Onthank Primary School

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March 16, 2020
by Mrs WRIGHT
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Coronavirus and Onthank Primary’s plans

Thank you for your continued support as we,  like the rest of the country, respond to the situation in relation to Coronavirus.  I am very grateful for the measured, appropriate and cooperative response of parents/carers in helping us to manage this situation.

I am sure that you will appreciate that it is difficult to predict what the impact on schools might be in the future in what is clearly a rapidly changing picture. Please be assured that we continue to collaborate with, and act upon the advice of, the relevant organisations and are taking steps to plan for the future.  Like all East Ayrshire schools, we will use our school app to get information to you.
At the moment,  our priority is to maintain a calm learning environment for our young people. Whilst not wanting to be dismissive of the potential effects on the wider population, we want our pupils to understand that in the majority of cases the effects of the virus can be relatively mild.  Additionally, we will continue to reiterate through class lessons and assemblies, important messages about hygiene. Thank you for your support in reinforcing these messages too.
 Please click on the link for further information.

https://www.nhsinform.scot/coronavirus

Following a Headteacher meeting on Friday which focused on the impact of the Conorovirus,  schools were asked to look at Digital solutions to keep in touch which staff and children who are self-isolating,

As a  digital school, pupils at Onthank already use digital technology in a variety of ways such as Bug Club, Active Maths and children’s individual blogs.  We plan to continue and extend our use of Digital technology.  At this time we have created a Microsoft Team for each class from Primary 5 to 7.  We will be giving tutorials to classes over the next few days.  Children in these classes have been assigned a survey to complete.

Parents can support this by making sure that your child, where possible, can access their schoolwork via a home tablet, laptop, PC or smartphone.  If it is not possible to have access to the internet we will look for alternative solutions.

 

March 15, 2020
by Mrs WRIGHT
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Communcation via school app

For reliable information our school app will be our main source of communication with parents/carers. You should check our news and message sections. Please can any parents who have not downloaded the app, do so as soon as possible. Thanks.

To download on iPhone, please visit: CLICK

To download on Android, please visit: CLICK

March 13, 2020
by User deactivated
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Seasons for Growth – Session 1

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.

 

March 11, 2020
by eajulie.klein@glow
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Sustrans Mile Post Competition

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!

March 11, 2020
by Mrs WRIGHT
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Cyber safe

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.

March 11, 2020
by Mrs Andrew
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Sport Relief – Friday 13 March 2020

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.

 

March 11, 2020
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This Week’s Star Pupils

 

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

March 9, 2020
by Mr McIlwraith
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P5/6/7 Youth Club Reminder

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

March 5, 2020
by A. ONTHANKPS
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Onthank at Inverclyde

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 …

March 5, 2020
by Mrs Andrew
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Parents’ Afternoon / Evening – Thursday 19 March 2020

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.

March 5, 2020
by ealesley.williams@glow
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World Book Day 2020

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.

March 4, 2020
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RespectMe Parent/Carer Training Opportunity – PLEASE READ

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

March 4, 2020
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This Week’s Star Pupils

                

 

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.?

 

February 28, 2020
by Mrs Findlay
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East Ayrshire Property Pledge Launch

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.?

February 28, 2020
by eakirsty.mccall@glow
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Alan Brown MP Visits Primary 3

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.

 

February 27, 2020
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Onthank Tea Dance – SIGN UP TODAY!

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

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February 25, 2020
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RESPECT ME – PARENT ANTI BULLYING WORKSHOP – WEDNESDAY 26TH FEB!

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

February 25, 2020
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RESPECTME PARENT/CARER WORKSHOP INFORMATION

We hope all #ouronthank families have shared a wonderful February weekend together!

Our staff and parent Respectful Relationships Ambassadors have been meeting to create our Parent/Carer Workshop and look forward to sharing this with you at the end of the month.

