Dates for your Diary
DUNDONALD PRIMARY AND EYC: CALENDAR FOR FAMILIES – SESSION 2026-27
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).
AUGUST 2026
| Date | Who? | Activity |
| Thurs 20 Aug until Fri 4 Sept | EYC and Primary School Children | Wellbeing Focus Fortnight (whole school and early years focus on – Rights Respecting Schools Focus, Wellbeing and Online Safety) |
SEPTEMBER 2026
| Date | Who? | Activity |
| Wed 2 Sept | Primary School Parents and Carers | ‘Welcome Afternoon’ – 2.15pm to 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 31st Aug until Fri 11 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 Reading Leadership Group
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| Thurs 3 Sept | Former P7 pupils (New S1) | 3.30-4.00pm: 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 4 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 11 Sept | Parents and Carers | 2pm-2.55pm: Parent Council AGM in Dundonald Primary – 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 11 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 14 Sept – Fri 18 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 |
| Thurs 17 Sept | P5-P7 classes (optional activity) | 10am-12.30pm: P5-7 Cross Country Event at Rozelle Park
Details will be shared in a separate letter |
| Fri 19 Sept and Mon 21 Sept | Everyone | School Closed for September Holiday Weekend |
| Tues 22 Sept | Everyone | School and EYC Re-opens |
| Tues 22 Sept until 27 Sept | EYC and Primary School Children | Maths Week Scotland – Whole School and EYC Focus – Celebration of the Importance of Maths in our Everyday Lives |
| Thurs 24 Sept | P1-P7 children | Flu Immunisations for P1-P7: Consent Forms have been sent out (August 2026) on behalf of the NHS – please return these to the main office as soon as possible and we will pass them on. |
| Fri 25 Sept | P1-P7 children | Sponsored Colour Run to raise money for our P1-P7 classes to visit the Pantomime in Kilmarnock this year. Additional details will be shared in a separate letter |
| Fri 25 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 2026
| Date | Who? | Activity |
| Fri 2 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. |
| Mon 5 until Fri 9 Oct | EYC and Primary School Children | Whole School and EYC Focus – RME, RRS and Global Citzenship focus on Harvest
To celebrate Harvest, all staff and children are invited to bring a donation for the food bank. Details will be shared in a separate letter. |
| Wed 7 Oct 9.15-9.45am | Parents and Children – Early Years Centre | Early Years Stay and Play Session 1 (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 8 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 8 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 9 Oct | Children | Harvest Assembly in school for children and staff |
| Fri 9 Oct | Everyone | School and EYC closes for holiday at usual time (3pm) |
| Mon 19 Oct | Staff | In-Service Day for Staff – School and EYC closed to pupils |
| Tues 20 Oct | Everyone | School and EYC reopens to pupils |
| Tues 20 Oct until 30 Oct | Primary School | P7 House/Vice Captain Election Fortnight for Term 2 |
| Thurs 22 Oct | EYC Children | 9.30am-12pm: EYC Flu Immunisations in Dundonald – parents/family members to support children if possible – additional details will be shared in a separate letter |
| Fri 23 Oct | P7 | P7 Transition Visit to Marr College – ‘Walkabout’ Tour of Marr College |
| Mon 26 Oct | P7 children and families | 2pm: P7 children to participate in activities led by Dolphin House Instructors (in Dundonald)
3pm: P7 children and families – Dolphin House Information Session (in Dundonald Primary) |
| Mon 26 Oct until 1st November | Registration Week for New P1 Children (online) | Children due to start P1 in August 2027 should be registered online this week. Details will be shared of how to do this. |
| Wed 28 Oct | EYC Children (2 groups) | Early Years Wednesday Wander: 2 groups from our EYC will visit Dundonald park and Dundonald Woods to look for signs of autumn. |
| Thurs 29 Oct | Primary School Children | 6pm-7.15pm: Parent Council P1 to P7 Hallowe’en Disco |
NOVEMBER 2026
| Date | Who? | Activity |
| Wed 4 Nov | EYC Children (2 groups) | Early Years Wednesday Wander: 2 groups from our EYC will visit Dundonald park and Dundonald Woods to look for signs of autumn. |
| Fri 6 Nov | Primary School Children | P1-7 Assembly Focus on Remembrance |
