Dates for your Diary
DUNDONALD PRIMARY AND EYC: CALENDAR FOR FAMILIES – SESSION 2025-26
We hope that you find the following list of dates to be helpful in planning your family calendar.
Drop-off and Pick-Up Times Reminder: 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 2025
| Date | Who? | Activity |
| Fri 14 Nov | EYC and Primary School Children | Rights Respecting School Focus on World Children’s Day and Children in Need (children are welcome to dress down/wear something spotty – please dress warmly as we will be outdoors to play at break and lunch) |
| Mon 17 until 23 Nov | EYC and Primary School Children | Book Week Scotland – Whole School and EYC Focus – Gifting of Bookbug Book Bags for P1; gifting of Read, Write Count Bags for P2 & P3 |
| Mon 17 until 23 Nov | EYC and Primary School Children | National Road Safety Week – Whole School and EYC Focus |
| Tues 18 Nov | P7 children and families | Marr College Welcome Evening (5.30-7.30pm at Marr College) |
| Fri 21 Nov 9.15-10.15am | Early Years Centre Children and Parents/Carers | 9.15-10.15am: Parents in Early Education Partnership (PEEP) – Session 1 – Bookbug
A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate message. |
| Tues 25 Nov | P1-P7 children | Flu Immunisations for P1-P7 (for children who have parent/carer consent for the flu immunisation – forms were issued and completed in September 2025) |
| Fri 28 Nov 9.15-10.15am | Early Years Centre Children and Parents/Carers | 9.15-10.15am: Parents in Early Education Partnership (PEEP) – Session 2 – Bookbug
A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate message. |
DECEMBER 2025
| Date | Who? | Activity |
| Fri 5 Dec | Early Years Centre Children and Parents/Carers | 9.15-10.15am: Parents in Early Education Partnership (PEEP) – Session 3 “Let’s Go Potty” Toilet Training Workshop
A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate message. |
| Fri 5 Dec | Everyone – children, families and local community | Dundonald Parent Council Christmas Fayre (3pm-4.30pm – Dundonald Primary Games Hall/Dundonald Activity Centre) |
| Mon 8 and Tues 9 Dec | Parents – Early Years Centre | Early Years Centre – Parent Meetings – Personal Learning and Care Plans (appointment times will be issued via individual letters) |
| Thurs 11 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 21st November – a separate letter will be shared. |
| Thurs 11 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 12 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).
A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter. |
| Mon 15 Dec | P4 & P5 | P4 and P5 joint Christmas Party* (afternoon) |
| Tues 16 Dec | P1, P2 & P3 | P1, P2 and P3 joint Christmas Party* (afternoon) |
| Wed 17 Dec | EYC; P6 and P7 | EYC Christmas Party (morning – 9.30am); P6 & P7 joint party* (afternoon) |
| Thurs 18 Dec
9.30-10.00am
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EYC children and families | Christmas Show for EYC in Gym Hall (Moxie Kids Entertainment), 9.30am-10.00am
A very warm welcome is extended to EYC families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter. |
| Thurs 18 Dec | P1-P7 children | 1.25pm-2.35pm: Pantomime – Aladdin – presented by M and M Productions (in Dundonald Games Hall) |
| Fri 19 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, 9.45am-10.15am
A very warm welcome is extended to all families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter. |
| Fri 19 Dec | Everyone | Schools across South Ayrshire close for holiday at 2.30pm |
* 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 2026
| Date | Who? | Activity |
| Mon 5 Jan | Everyone | School reopens and pupils return |
| Mon 5 Jan until Fri 30 Jan | Children – EYC and Primary School | Scottish Culture Month – Whole School and EYC Focus on Scotland and Scottish Culture |
| Mon 12 until Fri 15 Jan | Primary School Children | P7 House/Vice Captain Elections for Term 3 |
| Fri 16 Jan | Early Years Centre Children and Parents/Carers | 9.15-10.15am: Parents in Early Education Partnership (PEEP) – Session 1
A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter. |
| Fri 16 Jan | Parents and Carers | Dundonald Parent Council Meeting in Dundonald Primary, 2-3pm
A very warm welcome is extended to all families to join us for our Parent Council Meeting. Our Parent Council Meetings are a great way to support our school and to find out about what has been happening in Dundonald Primary and Early Years Centre. |
| Fri 23 Jan | Early Years Centre Children and Parents/Carers | 9.15-10.15am: Parents in Early Education Partnership (PEEP) – Session 2
A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter. |
| Thurs 29 Jan | P1-P7 children | Burns Themed School Lunch |
| Fri 30 Jan | Early Years Centre Children and Parents/Carers | 9.15-10.15am: Parents in Early Education Partnership (PEEP) – Session 3