SAVE THE DATE

Date: Wednesday 26th February

Time: 6.30pm – 7.30pm

Where: Onthank Primary Main Hall

This will be an informative, interactive evening where our Respectful Relationship Ambassadors will share the vision statement, you will be made aware of where to access further information on anti-bullying and participate in a Restorative Practice session.

Get it in the diary now!

We look forward to welcoming all young people back to school tomorrow!

February 21, 2020
by ealesley.williams@glow
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World Thinking Day 2020

World Thinking Day 2020 is embracing the theme of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. World Thinking Day is celebrated on 22nd February every year. It is celebrated around the world by organisations such as Girl Guides, Brownies, Scouts, Rainbows, Beavers, Boys Brigade and Anchor Boys.

We invited our pupils to wear their organisation uniforms to school today.

Everyone looks so proud to belong to their club.

February 18, 2020
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Spring Community Night – JOIN THE FUN NOW!

COMMUNITY NIGHT IS BACK FOR ALL THE FAMILY!

SIGN UP NOW – ALL INFORMATION ON POSTER!

Community Night is a great way to bring our young people and their families together and share meaningful experiences with our full school community. Get involved NOW!

ALL YOUNG PEOPLE MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT/CARER.

Please complete the form and let us know you’re coming – let’s make this the best one yet!

#ouronthank #togetherwecan #dontmissout

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February 18, 2020
by Mrs Andrew
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P6 ‘Lifeboat’

P6 are visiting the Palace Theatre to see ‘Lifeboat’ (World War II Drama) on Monday 2 March 2020.  The bus will leave school around 12.15 pm and return by 3.00 pm.  The children will have an early lunch on this day.

The cost of this outing is £7.50 per pupil to be paid through ParentPay – if you would like to pay via Paypoint please call the school for a Barcode Letter.

February 16, 2020
by ealesley.williams@glow
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Children’s Mental Health Week 2020 – Find Your Brave

Children’s Mental Health Week 2020 took place between 3rd – 9th February and this year the theme was ‘Find Your Brave’.

Mental Health problems affect about 1 in 10 children and young people. Through our Health and Wellbeing programme in East Ayrshire we strive to support our pupils by offering many opportunities to share how they are feeling and to look at strategies to help them when they may be feeling sad, stressed or anxious. Pupils learn that their emotional wellbeing is just as important as their physical wellbeing.

Last week, many classes looked at ‘What makes you feel brave?’ and encouraged pupils to try something new to build confidence and to feel good about themselves.

The main message always given is that there is always someone to talk in school whether it is a friend, the class teacher or another member of staff.

February 14, 2020
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Onthank @ Dance Fest – Support #ouronthank

P6/7 Families & Onthank Wider School Community,

I am delighted to announce our P6/7 Dance Ambassadors have been selected to perform at Dance Fest 2020 – congratulations for qualifying!

PERFORMANCE DATE: Wednesday 25th March 2020

VENUE: The Palace Theatre, Green Street, Kilmarnock KA1 3BN

TIME: 7pm – 9pm

TICKET PRICE: £8/£6

Tickets are available NOW from The Palace Theatre on 01563 554900.

All members of our school community are invited to support our P6/7 Dance Ambassadors and cheer on #ouronthank

Our 2020 Team will be taken by bus to The Palace Theatre on Wednesday 26th March at 2:30pm for a Dress Rehearsal on stage. The young people will then stay at the venue for the remainder of the evening with school staff. If you are a parent/carer and would also like to volunteer to supervise our team prior to the performance please let Mr Swan know.

Your child will need to bring a packed dinner to school on the day – as healthy as possible please prior to dancing!

Dancers will be given a costume requirements list from Mr Swan next week which he can speak through with at parent/carers on collection.

A DVD of the performance will be available to order on the evening through The Palace.

Parents/Carers – if you require any additional information at this stage you know where I am!

Mr S. #goteam #ouronthank #DanceFest2020 #THEBEST

February 13, 2020
by Mrs Andrew
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Athletics Team

The Athletics Team will train at the Athletics Arena, Queens Drive, Kilmarnock on Wednesday 26 February from 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm.

