Thank you to over 400 pupils who joined us for Christmas Lunch. Everyone enjoyed it and the lovely Christmas atmosphere??.
Christmas Lunch?
??Christmas Jumper Day?
We are asking all pupils and staff to wear a Christmas Jumper, Christmas dress or t-shirt (if you have one) on Friday 13 December. If you don’t have a Christmas item – you can wear headgear, tinsel or something festive or we can give you something from our school collection.?
Please bring in a small donation on Friday.
Well done Leo?
Congratulations to Leo from P3 who received the Kacy Craig Award for super confidence at Take A Bow⭐️.
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.
Christmas Lunch – Thursday 12 December
Christmas Lunch is on Thursday 12 December – all P1-P3 pupils receive free school meals so no cost. P4-P7 cost £2.15 (pay through ParentPay) except for children in receipt of free meals.
Main Meal
Roast Turkey with Trimmings / Steak Pie / Celebration Roast
Meals served with Roast/Mash Potatoes & Peas / Carrots / Brussels
Sweet
Scottish Trifle / Strawberry Cheesecake / Strawberry Ice-Cream
Juice, Milk or Milkshake provided with all meals
Please complete form below if your child will be having a Christmas Lunch and also stating what they would like for their Main Meal.
P6 Panto Choir
Primary 6 parents/carers,
Please indicate below which evening performance(s) your child can attend.
Children should arrive at school at 6.30pm for the evening performances wearing their Christmas attire.
Thank you!
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
Thank you is enough!
With Christmas fast approaching we are all more mindful than ever of the effects of poverty on the lives of many of the families we work with and the pressure many families feel to show their appreciation to staff in the school through gifts and tokens of appreciation.
Last year the BBC ran a feature about this with the simple message that thank you is enough. We want to share this message with you again this year to reassure any parents that are worried about affording a gift for a teacher in the run up to the Christmas break.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-46580014
We also want to reassure you that there is no ban on bringing gifts to teachers, but that a thank you, a card and even just the thought behind these small gestures, is more than enough for us as a staff.
Wishing you all the best this festive season.
Onthank Christmas Community Night??
A huge thank you to everyone who came along to join us. Another fantastic turnout from all of the Community.?
P7 Transition Calendar
Panto fun ?
P1, 3, 5 and 7 made the trip to the Palace Theatre for Cinderella today. We had lots of fun and the children behaved brilliantly. A huge thank you and well done to staff, parents/ carers and children for making it such a successful trip.
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 |
P6 Panto Choir
Primary 6 parents/carers,
Please indicate below which evening performance(s) your child can attend.
Children should arrive at school at 6.30pm for the evening performances wearing their Christmas attire.
Thank you!
Christmas Fayre???
Thank you to everyone who came along to our Christmas Fayre. We had many stalls with great crafts made by everyone. We had a busy morning with lots of money raised – we counted £2700. Fantastic. Thank you?
P1-3 & P4/5 Football
Both after school clubs are now off until January 2020.
Panto Arrangements for Wednesday 4 & Thursday 5 December
Panto arrangements for pick up tomorrow and Thursday – all pupils will be brought into the main hall after the Panto at approximately 4.15pm. Parents will come into the hall to collect their children.
Pupils should wear school uniform and bring a non fizzy drink and a snack.
P1 Homework WB 2nd Dec
Week Beginning 2nd December Remember to bring your homework bags back on Friday. This is the last week of Homework until 2020. Task 1– Have a look at your new book, can you spot familiar letters? Talk about the pictures. Can you retell the story? Task 2 – Alphabet Rainbow words. let log lock lots …
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
McCoo Author Visit
Shirley Husband, author of the McCoo Books read Nan McCoo to P1/2s and then she read Angus McCoo to P3/4s. Everyone was excited to hear the stories. Primary 1s made pictures of Betty , Angus and Nan McCoo. What a fantastic afternoon!
Terrific Tea Dances☕️
We had a fantastic response to our St Andrew’s Tea Dances. We had many parents, grandparents and friends who came along to join us in our Scottish Dances. Thank you to everyone for your very positive comments. Well done ?. Thank you for your generous donations.
Skip Fit Friday: 8.40-9.00am
All pupils, teachers and parents/carers are welcome to join us in the assembly hall to kickstart your day the active way.
P1-P4 McCoo Author Visit
On Friday 29 November 2019, we have arranged a visit for all P1-P4 pupils from Harris McCoo and the author and illustrator of the books, Shirley Husband & Maurice Hynds. During the visit they will be reading their new book, “Angus McCoo and the Starry Night”. The new book links to astronomy, the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, Van Gough and the Vikings.
If you would like to purchase books from the The McCoo Family series, you can get a special, discounted book which will be personalised and signed by the author and illustrator.
Orders can be submitted via ParentPay. Please select which books from the series you would like to purchase or you can order a full set for a discounted price. All orders must be submitted by Thursday 28 November 2019.
We hope your child enjoys the visit – the author and other visitors are excited to be coming to Onthank!
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.
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!
Active Schools – P4/5 Basketball Festival
The following pupils won their partnership heat and have been selected to represent the school at the final:
Jack B
Jaxon H
Shaw S
Lyla M
Mollie B
Ethan S
Blake C
Erin P
The final will take place on Friday 29th November at Ayrshire College (11.30am-1.30pm). Sports Development Modern Apprentice Blair Gormam will be coaching the pupils on the day. Pupils will be transported to the venue by bus.
Please complete the consent form below and indicate if you would like to volunteer to attend with the pupils.
Rights Respecting School ?
ONTHANK IS A RIGHTS RESPECTING SCHOOL
Here are our Rights Respecting Schools Ambassadors?
ONTHANK’S ELF IS COMING TO TOWN!
BUDDY THE ELF IS FLYING ON DOWN TO ONTHANK PRIMARY THIS CHRISTMAS!
After the success of Onthank’s Greatest Show 2018, our P6/7 pupils are excited to bring this story to life and have a ‘sparkle jolly twinkle jingley’ time with you!
All P7 pupils who are performing on stage should have a costume list at home, if not please encourage them to ask for another at school.
P7 Stage Crew/lighting/sound pupils will be required to wear all black.
P6 Choir can wear Christmas jumpers or their favourite Christmas party outfit or anything festive! Please also feel free to accessorise with Santa hats, tinsel etc.
Tickets are now available on Parent Pay, so please spread the word and bring along the whole family to support our talented young people.
Show dates:
Monday 9th December 7pm
Tuesday 10th December 10am
Wednesday 11th December 7pm
You can also come along and join the Christmas spirit at Onthank with our P2 ‘Innkeepers’ and P3 Carol concert -share the festive season with Onthank!
Thank you for your continued support!
#elf #sparklejolly #buddy #spreadtheword #booknow
Parent Helpers for Panto
If you are able to come along to the Panto as a parent helper on Wednesday 4 December or Thursday 5 December in the afternoon please complete form below:
Christmas Fayre – Tuesday 3 December
Our Christmas Fayre is on Tuesday 3 December from 9.15 am till 12.00 pm. Please see timetable below:
9.20 am Primary 1
9.40 am Primary 2
10.00 am Primary 3
10.10 am Primary 4
11.10 am Primary 5
11.20 am Primary 6
Our P7s are helping out all morning
