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Ceremonial plaque recognises local legacy of Rev. Dr James Hamilton

The life and legacy of one of Kilmarnock’s historical figures were officially recognised at a recent event at James Hamilton Primary School.

Sharing good practice at the ASSIST FM conference

Pupils from East Ayrshire wow at ASSIST conference

Alfie and Jack from Catrine Primary, and Jessica, Lily and Ilaria from Fenwick Primary, along with teachers Mrs Eccleston and Vicky McWilliam, were the stars of the recent ASSIST FM Conference 2025 held at the Crowne Plaza, Glasgow recently.

Provost Leitch at Dance Fest with i Dance

Dance Fest 2025 – Ayrshire biggest celebration of dance

Dance Fest, Ayrshire’s biggest celebration of dance, had two sell out shows recently at the Gaiety Theatre in Ayr.

Provost Leitch and Councillor Cowan present Gregor with this award

East Ayrshire Young Musician of the Year

Ten very talented young musicians took part in the Music Service’s East Ayrshire Young Musician of the Year competition held at Grange Academy recently.

Provost Leitch and Cllr Cowan congratulate Ethan

Grange Academy pupil wins international prize for music

An S5 pupil from Grange Academy, has won the prestigious European Union of Music Competitions for Youth (EMCY) prize at the Concours International de piano d'Orléans – Juniors “Brin d’herbe”.

Cllr Cowan with HT Mrs Davidson, Cllrs Leitch, Simmons and Lennox, Linda McAulay-Griffiths and children and young people from Mauchline Primary and ECC

Mauchline Primary and Early Childhood Centre celebrates HMIE report

The Mauchline Primary School and Early Childhood Centre (ECC) community are celebrating the results of their recent inspection, published on Tuesday 1 April, by Education Scotland.

Cllr Cowan with Holly and Sarah Cate and HT Mrs McGahon, Julie Carrie from the Instrumental Music Service and representatives from St Andrews, Galston and Lochnorris Primaries

We Make Music Digital Awards

A special celebration event was held recently for primary schools across East Ayrshire that have earned Bronze and Silver We Make Music Digital awards.

PAWS enterprise team

Stewarton Academy enterprise success at Ayrshire regional finals

Stewarton Academy’s Young Enterprise team PAWS brought home six out of ten awards at the young enterprise Ayrshire regional finals recently, including the coveted Company of the Year award.

Grange Academy Maths Camp 2025

Grange Maths Camp celebrates tenth anniversary!

Grange Academy held their annual Maths Camp recently at Gartmore House, near Aberfoyle, where the young people enjoyed a three day revision boot camp.

East Ayrshire Council

Response to consultation - Park School senior phase permanent relocation to St Joseph's Academy

A response to the consultation on the proposal - 'To permanently relocate the senior phase of pupils (S4-S6) at Park School to accommodation within St Joseph’s Academy from the beginning of the academic year 2025/2026 in August 2025' is now available. 

Mr Adams and Mr Smith

Loudoun Hill at sunrise…a lunar eclipse…it can only be PiDay 2025

Grange Academy’s annual PiDay celebrations were elevated to new heights this year when a group of 22 young people from S2 climbed Loudoun Hill ready for the lunar eclipse at 6.19am.

East Ayrshire Council

New alternative school transport policy agreed for 2025/26 academic year

An alternative school transport policy for academic year 2025/26 was agreed at the recent meeting of Cabinet.