Please complete form below:

The Athletics Team are taking part in the Athletics Regional Final on Friday 28 February. They will be leaving school just after 9.00 am and returning around 2.00 pm.  The competition is on from 10.45 am – 12.45 pm.  All parents welcome to attend and support the Team.

February 13, 2020
by Mrs Andrew
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Valentine’s Buffet – Friday 14 February

We have a change of menu tomorrow in the Dining Hall – a Valentine’s Buffet.

Chicken Strips / Sausage Rolls / Sandwiches / Pizza Slices / Mozzerella Sticks

Red Velvet Cupcakes / Strawberry Ice-cream

Milk / Milkshake / Juice

The price for this is £2.15 to be paid through ParentPay (or free if your child is in P1-P3 or entitled to free school meals).

 

February 5, 2020
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This Week’s Star Pupils

 

 

 

 

Primary 1

Shane – Working hard with French numbers.

Oscar – Working hard at all times in class.

Starla – Contributing to a class discussion about interesting sentences.

Emily – Fabulous Phonics, well done!

 

Primary 2

Ava – Outstanding effort and writing

Connor – using spelling strategies to write larger words.

Euan  – Fantastic writing

 

Primary 3

Blaine – Super spelling

Charli – trying hard with her Scottish poem

Shanai – settling in well to her new school! Lovely girl!

Khayri – super 2 x table work

 

Primary 4

Jack – always trying hard and always smiling

Olivia – being very helpful in class

Asmaa – writing super sentences about the Titanic

Esa – reciting her poem beautifully

 

Primary 5

Ryan – Progress in  maths

Lewis – Good comprehension answers for All about Castles

Amy – fantastic work in writing

 

Primary 6

Liam – Learning his poem

Chloe – A fantastic Scottish Burns recital poem – The Puddock

Daniel – Being an excellent contribution during class discussions

 

Primary 7

Katie – Motivation to learn even when facing challenges

Andrew – has done some great work in currency conversion in Numeracy

P7S – being a pleasure to teach. Good Luck!

February 3, 2020
by Mrs Andrew
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Mr Simpson’s Leaving Pizza Party

 

We are having a Leaving Pizza Party for Mr Simpson on Thursday 6 February in our Dining Hall for pupils.

Our menu on this day is:

Cheese & Tomato Pizza

Ham & Pineapple Pizza

Chicken & Sweetcorn Pizza

All Pizza served with Fries & Salad

Chocolate Muffins or Ice-cream

Milk, Milkshake, Juice or Water

The cost of this is £2.15 (to be paid through ParentPay) or free if your child is in P1-P3 or entitled to a free school meal.

January 30, 2020
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This Week’s Star Pupils

Primary 1

Ruby – Super Subtraction!

Zak – An outstanding recount of The Three Little Pig’s Story

Cara – Excellent Subtraction Work

Ava – Writing a super sentence on her own

Tyler – making his own book

 

Primary 2

Callum – Super answering in class and at group times

Sonny – Becoming an independent worker in literacy and numeracy

Baylee – Amazing sentences

 

Primary 3

Brandon – Excellent phonics

Georgie – Super imaginative story

Hannah – having such a bubbly friendly personalty and a caring heart!

Aidynn – Super attempt at joined handwriting

 

Primary 4

Amy – super subtraction of a 3 digit number from a 3 digit number.

Jaxon – A positive attitude to all learning in class

Lennon – being a ‘Titanic’ expert

Primary 5

Erin – for her great ideas for her story writing

Emma – displaying a very hardworking and respectful attitude in P5

 

Primary 6

P6A – fantastic poetry recitals

Kerr – always working hard in class

Aimee – great commitment and pleasant manners at all times

Charlotte – writing an excellent report on Britain Prepares for War

 

Primary 7

Brandon – understanding and calculating percentages

 

January 27, 2020
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Mr Franchi’s P6 Guitar Lessons – Sign Up NOW!

