South Ayrshire Council are exploring ways to improve attendance across the authority. They are keen to seek the views of children ( p4 upwards) and parents/carers. Pupils will complete the survey in school. Please click on the link to access the Parent survey. The survey will close on 29th June 2018.
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Forest, Farms and Mines Day 7
We all had great fun at Dumfries House. We took part in a range of workshops and worked with the rangers to find out about trees and plants. We also got to explore the play area too!
SAC ASN Parents Forum Thursday 7th June 2018 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Ayr Academy
Life Long Learning Suite.
The forum will cover the following areas:
- Promoting the Rights of Children and Young People.
The Children & Young People (Scotland) Act strengthened the rights of children and young people in Scotland. This now extends to children over the age of 12. Maria Galli, Child Protection Officer, will explore the impact of the act and the role it will play in promoting children and young people rights. - Workshop 1 Sound Sleep
This workshop will explore how we can establish good routines for establishing positive sleep habits. - Workshop 2 Keeping Children Safe Online
Maria Galli, Child Protection Officer will highlight how we can keep our children and young people safe online. - Future Travel
Consultation and ideas on moving the parents forum forward.
To book your place please click on the link below for details
Forest, Farms and Mines Day 6
Today we met Vicki from the National Mining Museum. She taught us all about how mines have changed of the years and about mining in Ayrshire. We found out how important it is to have our rights as in the Victorian period children did not have these and had to work in dangerous conditions in the mines.
Primary 5 and Primary 6 also visited Belleisle where the rangers taught us about the woodland habitats and the different plants and trees that grow in the park
We also had a visit from Miss Young to tell us all about a day in the life of a farmer.
Article 24
All children and young people have the right to the best health care possible, safe water to drink, nutritious food, a clean and safe environment, and information to help them stay alive, healthy and safe.
Forests, Farms and Mines Day 5
We had lots of exciting experiences today. Every class had the opportunity of being mammal detectives with the Scottish Wildlife Trust.
Some of the classes had a visit from Mr Robertson, the Climate Challenge Officer, from South Ayrshire Council. He told us all about climate change in the local area and the skills you need for his job. He also gave use ideas about how we could make a difference to the climate.
A lecturer from the SRUC, Mrs Gray, taught us all about different plants and trees and how to identify them – this will be useful when we go for a walk along the river!
Mr McLeish, an operations manager from QTS, came to tell us all about his job of overseeing the de-vegetation of the railway lines across Ayrshire and Scotland.
Article 29
Your education should help you use and develop your talents and abilities. It should also help you learn to live peacefully, protect the environment and respect other people.
Forest, Farms and Mines Day 4
Today we visited a dairy farm – Strandhead Farm in Tarbolton. We found out all about the skills needed to be a farmer and work with animals. It was great fun getting to see the cows up close and see where our milk comes from.
Article 29
Your education should help you use and develop your talents and abilities. It should also help you learn to live peacefully, protect the environment and respect other people.
Forest, Farms and Mines Day 3
We had a lot of visitors today including Owl Magic, the Dairy Council and the RSPB. We found out all about the wildlife in our countryside and why milk and dairy products are an important part of our diet. We learned about the various jobs and skills people need to carry out these jobs too.
Article 29
Your education should help you use and develop your talents and abilities. It should also help you learn to live peacefully, protect the environment and respect other people.
Forest, Farms and Mines Day 2
Today we had a visit from Rheeta the cow. We learned how cows produce milk and even had a go at trying to milk Rheeta! We also got to see a vintage plough and a modern tractor. We found out that you need good ICT skills to be a farmer as many of the tractors can be controlled by satellite.
Article 29
Your education should help you use and develop your talents and abilities. It should also help you learn to live peacefully, protect the environment and respect other people.
Forest, Farms and Mines Day 1
Day 1 of our Forest, Farms and Mines themed fortnight kicked off with a visit from the bee keepers. They told us all about their jobs and the importance of bees in pollinating flowers. We got to see how the bees live and also got to taste some of the honey. Yum!
Article 17
You have the right to get information that is important to your well-being, from radio, newspaper, books, computers and other sources. Adults should make sure that the information you are getting is not harmful, and help you find and understand the information you need.
