You are invited to Come Dine With Me in our dining hall on Thursday 16 May at the following times:

P3C 11.45 am, P3K 11.55 am, P3S 12.05 pm, P3W 12.15 pm

Starter

Chicken & Rice Soup

Mains

Roast Beef & Yorkshire Pudding with Baby Potatoes

Baked Potato with Coleslaw

Pick & Mix with Tuna Sandwich

Desserts

Seasonal Fruit Tart

Yogurt

Fresh Fruit

Choice of 2 course from above menu.  All P3 pupils are free of charge.  £2.40 for each adult – to be paid through ParentPay.  If you wish to join us please complete form below:

P6K and P6M had a very informative morning at Danger Detectives.  Lots of different safety activities to get us all thinking about keeping safe.

The P6/7 football team play Hillhead P.S. on Wednesday (3.30pm) at Hillhead. Please complete the consent form if your child has been selected for the team and confirm if you are able to help with transport.

 

This week, we are celebrating National Digital Week at Onthank Primary. Children were given a challenge at assembly to all log in to Glow by the end of this week. There will be lots of digitally focused lessons this week. Please see the link below for more information and ideas for National Digital Week.

https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/ndlw2018/2019/03/13/national-digital-learning-week-2019/

You are invited to Come Dine With Me in our dining hall on Tuesday 14 May at the following times:

P2H 11.45 am, P2K 11.55 am, P2S 12.05 pm, P2ST 12.15 pm

Starter

Vegetable Soup

Main Meal

Spaghetti Meatballs with Tomato Pasta

Veggie Pizza & Salad

Pick & Mix with Cheese Sandwich

Dessert

Fruit Crumble with Custard

Fresh Fruit

Yogurt

Choice of 2 courses from above menu.  All P2 pupils are free of charge.  £2.40 for each adult – pay through ParentPay.  If you wish to join us please complete form below.

Active Schools P4/5 Football Festival will take place on Tuesday 14th May at Whatriggs Primary School (3.30-4.30pm).  Please indicate on the consent form below if you are able to help with transport. The following pupils have been selected for the team:

P5M Jessica Anderson

P5M Niamh Lochrie

P5M Emily Thomson

P5I Sophie Kerr

P5I Jade Graham

P4F Lyla Mathieson

P4M Emily McNamara

P4E Ellie Nicol

P4E Brooke Morgan

P4M Jodie Fleming

 Primary 1

Mason McCristall – describing an interesting object

Ailish Walker – being a Super Scientist!

Luke Sloan – being a ‘pattern-sniffer’ when doing Maths calculations

Kerr McMillan – trying hard with his writing

Rowan Milligan – excellent class work

 Primary 2

Alfie Orr – a big improvement of handwriting

Josh Boax – being kind and helpful in class

Lucas McAvoy – improved, neater handwriting

Derryn Cree – his very detailed drawings and great writing and spelling

 Primary 3

Noah Richmond – trying really hard to join his handwriting

Maddison Paton – lovely presentation of jotter work

Logan McCristall – making good choices this week

Shae Smith – having beautiful writing in his homework

 Primary 4

Baillie McFarlane – being kind and generous in class and to our new Classroom Assistant Mrs Seaton

Keira Bennett – a fantastic 1970s Performance

Jamie Sim – joining in with P4M and performing YMCA like a professional!

 Primary 5

Lucie Callaghan – always giving 100% in lessons

P5E Whole Class – showing enthusiasm and hard work when learning about mixed numbers and proper fractions

Reece Glover – delightful division

P5M & P5E Spaniards – incredible singing performance

 Primary 6

James McIlvanney – having a super attitude to school despite a very sore hip

Cameron McCreadie – a responsible attitude

Blair Ferguson – showing kindness to others and working very well in class

 Primary 7

Angeline Bain – consistent positive attitude in class

Saul Duffy – showing great maturity

Ellie Lewis – teaching the class a fantastic art lesson

 

Have you heard of Lucy’s Blue Day?

This is a beautifully illustrated book aimed at addressing the mental health of children.

We have two copies of the book in school. One of which was donated by an ex Loanhead Primary pupil who is raising money to buy a book for every primary school in East Ayrshire.

About Lucy

Lucy is a very special little girl with magical hair. It changes colour with her emotions. If she is feeling happy it is purple. If she is jealous, it will turn green.
This charming story is a tale of when Lucy wakes up and her hair is blue and she doesn’t know why. She soon learns that it is #OkNotToBeOk.

“What a charming book that we are sure will help enormously”. Stephen Fry

“Such a clever, common sense and totally relatable way to talk about mental health”. Lorraine Kelly

We are very lucky to have the author Chris Duke visiting Onthank Primary on Tuesday 25th June to read the book and answer questions.

Chris is travelling from Forfar to visit us and he will visit Galston Primary and Hillhead Primary on the same day to share the same message.

He has offered parents and carers a discount code if you wish to buy a copy of the book. Our code is ONTHANK. This removes the cost of P+P. Any books ordered after 24th June will be full price.

You can order from www.lucysblueday.com

A version for older children and teenagers is available to pre-order. Details can be found on the website.