Families,

Our extra curricular activities continue to grow at Onthank Primary School with the addition of guitar lessons thanks to our very own Mr Franchi.

Starting Date? Monday 3rd February – June 2020

When? Monday Lunchtimes 12.45pm – 1.15pm

Where? Mr Franchi’s Classroom

What stage? P6 ONLY

How many spaces? 8

Owning a guitar would be preferable, however, we are also looking to acquire additional instruments to support the club.

Any guitar donations would be warmly received with many thanks.

If our young people generate a strong interest and wish to have their own guitar, we can also look at securing a deal.

Mr Franchi is proposing to continue working with the group when they move in to P7.

With only 8 spaces – sign up now by calling the office on 01563 525477!

 

January 23, 2020
by eatracey.hamilton@glow
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Gym Kits

Hi everyone

We are looking for some help.  Many of our pupils don’t have full gym kits which makes it harder for them to access the full curriculum correctly.

If you have any spare gym shoes or shorts that your children have outgrown would you be kind enough to send it to the school and we can have a bank of kits to help all pupils take P.E.?

Thanks in advance

January 22, 2020
by Mrs Andrew
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This Week’s Star Pupils

 

Primary 1

Zac  – Super reading

Calvin  – Excellent reading skills when decoding his words

Liam  – trying very hard to blend words

Rebecca  – writing an interesting letter to the friendly dragon

Primary 2

Olivia  – excellent effort in completing tasks

Emily – writing in sentences and using joining words

Abigail  – amazing poetry recital

Primary 3

Hannah  – beautiful handwriting

Josh  – being a super sorter of sounds

Jessica – fantastic improvement in maths! WOW

Dylan – behaving very well during ‘Massage’ with Mrs Haining

Primary 4

Molly  – fantastic writing using adjectives and similes

Riley – working hard in class tasks

Lewis  – best boat design which held 96 cubes!

Leighann – best boat design which held 96 cubes

Tulisa  – reciting her 4x table perfectly

Primary 5

Rowan  – super shield homework

P5I – fantastic poetry recitals

Oliver – great story writing!

Lyla  – her positive attitude and excellence in PE

Primary 6

Melody – great participation in class discussions

Mia – fantastic fractions

Mia – working well in maths

Aran  – super use of division strategies!

Primary 7

Bailey – always having a very positive work ethic

Leyton  – trying hard to learn his poem for our Scottish Assembly

P7S – being tremendous buddies to P1B

 

January 20, 2020
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Changes to BugClub

Firstly, a huge thank you to all parents and carers who were able to make us aware of the changes and difficulties that were occurring when logging in to BugClub recently. Having investigated this, it appears logging in to BugClub has changed.

When searching for BugClub in your internet search engine, please type in ‘Active Learn BugClub login’.

This should take you to this page:

Click on the top link: https://www.activelearnprimary.co.uk/login?c=0

 

You should now get to here:

Click on the ‘Log In’ button to take you to the new login page on the ‘Pearson’ website where you enter your BugClub login as normal:

A reminder that our school code is kg9j.

January 17, 2020
by eajulie.klein@glow
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First Minister’s Reading Challenge – Dyslexia Friendly Schools

Today our DFS ambassadors (P4K) have been busy organising the launch of the First Minister’s Reading Challenge.

It is believed that reading has the power to change lives and that developing a love of reading in childhood can have a huge impact on educational attainment and future wellbeing.

The First Minister’s Reading Challenge is open to every pupil in P1-P7 in Scotland. We know that reading journeys can be personal to every single child but, to encourage and motivate schools and pupils to get involved, a number of challenges have been set that we hope will inspire and develop a love of reading.

Find out more about taking part in the First Minister’s Reading Challenge by clicking the link below:

https://www.readingchallenge.scot/about/information-parents-and-carers

Where will your reading journey take you?