Netball Tournament
Well done to the Netball team for demonstrating an excellent sporting attitude and some fantastic teamwork at the recent tournament held at the citadel.
Article 31
You have the right to play and rest.
Bookshop Visit
Mrs Reid took representatives form each class to Waterstones, Ayr to choose books from our World Book Day prize of £1000. The pupils had consulted with their classmates about the types of books they should choose. The pupils are looking forward to the new books arriving in our library.
Article 12
You have the right to give your opinion, and for adults to listen and take it seriously.
Auld Kirk Easter Service
We finished the term with our Easter Service – this year led by our Primary 3s and Southcraig Campus. Southcraig pupils shared their achievements that they felt proud about and sang wonderfully. The Primary 3s performed a play to explain what happens at Easter and the whole school sang Easter hymns. Our Glee Club and P1s also showcased their entries from the South Ayrshire Music festival. We would like to thank Mr. Gemmel for letting us come to the church. We wish you all a very happy Easter and we look forward to seeing you back on Monday 16th April 2018.
Southcraig
Primary 3
Article 14
You have the right to choose your own religion and beliefs. Your parents should help you decide what is right and wrong, and what is best for you.
SAC Primary Cross Country Event
Almost all of our P6 and P7 classes took part in the Active Sports cross country competition at Rozelle Park today. The pupils really challenged themselves not just to beat own personal bests but also to finish the course.
March 2018 Newsletter
Please click here for a copy of the March newsletter. Newsletters can also be found under the ‘School Information’ tab at the top of the webpage.
Robin Hood and the Sherwood Hoodies
A huge congratulations to the pupils in Primary 4 to Primary 7. Their school production of “Robin Hood and the Sherwood Hoodies” was fantastic. The audience left with smiles on their faces at the great performances and one-liners! Thank-you goes to all the staff for staging the show. What an achievement!
Holmston’s Earth Hour
SWITCH OFF for Earth Hour 24th March 2018, 8.30pm – 9.30pm! To raise awareness, our RRS ambassadors have organised a ‘Holmston Hour’ – no technology or lights on Friday afternoon!
Article 3
All adults should do what is best for you. When adults make decisions, they should think about how their decisions will affect children.
Lego Mindstorms
Well done to our Digital Leaders for representing Holmston at the Cluster Mindstorm Competition. They demonstrated their programming knowledge before delivering a presentation on Water Consumption and then finally getting their robot through some very tricky challenges. Thank you to Miss Bell for running the lunchtime club and to Kincaidston Primary for organising and hosting.
our team
trial
making improvements
working together
Article 29
Your education should help you use and develop your talents and abilities. It should also help you learn to live peacefully, protect the environment and respect other people.
Active Schools Easter Programme
Please click here for the link to the Active Schools Easter programme including dance, multi-sports, gymnastics, handball and basketball.
Please click on the image below for the Schools Out guide to further activities taking place around South Ayrshire this Easter.
Article 31
You have the right to play and rest.
Fair Trade Afternoon
Last Friday we had the official unveiling of our playground charters and hosted a Fair Trade afternoon for parents and families. The pupils demonstrated their understanding of Fair Trade through a range of activities including negotiating fair prices, locating different countries on maps and making art work from Fair Trade coffee beans. It was great to see so many family members turn up to enjoy working with their children and have a cup of fair trade coffee or tea too!
Article 32
You have the right to protection from work that harms you, and is bad for your health and education. If you work, you have the right to be safe and paid fairly.
smell the coffee! Yum!
working together
working hard
let’s get creative
Fair Aware!
Fair Trade Art
playground charters
Holmston – a FairAware school
Well done to our P4 Fair Trade ambassadors for leading our work in Fair Trade. As a result of their continued commitment, Holmston is now a FairAware school.
We hope you can join us next Friday (9th March) at 1.45pm as we unveil our playground charters and then move into the classrooms to share our Fair Trade journey so far. (Further details will be sent out)
Article 29
Your education should help you use and develop your talents and abilities. It should also help you learn to live peacefully, protect the environment and respect other people.
