Important Dates for your Diary
DUNDONALD PRIMARY AND EARLY YEARS CENTRE: CALENDAR FOR FAMILIES SESSION 2024-25
EYC drop-off between 8.45am-9.00am; pick-up between 2.45-3.00pm. Primary School starts at 9am and finishes at 3pm (soft start for P1 and P2 from 8.55am).
NOVEMBER 2024
| Date | Who? | Activity |
| Fri 22 Nov
9.15-9.45am |
Parents and Children – Early Years Centre | Early Years PEEP (Parents in Early Education Partnership) Session 1 – Bookbug Focus.
A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter. |
| Mon 25 Nov until Fri 6 Dec | Everyone – Children and Families | Tickets for Christmas Fayre on sale from school office (£1 per adult, children go free – tea/coffee/diluting and sweet treat included in ticket price) |
| Wed 27 Nov | Parents and Children – Early Years Centre | Early Years Stay and Play Session 1 (Red Group, Blue Group, Green Group) A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter. |
| Fri 29 Nov
9.15-9.45am |
Parents and Children – Early Years Centre | Early Years PEEP (Parents in Early Education Partnership) Session 2 – Bookbug Focus. A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us. |
DECEMBER 2024
| Date | Who? | Activity |
| Mon 2 Dec | Everyone | We would be extremely grateful for donations of the following for our Fayre: chocolate for Chocolate Tombola (e.g. selection box, Freddos, box of chocolates, bars of chocolate); bath/beauty products (for our ‘Spa Hamper’ raffle); and donations of ‘pre-loved’ toys in good condition. Please hand donations in to our school office by today. |
| Mon 2 – 5 Dec | P7 – Dolphin House Group 1 | P7 Residential Visit to Dolphin House |
| Wed 4 Dec | Parents and Children – Early Years Centre | Early Years Stay and Play Session 2 (Yellow Group, Purple Group, Orange Group) A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter. |
| Mon 9 – 12 Dec | P7 – Dolphin House Group 2 | P7 Residential Visit to Dolphin House |
| Fri 6 Dec | Everyone | Donations of home baking for the Christmas Fayre would be gratefully received today or tomorrow. |
| Sat 7 Dec | Everyone – children, families and local community | Dundonald Christmas Fayre (12.30pm – 2.00pm in Dundonald Games Hall) |
| Mon 9 Dec – Fri 13 Dec | Parents – Early Years Centre | Early Years Centre – Parent Meetings – Personal Learning and Care Plans (appointment times will be shared via letter) |
| Thurs 12 Dec
9.30-10.00am |
EYC children and families | Early Years Centre Family Christmas Sing-a-long.
A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter. |
| Fri 13 Dec | EYC and Primary School Children | School and EYC Christmas Lunch and Christmas Jumper Day
(Children may wish to come dressed in a Christmas jumper or wearing a festive accessory with their uniform today – this is entirely optional.) Please pre-order your child’s Christmas Lunch by Friday 15th November – separate letters have been shared – please contact school office if you need a letter about this or would like to place an order. |
| Fri 13 Dec: 9.30-10.00am | Children and families | P1-4 Nativity Play: This will be led by our Primary 1 year group and accompanied by our P2-4 classes (the play will be presented by our P1 children; P2, P3 and P4 will perform all of the songs – children from P4 will narrate the play).
A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter. |
| Fri 13 Dec | P4 & P5 | P5 Christmas Party (afternoon)* |
| Mon 16 Dec | P7 | P7 Transition Visit to Marr College – ‘Walkabout’ Tour of Marr College |
| Mon 16 Dec | P3 | P3 and P4 Christmas Party (afternoon)*
Please note that the date for the P4 party has changed from Friday 13th to Monday 16th to avoid the clash with the Nativity |
| Tues 17 Dec | P1 & P2 | P1 and P2 Joint Christmas Party (afternoon)* |
| Wed 18 Dec | P7 House and Vice Captains and P7 Narrators | P7 House and Vice Captains and P7 Narrators to Church with Mrs Paterson to rehearse for Christmas Service |
| Wed 18 Dec | EYC; P6 and P7 | EYC Christmas Party (morning: 9.30am-10.15am); P6 & P7 joint party (afternoon)* |
| Thurs 19 Dec
9.30-10.00am
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EYC children and families | Christmas Show for EYC in Gym Hall (Moxie Kids Entertainment)
A very warm welcome is extended to EYC families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter. |
| Thurs 19 Dec | P1-P7 children | Pantomime – Cinderella – presented by M and M Productions (1.30pm-2.45pm) |
| Fri 20 Dec 9.45-10.15am | Everyone – EYC and Primary School – children and families | Christmas Service at Dundonald Parish Church led by P7 House and Vice Captains |
| Fri 20 Dec | Everyone – EYC and Primary School – children and families | Schools across South Ayrshire close for holiday at 2.30pm
A very warm welcome is extended to all families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter. |
* CHRISTMAS PARTIES – IMPORTANT NOTE: On the day of your child’s Christmas party, children may come to school dressed for their party or they may bring a change of clothes in a named bag to change at school.
