Onthank Primary School

Please click on link below for details of changes to Entry and Exits:

Changes to Entry and Exits due to Early Childhood Expansion

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!

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.

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.

Merry Christmas?

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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.

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!

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.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to join us. Another fantastic turnout from all of the Community.?

Please click on link below for P7 Letter and Transition Calendar:

P7 Letter & Transition Dates

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.

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!

Both after school clubs are now off until January 2020.

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.

Week Beginning 2^nd 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 let lid lad glad silk milk

Task 3 – Log in to Bug club. Remember to answer the bugs!

Task 4 – Log into Google Santa Tracker and have a go at the games.

https://santatracker.google.com

Count down to Christmas by checking out some of the games and stories on the Cbeebies website.

Check the Blog and app for important dates throughout December.

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:

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

Week Beginning 25^th November

Remember to bring your homework bags back on Friday.

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 – Phoneme challenge – These are the phonemes we have learnt so far:

s a t p i n m d c k o r e g

What words can you make? Make a list!

Task 3 – Log in to Bug club. Remember to answer the bugs!

Task 4 – Play this monster addition game.

Practise add 1 and add 2. https://www.mathplayground.com/math_monster_addition.html

Brilliant night with wonderful prizes. Thank you to all that attended.

As you will be aware from our Diary Dates the whole school is going to ‘Cinderella’ at the Palace Theatre.  P1, P3, P5 and P7 are going on Wednesday 4 December and P2, P4 and P6 are going on Thursday 5 December.  The buses will leave the school around 12.30 pm and return around 4.00 pm.

The cost of this outing is £12.50 per child.  This already includes a subsidy from the school of almost £2000.  We will look to fundraise to help cover these costs.  This has to be paid through ParentPay – if you wish to pay via Paypoint please call the school for a Barcode Letter please call the school.

Primary 1

Heather – Super doubling facts

Emilie – Excellent homework

Josh – Trying very hard to blend words

Amelia – Confident counting

Primary 2

Alfie – Great number formation

Zak – Great answering out in class especially at maths time

Jessica – Big efforts and focus in literacy & numeracy tasks

Liam – Amazing maths and writing

Primary 3

Lucas – Fantastic phonics

P3H – Super behaviour during cinema trip

Eabha – Active literacy

P3S – Excellent behaviour during cinema trip

Primary 4

Layla – Learning to use a word processor for literacy work

Alistair – Always participating in class discussions

Noa – Super story writing

P4W – Being flexible and impressing all of the P4 teachers

Primary 5

Lucie – Marvellous maths

Ollie – Writing an excellent alien character description

Emily – Her enthusiasm and great ideas throughout topic

Primary 6

Gabriella – Writing an excellent setting paragraph

Kyle – Producing great work

Lucie – A pleasant attitude and always working hard

Aiden – Excellent effort during writing time

Primary 7

Katie – Trying hard when linking fractions, decimals and percentages

Erin – Showing a consistently positive attitude to everything she does

Shelby – Fantastic Prefecting Duties

Special Award

Elise – Being a super citizen

The YMCA in Kilmarnock are running a number of evening opportunities – click on link below for further info:

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Week Beginning 18^th November

Remember to bring your homework bags back on Friday.

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 – Use your alphabet rainbow to say, make/break, blend, read and write these words

can red top and nip

nod ant den sock

Task 3 – Log in to Bug club. Remember to answer the bugs!

Task 4 – Play the maths track game with a partner.

Please click link below for updated December Dates

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All parents, carers and friends are invited to attend Onthank’s Breakfast Buffet on Friday 22 November from 8.15 am.

The menu is:

Cereal / Toast / Roll in Bacon / Roll in Sausage

Served with Tea or Coffee

Price is £1.50 for adults (to be paid at the door), 90p for the first child and 70p for all other children in the family (pupils in receipt of free school meals are free – this does not include all P1-P3 who receive free school lunches from the Council)

Look forward to seeing you all there!

Do you have any games consoles and games gathering dust? Then you can donate them to our school!

We are looking for video games, consoles and accessories to use as part of our whole school community activities. As long as they are clean, safe and in working condition we would greatly appreciate any old consoles you may have stored away or are currently unused at home.

Any donations should be handed into the school office!

