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).
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 |
| Wed 21 Oct | Parents and Carers | Parent Council Meeting, 6pm-7pm in Dundonald Primary
A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us. |
| 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 (11am-12.30pm) |
| 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 (everyone) | Early Years Wednesday Wander: our EYC children 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 |
| 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. |
| Fri 22 Jan | Parents and Carers | Parent Council Meeting, 2pm-3pm, in Dundonald Primary School
A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us. |
| 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 |
| Wed 21 Jan | Parents and Carers | Parent Council Meeting, 6pm-7pm, in Dundonald Primary School
A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us. |
| 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. |
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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
