupils to be SPOTACULAR – DO YOUR OWN THING!  Dress to impress in your spotty outfits or wear Pudsey clothes.  On this day could you please bring in a donation for Children In Need and children at Onthank Primary School.

We hope to have Pudsey visit Onthank Primary School on Friday 15 November

RRS Article 15: You have the right to be with friends

We are having a Pudsey Bear Picnic in the dining hall on this day – menu:

Vegetable soup, cheeseburger with wedges and salad, hot dog with wedges and salad or mozzarella sticks with wedges and salad then wibbly wobbly jelly or strawberry ice cream.  All served with chocolate or strawberry milk shake or milk or water.

 

Onthank Christmas Fayre

Please note change of date – our Christmas Fayre is now on Tuesday 3 December from 9.15 am – 12.00 pm.  All classes in school will be busy making crafts and items to be sold on the day.  Each class will have their own stall and will be manned by class helpers.  There will be many other stalls including toys, soft toys, books, games, raffles and tea/coffee will be available.

We are being Eco friendly and recycling toys, books, games etc.  If you are having a clear out please send in any unwanted toys etc for our Christmas Fayre.  Thank you in advance.  Please come along and join us – timetable to follow.

RRS Article 31: You have the right to a clean and safe environment

P1 Homework Wk beginning 4th Nov

Week Beginning 4th November Over the course of the week, have a go at these activities in your own time. Please return the homework folder to school on Friday. Task 1 – Have a look at your new book. Task 2 – Have another go with your book. Play the track game with a partner. …

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P4 to Odeon Cinema

P4 are going to the Odeon Cinema to see ‘Missing Link’ on Wednesday 20 November.  The bus will leave around 9.30 am and return by lunchtime.  Children can bring a non fizzy drink and a snack.

The cost of this outing is £1.75 per pupil to be paid through ParentPay.  If you wish to pay via Paypoint please call the school for a Barcode Letter.

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Active Maths and learning through play

P1B have been looking at number 9 this week and what it means. We’ve been discovering how to form 9, counting on from 9, doubling 9, finding different ways to make 9, finding 9 in different numbers and making patterns. As well as looking at 9, we also explore numeracy through play experiences. Have a …

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After School Homework Club

Just a reminder that a homework club is held in Mrs Irving’s classroom from 3-4 every Thursday.

All children are welcome and do not need to be accompanied by a parent or adult – they just need parental consent.

So, if you think your child could benefit from some extra support to complete homework tasks, then please send them along.  Laptops are available if access to Bug Club is required.

Mrs Irving

This Week’s Star Pupils

Primary 1

Emily – working hard to help her friends

Millie – being a super writer

Ellie – writing about her Hallowe’en costume in her play diary

Noah – being excited about reading his new book

Primary 2

Casey – being a good friend

Elise – excellent effort answering in class and working with a buddy

Aidan – being a super work buddy!

Hazel – Fantastic Maths!

Primary 3

Ollie – always being kind and helpful

Noah – super poem written for homework

Calvin – settling in well to his new school. Lovely addition to class!

Millie – excellent effort during Hallowe’en writing

Primary 4

Noah – finding maths difficult, but working really hard to understand

Alfie – creating a detailed 2D poster

Ellie – being a very kind and caring friend

Macy – trying so hard to partition her numbers

Primary 5

Ryan – focused learning

Erin – always showing a responsible attitude

Keira – persevering with her numeracy work

Primary 6

Ava – making great progress with her Number Talk at Strategies

Jake – making good decisions

Alex – being a good friend to others working well at all times

Lewis – using excellent descriptive vocabulary within his writing

Primary 7

Lucas – excellent behaviour at Science Centre

Ayden – being extra kind to a younger pupil

Lucy – writing a fantastic recount of our visit to the Glasgow Science Centre

Victoria – her fantastic ‘Ghost Tour’ poster

Special Award

Georgie P3H – being a Responsible Citizen – Georgie and her dad made a video about how to work the Southcraigs Defibrillator. Well done Georgie!

 

Youth Club Success!

What a fantastic launch of our Onthank Community Youth Club last night, seeing over 30 young people share in laughter and friendship!
Team building activities kick-started the evening, followed by a brainstorming session where the young people identified the vision for their Youth Club and what they would like to see on offer. A game of basketball was followed by dance and even a Halloween Trick or Treat game with a twist!
As you can see a brilliant night was had by all! All P6/7 pupils welcome next week – we can’t wait to see you there! Sign up on the Blog post now! 
A special thank you from Onthank Primary to the Parent Leaders from our CANI Coaching Group who have facilitated, led and have taken true ownership for the running of our Youth Club. If you would like to join our parent team and get involved please speak with Mr Swan.
Bring on next Monday! #ouronthank #youthclub #ourparentsarethebest

Final Harvest Celebrations

Thank you to Mrs Saxelby (P2S), Mrs Irving (P5I) and Mrs Easter (P4E) and our wonderful pupils who united to celebrate Harvest by visiting members of our local community with food parcels.
Our young people shared their learning of Harvest and provided many smiles to members of the Onthank Community!
We are very lucky to share meaningful experiences such as this within the Onthank Learning Community.
#ouronthank #ourcommunity #ourpeople

Homework wk beginning 28th

Week Beginning 28th October Over the course of the week, have a go at these activities in your own time. Please return the homework folder to school on Friday. Task 1 – Have a look at your new book. Can you count how many words are in the title? What do you think story is …

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P3 Visit to Odeon Cinema

P3 are visiting the Odeon Cinema, Kilmarnock to see ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ on Friday 15 November leaving school at 9.00 am prompt returning by lunchtime.  All pupils should meet in the assembly hall at 8.50 am.  As this is Children In Need, Pudsey clothes can be worn.

