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Dates for your Diary<\/h1>\n

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DUNDONALD PRIMARY AND EYC:\u00a0 CALENDAR FOR FAMILIES – SESSION 2025-26<\/strong><\/p>\n

We hope that you find the following list of dates to be helpful in planning your family calendar.<\/p>\n

Drop-off and Pick-Up Times Reminder:\u00a0 EYC drop-off between 8.45am-9.00am; pick-up between 2.45-3.00pm.\u00a0 Primary School starts at 9am and finishes at 3pm (soft start for P1 and P2 from 8.55am).<\/p>\n

DUNDONALD PRIMARY AND EYC:\u00a0 CALENDAR FOR FAMILIES – SESSION 2025-26<\/strong><\/p>\n

EYC drop-off between 8.45am-9.00am; pick-up between 2.45-3.00pm.\u00a0 Primary School starts at 9am and finishes at 3pm (soft start for P1 and P2 from 8.55am).<\/p>\n

EYC drop-off between 8.45am-9.00am; pick-up between 2.45-3.00pm.\u00a0 Primary School starts at 9am and finishes at 3pm (soft start for P1 and P2 from 8.55am).<\/p>\n

MARCH 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date <\/strong><\/td>\nWho?<\/strong><\/td>\nActivity <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thurs 4 March<\/td>\nAll children \u2013 Early Years Centre and Primary School<\/td>\nWorld Book Day<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s celebrations are focused on reading for enjoyment and, as part of this, our children will have opportunities to participate in:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 story-telling workshops led by Claire from Moxie Kids;<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 reading raffles where each child will receive a mystery book;<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cAuthors Live\u201d events.<\/p>\n

Please may we ask that children either bring (or be ready to talk about) their favourite book on World Book Day?\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Our children have decided not to have a dressing up day on this occasion (children may wish to dress up for the Easter Disco on the 1st<\/sup> April or wear their party clothes).<\/p>\n

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Thurs 5, 12, 19 and 26 March<\/td>\nP5-7 classes<\/td>\nIndoor Bowling Lessons for P5-7<\/strong> with class teachers and volunteers from Dundonald Bowling Club.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Fri 6 March<\/td>\nAll children \u2013 Early Years Centre and Primary School<\/td>\nTempest Photographers in school to take individual and family group photographs<\/strong> (of children who attend Dundonald PS and EYC).<\/p>\n

Important note: \u00a0There is no obligation for any photographs taken to be purchased.<\/p>\n

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Fri 6 March<\/td>\nP1, P2, P3, P5 and P6 classes<\/td>\nMartin Stewart, Scottish Book Trust Author <\/strong>leading creative writing workshops and reading for enjoyment groups in Dundonald Primary<\/p>\n

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Fri 6 March<\/td>\nP7 class<\/td>\nMarr Cluster Rotary Quiz<\/strong> (via Teams)<\/p>\n

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Tues 10 March<\/td>\nEarly Years Centre children (Green and Orange Groups)<\/td>\nTuesday Toddles \u2013 Community Walk \u2013 9.20am until 10.30am (Green and Orange Groups)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please see separate letter for details.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Wed 11 March<\/td>\nP7 class<\/td>\nP7 to Marr College for a Maths and STEM Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Science, Technologies, Engineering and Maths) from 9am until 2pm<\/p>\n

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Fri 13 March<\/td>\nP5 and P6 classes<\/td>\nMartin Stewart, Scottish Book Trust Author <\/strong>leading creative writing workshops<\/p>\n

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Tues 17 March<\/td>\nEarly Years Centre children (Yellow and Blue Groups)<\/td>\nTuesday Toddles \u2013 Community Walk \u2013 9.20am until 10.30am (Yellow and Blue Groups)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please see separate letter for details.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Wed 18 March<\/td>\nP1, P2 and P3 classes<\/td>\nP1, P2 and P3 Classes – Educational Outing to Culzean Castle<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please see separate letter for details.<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Fri 20 March<\/td>\nEarly Years and Primary School children<\/td>\nRed Nose Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please see separate message for details.<\/p>\n

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Fri 20 March<\/td>\nP4 and P7 classes<\/td>\nMartin Stewart, Scottish Book Trust Author <\/strong>leading creative writing workshops<\/p>\n