| Fri 6 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 |
| Wed 11 Nov | EYC Children (2 groups) | Early Years Wednesday Wander: 2 groups from our EYC will visit Dundonald park and Dundonald Woods to look for signs of autumn. |
| Fri 13 Nov | EYC and Primary School Children | Rights Respecting School Focus on World Children’s Day and Children in Need |
| Mon 16 Nov until Fri 20 Nov | EYC and Primary School Children | National Anti-Bullying Week – Whole School and EYC Focus |
| Mon 16 until 20 Nov | EYC and Primary School Children | National Road Safety Week – Whole School and EYC Focus |
| Mon 16 until 21st Nov | P7 families | P7-S1 Transfer Applications to be completed by families online |
| Tues 17 Nov | P7 children and families | Marr College Welcome Evening (Timing TBC – likely 5pm-6.30pm) |
| Wed 18 Nov | P5 children | 9.30-12.30: Marr Cluster Indoor Athletics Competition at Struthers Primary for P5 |
| Fri 20 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. |
| Wed 25 Nov | P7 children | 9.30-12.30: Marr Cluster Indoor Athletics Competition at Struthers Primary for P7 |
| Fri 27 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. |
| Mon 30th Nov until Thurs 3rd Dec | P7 children | Dolphin House Residential Visit |
DECEMBER 2026
| Date | Who? | Activity |
| Fri 4 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 4 Dec | Everyone – children, families and local community | Dundonald Christmas Fayre (3pm-4.30pm) |
| Mon 7 and Tues 8 Dec | Parents – Early Years Centre | Early Years Centre – Parent Meetings – Personal Learning and Care Plans |
| Thurs 10 Dec | EYC and Primary School Children | School and EYC Christmas Lunch and Christmas Jumper Day |
| Thurs 10 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 11 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. |
| Tues 15 Dec | P4 & P5 children | P4 and P5 ioint Christmas Party (afternoon) |
| Wed 16 Dec | P1-P7 children | 10am: P1-P7 classes to ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Pantomime at the Galleon in Kilmarnock |
| Fri 18 Dec | EYC children; P6 and P7 children | EYC Christmas Party (morning); P6 & P7 joint party (afternoon) |
| Mon 21 Dec | P1, P2 & P3 children | P1, P2 and P3 joint Christmas Party (afternoon) |
| Mon 21 Dec | EYC children and families | 9.30-10.00am: 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. |
| Tues 22 Dec | Everyone – EYC and Primary School – children and families | 9.40am-10.15am: 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. |
| Tues 22 Dec | Everyone – EYC and Primary School – children and families | Schools across South Ayrshire close for holiday at 2.30pm
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JANUARY 2027
| Date | Who? | Activity |
| Tues 5 Jan | Everyone | School reopens and pupils return |
| Tues 5 Jan until Fri 29 Jan | Children – EYC and Primary School | Scottish Culture Month – Whole School and EYC Focus on Scotland and Scottish Culture |
| Wed 6 until Fri 15 Jan | Primary School Children | P7 House/Vice Captain Elections for Term 3 |
| Fri 15 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 22 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. |
| Mon 25 Jan | EYC Registration Week | Children due to attend Early Years in August 2027 should be registered online this week. Details will be shared in a separate letter. |
| Wed 27 Jan | P7 children | P7 to visit Marr College to participate in a Marr Cluster Maths Challenge |
| Thurs 28 Jan | P1-P7 children | Burns Themed School Lunch |
| Thurs 28 Jan | P6 and P7 children (optional) | 3.30-5pm: P6/7 Volleyball Competition at Marr College with Mrs Paterson |
| Fri 29 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 29 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 2027
| Date | Who? | Activity |
| Mon 1 until 7 Feb | Everyone | Children’s Mental Health Week |
| Tues 9 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 11 Feb | Everyone | Close for Holiday (usual finish time) |
| Fri 12 Feb and Mon 15 Feb | Everyone | Closed for February Holiday |
| Tues 16 Feb | Everyone | School and EYC closed to children. In-Service day for staff. |
| Wed 17 Feb | Everyone | School and EYC Re-opens and children return |
| Wed 17 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. |
| Mon 22 Feb | P5-7 children (optional) | P5-7 Marr Cluster Handball Competition 4pm-6pm at Marr College with Mrs Paterson |