Both versions of the book help children to understand that they are not alone and that there are people who can help if you are feeling blue.

P3W explored the various emotions and related it to their own lives.

We have started rehearsals for our Scottish Opera 1719 show.  We have a workshop next week with Scottish Opera staff to help us prepare for the performance on Friday 17th May at 2:15pm (tea and coffee from 1:45pm).  We hope you can come and watch us at our afternoon performance.

To help us learn the songs, pupils can listen and sing along to the tracks at home using the following link.

https://www.scottishopera.org.uk/join-in/opera-for-schools/1719-teaching-resources/#teaching-tracks-7602

 

 

This week our school celebrated its 60th anniversary with a range of concerts across the school and we want to know your views! A huge thank you to everyone who was able to make it along.

Would you give it a 5 star rating?

Comment below and let us know what you thought about our performances! We will be sure to share your comments with staff and pupils.

Well done to everyone (staff, pupils, parents, carers and friends) for 3 fantastic shows today. Everyone had a part to play in making today a brilliant success.  The enjoyment in every pupils’ face today was delightful and it made us  proud of you all?. Well done also to Primary Ones who made their birthday film earlier  last month. The film was shown during all 3 shows today. Your dances were super. ?

Thank you for the generous donations towards our chosen charity: Memories are Better than Dreams. ( We will update you with an exact amount but it is over £1000?).

Our Onthank memorabilia is on display and our stage is set as we prepare for our 60th Birthday Party tomorrow!

To celebrate the school’s 60th Birthday in style, our young people have taken ownership for designing and creating 3 special concerts with performances based on their favourite highlights from across the decades.

Our Birthday Concerts will take place tomorrow, WEDNESDAY 1 MAY, in our school hall and in the following format:

P2 & P3 Concert at 9.30 am

P4 & P5 Concert at 11.15 am

P6 & P7 Concert at 2.00 pm

P1 pupils are making a video which will be shown at each concert therefore we invite P1 families to attend a performance of their choice.

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

P6 pupils are taking part in Experimental Learning – Danger Detectives at Take A Bow Opportunity Centre, New Farm Loch, Kilmarnock.  P6K and P6M are going on Monday 13 May and P6A are going on Tuesday 21 May.  The bus will leave the school prompt at 9.00 am and will return by lunchtime.  Suitable outdoor clothing should be worn.  Each class will need 3 parent helpers so if you are able to help out  please complete form below.

Dear Families,

Firstly we would like to congratulate all students who took part in Dance Fest 2019 for a fantastic performance and for positively representing our school and community.

You will find a copy of the Dance Fest 2019 DVD Order Form by clicking this link. These should be sent to the address provided on the form.

Following the excellent feedback from event organisers regarding our students, their attitude and talent, we would like the Dance Fest team to form our ‘Onthank Ambassadors’. 

Onthank Ambassadors will continue to work alongside Mr Swan in developing their dance, performing art and leadership skills to represent the school in the final term.

The first opportunity will be performing at each 60th Birthday Concert so please be advised pupils will need their costume on Wednesday 1st May.

With this in mind ‘Onthank Ambassadors’ will continue with their Friday after school club 3pm – 4pm and will continue to June.

Mr Swan looks forward to seeing you all on Friday 3rd May 2019.

#teamOnthank #DanceFest2019 #OnthankAmbassador

 

Tickets for our 60th Birthday Celebrations on Wednesday 1 May are now available to purchase through ParentPay.  We are asking for donations for “Memories are Better than Dreams ……..” in memory of Lara who sadly passed away in September last year.

“Memories are Better than Dreams ……………………” – based in Crosshouse Hospital, Kilmarnock.

Lara loved Onthank Primary and all her friends she made here.  She loved to smile, laugh, dance and help people.  She had so many lovely, happy memories of school and we are so thankful for this and all the support we have had from her friends and staff at the school.   Lara, her Dad and I found so much comfort and support from this very special local charity and it would be lovely if we could continue to support them.  It’s the little things that make such a difference and always to remember the happiness in the saddest of times ……….

Memories are Better than Dreams aims to help families make special memories with their children towards the end of their life and following their death.

Having a child with a long term condition is very stressful for families and places considerable financial strain on them with parents often having to give up work to care for their child.  This can make it very difficult for the family to provide the opportunities to make lasting memories of their child.

They provide memory making activities, headstones for the child, special memory boxes, remembrance items such as necklaces of handprints but the help they give is individual to each family and tailored to fulfil their wishes.

From Lara’s mum

We are having a Birthday party on Friday 3 May in the dining hall.  All P1-P3 pupils receive free school meals so no cost.  P4-P7s cost £2.10 (pay through ParentPay) except for children in receipt of free school meals.

