News

204 items found, showing page 1 of 17

The official opening of St Sophia's Primary

St Sophia’s Primary - the UK's first EnerPHit certified school is officially opened

St Sophia’s Primary School in Galston - the first EnerPHit certified school in the UK - has been officially opened by Màiri McAllan MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Education, Culture and Gaelic, alongside St Sophia’s stalwart Margaret McVie.

Senior music concert

The sound of summer

The Music Service showcased the talent and dedication of children and young people from across East Ayrshire recently with junior and senior summer concerts held at Dean Castle Country Park.

Ryan from Dads Rock at Shortlees ECC with Cllr Cowan, Carol McGregor from Early Years with families at Shortlees ECC

Dads Rock at Shortlees Early Childhood Centre

Shortlees Early Childhood Centre held a special family fun day to mark Scotland's return to the World Cup and the Dads Rock group dropped by to join in the football fun.

Summer Dancefest-4

Young dancers shine at inaugural Summer Dance Fest

Young dancers from across East Ayrshire took centre stage recently when East Ayrshire Council’s Creative Minds Team presented the inaugural Summer Dance Fest in the Big Top at Dean Castle Country Park, Kilmarnock.

Provost presents trophy

Grange Academy scoops History Challenge trophy at St Joseph’s Campus

S2’s and S3’s from across East Ayrshire took part in the annual History Challenge at St Joseph’s Academy recently.

Local member Cllr Drew Filson joined partners and children at Loch Doon for the water safety course

Loch Doon water safety awareness training

246 children and young people from seven primary schools and Doon Academy have taken part in the annual outdoor water safety day at Loch Doon.

Cllrs Cowan, McGhee and Freel with Lainshaw PS Headteacher Mrs Martin and Gary Neilson from Education Services

Action packed STEM events held across East Ayrshire

Exciting STEM events have been taking place in schools across East Ayrshire with over 1500 P6 and P7 children benefitting from the extensive programme.

Loanhead and Gargieston Primaries visit Hampden

Loanhead Primary pupil has artwork on Scotland team luggage!

Children from Loanhead and Gargieston Primaries had the experience of a lifetime this week thanks to the Scottish Football Association and The Killie Community.

Cllr Elaine Cowan visits Hillbank ECC with Lesley Ann Henderson from the Scottish Government and Carol McGregor, Service Manager from the Council's Early Years Service

Chatting Together benefits children in Early Childhood Centres

Chatting Together is a national early language and communication initiative that is being embraced by Early Years practitioners across East Ayrshire.

Dalmellington Primary School and ECC Headteacher Laura Clapperton (second left) leads the celebrations with Cllr Jim Kyle and Derek Forsyth

Dalmellington Primary and Early Childhood Centre celebrate recent inspection report and earning GOLD Rights Respecting Award!

Dalmellington Primary School and Early Childhood Centre has been celebrating the results of their recent inspection, published on Tuesday 28 April, by Education Scotland.

Lunchtime litter pickers

Loudoun Academy take action during Eco Week and Mental Health Awareness Week

Loudoun Academy was a hive of activity last week for Eco Week and Mental Health Awareness Week, with the young people taking direct action to tackle environmental issues around the school and focusing on their wellbeing.

Sir Michael is welcomed warmly to the Barony Campus

Sir Michael Morpurgo visits Barony Campus

Bestselling author Sir Michael Morpurgo attended the Barony Campus on Friday as part of the Boswell Book Festival, talking to P7 at Lochnorris Primary School and S1 at The Robert Burns Academy about his new book Black Beauty – A Retelling.