A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter. |
| Fri 30 Jan | Children – EYC and Primary School (early lunch 12.30pm-1.15pm) | 1.30pm Celebration of Learning – Scottish Culture & Scots Verse – In School with EYC and P1-7 children |
FEBRUARY 2026
| Date | Who? | Activity |
| Wed 4 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) |
| Thurs 5 Feb | P7 children | P7 Celebration of Robert Burns – Burns Supper Afternoon |
| Thurs 5 Feb | Everyone | Close for Holiday (usual finish time) |
| Fri 6 Feb and Mon 9 Feb | Everyone | Closed for February Holiday |
| Tues 10 Feb | Everyone | School and EYC closed to children. In-Service day for staff. |
| Wed 11 Feb until Fri 13 Feb | Everyone | Children’s Mental Health Week |
| Wed 18 Feb | EYC children and parents (3 groups – Red, Blue and Yellow Groups) | Early Years PEEP Stay and Play Session 1 9.10am-9.40am (3 groups) A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter. |
| Wed 25 Feb | EYC children and parents (3 groups – Purple, Orange and Green Groups) | Early Years PEEP Stay and Play Session 2 9.10am-9.40am (3 groups) A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter. |
MARCH 2026
| Date | Who? | Activity |
| Thurs 5 March | Children – EYC and Primary School | World Book Day – Whole School and EYC Focus |
| Fri 6 March | P7 | Rotary Quiz for P7 (via Teams – Marr Cluster Schools) |
APRIL 2026
| Date | Who? | Activity |
| Thurs 2 April | EYC and Primary School children | Easter Service at 9.30am led by P7 House and Vice Captains in Dundonald Primary School |
| Thurs 2 April | Everyone | Close for Easter Holiday – Schools across South Ayrshire close at 2.30pm |
| Mon 20 April | Everyone | School and EYC reopens and children return |
| Mon 20 April until Fri 1 May | Primary school children | P7 House/Vice Captain Elections for Term 4 |
| Thurs 23 April | Parents and Carers | Dundonald Parent Council Meeting, 6pm-7pm in Dundonald Primary
A very warm welcome is extended to all families to join us for our Parent Council Meeting. Our Parent Council Meetings are a great way to support our school and to find out about what has been happening in Dundonald Primary and Early Years Centre. |
| Thurs 30 – Thurs 4 June | P1-P7 children | ‘Songs from the Movies’ focus during Expressive Arts lessons in preparation for our P1-7 Musical Showcase on Fri 5 June |
MAY 2026
| Date | Who? | Activity |
| Fri 1 May | EYC children and families | Early Years PEEP Session 1 (9.15-9.10.15am) A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter. |
| Fri 1 May | P7 children | P7 Maths/Science Challenge at Marr College |
| Mon 5 May | Everyone | School and EYC closed for holiday |
| Thurs 7 May | Everyone | School and EYC closed to children (In-Service day for staff) |
| Fri 8 May | EYC children and families | Early Years PEEP Session 2 (9.15-9.10.15am) A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter. |
| Tues 12 May | P7 Families | Information Evening at Marr College (provisional date – to be confirmed) |
| Fri 15 May
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EYC parents and children | Early Years PEEP (Parents in Early Education Partnership) Session 3
A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter |
| Tues 19 May | P6 children | Marr Cluster P6 Transition Event: DYW Careers and Modern Languages Event
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| Thurs 21 May | New P1 Parents | Welcome and Information Meeting for New P1 Families 4pm-4.45pm |
| Mon 25 May | Everyone | School and EYC Closed for Holiday |
| Tues 26 May | Everyone | School and EYC Re-opens |
| Fri 29 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 2026
| Date | Who? | Activity |
| Tue 2 June | New P1 children (current pre-school children) | 9.20am until 10.00am – New P1 pupils visiting P1 class |
| Thurs 4 June | EYC and Primary School parents | Parent Appointments for Families |
| Fri 5 June | P1-7 children and parents | P1-7 Musical Showcase 9.30-10.00am |
| Fri 5 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 9 June | New P1 children (current EYC pre-school children) | 9.20-10.20am – New P1 pupils – Transition Visit to P1 |
| Tues 9 June | P7 | P7 Transition Day 1 at Marr College |
| Wed 10 June | EYC Pre-School Children and P1-6 | School ‘Bump-up’ morning (children spend time learning in their ‘new’ class for Session 2026-27) |
| Wed 11 June | P7 | P7 Transition Day 2 at Marr College |
| Fri 12 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. |
| Fri 19 June | P6 | Soccer Aid at Marr College (provisional date – to be confirmed) |
| Fri 19 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 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. |
| Tues 30 June | Everyone | Schools across South Ayrshire close for Summer Holiday at 1pm |