Tray with the following:

Sausage Roll, Pizza Slice, Hot dog, Sandwich, Mozzarella Stick

Birthday Cake and Ice Cream

All served with Milkshake, Milk or Juice

Well done on all the P6/7 pupils that competed in the national championships. The results were as follows:

P6 Girls

Erin Tonner – 74th

Rhainnon Smith – 87th

Lucy Wilson – 107th

Millie Allan – 115th

Carrie Lithgow – 117th

P6 Boys

Miller Davidson – 30th

Lucas Bryden – 39th

Lewis McFadzean – 46th

P7 Girls

Isla Tonner – 6th

P7 Boys

Adam Gold – 52nd

Lewis Hope – 62nd

 

The school would like to thank Eddie Tonner for organising the event for the pupils. Thank you to all the parents that attended and supported our pupils

Well done to the P4/5  basketball team who placed 4th overall in the final of the East Ayrshire School Championships at Kilmarnock College.

Primary 3

Wednesday 1st May

It’s almost show time. Don’t forget to order tickets through Parent Pay and tickets will then be delivered to your child.
Can you please send your child to school on Monday with their show costume in a carrier bag. Please label everything!

On Thursday 2nd May Primary 3 are planning to visit the Dean Park to hide special stones they are designing this week. Keep your eyes peeled next time you visit!

Please provide your child with a snack and drink to take to the park. We will return to school for lunch as normal. Children should wear suitable clothing for the Scottish weather!

If there is anyone willing to help us out on the trip please contact the school office.

Homework will continue as normal next week. This week continue to revise all sounds taught so far and remember to log into Bug Club.

In term 4 we will be covering 2 mini topics, the first being ‘Here come the Vikings’ where children will be designing their very own tunic. If possible please send in a white/cream pillowcase for this activity by Friday 3rd May.

Please complete the form below to allow your child to play in the upcoming Basketball Festival on Friday 26  April. Pupils should wear a tracksuit, bring a packed lunch and water.  Faye Meikle (Active Schools Coordinator) will accompany the pupils to the event at Kilmarnock College. The bus will leave at 10.30am and return to school around 1.45pm .

The team:

Arran Cowan

Sophie Hopkins

Lily Nimbley

Daniel Harvey

Declan Angus

Max Young

Lewis Kirk

Mitchell Birtles

 

P5E had a run through of the show with their fellow P5 classes today and following this rehearsal we discussed costume ideas.  As I posted before most pupils are playing children and therefore these pupils can wear casual clothes.  Our scientists are going to wear a white polo shirt with dark trousers and the head scientist a red polo shirt.

There is a post on the Onthank P5 page that shows some clothing trends from the 2000s decade so if you are able to achieve any of these looks then that would be great but not essential.

There will be a dress rehearsal on Tuesday 30th April so pupils are to bring in their costumes for this day (in a bag and labelled).  The costumes can then be left in the classroom ready for Wednesday (show day!).

In the meantime if your child has any lines please ensure they practise them to the point where they can say them without needing a script, unless they are a narrator.

Many thanks for your continued support.

P5E and Miss Ellis

As parents/carers of P5E will know the class are performing short sketches relating to the changes in technology during the 2000s.  In terms of costumes most pupils are playing children and therefore do not need anything special.  However, I have posted some pictures of so called noughties clothing ‘trends’ on our Onthank P5 blog, please have a look and if you are able to provide these clothes or something similar that would be great.  Anything you send in should be labelled with your child’s name and class.

Many thanks for P5E and Miss Ellis 🙂

 

Please complete the form below to allow your son to play in the upcoming Ayrshire Cup game on Thursday 18 April. We will be leaving school at 2.30pm and travelling to Cumnock to play at Cumnock Juniors ground. Expected time of return at Onthank PS 4.45pm approx.

Please note Cumnock’s park is an artificial surface so only moulded footwear is permitted.

Thank You

 Primary 1

Ollie Sinclair – working hard to learn new skills

Reem Altamr – speaking out in class and having confidence to have conversations

Leah Whyte – excellent effort at all times

Robbie Hughes – excellent story writing

 Primary 2

Cameron Lindsay – being considerate and helpful

Josh Boax – excellent answers at Maths time

Gurkirit Singh – accurate work in Maths

Maci Hopes – fantastic Literacy work

 Primary 3

Molly McMahon – excellent skills in Literacy

Olivia McCallion – being confident collecting the Big Pedal data

Reece Hamilton – a huge improvement in his sentence writing

Ellie Calder – showing great enthusiasm during 90s show rehearsals

 Primary 4

Emily McPhail – helping her classmates and being kind

Erin Patterson – making better social choices

Adam Sarwar – being such a lovely boy who is trying hard with his writing skills

 Primary 5

Chloe Kirkwood – hard work and perseverance in Literacy and Numeracy

Katie Brown – showing enthusiasm and determination in drama

Liam Rogerson – super poetry recital of Daffodils

Melody Longmuir – working well at area in Maths

 Primary 6

Olivia Cooper – constant super effort to all aspects of work

Rebecca Henderson – showing kindness to a younger pupil

P6K Dancefest Group – delivering a super performance!

 Primary 7

Sophie Dickie, Rebecca Forrest & Alix Hartley – for being an excellent ambassador at Dancefest

Lee Curran – excellent Maths work

Leighah Campbell – always giving 100%

Liam Ross – sharing mature viewpoints during Divided City

 Special Award

Mitchell Birtles P4M – being polite and mannerly