January 17, 2020
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OUR ACTIVITIES – SIGN UP NOW & PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION

Families,

Please see all information below regarding our After School Activities and complete the form below.

For activities starting at 3pm young people will be collected from their class and taken to the area of the school where the activity will be led, then chaperoned to the main office for collection. Any activities after 3pm, can all young people please congregate at the main office where they will be collected.

Please pay close attention to the START DATE of each activity and any durations noted. If a duration is not noted the activity will run to the Easter Holiday.

When Gymnastics starts (17.02.20) pupils are encouraged to wear their gym kit. P3/4 pupils will change at the end of the day. If the numbers for gymnastics are high, you will receive a letter from Mr Swan to inform you if we will operate a Group 1/Group 2 split.

PARENT/CARER VOLUNTEERS – if you have availability to support any of our activities, working alongside Mr Swan and OPS staff, please contact Mr Swan on steven.swan@east-ayrshire.gov.uk or give your details to Mrs Andrew at the office.

We have tried to accommodate pupil/community voice in the creation of Our Activities and are already working hard to secure those activities which currently do not appear. We thank you for you cooperation and support here.

Any questions, please contact Mr Swan.

Here’s to a great term!

#ouronthank #afterschoolactivities

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January 14, 2020
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Santa Dash – THANK YOU

Onthank Community,

We are thrilled to announce our Santa Dash raised a grand total of £1663.90 for Onthank Primary School! Well done!

Your generosity, encouragement and support is never taken for granted and nothing would be possible without it. Just look at what we achieved – together. Thank you!

Bring on our 2020 events!

#ouronthank #ourcommunity

January 14, 2020
by ealesley.williams@glow
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Koala Protectors

As a RRS we have a duty to offer support where we can to other countries in need.

The pupils have been discussing the tragedy in Australia and have been asking how we can help.

We have made a donation to the WWF charity to become ‘Koala Protectors’. Our donation will help towards the care needed to help injured koalas and to help in the restoration phase after the fires.

We will also receive updates from WWF.

Our actions have helped towards the following Global Goals for Sustainable Development…

January 13, 2020
by eanicola.newall@glow
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GAMES

We are looking for good quality games that could be used in our classrooms during wet playtimes.  If you are having a clear out after Christmas and have games that you no longer need/want, then please send them into school.  Thank you for your continued support.

January 10, 2020
by Mrs Andrew
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Staffing Update

An opportunity has arisen to support another school in our local authority and Mrs Findlay has agreed to the request made by the Head of Education to support Sorn Primary for a short period of time.  She will maintain close links with Onthank and this will allow the Onthank management team to expand their remits during this time and experience additional responsibility.  This temporary transfer will begin as of Monday, January 13th.   On Monday Miss Cook will be available to support Infant registration.  Throughout the week other Principal teachers will be asked to carry out aspects of Mrs Findlay’s remit.

Primary 7 parents are aware that Mr Simpson is leaving and we now know he will continue at Onthank until the February holiday this will gives us plenty of time to plan a smooth transition.

If parents have any questions please contact the school on 01563 525477.

 

January 9, 2020
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2020 COMMUNITY NIGHT CELEBRATION – HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Welcome back #ouronthank community!

What better way to join together and celebrate the start of 2020 than a family night for everyone! Come along, join the fun, dance your way into family fitness and launch the year in style!

As always, details on the poster above.

PLEASE REMEMBER ALL YOUNG PEOPLE MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. 

Complete the form and let us know you’re coming and share on social media to help us spread the word!

2020 – WE ARE READY FOR YOU! 

#ouronthank #ourcommunity #letsdothis

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January 8, 2020
by Mrs Andrew
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This Week’s Star Pupils

Primary 1

Corey – making sensible choices and trying hard

Emma – writing super sentences

Riley – trying really hard to make positive choices

Hannah – achieving a personal goal

Primary 2

Sofia – super Numeracy work – well done!