The cost of this outing is £1.75 per pupil to cover the cost of transport – entrance to the Cinema is free.  Please pay through ParentPay – if you would like to pay via Paypoint please call the school for a Barcode Letter.

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Dyslexia Awareness Week

You are invited to attend a whole school workshop with your child on Thursday 7 November – see times below.  Children are also allowed to wear something blue on this day.

P3s – 9.40 am – 10.00 am

P2s – 10.00 am – 10.20 am

P5s – 10.20 am – 10.40 am

P4s – 11.05 am – 11.25 am

P7s + P1s – 11.25 am – 11.45 am

P6s – 11.45 am – 12.05 pm

 

P6N Visit to Fab Lab @ Strathclyde University

P6N are visiting Fab Lab at Strathclyde University, Glasgow to design and create a product using 3D Printers.

The bus will leave at 9.00 am and return by lunchtime.  Pupils should wear school uniform and bring a non fizzy drink and a snack.

Cost per pupil is £7 to be paid through ParentPay.  If you wish to pay via Paypoint please contact the school for a Barcode Letter.

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Reduce, reuse, recycle – we’re looking for bean bags and cushions!

We’re looking for donations of any bean bags or cushions you may no longer be using to use in areas of the school. If you know of any businesses or friends who may also be able to donate these items please let us know!

In particular we are looking for:

  • Large bean bags
  • Small bean bags
  • Cushions – variety of colours and sizes

Please make sure that all items donated are in a suitable condition. Any donations can be handed into the school office. Thank you, Mr McIlwraith.

We are in the finals!

Congratulations to our P7 Athletics Team who qualified for the East Ayrshire Sportshall Athletics Final! 🙂                      Image result for well done clipart

The final will take place at the arena Friday 8th November, time to be confirmed.

A wee reminder that training will take place at the arena Wednesday 30th October and Wednesday 6th November, 4 – 5pm.

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P5 to Dumfries House

P5 are visiting Dumfries House in Cumnock on the following dates:

P5K – Friday 1 November

P5I & P5T – Friday 8 November

Buses will leave school at 9.30 am and return by 3.00 pm.  Your child should bring a non fizzy drink, a snack and a packed lunch.  Pupils should wear casual bottoms with school sweatshirts.

The cost of this outing is £7 per pupil to be paid through ParentPay.  If you wish to pay via Paypoint please call the school for a Barcode letter.

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P6 Visit to Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine

P6 are visiting Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine to see the movie ‘Wonder’ on Friday 8 November leaving school at 9.30 am and returning by lunch time.  P6 are reading this novel in class.

The cost of the outing is £2.70 per pupil to cover the cost of transport – entrance to the Cinema is free.  Please pay through ParentPay – if you would like to pay via Paypoint please call the school for a Barcode letter.

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Christmas Choir

P6 and P7 After School Choir is starting on TUESDAY 5th November from 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm and will be on till Christmas.  This will be organised by Mrs Klein and Miss Hamilton.

If you would like your child to attend please complete form below:

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Homework for Week Beginning 21st October Please return the homework folder to school on Friday. 22/10 – Roll a sound game. You can play with a partner. 23/10 – Bug Club – Log in to mystuff and have a look at a new book. Remember to answer the bugs too. Have a go at playing the …

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Happy Hallowe’en from Onthank ?

 

On Friday 25 October P1, P2 and P3 pupils are asked to come to school dressed in their Hallowe’en  Costumes. Please try to make sure costumes are suitable for children to wear all day or can be easily removed. Children will be involved in a Hallowe’en Parade and activities in the morning.

We are also having  a Hallowe’en Menu in our dining hall:

Blood Red Soup (tomato)        Cauldron Curry with rice (Chicken)  Wiggly Worms with salad (Veg. Noodles)      Witches’ Fingers in the Graveyard with mash and veg.(sausages in gravy)                            Wizard Cupcakes

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Harvest Thank You?

Thank you to everyone who brought in items for our Harvest Collection. We had a fantastic response to having a non uniform day and bringing in an item for Harvest to be delivered to our Community. Pupils delivered some bags today and were greatly received. We will deliver lots more after the holiday. If you would like to nominate someone to receive a Harvest bag please contact the school after our holiday. 

Mrs Easter, Mrs Saxelby and Mr Swan delivered boxes to the local Foodbank. Miss Cook and Mrs Mills and pupils delivered bags of cupcakes to Crossgates Care Home and these were very well received by the residents.  ??