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P1 had fun on Friday for Sports Relief 🏃♀️🏃♂️
We had our first session on Monday and it was lovely to see the children engaging with the discussion and the activities. All the children in the group were given a letter to take home to parents/ carers, explaining what we had talked about and asking if they could bring in either a photo, a toy or an item of clothing that they had when they were a baby for our second session on Tuesday 17th March (IF POSSIBLE!) so please check school bags.
I also still need permission slips returned from some of our group members.
Please vote for Onthank’s entry which has been designed by Erin in P4K. MULTICOLOURED OPTION 2. 
Four designs from different schools will go to a Twitter poll to select the winning design . The winner will be invited along to help paint the milepost.
Voting is now live until Friday 13th March at : https://twitter.com/SustransScot/status/123695663465
THANKS FOR VOTING!
We are keen to support parents to ensure all young people are Cyber safe, especially with the growing use of a wide range of Apps and online forms of communication (WhatsApp/TikTok/Instagram/Snapchat etc). As part of our continued commitment, we are delighted to promote our new ‘Safer Schools’ App. This App is a reliable source of advice on all things Cyber. It gives empowering, current and informative information on all current digital platforms/tools/apps in an accessible manner. We have a range of tailored user accesses (pupil, staff and parents/carers). To access your parent platform please:
-Go to your app store or Google Play and search for ‘Safer School’
-In school field type ‘East Ayrshire Council’
-The code for primary parents is: 7440
We would recommend that you discuss with your child about which apps and social media platforms they currently use/access. This will help ensure they know how to stay safe online – using the app to start these types of conversations is great.
We are taking part in Sport Relief on Friday 13 March 2020. Pupils can come to school wearing ‘Sporty’ clothes (no football colours) and bring in a small donation.
The Sports Committee have created a timetable of activities inside and out (weather permitting) for our pupils to take part in throughout the day.
Primary 1
Noah – a super mixed up fairtytale
Macie – writing super sentences
Starla – using string to make our new phoneme – ch
George – being the best and ‘Smartest Giant in Town’
Primary 2
Alfie – Using your ‘sounding out’ skills to write words
Colin – trying extra hard to write in sentences
Cherelle – Fantastic daily writing
Primary 3
Lucy – showing super numeracy skills in Number Talks
Abbi – helping promote International Women’s Day
Zoe – linking division with multiplication
All of P3S – fantastic ‘Scotland’ projects
Primary 4
Evan – improving his writing and producing a great book blurb
Charlie – demonstrating super shooting skills in basketball
Shae – increased focus and attention
Tulisa – super progress & motivation in writing
Primary 5
Tyler – making good progress in maths
Robbie – well presented literacy work in jotters
Lewys – being a confident performer in Literacy activities
Primary 6
Emily – showing a determined approach to new learning
Danyal – Showing maturity
Alex – consistent great effort and beautiful presentation
Lewis – participating well in the editing process during writing
Primary 7
All of 7m – being superstars at Inverclyde
Cameron – showing great sportsmanship at Inverclyde
Leon – has done some great work in Inverclyde
Deputy Headteacher’s award
Morgan – being very helpful in P1
A selection of photographs from last week’s visit have now been posted to the Primary 7 page of our blog. Where possible we have tried to put them into different sports.
Change of menu for Friday 13 March as it is International School Meal Day.
Scotland – Scotch Broth Soup
Mexico – Chicken Fajitas & Wedges
China – Spicy Vegetarian Noodles
Italy – Pizza & French Fries
America – Chocolate Muffins
All served with Milk Shakes, Milk or Juice
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!!
We would like to remind families Youth Club starts at 5.30pm and invite young people to arrive from 5.20pm at the earliest as adult supervision will not be provided until this time.
Thank you for your continued support!
#ouronthank #YouthClub
P6/7 football training will resume tomorrow (Tuesday 10 March) 3-4pm. Training will take place on the AstroTurf so please ensure your child has warm clothing with them.
Mrs Wright had a fabulous visit to Inverclyde and was very proud of all the Onthank pupils. Staff from the centre commented on how well everyone was getting on and how pupils and staff supported each other. Pupils were full of stories about water sports, cycling around Millport, trampolining and much more. Due to internet challenges we will share pictures and videos when the children return.
Here is a small taster …
In preparation for Parents’ Afternoon / Evening we would like to organise time slots. Appointments will be available on Thursday 19 March from 3.10 pm – 8.30 pm. Please indicate below if you wish an appointment.
P4 have had a great day celebrating World Book Day 2020. We had dress up fun, shared our favourites stories and books, did book related tasks and some of us enjoyed paired reading with our buddies in P3.