Kyle – using various movement skills well during PE

Tehya – learning lots of letters in our alphabet

Kerr – always being helpful in class

Primary 3

Jay – super subtracting

Amelia – fab Christmas news writing

Logan – super subtraction skills

Mylie – always being well behaved and mannerly

Primary 4

Ross – working hard on his maths even though he found it very hard!

Maddison – supporting her classmate during an ICT task

All of P4K – working super hard on addition with carrying

Alfie – displaying lovely manners

Primary 5

Luke – well considered answers

James – always displaying a responsible attitude

All of P5T – their hard work and enthusiasm in numeracy

Primary 6

Nathan – super participation in discussion & having a great attitude to his learning.

Jennifer – always working hard

Tom – great improvement in literacy assessments

Jay – Excellent effort in all curricular areas

Primary 7

Jamie – enthusiasm for all learning

Brandon – returning to school with a positive mental attitude

James – his tremendous performance during mastermind

January 8, 2020
by ealesley.williams@glow
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Lucy Pear Visits P4

Last year P1-4 enjoyed a visit from the author Chris Duke who wrote the book ‘Lucy’s Blue Day’. This is a delightful little book which is a stimulus for discussing emotions.

Lucy Pear has magical hair which changes colour depending on her emotions. Lucy is excited when her hair is purple, angry when it is red and blue when she feels sad.

She soon learns that it is #OkNotToBeOk and that these feelings will soon pass.

Violet in P4K was so excited to waken up on Christmas morning to discover that Santa had brought her a Lucy doll. Lucy visited the ‘Rocks’ rotation group during Health and Wellbeing and she listened to the class checking in with their hair colour of the day.

Children's Mental Health Week 2020 will take place from 3rd February – 9th February 2020 and as always we will be supporting our pupils by offering opportunities to share experiences, emotions and we will have a focus on the theme ' Find Your Brave'. More information to follow.

January 6, 2020
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AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES INFORMATION

Dear Families,

Onthank Primary staff, along with Active Schools, have already drafted a Jan-March 2020 ‘Our Onthank Activities’ which will be shared on the Blog at the end of the week when all details/staff have been confirmed.

You will then be able to sign your young person up for as many after school activities as they wish!

The range of activities comes after your community voice feedback on the Blog questionnaire over the holiday. Please be assured we are working hard to accommodate and schedule all requests. There is still time to complete this and we warmly invite you and your young person to do so.

ACTIVITIES WILL START WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY 20TH JANUARY. 

We thank you in advance for your continued support in the scheduling of ‘Our Onthank Activities’ and look forward to an exciting term ahead.

If you have any questions please comment below or speak with Mr Swan.

Thank you!

#ouronthank #ouractivities

January 6, 2020
by ealesley.williams@glow
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RRS – Global Goals

In 2015, world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for a better world by 2030. These goals have the power to end poverty, fight inequality and address the urgency of climate change.

As we are now in 2020 there are only 10 years to achieve these goals for sustainable development.

Everyone can contribute to making sure the Global Goals are met.

As a Rights Respecting School we will be familiarising ourselves again with these goals and be considering how we can help to make a real difference.

IT’S TIME TO ACT, FOR PEOPLE AND THE PLANET!

P4 have been learning about the Global Goals during Health and Wellbeing time. Everyone is very motivated to play their part.

January 5, 2020
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A reminder of changes to entry and exits due to Early Childhood Centre expansion

As we welcome our children back to school tomorrow, work is starting in the Primary 1 and 2 playground to expand Onthank Early Childhood Centre. Construction work means the gate nearest the NUKLEUS community centre will close.

The middle gate will be re- opened along with all other gates. To avoid congestion we would like to change entry and exits for Primary 2, 3 and 4 children. Primary 2 children will enter and exit the building from the doors that were previously used by Primary 3 and 4. Primary 3 and 4 will enter and exit school from the P5, 6 and 7 playground. Staff explained this to pupils before we stopped and we will also be available on the first day back to help direct all pupils to the correct entry point. We were able to discuss this at our Parent Council meetings and thank parents for their input.

