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Renfrewshire pupils bag medal at major music championships
75 Scottish school bands go head-to-head at coveted event in Kilmarnock
New library opened on World Book Day
Literature came to life at Annanhill Primary School for World Book Day when Little Red Riding Hood, Grandma and the Big Bad Wolf spent the day working in the school office.
Barnardo's proud to support schools recognised for their dedication to emotional wellbeing of children and young people
A school in East Ayrshire has been awarded ‘SEL Worldwide Model School’ status, which has come about after they successfully integrated the ‘PATHS® Programme for Schools (UK Version)’ within everyday life.
Kilmarnock Academy gain STEM recognition from Education Scotland
Kilmarnock Academy is the first school in East Ayrshire to achieve the STEM Nation Award from Education Scotland.
Northwest Kilmarnock P5’s enjoy bowling training sessions
Northwest Kilmarnock Bowling Club, in partnership with Active Schools, are running training sessions for P5’s at three local schools – Hillhead, Onthank and Mount Carmel Primary Schools.
Dinnae forget your Caddy initiative launched by St Sophia’s Primary
Dinnae forget your Caddy is a fun 16-week initiative for Early Childhood Centres, Primary and Secondary Schools across East Ayrshire, which encourages whole communities to recycle their food waste.
Talented young musicians perform at Number 10
Two talented young musicians from Kilmarnock Academy and The Robert Burns Academy, namely Heather Anderson and Kirsty Gemmell performed at 10 Downing Street and the House of Commons recently as part of a group of senior players from the Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra.
Council toasts new breakfast initiative at Grange Academy
Grange Academy has launched a new breakfast initiative in partnership with the not-for-profit organisation, Magic Breakfast.
National Robotarium visits Gargieston Primary
The National Robotarium made its first visit to East Ayrshire this week when the team visited P6 at Gargieston Primary for a day of exciting workshops.
ASN Holiday Support Progress Report
At the first meeting of Cabinet of 2024, an ASN Holiday Support Progress Report was considered and agreement was reached to extend a pilot contract with Aberlour, Scotland’s Children’s Charity, to deliver an ASN holiday programme this summer.
Revisions made to Early Learning and Childcare Allocation Policy
At the recent meeting of Cabinet, it was agreed that revisions would be made to the Council’s Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) Allocation Policy and that statutory starting dates for eligibility of funded early learning and child care places for three year olds will be introduced for applications for the 2024/ 25 academic year, which starts in August 2024.
Over 400 children and young people sang loud and clear at special concert
Over 400 pupils from Annanhill, James Hamilton, Whatriggs Primary Schools and Sgoil na Coille Nuaidh performed Scottish Opera's The Last Aliens at the Grand Hall recently.