P4K our DFS Group, had a wonderful time celebrating too. We are reading plenty of books and managing to fill in our Reading Passports for the First Minister’s Reading Challenge.
We are having a World Book Day menu tomorrow in our dining hall:
One Grain of Rice Soup (Chicken & Rice Soup)
Jack & The Giant BBQ (BBQ Chicken in a Yorkshire Pudding)
10 Fat Sausages (Beef Sausages, Potato & Veg)
Hooray for Fish (Tuna Sandwich Pick Miz)
James & The Giant Peach (Stick Veg & Fruit Pots)
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 attend and participate in the training led by RespectMe Trainer, Lisa Armstrong.
T4T Training will allow parents/carers to deliver the RespectMe program to families in our community and further our understanding on RespectMe, its vision and positive contribution to #ouronthan ethos.
TRAINING INFORMATION:
Date: Wednesday 18th March 2020
Time: 9am – 3pm
Venue: Mount Carmel Primary School, Kilmarnock (opposite Onthank Primary)
If you are available and would like to attend the above training event with me, please comment below or phone the school office to confirm your place by FRIDAY 6TH FEBRUARY.
We will meet at Onthank Primary at 8.50am on 18th March and arrive at Mount Carmel as a group.
I hope this opportunity is one met with excitement and support. Go Onthank!
Any additional questions, please contact me on steven.swan@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
#respectme #changestartswithus #ouronthank
Millie, Macie ,Lucy, Holly and Emma showed us their Super Gymnasts Certificates which they were awarded for doing a fantastic routine at their Gymnastics Club. Well done ??♂️?.
Primary 1
Andrew – trying hard and challenging himself
Harper – super gymnastics at P.E. and teaching her friends
Abie – trying hard with her writing – Jenny & the Bear
Amelia – being a helpful buddy to the nursery pupils
Primary 2
Bonnie – Outstanding story writing!
Maisy- helping Mrs Findlay to set up the Tea Dance
Amelia – being an active member of the class and always smiling
Lexie – A great improvement in her writing – well done!
Primary 3
All of 3C – working so hard on Monday
All of 3H – outstanding creative writing by everyone
Derren – designing an amazing bike and explaining how it works.
Charlotte – super ‘thistle’ art work
Primary 4
James – demonstrating fantastic multiplication skills
Jack – more confidence when answering in class
Macie – super effort in writing
Primary 5
Molly – super comprehension work
Sarah – trying her best in Numeracy with fractions work
Rhona-Mae – great work in ICT and helping her peers
Primary 6
Gabriella – a mature approach to her learning
Reece – excellent writing
Derryl – taking part fully in school and after school activities
Logan – Excellent effort during writing lessons.
Mrs Findlay’s Special Award
Finlay – Being a Responsible Citizen. Finlay has settled in very well to Breakfast Club this week. He has been a great help.?
After a very active day our P7s enjoyed their dinner at Inverclyde Sports Centre.
Good luck to our P7s this morning who set off for Inverclyde.
Alistair and Charlie both competed in a taekwondo competition at the weekend and were successful winners. Alistair won a bronze medal and Charlie won silver. Well done , we are all proud of you.
We had many special visitors in school to take a Property Pledge to help to maintain and preserve our school. Our Property Pledge was launched and signed by East Ayrshire Representatives, Mrs Wright, Parent Council and Onthank Pupils. We are very proud of our new refurbished school and we all agree to help to maintain it. We have lots of pupil groups with special jobs to help.?
Thank you to the many guests who joined us to be part of our Tea Dances. Thank you so much for your generous donations. We collected £551?. Thank you to all staff who helped to organise this fantastic event. ?
Today our local MP Alan Brown came in to visit Primary 3 as part of the Scotland topic. We asked him interesting questions and learned lots about his job and his passion for Scotland . Harris , Robbie , Lucas and Maddison gave Mr Brown a tour of the school to show off some of our excellent work.
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 your family to attend Onthank Primary’s Tea Dance this week! Please see more information below and complete the attached form! Thank you!
When? Friday 28th February
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 and join the dancing fun with their family member/s, while sharing refreshments!
PLEASE NOTE HEATHERS FAMOUS SHORTBREAD WILL BE ON SALE!!
Please complete the form to let us know you are coming!
#ouronthank #teadance #youonlyliveonce #seeyouthere
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 room in our Learning Centre to keep them entertained!
Come along and find out about RespectMe, our School Vision and guidance on supporting your young person from our Respectful Relationship Team!
Change Starts With Us. Can’t wait to see you there!
Mr Swan
