One of our parents came to school today to share his collection of World War 2 uniforms and artefacts with the P7s as part of their Social Studies topic this term. It was fascinating to hear some of the stories behind the items. Thank-you, Mr McIntyre!
Earlier this week our P7s went to visit the Sky Academy to find out how a news report is put together. They had the opportunity of putting their creative and collaborative skills into action to produce an information report about the damage plastics are doing to our oceans and what we can do to help this.
A copy of the January newsletter is available by clicking here.
Primary 5 and Primary 6 entertained the parents and families at ‘The Big Sing’ this morning. They performed a selection of rock anthems and festive songs. Thanks to Ms Nelson for all her hard work.
P4 were fantastic at leading today’s Christmas Service at the Auld Kirk in Ayr. The service was a joint service with Southcraig School. The pupils re-told the Nativity story and we all sang a range of Christmas songs. Our P4s also learned to sign ‘Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer’ so they could join in with the Southcraig Choir. Christmas is definitely here now!
Well done to our Digital Leaders for taking part in the Lego Mindstorm competition at Kilmarnock College. The team built and programmed their Lego robot to perform challenges related to the theme of ‘Space’. The also delivered a presentation on the effects of isolation on astronauts. The judges were impressed with their teamwork.
As always, this time of year is very busy. Last week, our P7s enjoyed their Christmas Party with all the P7 classes from across the cluster at Belmont.
Our P1, 2 and 3 Nativity, ‘Prickly Hay’ was thoroughly enjoyed by parents and families and the pupils enjoyed themselves too!
Meanwhile, members of P5 and P6 went to Bellevue Nursing Home to perform a selection of songs for the residents.
Our colleagues in Sport and Leisure have organised a family fun day at the Citadel on the 24th December.
“Join us at the Citadel Leisure Centre on Christmas Eve for some FREE festive fun for all the family. Activities include inflatable fun in the swimming pools, bouncy castles, arts and crafts and a Santa treasure hunt!”
The Day‘s Festivities!
11:00 – 12:00 – Inflatable Fun Run (Main Pool)
11:00 – 12:00 Fun & Floats (Diving Pool)
12:30 – 14:00 Inflatable Slide (Diving Pool)
12:45 – 13:45 Family Float Fit (Main Pool)
12:45 – 14:00 General Swimming (Main Pool)
11:00 – 14:00 Arts & Crafts (Main Hall)
11:00 -14:00 Bouncy Castles & Soft Play (Main Hall)
11:00-14:00 Santa Treasure Hunt – with prizes!
Will also be providing free refreshments on the day. First come, first served, as stocks are limited!
A copy of the latest newsletter for December is available by clicking here or on the snowman.
Santa may well be bringing laptops or mobile devices to well-behaved boys and girls this Christmas. We would just like to make parents aware that Microsoft Office can be downloaded for free for all students through their GLOW log in.
Pupils in South Ayrshire are eligible to be part of the Microsoft ‘Student Advantage’ initiative. This initiative gives all pupils access to Office 365 ProPlus (a full version of the Microsoft Office suite) for free to use on up to five of their own machines being Mac or PC and they can also run Office Mobile for Android or Office Mobile for iPhone on up to 5 mobile devices.
To install Office 365 ProPlus on a personal PC or laptop pupils should login to Glow and click on the Download Office Now tile on their school launch pad.
During the setup process pupils and staff will be required to enter their Glow email address details. Full instructions on how to download the software are given once they click on the tile.
To install Office 365 ProPlus on a phone or tablet device pupils and staff need to download the Office apps individually from the app store and then they will be asked to enter their Glow email address.
If your child is unsure of their GLOW username please contact the class teacher.
Further information can be found at http://products.office.com/en-GB/student/office-in-education?tab=schools
Please note that South Ayrshire Council is not responsible for this initiative. Once Office 365 ProPlus is installed any technical issues or questions should be directed straight to Microsoft.
The updated school handbook for 2018 – 2019 can be accessed by clicking the picture or clicking here
Earlier this week, Holmston hosted the final of the Primary Engineer competition. Schools from all over Ayrshire participated in partnership with GE Caledonia and we had two successful teams. Our P5 team achieved Best Communicators at the Engineer Level and our P3 team were runners up in the Apprentice Level. The cars they made had to go through a series of challenges. The engineers also arranged a visit from a jet engine for us to look at.
Local people are set to have their say on exciting proposals that will help transform Ayr town centre for many years to come.
The Council want the public to have their say on ideas which include high-quality and attractive public spaces, a new town centre leisure facility and redressing the residential/retail balance on the High Street.
The Council is holding two consultation events in Ayr Town Hall on Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 November between 2:00pm and 7:30pm.
The proposals on show will complement the consultation work which has taken place so far and people will be able to discuss their views with Council Officers and have their say.
As well as the consultation events, there is a short online survey available at south-ayrshire.gov.uk/ayr-your-views. The deadline to complete the online survey is Friday 14 December at 5pm.
Information gathered from the consultation events and the online survey will be used to inform the decision making process. The intention would be to hold further consultation events in the future providing more detail on agreed projects including designs, costs and timescales.
Copies of the latest Standards and Quality Report and School Improvement Plan can be accessed by clicking the links below or from the ‘School Information’ link at the right-hand side of the page. I would like to thank the parents, pupils and staff for their contributions to these documents.
Standards and Quality Report 2017 – 2018
School Improvement Plan 2018 – 2019
Casting the Net is an oral history project developed by Clyde Fishermen’s Association and the Scottish Fisheries Museum and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, which over the last year has been capturing the memories and experiences of the Ring-Net herring fishermen and their families from around the Firth of Clyde and West Coast of Scotland.
Next Wednesday and Thursday the ‘Casting the Net’ Bus will be visiting Holmston and the P4, 5 and 6 will have the opportunity of visiting the bus and taking part in workshops. The organisers will be keeping the bus open for members of the community to drop in to find out more about the project from 3.00pm until 4.30pm on Wednesday 14th November.
The project website can be accessed at www.castingthenet.scot.
The Parent Voice are busy organising this year’s Christmas Fayre. Please come along and support our school.
A copy of the latest newsletter is available by clicking here.
A huge thank-you to the Parent Voice for organising the Halloween Discos. The pupils had great fun playing games and dressing up. The costumes were amazing!
We had great fun on Sunday at Tamfest 2018. Our Glee Club entertained members of the public around the town and then there was a great turn out for the parade. We hope you managed to make it along.
As part of our creative work, we are currently developing a range of props that pupils can use to take part in the ‘Day o’ the Deid’ procession through Ayr on Sunday 28th October starting at 4pm. Holmston Primary will have a slot in the procession and if you and your child wish to take part, we will be meeting at 3.45pm at the Arran Mall to walk through the town centre. Representatives from the school will be taking part in the procession but parents will be responsible for supervising their child. Pupils will be bringing home props they have made on the Friday before the event. The procession is part of Ayr’s Tamfest celebration – so don’t forget to wear your best Halloween outfits.
Our choir will also be performing during the Sunday at the various venues and times listed below:
UNITY GRILL 14:00
KARWIARNIA CAFÉ 14:30
THE KYLE SHOPPING CENTRE 15:00
For information on free workshops at Ayr Town Hall during the October Week click here
For a copy of the town hall flier click here