| Wed 24 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 2027
| Date | Who? | Activity |
| Thurs 4 March | Children – EYC and Primary School | World Book Day – Whole School and EYC Focus |
| Fri 5 March | P7 | Rotary Quiz for P7 (via Teams – Marr Cluster Schools) |
| Thurs 25 March | P6 children | P6 to visit Marr to participate in a Social Subjects Showcase with the theme “What our Community Means to Us” |
| Thurs 25 March | P1-P7 children | 9.15-9.45am: Easter Service in school for the children |
| Thurs 25 March | Everyone | Close for Easter Holiday – Schools across South Ayrshire close at 2.30pm |
APRIL 2027
| Date | Who? | Activity |
| Mon 12 April | Everyone | School and EYC reopens and children return |
| Mon 12 April until 16 April | Primary school children | P7 House/Vice Captain Elections for Term 4 |
| Thurs 29 – Thurs 3 June | P5-P7 children | ‘Songs from the Musicals’ focus during Expressive Arts lessons in preparation for our P5-7 Musical Showcase on Fri 4 June |
| Wed 28 April | P6/7 children (optional) | P6/7 Football Festival at Marr Astros 3.30-5.30pm with Mrs Paterson |
| Fri 30 April | 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. |
MAY 2027
| Date | Who? | Activity |
| Mon 3 May | Everyone | School and EYC closed for holiday |
| Thurs 6 May | Everyone | School and EYC Closed to children: In-Service Day for Staff |
| Fri 7 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. |
| Wed 12 May | P7 children | P7 Maths/Science Challenge at Marr College |
| Fri 14 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 |
| Thurs 20 May | New P1 Parents | Welcome and Information Meeting for New P1 Families 4pm-4.45pm |
| Thurs 20 May | P6 and P7 children (optional) | Fullarton Cup Rugby Tournament at Marr Playing Fields (12.30-2.30pm) |
| Tues 25 May | P6 children | Marr Cluster P6 Transition Event: DYW Careers and Modern Languages Event
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| Wed 26 May | P7 Families | Information Evening at Marr College (4pm-5.30pm) |
| Thurs 27 May | EYC children and parents | EYC Mini-Sports and Family Games Morning 9.30-10.15am (Weather Permitting – Plan A)
A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter. |
| Thurs 27 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. |
| Fri 28 May and Monday 31 May | Everyone | School and EYC Closed for Holiday |
JUNE 2027
| Date | Who? | Activity |
| Tues 1 June | Everyone | School and EYC Re-opens |
| Tues 1 June | New P1 children (current pre-school children) | 9.20am until 10.00am – New P1 pupils visiting P1 class |
| Thurs 3 June | EYC and Primary School parents | Parent Appointments for Families |
| Fri 4 June | P1-7 children and parents | P5-7 Musical Showcase 9.30-10.00am |
| Tues 8 June | New P1 children (current EYC pre-school children) | 9.20-10.20am – New P1 pupils – Transition Visit to P1 |
| Tues 8 June | P7 | P7 Transition Day 1 at Marr College |
| Wed 9 June | EYC Pre-School Children and P1-6 | School ‘Bump-up’ morning (children spend time learning in their ‘new’ class for Session 2027-28) |
| Wed 9 June | P7 | P7 Transition Day 2 at Marr College |
| Thurs 10 June | New EYC children | EYC Welcome Evening for new children and families |
| Fri 11 June | Primary School children and parents | Reserve EYC Mini-Sports and Family Games Morning 9.30-10.15am (Back-up Plan if wet at end of May)
Reserve School Sports 1.45-2.45pm (Back-up Plan if wet at end of May)
A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us – additional information will be shared in a separate letter. |
| Fri 18 June | P6 | Soccer Aid at Marr College (provisional date – to be confirmed)
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| Fri 18 June
9.30-10.00am |
EYC children and parents | EYC Graduation and Summer Sing-a-Long (9.30-10.00am) |
| Thurs 24 June | P6 | 9.30-12.30: P6 to Marr College for Book Festival |
| Tues 29 June | EYC and Primary School children and parents | Summer Service and P7 Moving on Ceremony at Dundonald Parish Church 9.40am – 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. |
| Wed 30 June | P1 – P7 Children | Dundonald Achievement Ceremony
Children are invited to bring their achievements from home to celebrate these at Assembly today. |
| Wed 30 June | Everyone | Schools across South Ayrshire close for Summer Holiday at 1pm |