Please see the map below for entries and exits:

January 5, 2020
by Mr McIlwraith
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Christmas Jumper & Party Outfit Donations Welcome

Has your child outgrown their Christmas jumper or party outfit?

As part of our commitment to our Eco-School status, we are collecting the following items after the festive season:

  • Christmas Jumpers
  • Party Outfits
  • School Uniforms

These will be available for anyone to use the following festive season! The school will store any Christmas jumpers and party outfits until November 2020 and open them up for families at this time. Perfect for the next Christmas Jumper Day!

Any donations can be dropped into the school office. Uniforms which have been donated are also available all year round at the school office – please feel free to take any items which may be of use for your family.

 

 

January 3, 2020
by Mrs Findlay
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Happy New Year

Happy New Year everyone. We are looking forward to seeing you back at school on Monday 6 January 2020. When you are taking down  your Christmas cards and decorations, please remember to bring the cards to school to be recycled as part of our Eco Programme. P6M will come to your class and collect the cards. Thank you.

December 20, 2019
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Christmas spirit in the wider community

During our Buddying time, P1B and P7S designed Christmas cards to give to our friends at Onthank ECC and Crossgates Care Home. We delivered these cards today where they were received with great thanks by children and adults alike.

 

We even joined in singing Christmas carols with our friends at Crossgates:

 

December 19, 2019
by Ms Merrick
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ECO GREEN FLAG success gets acknowledgement from Scottish Parliament

On Monday 16th December Willie Coffey MSP came to congratulate Onthank Primary and the  Eco Committee for success in attaining our 5th Green Flag. This is an internationally recognised achievement and the Eco Schools assessor: Keep Scotland Beautiful commented that our work had been outstanding!

Willie Coffey raised this as a motion in Parliament on the 18th December see below:

 

Motion S5M-20262: Willie Coffey, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18/12/2019Hide Full Motion <<

That the Parliament congratulates Onthank Primary School in Kilmarnock, on successfully achieving Eco-Schools Green Flag Award status; recognises that this Green Flag award is an internationally recognised achievement for schools and nurseries committed to learning for sustainability; understands that Eco-Schools is the largest sustainable schools programme in the world with 19.5 million children, young people and educators engaged in 67 different countries; understands that Onthank Primary School impressed the Eco-Schools assessor with the amazing work carried out over the past two years with their chosen topics of litter, transport and waste minimisation, which the school, community, parents and the surrounding community were involved with through various activities; commends everyone involved in this fantastic achievement, and wishes them further success continuing Eco-Schools work.

Supported by: Sandra White, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Finlay Carson, Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson

http://www.parliament.scot/msps/currentmsps/willie-coffey-msp.aspx

 

We are VERY PROUD of our Eco Committee, pupils, staff and community members who made this happen.  We are delighted to see Onthank on the map at a national level!

 

Well Done to everyone.  We will celebrate with a Green Day in February.  Details to follow.

#GoTeamOnthank

December 18, 2019
by Mrs Andrew
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Heather’s Wonderful Shortbread

A grandparent has suggested Heather sells her Shortbread to raise funds for the Breakfast Club.

The Elves have been busy baking Shortbread and is now available to buy from the Kitchen from today until it’s all gone.

Price – £2 for 6 Biscuits – please feel free to pop in to school if you would like to buy some – we are accepting cash payments!

December 17, 2019
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SANTA DASH INFORMATION

SANTA DASH – FRIDAY 20TH DECEMBER

On our final day of term, Friday 20th December, and to celebrate Christmas Onthank style, our school will be raising funds in our very first ‘Santa Dash’!

Pupils are invited to dress up with a Santa accessory (Hat/beard/suit/full costume!) and each stage will walk/jog/run around the school building singing Christmas songs!