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Tues 24 March<\/td>\nEarly Years Centre children (Red and Purple Groups)<\/td>\nTuesday Toddles \u2013 Community Walk \u2013 9.20am until 10.30am (Red and Purple Groups Groups)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please see separate letter for details.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Wed 25 March<\/td>\nP4 and P5 classes<\/td>\nP4 and P5 classes – Educational Outing to Eglinton Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please see separate letter for details.<\/p>\n

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Wed 25 March<\/td>\nP6 and P7 classes<\/td>\nP6 and P7 classes – Educational Outing to Newmilns Ski Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please see separate letter for details.<\/p>\n

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Thurs 26 March<\/td>\nP7 children and families<\/td>\n3pm until 3.45pm:\u00a0 Dolphin House Information Session led by Dolphin House Instructors <\/strong><\/p>\n

A warm welcome is extended to P7 families to join us for a Dolphin House Information session in our P7 classroom.\u00a0 <\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Fri 27 March<\/td>\nP4 and P7 classes<\/td>\nMartin Stewart, Scottish Book Trust Author <\/strong>leading creative writing workshops<\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

APRIL 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date <\/strong><\/td>\nWho?<\/strong><\/td>\nActivity <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wed 1 April<\/td>\nP1-P7 Children<\/td>\nParent Council Easter Disco from 6pm until 7.30pm in Dundonald Games Hall<\/strong> (Dundonald Activity Centre)<\/p>\n

Tickets can be purchased from our main office.\u00a0 Please see separate letter for details.<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Thurs 2 April<\/td>\nEYC and Primary School children<\/td>\nEaster Service<\/strong><\/p>\n

9.30am led by P7 House and Vice Captains in Dundonald Primary School<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Thurs 2 April<\/td>\nEveryone<\/td>\nClose for Easter Holiday<\/strong><\/p>\n

Schools across South Ayrshire close at 2.30pm<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Mon 20 April<\/td>\nEveryone<\/td>\nSchool and EYC re-opens and children return<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Mon 20 April until Fri 1 May<\/td>\nPrimary school children<\/td>\nP7 House\/Vice Captain Elections for Term 4<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fri 24 April<\/td>\nParents and Carers<\/td>\nDundonald Parent Council Meeting, 2pm-3pm in Dundonald Primary<\/strong><\/p>\n

A very warm welcome is extended to all families to join us for our Parent Council Meeting.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n

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Wed 29 April<\/td>\nP7 class<\/td>\n9am-12.30pm:\u00a0 P7 to Marr College \u2013 Marr Cluster Science Showcase<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Thurs 30 April \u2013 Thurs 4 June<\/td>\nP1-P7 children<\/td>\n\u2018Songs from the Movies\u2019<\/strong> focus during Expressive Arts lessons in preparation for our P1-7 Musical Showcase on Fri 5 June<\/p>\n

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MAY 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date <\/strong><\/td>\nWho?<\/strong><\/td>\nActivity <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fri 1 May<\/td>\nEYC children and families<\/td>\nEarly Years PEEP Session 1 (9.15-9.10.15am)<\/strong><\/p>\n

A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us \u2013 additional information will be shared in a separate letter.<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Mon 5 May<\/td>\nEveryone<\/td>\nSchool and EYC closed for holiday<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Thurs 7 May<\/td>\nEveryone<\/td>\nSchool and EYC closed to children (In-Service day for staff)<\/p>\n

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Fri 8 May<\/td>\nEYC children and families<\/td>\nEarly Years PEEP Session 2 (9.15-9.10.15am)<\/strong><\/p>\n

A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us \u2013 additional information will be shared in a separate letter.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Tues 12 May<\/td>\nEYC children and families (2 groups)<\/td>\nEarly Years Tuesday Toddle (Green Group and Blue Group)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Additional information will be shared in a separate letter.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Tues 12 May<\/td>\nP1-P7 children<\/td>\nGreat Athletes Project:\u00a0 Commonwealth Athlete to visit Dundonald Primary <\/strong>to lead a fun fitness session and assembly<\/p>\n

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Tues 19 May<\/td>\nEYC children and families (2 groups)<\/td>\nEarly Years Tuesday Toddle (Yellow Group and Orange Group)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Additional information will be shared in a separate letter.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Fri 15 May<\/p>\n

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EYC parents and children<\/td>\nEarly Years PEEP Session 3 (9.15-9.10.15am)<\/strong><\/p>\n