Thank you for your support.

Did you know that your employer could contribute to our school fundraising?

If you or your employee are able to help, please complete the form below – thank you! 

Match funding is an informal corporate arrangement between a company and their employee. Not all companies offer matched funding but those that do could pledge a sum of money in relation to an amount raised by the school.

We understand that the high street banks, building societies, supermarkets and large corporations are likely to do match funding, but these schemes are not exclusive to the major corporate giants. If you work for an independent company, they may be interested in charitable giving through match funding too.

We would be grateful if you could see if your employer has a match funding scheme, or if they are willing to match fund any of our events. If you can’t help out this time, but you know the company you work for has a match funding policy, please let us know. This could be a really large source of income to help us raise money for our school funds.

If possible, can you please pay for your photograph(s) order online as the school will get 30% commission instead of 10% commission if you return to the school.

If you do not have access to the internet please return your order to school as normal within 10 days.

Thank you!

Primary 1

Oscar – confindently participating in class discussions

Jack – being a responsible RRS Ambassador

Mason – being involved in lots of different classroom activities

Daisy – helping a friend with a challenge

Primary 2

Mya – super hedgehogs in arts & crafts

Reem – being a great learning buddy

Karis – writing in sentences and having good ideas

Elise – fantastic active literacy dictation

Primary 3

Lola – excellent story writing

Abbi – super sentences

Harris – excellent work all week

Sonny- super reading comprehension work

Primary 4

Katie – writing a very interesting King tut story

Emily – demonstrating super behaviour in her first week

Lucy – being a confident learner

Logan – super ICT skills

Primary 5

Ellie – fantastic fireworks poem

Kal – fantastic work with decimals

Primary 6

Gemma – being helpful and supportive to others

Shaunnie – taking on new challenges

Faye – a brilliant attitude and thorough approach to all work

Kai – excellent effort in all curricular areas

Primary 7

Kyle – outstanding contributions to literacy lessons

Alexis – using VCOP in her writing

Tyler – displaying his leadership skills with Faye from Active Schools

Special Award

Onthank Athletics Team – for winning E.A Athletics Final

P1 Homework – Week beginning 11/11/19

We are taking part in Children in Need on Friday. The children can come to school in spotty/Pudsey clothes and bring a small donation.

Task 1– Have a look at your new book, can you spot familiar sounds? Talk about the pictures. Can you retell the story?

Task 2 – Have another go with your book. Log into Bug Club. Remember to answer the bugs!

Task 3 – Go on a numbers hunt! Tell us on Friday what numbers you spotted and where you saw them. Draw a picture if you like to show us where you saw them.

Task 4 – Design a new colourful bandana for Pudsey Bear to wear.

Our school photographer will be visiting the school on Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 November to take individual and/or family photographs.  If you have a child not at Onthank Primary and want them to be photographed with elder brother or sister please come to the main office from 9.30 am on Tuesday 12 November.  The photographer has emphasised to the school that there is no obligation to buy the photographs.  Please contact the school on 525477 if you do not want your child to be photographed.

We enjoyed the DFS Assembly which P4K presented to us . We also had lots of fun trying the activities P4K set out for us at the workshops. Thank you Mrs Klein and P4K

Primary 1

Cody – Super writing with Miss Anderson

Andi – Trying hard to work in class P1B

Starla – Settling well and working hard in P1 P1C

George – Reading all the cvc words in his book P1M

Primary 2

Dylan  – Great effort participating in class activities

Ava – Amazing months Macarena

Liv – Writing in sentences and always working hard

Lacy – Amazing writing and brilliant numeracy

Primary 3

Christina – Excellent phonics work 3C

Mylie – Magic Maths P3H

Derryn – Amzing helping skills

Darcy – Beautiful jotter work P3S

Primary 4

Sophia – Always working hard and trying her best P4E

Willow – Being able to explain tricky vocabulary linked to 2D shapes  P4EL

The whole of P4K – a super DFS class assembly

Liam – Super diacritical marking P4W

Primary 5

Kye – Marvellous maths P5I

Danny – A great start to learning all about decimals P5K

Mahmoud – His positive attitude and effort in all  curricular areas P5T

Primary 6

Lewis – Super effort in all areas of school this week P6A

Reuben – Speeding up in maths P6F

Lucie – Giving her best effort at all times P6M

Lewis – Excellent use of similies during literacy P6M/N

Primary 7

Gregor – Representing OPS at a recent climate change event P7MC

Olivia – Displaying a mature attitude in class and the playground P7S

Special Award

Emily – Mrs Findlay’s Award for being a confident individual

Mr Swan’s Award

Kai – Star Award for Leading P1-3 Gymnastics brilliantly – Scottish Champion.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Week Beginning 4^th November

Over the course of the week, have a go at these activities in your own time. Please return the homework folder to school on Friday.