Pupils will stay with their class, teacher and be supervised by additional staff throughout our Santa Dash!

Family members are invited to join their young person on the Santa Dash – dressed up together! If you intend on participating, please arrive at the main office 15 minutes prior to the starting time.

STAGE TIME STARTING/FINISHING POINT ROUND THE SCHOOL
P1 9.15am – 10.15am Main Entrance Once
P2 9.15am – 10.15am P1/2 Playground Once
P3 11.15am – 12.15pm Main Entrance Twice
P4 11.15am – 12.15pm P3/4 Playground Twice
P5 1.30pm – 2.15pm Main Entrance Three Times
P6 1.30pm – 2.15pm P1/2 Playground Three Times
P7 1.30pm – 2.15pm P3/4 Playground Four Times

 “I’m doing a Santa Dash to raise funds for my school, would you like to sponsor me?”

We invite our pupils, (and parents!) to complete the sponsorship form which pupils will be given tomorrow by asking family, friends and neighbours to sponsor their Santa Dash.

Please hand in your sponsorship form and all raised funds to Mrs Andrew in the office on Thursday 19th December.

This information will also be given in letter form to all young people tomorrow.

Thank you for a wonderful year of Community events and fundraising for our school and we look forward to sharing more memories together in 2020!

Merry Christmas!

See you at the Santa Dash starting line!

#ouronthank #SantaDash #HoHoHo

 

December 16, 2019
by eatracey.hamilton@glow
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Christmas Choir

Hi folks

This is just a reminder that the Christmas Choir for P6-7 are heading to Morrisons on Wednesday at 10am to sing for Hansel. Pupils should bring water and can wear a Christmas headpiece.

December 16, 2019
by Miss Cook
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Primary 2 Nativity

Primary 2 would like to invite you to their performance of “The Inn-Spectors”

Venue: Main Hall – Onthank Primary School

Time: 10am

Date: 17th December 2019 (tomorrow!!)

Tea and coffee will be served after the performance.

We look forward to seeing you all there.

 

 

December 16, 2019
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Our Activities 2020 – Tell Us What You Would Like To See

Dear Families,

What a brilliant 2019 season of after school activities we have all shared together at Onthank Primary! Thank you to our young people and families for supporting our events and clubs!

Our final 2019 after school activities are:

Monday (today): P1/2 Arts & Crafts & P3/4 Arts & Crafts

Tuesday: P1-3 Gymnastics & P4-7 Gymnastics

We want to ensure our young people and families have the opportunity to create our 2020 Activities, so invite you to complete the form below together over the festive season. This will support us confirming teachers/facilitators for the New Year.

We want to hear from everyone and thank you in advance for sharing your thoughts with us.

Merry Christmas!

I would like the following after school activites in 2020

December 14, 2019
by Mrs Findlay
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Onthank Christmas Parties???

Our Christmas Parties are  next week :   P4 Monday 1.15pm  P5 Tuesday 1.15pm. P6 Wednesday 1.15pm . P123 Thursday 9.30 am   P7 Thursday 1.15pm. Children can come to school  wearing their party clothes or bring a bag to get changed at school or go home at lunchtime. Please send a note to the teacher if your child is being collected to go home on party day. 

P1,2 3 Party??

P1 2 and 3 party will take place on Thursday morning  from 9.30 am till 11.00 am and then children will go for their party food and all P1,2 and 3s will come back into the hall to see Santa and receive a class sack of presents. Parents and friends are welcome to come and join us for 11.15am to welcome Santa?? to Onthank.

Merry Christmas???? from Everyone in Onthank Primary⭐️

December 13, 2019
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December 10, 2019
by Mrs Findlay
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??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.

 

December 9, 2019
by Mr McIlwraith
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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.

 

December 9, 2019
by Mrs Andrew
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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.

 

December 9, 2019
by Miss Anderson
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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!

December 8, 2019
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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

 

December 6, 2019
by Mrs WRIGHT
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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.

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