A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us \u2013 additional information will be shared in a separate letter<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Thurs 21 May<\/td>\nNew P1 Parents<\/td>\nWelcome and Information Meeting for New P1 Families 4pm-4.45pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Mon 25 May<\/td>\nEveryone<\/td>\nSchool and EYC Closed for Holiday<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Tues 26 May<\/td>\nEveryone<\/td>\nSchool and EYC Re-opens<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Tues 26 May<\/td>\nEYC children and families (2 groups)<\/td>\nEarly Years Tuesday Toddle (Red Group and Purple Group)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Additional information will be shared in a separate letter.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Tues 26 May<\/td>\nP6 children<\/td>\nP6 class to Marr Cluster Transition Event: Careers and Modern Languages Day at Marr College<\/strong><\/p>\n

9am until 2.30pm:<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Wed 27 May<\/td>\nP7 Families<\/td>\nP7 Information Evening at Marr College<\/strong><\/p>\n

(timing to be confirmed \u2013 likely around 5.30pm)<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Fri 29 May<\/td>\nPrimary School children and parents<\/td>\nSchool Sports 1.45-2.45pm (Weather Permitting \u2013 Plan A)<\/strong><\/p>\n

A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us \u2013 additional information will be shared in a separate letter.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Fri 29 May<\/td>\nNew EYC Children and Families<\/td>\nBookbug Session for New Early Years children and families<\/strong><\/p>\n

A very warm welcome is extended to the new children and families joining us in Early Years for the new school year.\u00a0 Additional information will be shared in a separate letter.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

JUNE 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date <\/strong><\/td>\nWho?<\/strong><\/td>\nActivity <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tues 2 June<\/td>\nNew P1 children (current pre-school children)<\/td>\n9.20am until 10.00am \u2013 New P1 pupils visiting P1 class<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wed 3 June<\/td>\nEYC children<\/td>\nEarly Years Centre Outing to Kidzplay<\/p>\n

Additional information will be shared in a separate letter.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Thurs 4 June<\/td>\nEYC and Primary School parents<\/td>\nParent Appointments for Families (Optional 3rd<\/sup> Appointment)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thurs 11 June<\/td>\nNew Early Years Centre families<\/td>\nWelcome and Information Meeting for New EYC Families 4pm-4.30pm<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Fri 5 June<\/td>\nP1-7 children and parents<\/td>\nP1-7 Musical Showcase 9.30-10.00am<\/p>\n

A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us \u2013 additional information will be shared in a separate letter.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Fri 5 June<\/td>\nEYC children and parents<\/td>\nEYC Mini-Sports and Family Games Afternoon 1.45pm-2.30pm (Weather Permitting \u2013 Plan A)<\/p>\n

A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us \u2013 additional information will be shared in a separate letter.<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Tues 9 June<\/td>\nNew P1 children (current EYC pre-school children)<\/td>\n9.20-10.20am – New P1 pupils \u2013 Transition Visit to P1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tues 9 June<\/td>\nP7<\/td>\nP7 Transition Day 1 at Marr College<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Wed 10 June<\/td>\nEYC Pre-School Children and P1-6<\/td>\nSchool \u2018Bump-up\u2019 morning (children spend time learning in their \u2018new\u2019 class for Session 2026-27)<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Wed 10 \u00a0<\/sup>June<\/td>\nP7<\/td>\nP7 Transition Day 2 at Marr College<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Fri 12 June<\/td>\nPrimary School children and parents<\/td>\nReserve School Sports 1.45-2.45pm (Back-up Plan if wet previous week)<\/p>\n

A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us \u2013 additional information will be shared in a separate letter.<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Fri 19 June<\/td>\nP6<\/td>\nSoccer Aid at Marr College (provisional date \u2013 to be confirmed)<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Fri 19 June<\/p>\n

9.30-10.00am<\/td>\n

EYC children and parents<\/td>\nEYC Graduation and Summer Sing-a-Long<\/p>\n

9.30-10.00am followed by EYC Family Fun morning from 11.20am-12.20pm<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Fri 26 June<\/td>\nEYC and Primary School children and parents<\/td>\nEnd of Term Service and P7 Moving on Ceremony at Dundonald Parish Church 9.45am \u2013 10.25am<\/p>\n

A very warm welcome is extended to families to join us for Primary 7\u2019s Moving on Ceremony and Summer Service \u2013 additional information will be shared in a separate letter.<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Tues 30 June<\/td>\nEveryone<\/td>\nSchools across South Ayrshire close for Summer Holiday at 1pm<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

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