Task 1 – Have a look at your new book.

Task 2 – Have another go with your book.

Play the track game with a partner.

Task 3 – Log into Bug Club and look at mystuff. Remember to answer all the bugs.

Task 4 – Have a go at playing this ten frame game. https://www.nctm.org/Classroom-Resources/Illuminations/Interactives/Ten-Frame/

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

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

If you are able to come along as a parent helper please complete form below:

The next Parent Council meeting is on Wednesday 6 November @ 7.00 pm in the school staffroom.  Faye Meikle from Active Schools will be coming to tell us about her role in the school.  All welcome!

P1B have been looking at number 9 this week and what it means. We’ve been discovering how to form 9, counting on from 9, doubling 9, finding different ways to make 9, finding 9 in different numbers and making patterns.

As well as looking at 9, we also explore numeracy through play experiences.

Have a look at some of the ways we do our Numeracy.

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

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

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

Mrs Irving

Primary 1

Emily – working hard to help her friends

Millie – being a super writer

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

Noah – being excited about reading his new book

Primary 2

Casey – being a good friend

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

Aidan – being a super work buddy!

Hazel – Fantastic Maths!

Primary 3

Ollie – always being kind and helpful

Noah – super poem written for homework

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

Millie – excellent effort during Hallowe’en writing

Primary 4

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

Alfie – creating a detailed 2D poster

Ellie – being a very kind and caring friend

Macy – trying so hard to partition her numbers

Primary 5

Ryan – focused learning

Erin – always showing a responsible attitude

Keira – persevering with her numeracy work

Primary 6

Ava – making great progress with her Number Talk at Strategies

Jake – making good decisions

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

Lewis – using excellent descriptive vocabulary within his writing

Primary 7

Lucas – excellent behaviour at Science Centre

Ayden – being extra kind to a younger pupil

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

Victoria – her fantastic ‘Ghost Tour’ poster

Special Award

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

Week Beginning 28^th October

Over the course of the week, have a go at these activities in your own time. Please return the homework folder to school on Friday.

Task 1 – Have a look at your new book. Can you count how many words are in the title? What do you think story is about?

Task 2 – Have another go with your book.

Alphabet Rainbow. Use the letters to have a go at making these words;

sat   map   rip   mad   sad   pin

Want a challenge? Have a go at these words;

snap   star   pants

Task 3 – Log into Bug Club and look at mystuff. Try the new games.

Task 4 – Try this online game Caterpillar ordering 1-10 forwards – https://www.topmarks.co.uk/ordering-and-sequencing/caterpillar-ordering

Fancy a challenge? Try a harder level or ordering the numbers backwards!

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

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

If you would like to come along as a parent helper please complete form below:

Primary 1 had some Halloween fun in the gym hall today. We played Pumpkin Soup, Corners, Spooky Statues and had lots of dancing! Well done to everyone for the super costumes!

P4K parents/carers are invited to attend their child’s DFS class assembly during Dyslexia Awareness Week on Tuesday 5 November at 9.15 am.

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

P3s – 9.40 am – 10.00 am

P2s – 10.00 am – 10.20 am

P5s – 10.20 am – 10.40 am

P4s – 11.05 am – 11.25 am

P7s + P1s – 11.25 am – 11.45 am

P6s – 11.45 am – 12.05 pm

Please click on link below for further info:

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

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

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

If you are able to come along as a parent helper please complete form below:

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

In particular we are looking for:

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

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

Congratulations to our P7 Athletics Team who qualified for the East Ayrshire Sportshall Athletics Final! 🙂                      

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

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

Please complete the form below if you haven’t already done so.