January 2025
| Date | Who? | Activity |
| Mon 6 Jan | Everyone | School reopens and pupils return |
| Mon 6 Jan until Fri 31 Jan | Children – EYC and Primary School | Scottish Culture Month – Whole School and EYC Focus on Scotland and Scottish Culture |
| Mon 13 until Fri 17 Jan | Primary School Children | P7 House/Vice Captain Elections for Term 3 |
| Fri 31 Jan | Children – EYC and Primary School (early lunch for P5-7 12.40-1.25pm) | 1.30pm Celebration of Learning – Scottish Culture & Scots Verse – In School with EYC and P1-7 children |
FEBRUARY 2025
| Date | Who? | Activity |
| Mon 3 Feb until Fri 9 Feb | Everyone | Children’s Mental Health Week |
| Thurs 6 Feb | Parents – EYC and Primary School | Parent Appointments for EYC and Primary School – includes EYC Personal Learning and Care Plans (3.30-6pm; 6.30-9.00pm) |
| Fri 7 Feb
9.15-9.45am |
EYC Parents and Children | PEEP Session 1 (Bookbug – Stories and Rhymes)
A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter. |
| Fri 7 Feb | P6 and P7 children | Celebration of Robert Burns (Burns Supper Afternoon)
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| Fri 7 Feb | Everyone | Close for Holiday (usual finish time) |
| Mon 10 Feb | Everyone | School and EYC Closed for February Holiday Weekend |
| Tues 11 Feb | Everyone | School and EYC closed to children. In-Service day for staff. |
| Wed 12 Feb | Everyone | School and EYC re-opens to children |
| Fri 14 Feb
9.15-9.45am |
EYC Parents and Children | Early Years PEEP Session 2 – Numeracy Games and Activities
A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter. |
| Wed 19 Feb | EYC Parents and Children | Early Years Stay and Play Session 1 (Red Group, Blue Group, Green Group) A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter. |
| Wed 26 Feb | EYC Parents and Children | Early Years Stay and Play Session 2 (Yellow Group, Purple Group, Orange Group) A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter. |
MARCH 2025
| Date | Who? | Activity |
| Mon 3 March | EYC and Primary School Children | Launch of Creative Writing Project “Igniting the Writing” (Whole school and Early Years focus) |
| Thurs 6 March | Children – EYC and Primary School | World Book Day – Whole School and EYC Focus |
| Fri 7 March | P7 | Rotary Quiz for P7 (via Teams – Marr Cluster Schools) |
| Tuesday 12 March 9.30am– 12.00pm | P7 children | Marr Cluster STEM & Maths Challenge @ Marr College |
APRIL 2025
| Date | Who? | Activity |
| Fri 4 April | EYC and Primary School children | Easter Service at 9.30am led by P7 House and Vice Captains in Dundonald Primary School |
| Fri 4 April | Everyone | Close for Easter Holiday – Schools across South Ayrshire close at 2.30pm |
| Mon 21 April | Everyone | School and EYC reopens and children return |
| Mon 28 April until Fri 2 May | Primary school children | P7 House/Vice Captain Elections for Term 4 |
| Tues 29 April until Tues 10 June | P5-7 children | ‘Songs from the Musicals’ focus during Expressive Arts lessons in preparation for our P5-7 Musical Showcase on Tues 17 June |
MAY 2025
| Date | Who? | Activity |
| Mon 5 May | Everyone | School and EYC closed for holiday |
| Fri 9 May | EYC parents and children | Early Years PEEP (Parents in Early Education Partnership) Session 1
A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter |
| Tues 13 May | P7 Families | Information Evening at Marr College (provisional date – to be confirmed) |
| Fri 16 May | Parents and Children | Early Years PEEP (Parents in Early Education Partnership) Session 2
A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter |
| Wed 22 May | Parents and Children – Early Years Centre (3 Groups) | EYC Visit to Dundonald Woods (3 groups – Yellow Group, Orange Group, Purple Group) A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter. |
| Thurs 22 May | New P1 Parents | Welcome and Information Meeting for New P1 Families 4pm-4.45pm |
| Friday 23 May | P6 children | Marr Cluster P6 Transition Event: DYW Careers and Modern Languages Event
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| Mon 26 May | Everyone | School and EYC Closed for Holiday |
| Tues 27 May | Everyone | School and EYC closed to children.
In-Service day for staff. |
| Tues 28 May | Everyone | School and EYC Re-opens |
| Fri 30 May | Primary School children and parents | School Sports 1.45-2.45pm (Weather Permitting – Plan A)
A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter. |
JUNE 2025
| Date | Who? | Activity |
| Tue 3 June | New P1 children (current pre-school children) | 9.20am until 10.00am – New P1 pupils visiting P1 class |
| Thurs 5 June | EYC and Primary School parents | Parent Appointments for Families |
| Fri 6 June | EYC children and parents | EYC Mini-Sports and Family Games Afternoon 1.45pm-2.30pm (Weather Permitting – Plan A)
A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter. |
| Tues 10 June: | New P1 children (current pre-school children) | 9.20-10.20am – New P1 pupils – Transition Visit to P1 |
| Tues 10 June | P7 | P7 Transition Day at Marr College |
| Wed 11 June | EYC Pre-School Children and P1-6 | School ‘Bump-up’ morning (children spend time learning in their ‘new’ class for Session 2024-25) |
| Wed 11 June | P7 | P7 Transition Day at Marr College |
| Fri 13 June | P6 | Soccer Aid at Marr College (provisional date – to be confirmed) |
| Fri 13 June | Primary School children and parents | Reserve School Sports 1.45-2.45pm (Back-up Plan if wet previous week)
A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter. |
| Tues 17 June | P5-7 children and parents | P5-7 Musical Showcase 9.30-10.00am |
| Fri 20 June
9.30-10.00am |
EYC children and parents | EYC Graduation and Summer Sing-a-Long (9.30-10.00am) followed by EYC Family Fun morning (11.20am-12.20pm) |
| Fri 20 June | P6 | Marr Book Festival at Marr College (provisional date – to be confirmed) |
| Thurs 26 June | EYC and Primary School children and parents | Summer Service and P7 Moving on Ceremony at Dundonald Parish Church 9.45am – 10.25am
A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us for Primary 7’s Moving on Ceremony and Summer Service – additional information will be shared in a separate letter. |
| Fri 27 June | Everyone | Schools across South Ayrshire close for Summer Holiday at 1pm |
