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DUNDONALD PRIMARY AND EYC: CALENDAR FOR FAMILIES – SESSION 2025-26
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).
SEPTEMBER 2025
| Date | Who? | Activity |
| Tuesday 2nd, 9th, 16th 23rd and 30th | P5 children | Swim Lesson at Troon Pool (children travel to and from Troon Pool via bus – children should bring a carrier bag containing a towel, swim costume and goggles – long hair must be tied back) |
| Wed 3 Sept | Primary School Parents and Carers | ‘Welcome Back Open Afternoon’ – 2.15 and 2.45pm. This is an opportunity for parents and carers to visit their child/children’s class/classes. We look forward to seeing you then – please join us if you can. |
| Mon 1 Sept until Fri 12 Sept | Primary School Children | Election Fortnight – P7 House and Vice Captains for Term 1; P3-7 Class Representatives for Rights Respecting Pupil Council; P3-7 Class Representatives for Tall Tales Reading Leadership Group
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| Thurs 4 Sept | Former P7 pupils (New S1) | Welcome Back ‘Biscuit and Blether’ for new S1 pupils (last year’s P7s) – A warm welcome is extended to P7 pupils from last session to join us in school for a biscuit and blether. |
| Fri 5 Sept | Early Years Centre Children and Parents/Carers | 9.15-10.15am: Parents in Early Education Partnership (PEEP) – Welcome to Early Years – Bookbug Session in Dundonald Primary and EYC
A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter. |
| Fri 12 Sept | 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. |
| Mon 15 Sept – Fri 19 Sept (appointment times will be shared) | Parents – Early Years Centre (EYC) | Early Years Centre – Parent Meetings (in person in Dundonald Primary and Early Years Centre) – Personal Learning and Care Plans |
| Fri 19 Sept and Mon 22 Sept | Everyone | School Closed for September Holiday Weekend |
| Tues 24 Sept | Everyone | School and EYC Re-opens |
| Tues 23 Sept until 28 Sept | EYC and Primary School Children | Maths Week Scotland – Whole School and EYC Focus – Celebration of the Importance of Maths in our Everyday Lives (National Theme – ‘Maths in the Natural World’) |
| Thurs 25 Sept
6pm until 7pm in Dundonald Primary |
Parents and Carers | 6pm-7pm: Parent Council AGM – A very warm welcome is extended to all families to join us at our Parent Council Annual General 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. Working in close partnership with families is very important to us – please join us if you can. |
| Fri 26 Sept | 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. |
OCTOBER 2025
| Date | Who? | Activity |
| Fri 3 Oct | Early Years Centre Children and Parents/Carers | 9.15-10.15am: Parents in Early Education Partnership (PEEP) – Session 4
A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter. |
| Tues 7, 21 and 28 Oct | P5 | Swim Lessons at Troon Pool |
| Mon 6 until Fri 10 Oct | EYC and Primary School Children | Whole School and EYC Focus – RME, RRS and Global Citzenship focus on Harvest |
| Wed 8 Oct 9.15-9.45am | Parents and Children – Early Years Centre | Early Years Stay and Play Session 2 (Red, Blue and Yellow Groups) A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter. |
| Thurs 9 Oct 9.15-9.45am | Parents and Children – Early Years Centre | Early Years Stay and Play Session 2 (Purple, Orange and Green Groups) A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter. |
| Thurs 9 Oct | Parents – Early Years Centre and Primary School | Parent Appointments for EYC and Primary School in person, in school (3.30-6pm; 6.30-9.00pm) |
| Fri 10 Oct | Children | Harvest Assembly in school for children and staff |
| Fri 10 Oct | Everyone | School and EYC closes for holiday at usual time (3pm) |
| Mon 20 Oct | Everyone | In-Service Day for Staff – School and EYC closed to pupils |
| Tues 21 Oct | Everyone | School and EYC reopens to pupils |
| Tues 21 Oct until 31 Oct | Primary School | P7 House/Vice Captain Election Fortnight for Term 2 |
| Fri 24 Oct | P7 | P7 Transition Visit to Marr College – ‘Walkabout’ Tour of Marr College |
| Fri 31 Oct | Children – EYC and Primary School | Halloween Themed Day – Dundonald’s Got Halloween Talent Show in the afternoon (presented by P1-P7 children – auditions will be held earlier in the week) |
NOVEMBER 2025
| Date | Who? | Activity |
| Tues 4 Nov | P5 | Swim lessons at Troon Pool (lesson 10 of 10 – final week) |
| Fri 7 Nov | Primary School Children | P1-7 Assembly Focus on Remembrance |
| Fri 7 Nov | P7 – Debate Finalists | Finalists from Dundonald PS Debate Competition to represent Dundonald Primary at Marr Cluster Debate Challenge in Marr College 9.30-11.30am |
| Mon 10 Nov until Fri 14 Nov | EYC and Primary School Children | National Anti-Bullying Week – Whole School and EYC Focus |
| Fri 14 Nov | EYC and Primary School Children | Rights Respecting School Focus on World Children’s Day and Children in Need |
| Mon 17 until 23 Nov | EYC and Primary School Children | Book Week Scotland – Whole School and EYC Focus – Gifting of Bookbug Book Bags for EYC and P1 and 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 (Timing TBC – likely 6pm) |
| 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
A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter. |
| Tues 25 Nov | P1-P7 children | Flu Immunisations for P1-P7: Consent Forms have been sent out (August 2025) on behalf of the NHS – please return these to the main office as soon as possible and we will pass them on. |
| 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
A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter. |
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
A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter. |
| Fri 5 Dec | Everyone – children, families and local community | Provisional Date/Time for Dundonald Christmas Fayre (3pm-4.30pm) |
| Mon 8 and Tues 9 Dec | Parents – Early Years Centre | Early Years Centre – Parent Meetings – Personal Learning and Care Plans |
| Thurs 11 Dec | EYC and Primary School Children | School and EYC Christmas Lunch and Christmas Jumper Day |
| 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 ioint 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); 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)
A very warm welcome is extended to EYC families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter. |
| Thurs 18 Dec 1.30pm-2.45pm | P1-P7 children | Pantomime – Aladdin – presented by M and M Productions |
| 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
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 – EYC and Primary School – children and families | Schools across South Ayrshire close for holiday at 2.30pm
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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 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 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 |
